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Brazil offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
Compare 5 international schools in Brazil. Filter by curriculum, fees (average BRL 71,704), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Colégio Suíço-Brasileiro de Curitiba is a nonprofit international school serving 800 students aged 2 to 18 from Swiss, German and Brazilian nationalities. The curriculum integrates the Brazilian National Curricular Parameters, the Swiss Lehrplan 21, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Instruction is bilingual in Portuguese and German through Fundamental II, and in Portuguese and English in high school; French and Spanish are offered, with Italian available as extracurricular. The school is recognized and supported by the Swiss government and the Canton of Aargau, with support from Paraná State Department of Education. In addition to the IB Diploma, students complete the Brazilian high school certificate and obtain language certifications. The Diploma includes TOK, Extended Essay, and the CAS component, with assessments externally conducted. Extracurriculars include Robotics and Programming; Band and Swiss School News; Italian courses, Chess, Skating, and Volleyball. The campus features a gymnasium, outdoor spaces, and Week on curricular projects worldwide.
Colégio Humboldt – Deutsche Schule São Paulo is a German international school in São Paulo serving students aged 2 to 18. It is officially recognized by Germany as a Deutsche Auslandsschule (DAS) and is part of the global network of German schools abroad. The school offers a bespoke curriculum with two paths: Bilíngue and the International German Curriculum. Bilíngue comprises about 40% German instruction and a multilingual program in Portuguese, German, English and Spanish, aligned to BNCC and the German Bildungsplan. The International German Curriculum provides 80% German instruction and leads to the Abitur, with university access in Germany, Europe, the United States, Brazil and beyond. The 60,000 m² campus features a large library, laboratories, a Maker space, a theatre (Teatro Humboldt), and pools. Distinctive programs include Dual Vocational Training, MINT laboratories, digital media integration, intercultural study trips, and the Excellent German Auslandsschule seal awarded in 2022 for international families worldwide.
Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro is a private day school in the SIS network serving students aged 3 to 18. The school offers a multilingual, IB-aligned pathway: preschool is bilingual with play-based discovery, while Primary blends the Brazilian curriculum with the IB Primary Years Programme and Secondary follows the Brazilian curriculum enriched by the IB Middle Years Programme; the College track combines the IB Diploma with a Brazilian certificate and ENEM preparation. Instruction is delivered in Portuguese alongside English, German or French, with three language pairings: German/Portuguese, French/Portuguese and English/Portuguese. Facilities include the Araújo building with a multilingual library, carpentry and art studios, a biology lab, a computer lab, an outdoor study area, a Kids Playground and a cafeteria. Students benefit from after-school activities, international exchanges, and opportunities to pursue Cambridge English, DELF/DALF and German DSD certificates. The school has a history of bilingual education and ties within SIS network.
Schweizerschule São Paulo is a non-profit bilingual school serving students aged 3 to 18. The curriculum combines the International Baccalaureate program (PYP, MYP, and DP) with the Swiss and Brazilian curricula, enabling a seamless progression between local and international standards. Instruction is delivered in Portuguese and German from early childhood, and language diplomas maintain international benchmarks. The school is affiliated with Switzerland and supported by the Basel Canton and the Department of Education for the State of São Paulo, reflecting formal recognition by the Swiss government since 1967. IB accreditation began in 1996, with first IB Diploma awarded in 1999. Facilities include science laboratories, a woodshop, arts studios, experimental kitchen and forest area, plus a multimedia library, a sports gym, theatres, a cafeteria and a medical clinic. Notable programs include Research Project, Economy Week and Professional Experience program, as well as curricular arts and music through secondary education and opportunities.
Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro is a private international school in Brazil offering a German International Curriculum, a bilingual curriculum, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. It serves ages 1 to 18, with campuses in Morumbi, Panamby, Valinhos, Vila Andrade and Portinho, each providing learning spaces from early childhood to high school. The Panamby campus is an IB World School for the Diploma Programme. The German Curriculum includes Abitur under an international agreement with the Government of Germany, and the school also offers Cambridge IGCSE. The network traces its roots to 1878 and has grown to multiple campuses with laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, and outdoor spaces across Morumbi, Panamby, and Portinho units. More than 50 extracurricular courses complement the academic program, and the Complementary Education Program develops competencies such as public speaking, teamwork, and interdisciplinary projects. Language learning, arts, and leadership are emphasized through dedicated clubs and inter-disciplinary projects.
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