Most popular international schools in Brazil

Chapel School, founded in 1947 to serve American families in São Paulo, offers early childhood through high school with American, Brazilian, IB programs. The campus covers 40,000 m2 and reflects a tradition of diversity and development. The Early Childhood Education program (ages 3 to 5) emphasizes social-emotional, cognitive, and physical growth in a rich learning environment, with Responsive Classroom and Morning Meetings; The Gold Assessment; The Creative Curriculum; Everyday Mathematics; Being a Writer; Visual Arts; Music. The Elementary School (ages 6 to 11) provides literacy and content in English and Portuguese, covering literacy, math, science, social studies, music, arts, religion, and technology, with NGSS for science and technology integrated daily. Chapel Art shows and museum partnerships enrich art experiences. The High School (7th–12th) offers electives beginning in 9th grade and Diploma Program in 11th and 12th grades. The school serves learners from over 30 countries and upholds tradition of achievement.

Dual International School Florianópolis is an IB World School offering an integrated program from infancy through high school (Infantil, Fundamental I, Fundamental II, and Ensino Médio). Instruction is in English and Portuguese, with Spanish integrated from Grade 6, supporting bilingual development and cross-cultural communication. The curriculum aligns with IB standards and leads to national and international qualifications, including ENEM, vestibulares, SAT, and the IB Diploma. The school also provides an American high school diploma and a Brazilian high school diploma, accommodating diverse pathways. As part of the Bahema group, it is the only IB World School in Florianópolis and Blumenau, reinforcing a Brazilian identity within an international framework. The campus emphasizes an international, socio-constructivist pedagogy and aims to prepare students for top universities worldwide. Notable features include the Onto the World travel program and extensive after-school offerings across sports, arts, and languages, fostering global perspectives.

International School of Curitiba (ISC) is a non-profit international school serving ages 2 to 18, delivering the IB Diploma Programme in High School. The school meets Brazilian curriculum requirements through accreditation by the Secretaria de Educação do Estado do Paraná and is audited by CIS, NEASC, and the International Baccalaureate Organization. The core curriculum covers Language Arts, Literature, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Modern Languages, Information Technology, Physical Education, and Health, taught across all levels. The Early Childhood Center is Reggio Emilia–inspired, with a forested outdoor environment, a covered playground, a forest playground, a water stream, and a bike track; Toddle facilitates daily home–school communication and supports small classes. ISC Academy offers free and paid after-school activities, including sports, design thinking, and performing arts. High School features renovated Chemistry and Biology labs, with donor-supported improvements and Phase II plans; the IB Diploma Programme anchors its secondary curriculum, guiding inquiry, collaboration, and citizenship.

Brazilian International School (BIS) in São Paulo offers a bilingual education for ages 1 to 18, combining the British and American curricula within a Brazilian context. English is used as a learning tool from Early Childhood to help students become fluent bilinguals, with a dual Brazilian and International diploma awarded at the end of High School. The school follows Brazil's national calendar and covers Early Childhood through High School (Elementary I and II). BIS emphasizes learning through interaction with the environment and peers, developing critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and cultural appreciation. Contemporary infrastructure supports emotional and cognitive development. Cambridge Examinations for Young Learners (Starters, Movers, Flyers) are offered in partnership with Cultura Inglesa, along with KET and PET, with international certificates. From ninth grade, SAT and TOEFL practice supports university admissions worldwide. Extracurriculars include ImaginAction arts and dance, Allégresse Musical Theatre in English, and sport and leadership programs for students.

Maple Bear Alto de Pinheiros is a bilingual Canadian international school in São Paulo that operates across two campuses. The school serves ages 1 to 11, offering Infant Education from 15 months and Elementary education from 1st to 9th grade. The Unit I campus in Alto de Pinheiros (Av. Padre Pereira de Andrade, 575) focuses on Early Childhood, while Unit II (Av. Imperatriz Leopoldina, 1799, Vila Leopoldina) supports Elementary levels. The program follows a Canadian curriculum with English immersion and instruction in two languages, guided by Canadian educators who train and periodically monitor the academic team to uphold Canadian standards. In Elementary (6–14 years), English Language Arts, Mathematics and Sciences are taught in English, with Geography and History taught in Portuguese. In Early Childhood (1.5–5 years), active learning and English communication are emphasized through a Canadian-inspired pedagogy. Bear Care, Toddler, Nursery, Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten and Year 1 are part of the offering. Canada's presence in PISA reinforces the school's Canadian education standards. Facilities include large, bright classrooms, a dedicated laboratory, a sports court, dining facilities and safe circulation with natural lighting.