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Instructs in English

Pupils 656

Type Co-educational

American School of Brasilia (EAB) is an independent, non‑profit day school offering preschool through Grade 12 education. It provides three diplomas: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, American High School Diploma, and Brazilian High School Diploma. As an IB World School and CIS‑accredited institution, it is authorized by Secretary of Education of the Federal District. The school uses a differentiated learning model to meet diverse learner needs and hosts an international community representing 48 nationalities, with over 680 students. Campus facilities include iCommons learning spaces, a library with print and digital resources, Escola Gourmet meals. The Athletics program features a gym and outdoor spaces, while Arts offerings include IB Visual Arts, Film, Theatre, General Music, Band, and Choir. After‑school options include Club EAB and Upper School clubs; weekend STEAM robotics; and service and leadership programs such as EduArtes, EAB Goes Green, NHS/NJHS, and TEDx EAB Youth. The IB Diploma average is 36.

Location

Located in Brasilia, Brazil. Address: SGAS 605 CONJUNTO E, LOTES 34/37, BRASILIA, 70200-650. The campus is in the Brazilian Federal District. Contact number: +55 (61) 3442-9700.

Stages

Early Childhood; Elementary School (Grades 1–5); Middle School (Grades 6–8); High School (Grades 9–12).

Type

Independent, non-profit day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix

There are 48 nationalities represented in our community. The most represented nationality is Brazil (Brazil) at 49% in the Class of 2025 High School profile. Local (Brazilian) students account for about 49% and international students about 51% of the Class of 2025.

Additional learning support

A dedicated international counseling program supports academic, career, personal, social, and global development. Counseling is short-term and typically six to eight sessions; if more extensive support is needed, students are referred to external agencies. Most external services in Brasília are conducted in Portuguese, which can present challenges for international students.

Country affiliation

Affiliations include International Baccalaureate (IB) and diplomas: U.S. High School Diploma and Brazilian High School Diploma.

Application fees
- Application fee: R$ 550 (charged when admissions testing is administered and the application is submitted for review).

Tuition structure and billing schedule
- Billing cycle: July through June (annual school year). Payments are due monthly.
- Enrollment fee: equivalent to one month's tuition, payable when the contract is signed.
- Regular tuition payments: eleven monthly tuition payments in addition to the enrollment fee, for families enrolled year‑round (12 payments total). Subsequent monthly payments are due on the 5th of each month.
- Students who join after the school year begins are billed for the months they attend plus the enrollment fee.

Tuition amounts by year group / per term
- The school states that tuition fees vary by division (Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School) and that certain categories (International Priority or International Guarantee) incur additional charges. The publicly available student materials and admissions pages do not publish a detailed table of tuition rates by grade or term for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year; exact per-grade, per-term or annual fee figures are provided to families through the school's enrollment/contract process rather than in the publicly posted handbooks.

Payment terms and accepted methods (school tuition billing)
- First (July) installment: may be paid by wire transfer. Subsequent school tuition invoices are issued as Brazilian boletos for monthly payment. Payments are expected to be identified to clear a student for attendance.
- Business Office contact for billing enquiries: businessoffice@eabdf.br.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable: the American School of Brasilia operates as a day school and does not offer boarding services.

Other costs and regular ancillary fees
- Enrollment-related one-time charges: the enrollment fee (one month's tuition) and the application fee (R$ 550) are required at the start of enrollment.
- Uniforms: Official uniforms are mandatory and must be purchased prior to the first day of school. The school's uniform provider is Sasse Uniformes (contact details provided in the student handbook). Gently used uniforms may be available through the school's NHS sales. No fixed uniform price list is published in the public student handbook.
- School supplies and technology: Most classroom supplies and curriculum materials are included in tuition, but Upper School students (Grades 6–12) are required to provide their own laptop (minimum specifications listed). Laptop purchase cost is the family's responsibility.
- Transportation: Bus/van services are outsourced and billed separately by external providers (example provider listed in school documents); the school is not contractually responsible for those charges.
- Cafeteria/meals: Meals and snacks are charged separately through the Nutrebem app (the school partners with Escola Gourmet). Example published prices: snacks for PreK/K5/Lower School R$14; ECP lunch R$18; Lower School lunch R$22; Middle and High School lunch R$26. Payment options for cafeteria purchases include PIX (instant payment), credit card (via the app), direct PIX transfers to the cafeteria, or cash. Processing fees may apply for app payments.
- Activities & extracurriculars: Some after‑school clubs are free; certain partner programs and external activities require participation fees (amounts vary by activity).
- Insurance: Every student is covered by school insurance as described in the school materials; specific terms and whether a separate fee is charged are not itemized in the public handbook materials.

Refunds and cancellation
- No general refund schedule for tuition or fees is published in the school's publicly available student handbook or admissions materials. The student handbook and admissions pages describe payment timing and contract requirements but do not present a public, line‑by‑line refund policy for application fees, enrollment fees, or tuition; families receive contract terms at enrollment which set the binding financial terms. For definitive contractual refund or cancellation terms, refer to the enrollment contract provided at registration.

Summary of where detailed numeric tuition figures are provided
- The school's published student handbook and admissions pages set out the fee structure (application fee, enrollment fee = one month's tuition, 11 monthly payments, billing cycle and payment methods) and list the mandatory ancillary costs (uniforms, laptop requirement, cafeteria). However, detailed published numeric tuition rates by grade or term for the 2026/27 academic year are not present in the publicly accessible handbooks and admissions pages; exact tuition amounts are supplied to families through the school's enrollment/contract process.

Food Options

The cafeteria provides nutritious, well-balanced meals daily through a partnership with Escola Gourmet, with three daily lunch options for ECP/Lower School: vegetarian, meat, and white meat. The Nutrebem app manages ordering and payments; Upper School snacks are à la carte and lunches can be ordered via the app or at the cafeteria. Pre-orders for meals must be submitted by 11:59 PM the day before.

Governance and Ownership

The American School of Brasilia is a non-profit organization overseen by a Board of Directors. The Board provides strategic direction through the Head of School and does not intervene in day-to-day operations. The Board consists of seven to eleven voting members, with the Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Brasília automatically a non-voting member; at least 50% of the Board are U.S. citizens and two members are Brazilian citizens, with the remaining members reflecting the EAB community's diversity. The Board is self-perpetuating, with nominations managed by the Governance Committee and terms of three years, renewable up to twelve years, and roughly one-quarter of the Board rotating each year. Board committees include finance, facilities, governance, and audit, and ad hoc task forces may be formed as needed.

Curriculum

The school provides English-based preschool through Grade 12 education. It offers three academic diplomas - International Baccalaureate (IB), American, and Brazilian. The school is an IB World School and CIS-accredited and is authorized by the Secretary of Education of the Federal District. The school uses a differentiated learning model to meet diverse learner needs. The school has an international community with 48 nationalities represented.

Student Teacher Ratio

9:1

Exam Results

The school reports an average IB Diploma score of 36. Upper School MAP results show an average score of 93% in math, reading, and languages.

Higher Education Progression

21 top-50 universities worldwide accepted EAB students in the last 3 years. 1.5M scholarships were awarded to students for US universities in 2022.

Gifted and Talented

Differentiated learning model to meet diverse learner needs.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school has an international counseling program focused on academic, career, personal, social, and global development. Counseling is delivered preventatively through individual sessions, small-group interactions, and classroom lessons tailored to meet students' diverse needs. The counselors nurture and support the whole child within a diverse and inclusive environment, working collaboratively with teachers, parents, and community professionals. They provide short-term, educationally-based counseling (typically six to eight sessions) to address immediate concerns; when more extensive support is needed, students are referred to external agencies. The Student Support Team develops Student Success Plans to ensure that students' needs are addressed within the school community.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school provides short-term on-campus counseling and a Student Support Team that develops Student Success Plans to address students' needs within the school community. For more extensive or long-term support, students are referred to external agencies. External services in Brasília are often conducted in Portuguese, which may present challenges for international students seeking assistance in their native languages. Counseling teams work with teachers, parents, and community professionals to tailor support to diverse needs. The school emphasizes inclusive, collaborative approaches to student well-being and development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school teaches in English, providing an English-based preschool through Grade 12 education. The community is diverse, with 48 nationalities represented and 60% of faculty from English-speaking countries, supporting an English-language environment. The school also participates in language-related language assessments and programs, including an External Portuguese Language Assessment (VUNESP) and a Portuguese writing course for select grades, reflecting intentional language support alongside English instruction. Language policies are part of the school's policy framework to guide language matters.

Mental Wellbeing

The Health Unit promotes the well-being of students, staff, and families through evidence-based practices, clear protocols, and close coordination with local health authorities. Health services include first aid and emergency care for injuries and urgent concerns, management of chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and allergies, and administration of prescribed medications in line with school procedures. The unit monitors student health and communicates concerns to families, provides support during illness including rest and hydration, and evaluates for early dismissal when needed. Contact information for the Health Unit is provided for ongoing access to medical support.

Safeguarding

Lines of Communication provide guidelines on who to contact at EAB for questions or concerns, supporting a safe and responsive environment. Counselors work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and community professionals to address students' needs and safeguard their well-being within the school community. The Health Unit delivers medical support and safety protocols, coordinating with local health authorities to maintain a secure campus. When concerns arise, on-campus teams coordinate with families using established channels to ensure timely communication and appropriate action.

Admissions

Enrollment begins with the submission of an online application. To get started, go to Apply Now, select your preferred language (English or Portuguese), choose the school year, and create an account on the application platform. The required documents depend on grade level: K3 to K5 (ECP); Grades 1 to 5 (Lower School); Grades 6 to 8 (Middle School); Grades 9 to 12 (High School). For K3–K5 (ECP): recent photo; student ID (Brazilian: RG or birth certificate; foreign: passport); parent ID (Brazilian: RG or birth certificate; foreign: passport); immunization records; documented blood type; Preschool Progress Report if applicable; ECP Parent Questionnaire; ECP Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form (to be completed by current school and sent directly to admissions). Grades 1–5 (Lower School): recent photo; student ID; parent ID; immunization records; documented blood type; report cards from the last two school years; LS Parent Questionnaire; LS Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form; LS Confidential Support Services Form (to be sent directly by the current school to admissions). Grades 6–8 (Middle School): recent photo; student ID; parent ID; immunization records; documented blood type; report cards from the last two school years; MS Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form; MS Confidential Math Recommendation Form; MS Confidential Support Services Form (to be sent directly by the current school to admissions). Grades 9–12 (High School): recent photo; student ID; parent ID; immunization records; documented blood type; report cards from the last two school years; HS Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form; HS Confidential Math Recommendation Form; HS Confidential Support Services Form (to be sent directly by the current school to admissions). In addition, prospective students must take admissions tests based on grade level: K3–Grade 1 (Early Childhood Screening, in person); Grades 2–10 (MAP Test and WIDA Test, remote or in person); Grade 11 (MAP Test, WIDA Test, IB Writing, and IB Math tests, remote or in person); Grade 12 (applications are considered on a case-by-case basis due to IB program requirements). Important dates include: February onward—applications are reviewed for consideration; April–May—applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee; May–June—admissions decisions are sent by email; first week of June—deadline to respond to an offer; last week of June—contracts are due; first week of July—deadline to pay the July installment; last week of July—any remaining testing, if needed; Grade 11–12 students meet with their Counselors; last week of July or early August—Family Orientation and deadline to submit any missing documents and the first day of classes. Apply now: Applications for 2025–2026 are available in English and Portuguese, and applications for 2026–2027 are available in English and Portuguese.

Waitlist

A no-cost application can be submitted to be placed on the waiting list.

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Deutsche Schule Rio de Janeiro

Instructs in German, Portuguese

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupils 1165

Type Co-educational

Deutsche Schule Rio de Janeiro is a private, bilingual school offering German and Brazilian curricula for students aged 3 to 18. The school traces its origins to 1965, when its first official day was March 8 and 40 students enrolled; today around 1,300 students attend, reflecting a vibrant community that blends German and Brazilian culture. The curriculum is anchored in the German Auslandsschulen network, administered by the Zentralstelle für das Auslandsschulwesen (ZfA), ensuring a consistent international framework while integrating local Brazilian requirements. Instruction is delivered in a bilingual context, enabling students to progress within German and Brazilian curricula while meeting national standards. The school emphasizes immersion in both cultures and prepares students for global opportunities, helping them navigate a globalized world. With a history and active engagement with cultural and language programs, the institution offers a stable, internationally oriented education within Rio de Janeiro. For overseas families, this fosters continuity.

Location

Rua São Clemente, 388, Botafogo, 22260-000, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Botafogo is a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone with good public transport connections. The area is near Copacabana and central Rio.

Stages

Primary and secondary education.

Type

Private bilingual school (Begegnungsschule) offering German and Brazilian curricula.

Country affiliation

Germany; part of the German Auslandsschulen network overseen by the Zentralstelle für das Auslandsschulwesen (ZfA).

Application fees
- The school does not publish a public, itemised application‑fee amount for the 2026/27 academic year (and no definitive public schedule for 2025/26 is available). Parents should expect that an application or registration charge is normally required at the time of application, but the exact amount is not posted publicly.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year)
- The school has not made a public, year‑by‑year fee table available for 2026/27 (and no complete public schedule for 2025/26 is available). Therefore exact per‑term and per‑year tuition figures by year group cannot be stated here. Parents should expect the common fee elements listed below, with specific amounts provided by the school on request.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No public, detailed billing calendar (due dates, number of instalments, or published penalties) for the 2026/27 academic year is available. Typical practice in Brazilian private schools is monthly billing (with options for annual or multi‑installment settlements and occasionally an annual discount for lump‑sum payment); however, the school's exact billing schedule and late‑payment terms are not published in a public fee table for 2026/27.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The institution operates as a day school; there is no public indication that residential/boarding provision or related boarding fees are offered.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, books, transport, extras)
- Schoolbooks and materials: the school publishes book and materials lists for the year, so families should expect separate, year‑specific material costs for textbooks and classroom supplies. These costs are charged in addition to tuition.
- Uniforms: families should expect a uniform cost; the school runs partner/discount programs for suppliers, indicating that uniform purchases are a separate cost to families.
- Extracurriculars, school trips, assessment/exam fees, transport (school bus) and special program fees: these are commonly charged in addition to tuition in similar schools and should be expected here as well; specific amounts are not published in a public fee schedule for 2026/27.

Refund information
- There is no publicly available, detailed refund or matriculation‑refund policy published for the 2026/27 academic year. Parents should note that many private schools maintain clearly defined refund rules (often stating whether matriculation fees are refundable or not), but the school's current public materials do not show a complete, itemised refund policy for 2026/27 or 2025/26.

Fee payment options
- The school community and partner programs indicate use of common Brazilian payment methods: boleto bancário (bank slip) for families, and electronic payment methods such as PIX, bank transfer and card payments for purchases and partner services. Families can reasonably expect the school to accept standard local payment channels for tuition and ancillary charges, though the exact permitted channels and any applicable discounts or fees for payment type are set by the school and not published in a single public fee schedule for 2026/27.

Summary for parents
- No complete, itemised public fee table for the 2026/27 academic year (nor a complete table for 2025/26) is published. The school follows the normal structure used by private bilingual schools: one‑time registration/enrolment charges, ongoing monthly or term tuition, separate charges for books/materials and uniforms, and additional optional or program‑specific fees. Boarding is not offered. For precise per‑term or per‑year figures by year group, and for the school's official billing schedule, refund rules and the definitive list of accepted payment methods, the school provides details directly to applicants and enrolled families.

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St. Paul's School - Sao Paulo

Instructs in English, Portuguese

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees R$104,592

Pupils 1088

Type Co-educational

St. Paul's School, São Paulo is a British international day school in the Jardins district serving pupils aged 3 to 18. The curriculum blends the English National Curriculum with Cambridge IGCSEs and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, while incorporating the Brazilian Core Curriculum. It provides a British bilingual and bicultural education across Escola Infantil, Ensino Fundamental and Ensino Médio, with qualified local teachers registered with MEC. The school follows a Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form structure and offers enrichment in arts, culture and sport, plus field trips to broaden learning beyond the classroom and to foster identity within a diverse society. Founded in 1926 by the British community, the school is governed by FABEC as a not-for-profit foundation; the UK Consul General sits on the Board. Modern facilities in Jardins include a new sports centre, a Sixth Form centre, a learning resources centre and refurbished Pre-Prep. A 1:2 iPad programme, BYOD and digital spaces support research, and 100% of leavers enroll in three to four-year courses worldwide.

Location

Rua Juquia 166, J.Paulistano, Sao Paulo, SP 01440-903

Stages

Early Years (Pre-Prep); Junior School (Pre-Prep & Prep); Senior School; Sixth Form

Type

British international school

Pupil Nationality Mix

Multicultural community with over 25 nationalities across year groups.

Country affiliation

British

Application / Registration Fee

- St. Paul's School reports a one‑off registration/placement fee in public reports. A widely cited figure for this fee is R$ 33,768 (one‑off).

Tuition fees by year group (reported figures and annual equivalents)

- Published public reports do not provide a full official 2026/27 fee schedule on the school's publicly accessible materials. The most recent widely reported fee figures available in the public domain are from press coverage (reported for 2023) and differ between sources; both sets of figures are given below so you have the reported monthly amounts and simple annual equivalents (monthly × 12) for parent budgeting purposes.

- Reported (Forbes Brasil, reported as monthly amounts):
- Early Years / Educação Infantil: R$ 8,716 per month — annual equivalent R$ 104,592.
- Ensino Fundamental (Primary/Lower Secondary): R$ 8,716 per month — annual equivalent R$ 104,592.
- Ensino Médio (Senior School / High School): R$ 11,012 per month — annual equivalent R$ 132,144.

- Alternative reported figures (other national press reporting the same dataset):
- Reported matrícula (registration) R$ 12,182 and mensalidade (monthly tuition) ~R$ 12,104 (reported as a monthly figure for Ensino Médio in some press summaries). Annual equivalent of R$ 12,104 per month would be R$ 145,248.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school's public Terms of Service and parent communications describe that detailed billing, payment schedules and payment information are handled through the school's parent communications channels and portals rather than published as a public fee schedule. The exact billing model (number of instalments per year, whether the school issues an annual invoice/‘anuidade' or monthly invoices, early‑payment discounts, or sibling discount rules in force for 2026/27) is not published in an accessible public fee schedule.

Boarding fees

- No current boarding programme or boarding fees are listed in the school's public profile. St. Paul's School is described in its school profile as a day school delivering Pre‑Prep through Sixth Form (K–12) on its Jardins campus; therefore boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and compulsory extras

- Publicly reported summaries of St. Paul's fees record the registration/placement fee and monthly tuition only; a published, itemised list of additional compulsory charges (uniform, books/materials, technology fees, school lunch, transport, extra‑curricular programme fees or school trips) for 2026/27 or 2025/26 was not available in the school's publicly accessible documents. Where other schools include separate material/technology charges in reporting, those appear as separate line items; St. Paul's public reporting in the sources consulted did not provide the same line‑by‑line breakdown for uniforms or materials.

Refunds and cancellations

- The school's public Terms of Service and policies indicate that detailed rules about registrations, payments and related administrative processes are managed through the school's parent channels and formal policies available to registered families. A public, itemised refund or cancellation policy for fee payments (effective for 2026/27) was not published in the publicly accessible documents reviewed. Refund and withdrawal terms are handled in the school's formal documentation for parents.

Fee payment options

- The public Terms of Service explains that information about payments is provided to parents via the school's parent communications app and admissions office; specific payment methods (for example, bank transfer, boleto, credit card authorisation, direct debit) are not published as a public list. Parents are normally required to use the school's payment channels described in admissions/parent communications.

Summary note on the figures above

- The figures presented above are taken from the most recent widely circulated public reporting available in the sources consulted; public reports show differing figures in different outlets. The school's public materials (school profile and Terms of Service) describe admissions, communications and where parents receive invoicing information but do not publish a detailed 2026/27 fee schedule on the publicly accessible site. For accurate, binding billing information for a particular application year and for exact instalment schedules, documented refunds, compulsory extras (uniforms, transport, meals), and accepted payment methods, the school issues the formal fee schedule and terms to applicants/registered families through its admissions and parent communication channels.

Curriculum

The curriculum is aligned with the English National Curriculum, incorporating the UK National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSEs and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, while also meeting the Brazilian Core Curriculum. It provides a British bilingual and bicultural education across Escola Infantil, Ensino Fundamental and Ensino Médio, with qualified local teachers registered with MEC. Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form structure the programme. The school offers enrichment opportunities in arts, culture and sport, as well as field trips to broaden learning beyond the classroom. The curriculum also emphasizes developing pupils sense of identity, including spiritual, moral, social and cultural aspects of a diverse society.

Exam Results

IB Diploma Programme: 2023-2024 cohort achieved a 100% pass rate with 75 diploma recipients; average points score was 35.4, higher than the global average of 30.32, with about 22% of grades at 7 and 18 pupils scoring 40 or more. Cambridge IGCSEs: for the year, over half the grades were A-A, with 9 students achieving all A and A grades and 75% of grades in the A-B range. Recent news items include the Class of 2025 IB results announced in August 2025.

Higher Education Progression

St. Paul graduates enroll in three- to four-year degree programs at colleges and universities worldwide. In the United Kingdom, destinations include Cambridge, Durham, LSE, UCL, Kings College London and Warwick. In the United States and Canada, destinations include Harvard, Yale, Cornell, Penn, Columbia and NYU. In Continental Europe and elsewhere, destinations include IE University (Spain), University of Amsterdam and University of Toronto; in Brazil, Insper, Fundação Getúlio Vargas and Mackenzie.

Gifted and Talented

The enrichment program offers a wide range of clubs and societies, trips and activities in sport, music and the arts. Notable programs for high-achieving pupils include Model United Nations and the Duke of Edinburghs International Award.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Healthy emotional development is at the heart of the school. The strong Pastoral Care and PSHE programme is guided by the We Care Programme, a whole-school pupil-focused wellbeing and mental health prevention framework designed to develop social-emotional skills and build respectful relationships. Each school section has a Head of Pastoral to support pupils in behavioural and emotional issues, and a full-time Psychologist works as the School Counsellor, offering individual sessions. The Senior School uses a tutorial system with tutors who oversee pastoral, academic and social development and can arrange one-to-one meetings. The aims of the pastoral framework include belonging, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing, the development of integrity and citizenship, and preparation for leadership and responsible decision-making.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

St. Paul's delivers a British bilingual and bicultural education, with English as the language of instruction in the majority of lessons. In Pre-Prep, home languages are celebrated while most of the day is taught in English, and there is specialist provision for Portuguese and other disciplines. The school uses English Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and National Curriculum (NC) in the early years to ensure key knowledge and skills are developed. Pre-Prep includes dedicated Portuguese specialist teaching in addition to core English-language learning. The curriculum is aligned with the English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSEs and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, while incorporating Brazilian core requirements.

Mental Wellbeing

St. Paul's recognises a responsibility to protect and nurture positive mental health by developing skills within our pupils that lead to positive relationships, good decision making and socially minded behaviours that contribute positively to the school community and beyond. The WE CARE programme is a whole-school pupil-focused wellbeing support programme intended to promote the character traits we wish to see in all Pauleans. It provides support and guidance when pupils fail at this, as well as praise and recognition when they succeed, and it does not replace the school's behaviour policies. It is a set of values and a mind-set that promotes a constructive approach to all situations.

Safeguarding

There is nothing more important than your child's safety. Our wellbeing and child protection policies and procedures follow the ‘getting it right for every child' legislation. We are constantly reflecting on what we could do better, always making sure that the wellbeing and protection of our young people is integral to what we do here.

Admissions

PP1 entry (3 years old). Stage 1: Enquire. Read about St. Paul's values and policies. Stage 2: Visit St. Paul's — Open Mornings for Pre-Prep 1 Admissions. Open Mornings are held several times each term and include a guided school tour led by Student Admissions Ambassadors and a leadership presentation to give insight into daily life and the educational approach. Open mornings are for parents; international families can request a personalised session, subject to availability. Do not book visits more than a few months in advance. Stage 3: Application. After an Open Morning, families receive detailed instructions to begin the application. Complete the form and pay a non-refundable application fee of R$800; payment does not guarantee a place. Stage 4: Informative meeting with Admissions team. All Pre-Prep 1 applicants are invited to a meeting with the Admissions Team to learn about life in the Pre-Prep, daily routines, curriculum, and educational approach; parents may ask questions; children do not attend. Stage 5: Stay & Play session. The Stay & Play session is held on different days in February and March of the year of entry and observes children in a group classroom setting in an English-speaking environment; no preparation is needed and detailed information is provided in advance. Outcomes. After all stages, the school notifies families of the outcome. Applications are frequently oversubscribed; if a place is offered, families receive a list of enrolment documents and detailed information about fees.

Scholarships

St. Paul's Scholarship Programme includes the St. Paul's Endowment, established to expand financial assistance and advance towards a target of 10% of Senior School pupils receiving financial aid. The Endowment supports the St. Paul's Foundation Scholarship Programme, which offers fully funded places for talented Brazilian children whose families cannot cover the costs of an international education. The Bursary Fund provides partial fee assistance for British families, funded by FABEC. Eligibility requires the child and one parent to hold UK passports and the British parent to have lived in the UK for at least 10 years; assistance is means-tested, up to 40% of tuition, not time-limited but reviewed, and involves submission of school reports and financial documents. The application process includes an assessment day, submission of income documents, and a decision by a Bursary Subcommittee.

Waitlist

If there are no places available for the year group, families are asked whether they would like to be placed on our contact list for future vacancies.

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Maple Bear Canadian School

Instructs in English, Portuguese

Ages 1 - 11 years

Type Co-educational

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.

Location

Two campuses in São Paulo: Padre Pereira de Andrade, 575, Alto de Pinheiros; Imperatriz Leopoldina, 1799, Vila Leopoldina.

Stages

Early Toddlers (from 15 months); Toddlers (2 years); Nursery (3 years); Junior Kindergarten (4 years); Intermediate Kindergarten (5 years).

Type

Bilingual Canadian international school offering Infant Education starting at 15 months and Elementary education from 1st to 9th grade; two campuses.

Country affiliation

Canada

School day structure

Morning or afternoon class periods for Infant Education.

Application / Enrollment Fee

- A one-time enrollment (matrícula) fee is charged at admission. The unit-specific published amount for Maple Bear Pinheiros for the 2026/27 academic year was not accessible online at the time of checking; therefore no single definitive numeric value for this unit can be given here. Typical practice across Maple Bear units in Brazil is to charge either a fixed enrollment fee or an amount equivalent to one monthly tuition; example fixed enrollment fees observed in public materials from other Maple Bear units have been in the range of R$ 500–R$ 4,000 depending on year group and unit.

Tuition fees by year group (monthly / per-term detail)

- Unit-specific monthly or per-term tuition figures for Maple Bear Pinheiros for 2026/27 were not publicly available at the time of checking. The following reflects observed tuition ranges and one public regulator listing for Maple Bear schools in Brazil (used as an indicative reference when a unit-specific figure is not published):
- Early childhood / Educação Infantil: commonly observed monthly ranges from about R$ 2,500 up to R$ 4,000 at Maple Bear units in São Paulo.
- Ensino Fundamental (early years / 1st year example): public regulator data lists Maple Bear units with monthly values in the range of around R$ 3,000–R$ 3,300 for the 2026 reporting collection (example entry: R$ 3,284.65 for a Maple Bear listing in a 2026 regulator table). Use this as an indicative reference point where a unit does not publish its own schedule.
- Ensino Médio: Maple Bear units in São Paulo commonly report monthly fees that can be higher than Fundamental, frequently falling into the upper part of the R$ 3,000–R$ 5,000 band depending on unit and program.

- Tuition is normally billed on a monthly basis (mensalidade). Where a school offers payment per term or an annual prepayment option, the billed amount is typically the monthly rate multiplied by the number of months in the academic year or a single annual invoice; unit policies vary and discounts for full annual prepayment or early payment may be offered at some units. Contractual examples from Maple Bear documents show acceptance of multiple billing arrangements and occasional discounts for advance payment.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard billing frequency: monthly invoices (boletos) are the prevalent method for tuition billing across Maple Bear units in Brazil; invoices commonly carry a fixed monthly due date. Payment terms and any available discounts (for early/annual payment) are set in the enrollment contract for the unit. Late payment typically incurs fines and interest per the contract.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable to Maple Bear Pinheiros (this unit operates as a day school). No boarding fees apply.

Other costs and recurring additional fees

- Material didático / Learning materials: an annual materials fee or periodic charges for proprietary Maple Bear materials are common; some Maple Bear units bill materials separately or include them in the monthly fee. The Maple Bear materials distribution and sales channel (store/portal) is used for didactic materials in many units.

- Uniforms: school uniform purchase is normally required and handled through the Maple Bear uniform store or approved supplier; uniform costs are borne by families and billed or purchased separately. Refund/return policies for uniform purchases follow the store/merchant rules.

- Transport (school bus), meals (refeição), extracurricular activities, special projects and school trips: these are commonly charged as separate optional services and priced per family contract or the selected package. Expect separate monthly or occasional invoices for transport, extended-care programs, and optional extracurriculars.

- Insurance, registration of documents, and event fees: some units charge small administrative or insurance fees annually or at enrollment; exact items and amounts are specified in the unit contract.

Refund information

- Refund and withdrawal terms are defined in the unit's enrollment contract. Common provisions observed in Maple Bear contractual templates and related materials include: refunds or pro-rated reimbursements for prepaid items when a student withdraws subject to the contract's notice requirements; non-refundable items (administrative/registration fees or third-party purchases) as specified in the contract; and standard merchant return rules applying to uniform or shop purchases. Specific refund amounts, deadlines and required notice periods vary by unit and are stated in the enrollment agreement.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods commonly used by Maple Bear units include boleto bancário (bank slip), bank transfer (TED/DOC), PIX, debit/credit card and debit authorization; installment payment via card for certain fees (for example materials or enrollment packages) is also commonly available. The enrollment contract and the unit's billing office list the precise options and any surcharges for card installments.

Summary of availability and important note about the Pinheiros unit's published schedule

- The specific, itemized fee schedule for Maple Bear Pinheiros for the 2026/27 academic year was not accessible from the unit's public pages at the time of checking; the unit is listed as Maple Bear Alto de Pinheiros / Maple Bear Pinheiros (Av. Padre Pereira de Andrade 575). The figures above summarize the common fee components and observed fee ranges for Maple Bear units in São Paulo and Brazil and cite regulator / public documents and Maple Bear contractual materials used as indicative references. Where a precise numeric schedule is required for the Pinheiros unit (by year group and per term), that unit's official fee schedule or the unit's billing office should be consulted for the definitive amounts and any year-to-year adjustments.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Playing helps develop the child's emotional, intellectual and social worlds. Development of socio-emotional skills is a benefit of bilingual education.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English language, arts, mathematics and sciences are taught in English while geography and history are taught in Portuguese. In preschool, students begin learning English using an immersive English learning system based on Canadian pedagogy and best practices.

Mental Wellbeing

Playing helps develop the child's emotional, intellectual and social worlds.

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Great International School - Teresina

Instructs in English, Portuguese

Ages 2 - null years

Fees R$48,000

Type Co-educational

Great International School - Teresina is a co-educational day school that offers bilingual program across IEYC, IPC, IMYC and IB Diploma Programme. It follows the ICA framework for ages 2 to 14, with IEYC in the early years, IPC in the primary years, and IMYC in the middle years. The ICA network comprises 15,000 teachers, 1,000+ schools, and a presence in 90+ countries, reflecting its international scope. The Teresina campus spans 55,000 square meters at Av. Nossa Senhora de Fátima, 1000 Jóquei, Teresina, PI 64048-185, and features a purposefully designed environment that supports collaborative learning and preservation of history. From early childhood to high school, students study full-time in a bilingual setting and benefit from integrating national and international curricula within a pedagogical project. Leadership staff include a College Counselor and International Department Coordinator to support college preparation and international programs. The school emphasizes collaboration, cross-cultural understanding through language programs.

Location

Located on Av. Nossa Senhora de Fátima, 1000 Jóquei, Teresina, PI 64048-185. The Teresina campus sits on a 55,000 m² site in the heart of Teresina, near the Jockey Club, a historic part of the city's culture. The campus has a planned structure that revitalizes the space of the memorably Jockey Club and educates through the preservation of history, sustainability as an organizing concept, and design that invites participation and collaborative work.

Stages

From Early Childhood Education to High School; Elementary School (From 2 to 5 years old); Middle School (Series 6 to 8); High School (Series 9 to 12).

Type

Co-educational day school offering the IB Diploma Programme; bilingual instruction across programs.

Application / enrollment fees
- No specific application fee or one-time enrollment (matrícula) amount is published publicly for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years.

Tuition fees by year group (monthly)
- Public reporting lists the school's monthly tuition in a broad range rather than as a detailed per-grade schedule. Reported monthly tuition ranges are BRL 4,000 to BRL 6,500 in one press report and BRL 4,500 to BRL 7,000 in a later report; these ranges indicate lower and higher year groups fall at opposite ends of the scale.
- No itemized public table showing the exact monthly fee for each individual year group (K1/K2/K3, Primary grades, Middle School grades, High School grades) is published.

Tuition fees per term / per year
- A full per-term or per-academic-year published fee schedule (for example, fee per term or total annual fee with the number of instalments stated) is not published in the school's public materials. The only numerical figures available in public sources are the monthly ranges noted above.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No detailed billing calendar or payment-terms table (for example: number of instalments, due dates, discount for lump-sum payment, late payment penalties) is publicly posted. Parents are not presented with a publicly accessible breakdown of monthly versus termly billing schedules or standard contractual payment terms.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The Teresina campus is described as offering Early Childhood through High School programmes in a day-school format; no boarding (internato) provision or boarding fees are indicated for the Teresina campus. Therefore there are no published boarding fees for the Teresina campus.

Other costs and extras
- Uniforms, school materials and branded items are handled via the school's store; prices for uniforms and materials are not published in the public pages accessed. Any additional costs typically charged by schools (uniform, school materials, extracurricular activities, school lunches, transportation) are not given as fixed monetary amounts in the publicly available information.

Refunds and cancellation
- A specific, publicly posted refund or fee-cancellation policy for tuition, enrolment or deposits (amounts, timelines, and conditions for refund) is not available in the school's publicly accessible terms and materials. Contractual refund terms, if any, are treated in the enrolment/contracting documentation rather than as a public fee table.

Fee payment options
- No public statement listing accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, boleto bancário, credit card, direct debit) or the ability to pay in instalments versus lump-sum is published in the school's public pages. Contact channels (email and WhatsApp) are provided for admissions and enquiries.

Summary of publicly available fee information
- Publicly available and reportable fee data for Great International School — Teresina consist primarily of press-reported monthly tuition ranges (approximately BRL 4,000 up to BRL 7,000, varying by report and by year group). There is no publicly posted, detailed fee schedule showing application/enrolment fees, exact monthly fees by year group, per-term or per-year totals, billing calendar, standard payment methods, uniform prices, or formal published refund rules for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years.

Curriculum

ICA - International Curriculum Association is implemented for ages 2 to 14. The program includes IEYC for the early years, IPC for the primary years (ages 5 to 7, 7 to 9, and 9 to 11), and IMYC for the middle years (ages 11 to 14). IEYC emphasizes child‑centered, inquiry‑based learning; IPC provides thematic units spanning subjects; IMYC uses Big Ideas to connect disciplines and personalize learning. The ICA network comprises about 15,000 teachers, 1,000+ schools, and presence in 90+ countries.

Higher Education Progression

The school has a College Counselor and an International Department Coordinator to support students with higher education planning and college applications.

Gifted and Talented

The Great Foundation selects and prepares talented Brazilian children to study at Great International School in Teresina; scholarships are available for January 2026.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school is a welcoming environment that supports students from Early Childhood through High School in a full-time, bilingual program, emphasizing the enjoyment of learning, cultivating a student mindset, and promoting collaborative, respectful engagement with diverse learning styles.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The information provided describes a full-time, bilingual program across all levels but does not specify SEN provisions beyond the general school philosophy; no additional SEN details are listed on the page.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school operates a bilingual program across all levels (Early Childhood to High School) as part of its pedagogy within a national and international curriculum framework.

Mental Wellbeing

The campus description emphasizes a design that invites participation and collaborative work, contributing to a supportive learning environment and overall well-being.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding policies are not detailed on the page; no specific safeguarding provisions are listed beyond standard school information.

Admissions

1. Schedule a visit or obtain information. To schedule a visit and learn more, fill out the admissions form or click the WhatsApp button; the Teresina Campus is at Av. Nossa Senhora de Fátima, 1000 Jóquei, Teresina, PI 64048-185, and the campus provides a WhatsApp contact (+55 (86)2222-4000). The school will be in touch after you submit. 2. Complete the admissions form for the desired year. The Admissions 2025/2026 form asks for the student's name and date of birth and requires selecting the grade of interest (KINDERGARTEN through HIGH SCHOOL). It also asks for the current school and whether the student has experience with English and any pedagogical or disciplinary difficulties; you can add additional students by clicking Add student. 3. Provide guardian details. The form requests the name of the person responsible, their email, cell/WhatsApp, and profession, and it asks for monthly family income. 4. Finalize registration. The form asks how you heard about Great International School and how important an international education is to your family; to complete the process, click Finalize Registration.

Scholarships

The Great Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to select and prepare talented children living in Brazil to study at the Great International School in Teresina. The Great Foundation objective is to select scholarship students to begin their studies at the Great International School in January 2026. 2. Program details. The Great Foundation Scholarship Program consists in awarding a full scholarship for the selected candidate to study at the Great International School in Teresina, Piauí. 2.2 Criteria. To compete for scholarships, the candidate must meet all of the following: a) Be enrolled in 2025 at a public or private school; b) Be between 11 and 16 years old as of December 31, 2025; c) Have a gross family income showing the family cannot bear the costs of Great International School; d) Not have any failures on the report card or school history; e) Have good knowledge of English; f) A special talent in music, arts, theatre or sports is a differentiator (not mandatory); g) Live in the Greater Teresina area within up to a 90-minute distance from the school; h) Show attitude, determination and commitment to studies to benefit from the scholarship program. 2.3 Benefits. Approved scholarship candidates receive: a) Full scholarship to study at Great International School; b) Meal provision on school days via a meal card used by the school; c) Didactic materials needed for classes (stationery, computer); d) School uniform (if applicable); e) Other materials necessary for the student's school life and participation, evaluated case by case; f) Other situations analyzed on a case-by-case basis. 3. Individual interviews. a) Candidates advancing to this stage will be informed by e-mail of the interview date; b) Individual interviews with members of the Great International School academic body will be scheduled between December and January, with dates communicated by email from the Great Foundation; c) This stage may be conducted in person or online if necessary; d) On the interview day, the candidate should arrive at the school 30 minutes early; e) If online, the Great Foundation will provide access and platform details; f) Each interview lasts approximately 30 minutes; g) The outcome of the interview stage will be communicated by email from the Great Foundation; h) This stage does not include resources or score revisions; evaluations, notes and technical opinions are confidential and not available to candidates or guardians. 3.4 Interviews with families and psychological tests. a) Candidates who are classified for the preparation course will receive a home visit by one or more representatives of the Great Foundation; interviews may also be conducted online if applicable. b) The Great Foundation will contact by email to schedule the date and time of the visit. c) Visits may be scheduled on weekends and holidays if needed during the preparation phase. d) It is recommended that all family members be present during the visit, if possible. e) Once scheduled, the candidate should not reschedule except for extraordinary circumstances communicated beforehand to the Great Foundation by phone or email; f) The aim is to verify that there is a supportive home environment and that income criteria are met for the program; g) If online, Great Foundation will provide access details; h) The family visit and psychological tests will be conducted with a psychologist accredited by the Great Foundation; i) The duration varies depending on the case; j) Results are communicated by email from the Great Foundation; k) No resources are available for this stage for either family or candidate.

Waitlist

1. Reservation Vacancy overview. The Reservation Vacancy page is used to schedule a visit and reserve a vacancy; To schedule a visit and learn more, fill out the form or click the WhatsApp button, and we will be in touch soon. 2. Form fields for reservations. The Reservation Vacancy form asks for Student's name, date of birth, Series of interest in 2026, and Current School, along with whether the student has experience with English language and any pedagogical or disciplinary difficulties; additional fields include Contact information for the guardian and inquiries about how the family heard about the school. 3. Guardian details and scheduling. The form collects the name of the person responsible, email, cell/WhatsApp, and profession, and asks about how the family heard about Great International School. 4. Action. The page provides a “book now” option to proceed with the reservation and follow up from the school.

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