Colégio Miguel de Cervantes vs Schweizerschule Sao Paulo

	C Colégio Miguel de Cervantes Sao Paulo, Brazil	S Schweizerschule Sao Paulo Sao Paulo, Brazil
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year R$300 - 99,307	Fees / year R$65,592 - 125,736
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Swiss Curriculum, Brazilian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 760
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language Portuguese, Spanish	Instruction language German, Portuguese
Opened	Opened 1978	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in Morumbi, São Paulo, Brazil at Av. Jorge João Saad, 905. The campus covers about 57,000 m², including 17,854 m² of green space. It is situated in the heart of Morumbi.	Location Visconde de Porto Seguro, 391, Alto da Boa Vista, São Paulo/SP - Brazil - CEP: 04.642-000
Stages	Stages Early Childhood Education; Elementary School I (Initial Years) and II (Final Years); High School; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP).	Stages Early Childhood Education to Secondary Education
School type	School type Bilingual, multicultural educational institution.	School type Non-profit bilingual school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Total students 760; 80% Brazilian; 20% international
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Switzerland (recognized and supported by the Swiss Government; Basel Canton; Department of Education for the State of São Paulo)
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Schedules vary by program. Infants: semi-integral, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00–16:10 or 17:00; Wednesday and Friday 8:00–12:35. Full-day Infant program runs 8:00–16:10. Elementary (1st–9th): Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00–16:10; Wednesday and Friday 8:00–12:35. Secondary and IB: start around 7:10, with end times ranging from 13:30 to 17:00 depending on course and language; May updates align with the 3rd-year schedule.	School day structure Half-day/full-day regime; Mon-Fri 7:30–16:00
Bus service details	Bus service details Collective school transport provided by third-party companies; vehicles must be registered with the school and the school is not responsible for the service beyond registration. Providers include GWG Transportes, Beka Transportes, Mauricio Nonomura Transportes, Osvaldo Transporte, Adriano Transporte, Veronica – Los Niños, and Debora – Little Bus Escolar, with contact details available from the transport page.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Admission Fees - Application (registration) fee: R$ 300.00 per candidate. This fee is charged at the time of application and is not refunded if the candidate misses the selection event. Tuition fees by year group (2026 values) - Early Years / Infantil (semi‑integral): - Infantil 03: R$ 4,506.00 per month. - Infantil 04: R$ 5,006.00 per month. - Infantil 05: R$ 5,506.00 per month. - Early Years / Infantil (integral / full day): - Infantil 03: R$ 4,940.00 per month. - Infantil 04: R$ 5,440.00 per month. - Infantil 05: R$ 5,940.00 per month. - Ensino Fundamental I (1st–5th grade): - Annual tuition: R$ 84,175.00 or 13 installments of R$ 6,475.00. Meal and snack charges are additional as noted below. - Ensino Fundamental II (6th–9th grade): - Annual tuition: R$ 89,232.00 or 13 installments of R$ 6,864.00. Meal charges as noted below. - Ensino Médio (High School): - Annual tuition: R$ 99,307.00 or 13 installments of R$ 7,639.00. Meal charges as noted below. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition for Fundamental and High School is presented with the option to pay in 13 annual installments; monthly/periodic invoices (boletos) are used for tuition billing. Additional services and course fees are billed alongside the monthly tuition invoice where applicable. - Extracurricular course fees are billed as an annual tuition divided into the course's installment schedule (for example, nine monthly installments for some courses) and are charged together with the month in which the course takes place. Meals and catering (additional charges) - Meal and snack charges per student (2026 figures): - Fundamental I (example): meal R$ 32.90 / snack R$ 16.40 (charged on monthly invoice where applicable). - Fundamental II: meal R$ 35.40 (charged on monthly invoice). - Ensino Médio: meal R$ 36.50 (charged on monthly invoice). - In Early Years (Infantil) meal and snacks are included in the monthly fee; for 1st–3rd grades of Fundamental, meals and snacks are included or added according to the cycle as described by the school's catering policy. Charges for optional lunches or extra meals are added to the monthly invoice. Extracurricular / activity fees and registration for courses - Many after‑school and extracurricular courses carry separate monthly fees and a small course registration fee. Example course registration fees were listed at approximately R$ 195.00–R$ 212.00 for specific courses (covers course materials such as aprons or books as indicated per course). Monthly fees vary by course and are billed along with the monthly tuition. Uniforms, stationery and other regular costs - Uniforms are mandatory for Infantil and Fundamental students and are purchased from the school's authorized suppliers (addresses and vendors are provided for uniform purchase). Uniform prices are set by the uniform suppliers. - School stationery and material lists are published; an on‑site/partner stationery shop (Pamaris) operates for parents who wish to buy school materials, though purchase from the partner is optional. Stationery kit prices vary by year group and supplier. Transport and shuttle services - School‑approved private transport providers operate contracted routes; families contract and pay transport companies directly. The school provides contact details for approved transport companies but does not centrally set the transport fees. Boarding - The school does not provide boarding accommodation; services and fees listed are for day‑school provisions and associated ancillary services. Refunds and cancellation - The application/registration fee is non‑refundable in the event of a candidate's absence from the selection event. Terms for enrollment fees, refunds of tuition, and cancellations are governed by the school's service contract and family portal procedures and are dealt with through the school's family portal and formal service contract. Specific refund terms, deadlines and any penalties are set out in that contract. Fee payment options - Tuition and monthly charges are issued as boletos (bank payment slips) for payment. Bank deposit/transfer details are provided for application and enrollment payments when required; some fees and services may be payable through the school's family portal or by bank transfer as directed in admission materials. Parents should follow the payment instructions provided on the relevant invoice or admission communication. Other notes on additional costs - Incidental charges may apply for optional services (special events, additional academic support, remedial classes, optional lunches for certain year groups, extracurricular course materials, and reimbursable items). These are billed as specified at the time of service and typically appear on the monthly invoice. Contractual terms and specific fee details for extras are provided through the school's family portal and service contract.	Fee details Application / registration fee - No separate annual registration (matrícula) fee is published for the Escola Suíço‑Brasileira de São Paulo; publicly compiled fee listings have reported no paid matriculation charge. Tuition fees by school level (monthly and annual figures) - Infantil 1 & 2 (Education Infantil): Monthly: BRL 5,466.00. Estimated annual cost (12 x monthly): BRL 65,592.00. - Fundamental I (1º cycle): Monthly: BRL 9,656.00. Estimated annual cost (12 x monthly): BRL 115,872.00. - Fundamental II (2º cycle): Monthly: BRL 9,656.00. Estimated annual cost (12 x monthly): BRL 115,872.00. - Ensino Médio (High School / IB): Monthly: BRL 10,478.00. Estimated annual cost (12 x monthly): BRL 125,736.00. Billing schedule and payment terms - Public fee listings present the amounts as monthly (mensalidade). No definitive public schedule (number of instalments per year, early‑payment discounts, or exact billing dates) for the school's tuition billing was located in the available published materials. Families should expect monthly billing practices consistent with Brazilian private‑school norms but confirm the exact instalment count and due dates directly with the school. Boarding / residence fees - The school operates as a day school (no boarding facilities). There are no boarding fees because boarding is not provided. Other costs and typical additional charges - Books and materials: A 2026 book list is published for the school; families should budget separately for required textbooks and materials listed by year/grade. - Uniforms: No published uniform price schedule was found; families should expect a uniform purchase cost but must obtain the current uniform list and prices from the school. - Extracurricular activities, school trips, language exam fees and optional services: not listed as fixed national fees — these are commonly charged in addition to tuition and vary by activity and year; specific program fees were not published in the publicly available documents reviewed. Refunds and cancellations - No publicly available, detailed refund or cancellation policy (for tuition, deposits or optional services) was found in the materials reviewed. Parents should note that private‑school refund policies vary (non‑refundable application fees, prorated refunds in some cases, or forfeiture of a deposit) and should confirm the school's current policy in writing at enrolment. Accepted payment methods and fee payment options - No definitive public list of accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, bank slip / boleto, credit card) was located in the documents reviewed. Confirm the school's accepted payment methods, billing platform and whether automatic instalment plans or online payment portals are available before finalising enrolment. Practical notes for parents (concise) - The monthly tuition amounts above are the published monthly figures reported in a recent public compilation of Brazil private‑school fees for the 2025/26 cycle; the school is a bilingual day school offering IB in the upper years. Parents should confirm instalment counts, exact billing dates, whether tuition is billed over 12 or 13 instalments, and any additional mandatory charges (materials, activity fees, insurance, etc.) directly with the school's administrative office. Brief summary of what was located and what was not published - Located: recent published monthly tuition figures by level (monthly amounts and the school's status as a day school). - Not published in publicly available materials reviewed: a current, line‑by‑line fee schedule that lists an application/registration fee for 2025/26 or 2026/27, the school's formal billing schedule (exact number of instalments or billing months), detailed uniform prices, a formal refund/cancellation policy, and the explicit list of accepted payment methods.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniforms are mandatory for all activities for students in Early Childhood and Elementary (1st–9th grades). In High School, Physical Education requires athletic wear; pants or shorts and a short- or long-sleeve shirt, with footwear appropriate for the activity; flip-flops and casual sneakers are not allowed. Uniforms can be purchased on-site at Moema (Alameda dos Arapane9s, 853) or Ibirapuera (Rua Manoel da Nobrega, 1126), with home delivery available via naruadaescola.com.br and texblun.com.br.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options The canteen offers snacks and meals; a monthly menu is posted and may change. A nutritionist oversees nutrition (Elaine Cristina Lacerda, CRN 20713) and the canteen contact is refeitorio@cmc.com.br. Aromatized water is offered daily.	Food options There is a cafeteria (Mensa) and a snack bar (Imbissstube) on site.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Founded in 1978 by a group of Spaniards living in Sao Paulo.	Governance and ownership The Swiss-Brazilian School Association, a non-profit organization, operates the Escola Suíço-Brasileira de São Paulo and the Colégio Suíço-Brasileiro de Curitiba. The Association is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the General Assembly for a two-year term, with reelection possible.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school's educational proposal is a varied, ongoing formation that promotes students' personal development based on four pillars: learning to know, learning to do, learning to live together, and learning to be. The institution was founded in 1978 by Spanish residents in São Paulo with the collaboration of the Spanish Educational Administration and operates as a Spanish-Brazilian private entity that aims to offer quality, creative, and innovative education and to promote the Spanish language and culture. The educational aims emphasize the complete development of the student's personality; respect for the rights and fundamental freedoms and the exercise of tolerance and freedom within democratic coexistence; acquisition of intellectual habits and knowledge across scientific, technical, humanistic, historical, and aesthetic domains; preparation to participate actively in social and cultural life; promotion of the study of Spanish and Portuguese; and stimulation of sociocultural understanding between Spain and Brazil. The educational system is organized in three levels: Educación Infantil (early childhood education), Enseñanza Fundamental (primary and lower secondary), and Enseñanza Media (upper secondary). Education is delivered in a personalized manner that provides holistic development from personal and social perspectives and, where appropriate, professional preparation. To achieve these goals, teachers continually update the educational project to help students reach the maximum development of their capacities, form their own criteria, and attain the maturity and knowledge needed to make free and responsible decisions. The studies conducted at Colegio Miguel de Cervantes are officially recognized as equivalent to those of the Spanish system; the equivalence is evidenced through school histories, certificates, and diplomas issued by the relevant Brazilian and Spanish educational authorities. The school also offers a double titulación (dual qualification).	Curriculum details Education levels include Early Childhood Education (Education Infantil), where the emphasis is on learning through play-based activities; instruction is in Portuguese and German. Primary Education I develops fundamental literacy and numeracy (reading, writing, and arithmetic). Primary Education II emphasizes mastery of curricular content while developing study procedures, attitudes of respect and solidarity, and learning to live socially. High School + IB spans four years with national and international focus, preparing for universities in Brazil and abroad. IB Program: In our school, all high school students complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), whose diploma is recognized by major universities in Brazil and abroad. Language Diploma: To maintain international standards and ensure quality through external assessments, the school offers various language diplomas and certificates.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Prepares for universities in Brazil and abroad.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school promotes complete development of the student's personality. It fosters respect for rights and fundamental freedoms and the exercise of tolerance and freedom within the democratic principles of coexistence. It promotes the acquisition of intellectual habits and working techniques, as well as knowledge across scientific, technical, humanistic, historical, and aesthetic fields. It prepares students to actively participate in social and cultural life. It promotes peace, cooperation, and solidarity among peoples and the study of Spanish and Portuguese languages, fostering sociocultural understanding between Spain and Brazil.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Students develop broad formative objectives and experience adolescence. They plan life projects, build new relationships, and face physical and emotional changes.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school has a 57,000-square-meter campus in Morumbi, São Paulo, with 17,854 square meters of green space. It has 107 learning environments and has welcomed more than 40,000 students in its history. The school has 39 teachers and/or doctors. The facilities include a library (expanded to three floors as of February 2026) with more than 45,000 reference works and a Documentation Center (CDI), convivência spaces, a sports area, laboratories, music rooms, parks, pools, a STEAM space and a theater.	Facilities overview The school has spacious classrooms, chemistry, physics and biology laboratories, a computer room, a woodshop, arts and ceramics studios, an experimental kitchen and a forest. It also offers a multimedia library, a sports gym, playgrounds, theatre, a cafeteria, a canteen and a medical clinic.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The sports area includes a gymnasium with two courts, spaces for dance and martial arts, and a multipurpose space for artistic gymnastics and circus activities. Outside, the complex features a football field, an athletics track and four additional courts for various modalities or individual activities. These facilities promote health, well-being and socialization among students.	Sports facilities The Sports Gym covers 1,300 m² and enables the practice of various sports. It also has changing rooms and two gymnasia. With the support of the Patron Canton of Basel, a covered lateral grandstand was built, inaugurated in 2006.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school has modern laboratories supporting practical science learning in Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Natural Sciences. Biology includes microscopes, magnifying lenses and anatomical models; Physics covers experiments in mechanics, optics, thermodynamics and electromagnetism; Chemistry enables exploration of properties and transformations of matter with modern equipment and an experimental kitchen. The Natural Sciences space for early grades uses playful, experimental activities, and a Preparation Room ensures organization and safety for all laboratory practices. The STEAM space integrates technology and creativity for interdisciplinary project-based learning, with resources such as 3D printers, a laser cutter and a video studio.	Academic facilities The school has spacious classrooms, science laboratories for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and two theory rooms, one of which is equipped with a digital whiteboard and multimedia tools. The computer room is used for curricular classes and is available during the day with the ongoing support of a specialized teacher. The library has about 18,000 titles in Portuguese, German, English, Spanish and French. A woodshop, arts and ceramics studios, and an experimental kitchen, plus a forest area, support practical and creative learning.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The school provides spaces that foster extracurricular activities in social interaction and creativity, including parks, dining areas and garden spaces. The sports area supports dance and martial arts, plus spaces for gymnastics and circus activities, and outdoor fields and courts for team and individual activities. New music rooms support music education for 2nd to 9th grade with audiovisual equipment and adaptable spaces. The theater hosts artistic, cultural and pedagogical events and serves as a dynamic space for student creativity and community. The STEAM space combines technology and creativity to support interdisciplinary, project-based learning.	Extra curricular facilities Arts and Music are curricular through the end of secondary education. Students participate in activities and projects in music, cooking, theatre, ceramics, drawing and painting, carpentry and photography in various spaces and studios.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The Colegio Miguel de Cervantes began with the driving force of great ideals. Its history is made up of dreams, concrete challenges, hard work, utopia and reality. The idea, conceived in the 1960s by a group of Spaniards living in São Paulo, was to establish an educational and cultural center that would disseminate Spanish language and culture and promote multicultural integration representative of Brazilian society. Founded in 1978, the school's mission centers on an interdisciplinary, globalized project that integrates Brazilian and Spanish curricula and provides a comprehensive, diversified, and personalized education. ACESP (Associação Colégio Espanhol de São Paulo) is the maintaining entity.	History The Escola Suíço-Brasileira de São Paulo was founded on 20 August 1965 by the Swiss community in São Paulo. Classes began on 28 February 1966 in Brooklin, at Rua Pedro Taques, with 53 students. The cornerstone for the current building on Rua Visconde de Porto Seguro was laid in 1969, and the 1970 school year began in the new building. The school was recognized by the Swiss Government in 1967, and the first Swiss Maturité diplomas were presented in 1984; the first graduation of Brazilian secondary education occurred in 1975. Since 1996 it has been a member of the International Baccalaureate Organization, and in 1999 the first IB Diploma was awarded. The Swiss-Brazilian School Association, a nonprofit entity, sponsors the Escola Suíço-Brasileira de São Paulo and the Colégio Suíço-Brasileiro of Curitiba, with a Board of Directors elected by the General Assembly for a two-year term, with possible re-election.
Community	Community Cervantes Solidário is a program created over 15 years ago to promote social and educational actions in communities near Colégio Miguel de Cervantes. In 2022, the program defined pillars of sustainability, education, and citizenship, guided by concepts of Strategic Philanthropy, Private Social Investment and Educational Volunteerism, and aligned with the United Nations SDG 2030 as a transformation tool. The program serves children and adolescents from public schools through projects such as language and arts workshops, music, sports, games, storytelling, and Spanish classes. In 2023, Cervantes Solidário served 1,862 people, with more than 100,000 total attendances, and works to broaden access to culture, arts, reading, Spanish language learning and sport, while fostering transparency and measuring social impact.	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association ACESP, the Associação Colégio Espanhol de São Paulo, is the maintaining entity of the school.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual IB Diploma Programme is offered. The school provides exam preparation for Cambridge and DELE. Diplomas and certificates are valid in Brazil and Spain, and students have access to European universities. A varied extracurricular program is offered.	Academic & intellectual Curricular Focus Week (SEC) runs with interdisciplinary activities for students from Early Childhood through high school in multiple cities. A Curricular Focus Day dedicates a full day to an interdisciplinary project, with activities that may take place off campus. Economy Week is sponsored by the Ernst-Schmidheiny Foundation and has students form companies, develop business plans, and manage departments, with the annual company report presented in a foreign language during a General Assembly. The Research Project begins in ninth grade and continues into the first year of Upper School, comprising a creative project, a written report up to 3,000 words, and an oral presentation with visuals under teacher supervision; the Professional Experience program introduces High School students to the labor market by connecting them with professionals in diverse fields.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Extracurricular offerings include art-focused activities: theatre for collaborators and flamenco dancing. The school hosts the Festival de Teatro 2025, which featured student and staff performances and celebrated creativity and collective artistic work.	Arts & creative Arts are integrated into the curriculum through music, cooking, theater, photography, and woodwork, with projects developed in dedicated ateliers. Extracurricular offerings include theater, ballet, rhythmic motricity, and music lessons taught by specialized instructors. The school's Experimental Kitchen hosts weekly cooking classes and also offers a German cooking course.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school is bilingual and bicultural in Spanish and Portuguese. Spanish-language activities are offered through the Cervantes Solidário program, in partnership with Instituto Adus, including the Nós, o mundo program. In 2023, Cervantes Solidário served 1,862 people.	Cultural & language Language diplomas are offered to maintain international standards, and German language courses are available at Basic German I and II levels for students. The library contains approximately 18,000 titles in Portuguese, German, English, and French to support language and cultural studies. The Secondary Education + IB program integrates languages within the international diploma.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The school supports theatre, Flamenco, swimming, gymnastics, and other extracurriculars. The Theatre Festival, Swimming Festival, and Gymnastics Festival provide performance and competition opportunities for students.	Social & hobbies Extracurricular courses include sports such as Artistic Gymnastics (training), Initiation Volleyball (mixed), and Skate, taught by specialized instructors. Music programs offer individual and group lessons led by professional instructors. Theatre and Rhythmic Motricity provide performance and movement options, alongside robotics courses that develop coding and problem-solving skills.
Community & service	Community & service Cervantes Solidário is a social-educational program that promotes actions in nearby communities with emphasis on sustainability, education and citizenship. In 2023 it served 1,862 people and delivered more than 100,000 services; the program aims to broaden access to culture, arts, reading, Spanish language learning and sports.	Community & service Community Service is developed through actions such as building educational toys to donate to charitable institutions. The 'Storytelling' project visits partner nurseries to share stories. Musical performances are organized in hospitals and nursing homes.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional High school students volunteer in organizing and refereeing school events, such as gymnastics competitions.	Leadership & professional Professional Experience program introduces High School students to the labor market by connecting them with professionals in diverse fields. Economy Week fosters entrepreneurship as students form companies, develop business plans, and assume roles across departments, with reports presented in a foreign language during a General Assembly. It also encourages leadership and collaboration among students.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Extracurriculars include circus, skating, capoeira, tennis, robotics and yoga. Swimming festivals promote discipline, dedication and a healthy lifestyle.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports Day is dedicated to physical activities, including rock climbing, sailing, and windsurfing, integrating social and interdisciplinary aims. Integration Day brings together parents and students from Early Childhood through Elementary for joint activities on Saturdays, once per year per class. Afternoon Follow-up is an after-school program for children from Early Childhood to 5th grade, available from 12:00 to 17:30, one to five days per week, and tailored to age and mother tongue.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Portuguese and Spanish are the primary languages of instruction. English is taught as English Language B within the IB Diploma Program and is supported by an English Language Department. Courses include Portuguese Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, and English Language B. Students may pursue Brazilian High School, Spanish Bachillerato, or the IB Diploma Program as part of their language-and-curriculum options.	Language provision Portuguese and German are the languages of instruction. English, French and Spanish are taught as additional languages within the curriculum. Education is provided from early childhood through high school.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The Colégio Miguel de Cervantes maintains a bilingual curriculum. Portuguese and Spanish are the primary languages of instruction. English is taught as part of the IB Diploma Program (English Language B) and is supported by an English Language Department. The IB Diploma Program is integrated with the Brazilian and Spanish curricula.	Bilingual teaching The school offers bilingual education in Portuguese and German. The curriculum also includes English, French and Spanish.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions New Student Admissions: We admit students from Nursery 3 (children who turn 3 years old by March 31 of the admission year). Our 2026 Admissions for EFAI (2nd to 5th grade) and EFAF (6th grade to 1st year of Bachillerato) are closed. We currently have places available for Nursery 3, Nursery 4, and 1st year of EFAI. Places available for admission in August 2026: Nursery 3: 7 places; Nursery 4: 7 places; Nursery 5: waitlist; 1st year: 10 places. EFAI: 2nd year: 5 places; 3rd year: 5 places; 4th year: 5 places; 5th year: 5 places. From 6th grade onward, places will be offered only for entry in 2027, through a selective process with tests in Portuguese, Spanish and Mathematics. In-person activity is mandatory. To participate, all candidates must perform a face-to-face activity according to the requested course: Nursery and 1st year: play activity and evaluation of social, cognitive and motor development; 2nd to 5th year: diagnostic evaluation of Portuguese, Spanish and Mathematics. These activities will take place in June 2026. To participate, register here: Registration – Cervantes 2026 Admissions Process. Cost of the activity: BRL 425 per candidate (receipt generated at the end of registration). Criteria for assigning places up to 5th grade: siblings of Colégio Miguel de Cervantes students; siblings and children of alumni; candidates from Spanish-speaking countries; order of submission of the application (documentation + payment). Enrollment: After the in-person activity, the Institutional Relations team will contact families of approved candidates to complete enrollment. Guidance on additional documentation; fees and payment deadlines; calendar of next steps will be sent. IB Policies: Only students entering Cervantes up to 8th grade may participate in the IB Diploma Programme admissions process; 9th-grade candidates are excluded.	Admissions Step 1. Register interest. The office hours are 7:30 to 16:30. The school will respond and arrange a visit. Step 2. Educação Infantil admissions. Enrollment is conducted in order of application with priority for siblings, based on age bands and vacancy availability. The minimum ages are Jardim I four years old completed by March 31 of the school year and Jardim II five years old completed by March 31. Step 3. Ensino Fundamental 1 (1st–3rd grades). From 1st to 3rd grade, enrollment is by order of application with priority for siblings, based on age and vacancy. The minimum age for admission to 1st grade is 6 years completed by March 31. Beginning in 4th grade, admission is defined by individual interviews with the Coordination, a pedagogical assessment, and classroom visits. If needed, students without fluency in Portuguese or German receive a special adaptation program. Step 4. Ensino Fundamental 2 (4th–9th grades). Admission is defined by interviews with the Coordination, visits to classes, and a pedagogical assessment in Portuguese and Mathematics. Depending on the grade, assessments in English and French are also required. A German assessment is conducted for applicants who have German language fluency. If admitted, the school offers a special adaptation program in German or Portuguese as needed. Step 5. Ensino Médio (high school). To be admitted, all candidates must undergo interviews with the Coordination, visits to classes, and pedagogical assessments in Mathematics, Portuguese, English, German, and other subjects at the school's discretion. Step 6. Documents required for enrollment. Educação Infantil requires: copies of the student's birth certificate; copy of the student's RG or RNE; copy of RG or RNE and CPF of the financial guardian; and an updated vaccination card. Ensino Fundamental and Ensino Médio require: copies of the birth certificate; copy of RG or RNE of the student; copy of RG or RNE and CPF of the financial guardian; a Transfer Certificate from the previous school; the student's Transcript; a Declaration of Financial Clearance from the previous school; and the updated vaccination declaration (DVA). Step 7. Application form. The application form (Ficha de Inscrição) notes that submission does not guarantee a vacancy. The form collects information such as the intended grade, year of entry, student details, parental contacts, and language information, among other fields, to support the admissions review.
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Waitlist	Waitlist Nursery 5 is on the waitlist.	Waitlist The admissions process is conducted in order of application with priority for siblings and vacancy availability. A place is not guaranteed by submitting an application, and enrollments occur as vacancies arise.
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