Escola Internacional de Alphaville vs Pueri Domus Bilingual School - Chácara Santo Antônio
Escola Internacional de Alphaville and Pueri Domus Bilingual School - Chácara Santo Antônio are both in Sao Paulo, about 22 km apart. Both schools offer IB and Bespoke programmes, and Pueri Domus Bilingual School - Chácara Santo Antônio also offers American. Published annual fees are R$60,000 - 106,676 at Escola Internacional de Alphaville and R$91,292 - 102,730 at Pueri Domus Bilingual School - Chácara Santo Antônio, which puts Pueri Domus Bilingual School - Chácara Santo Antônio roughly 16% higher. Escola Internacional de Alphaville takes pupils from 1 to 17, and Pueri Domus Bilingual School - Chácara Santo Antônio from 2 to 18.
Located in Alphaville, Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil. The campus address is Av. Copacabana, 624, Empresarial 18 do Forte, Barueri, SP 06472-001. The campus is nestled in Alphaville, a vibrant community with parks, green spaces, and nearby cultural attractions.
Location
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Stages
Stages
Early Years (Ages 1-5); Primary Years Programme (Ages 6-10); Middle Years Programme (Ages 11-14); High School (Ages 15-17)
Stages
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School type
School type
IB World School with bilingual curriculum
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Brazil
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application & registration fees
- Application and registration items are included in the school's online fee calculator under the labels "Application" and "Registration." Specific published amounts for application and registration are not shown on the public fee pages; these items are applied at the point of offer/enrolment.
Tuition fees by year group (published payment amount and annual equivalent)
- Kids (Ages 1–5) - Kids 1–3: Payment shown as R$ 6,039.94 (per month as presented on the tuition page). Food (snacks and lunch) listed separately at R$ 431.72. Annual equivalent (calculated from published payment values and shown by independent fee summary) is approximately R$ 60,400. - Kids 4–5: Payment shown as R$ 7,694.68 (per month). Food (snacks and lunch) listed separately at R$ 1,331.88. Annual equivalent (based on published payment values) is approximately R$ 76,947.
- Juniors (Ages 6–10) - Juniors 1–5: Payment shown as R$ 8,253.12 (per month). Food (snack and lunch) listed separately at R$ 1,331.88. Annual equivalent (based on published payment values) is approximately R$ 82,531.
- Teens (Ages 11–14) - Teens 6–9: Payment shown as R$ 8,567.49 (per month). Food (snack and lunch) listed separately at R$ 1,331.88. Annual equivalent (based on published payment values) is approximately R$ 85,675.
- High School (Ages 15–17) - High School 1–3: Payment shown as R$ 8,567.49 (per month). Food (snack and lunch) listed separately at R$ 1,331.88. Annual equivalent (based on published payment values) is approximately R$ 85,675.
Notes on the tuition figures above: the tuition page presents a "Payment" amount for each year-group; the site also provides a material-fee breakdown and external fee summaries show annual totals consistent with the published monthly payments.
Material / consumable fees
- Material fees are charged separately and are shown as 6 installments with amounts by year group: - Kids 1–3: 6 x R$ 345.82 - Kids 4–5: 6 x R$ 414.24 - Juniors 1–2: 6 x R$ 359.52 - Juniors 3–5: 6 x R$ 391.75 - Teens 6–9: 6 x R$ 316.43 - High School 1: 6 x R$ 698.18 - High School 2 (BNCC): 6 x R$ 827.30 - High School 2 (IB): 6 x R$ 791.84 - High School 3 (BNCC): 6 x R$ 720.82 - High School 3 (IB): 6 x R$ 782.69.
Food / catering charges
- Food is charged in addition to the payment amount and is shown by year group: - Kids 1–3: R$ 431.72 (snacks and lunch) - Kids 4–5, Juniors, Teens and High School: R$ 1,331.88 (snacks and lunch).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The tuition page presents a recurring "Payment" amount for each year group; the site also displays material fees as 6 installments. The published payment figures are shown as monthly values on the tuition page; independent fee summaries list matching annual totals consistent with those monthly values. Specific contractual billing terms (number of tuition instalments accepted, exact due dates, late-payment charges, and whether tuition is billed over 10, 11 or 12 instalments) are not published on the public fee pages.
Sibling discount
- A 20% sibling discount is offered from Kids through High School.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed as a provision for this school; the published information and programme descriptions present day-school schedules and hours rather than any residential/boarding provision. Therefore, boarding fees are not applicable.
Other costs and optional extras
- After-school activities and mini-club options exist and are charged separately (specific activity prices are listed on the school's extracurricular/after-school service pages, not in the main tuition table). Food and material fees (listed above) are additional to tuition. Uniform information is provided to families at enrolment; uniform prices are not published on the tuition page. Transport, specialised trips, international programme fees, and specific extracurricular fees (where applicable) are shown as additional-cost items elsewhere on the school's communications and are not detailed in the main tuition page.
Refund and cancellation
- A public refund or cancellation policy (for example rules on refund of tuition, registration fee refunds, or conditions for cancelling a place) is not published on the tuition page or in the school's publicly listed downloads/policies section. Parents should note that explicit refund details are not present in the public fee material.
Fee payment options
- Specific payment methods (for example acceptance of boleto bancário, PIX, bank transfer, credit card or recurrent card payments) are not listed on the public tuition page. The tuition page shows how fees and additional items are structured but does not publish the payment channels or the contractual billing mechanics.
Summary of published items and gaps
- Published and verifiable: the school's 2026 tuition page lists the per‑year‑group "Payment" amounts (the figures above), the separate food charges, the material‑fee instalments, and a 20% sibling discount.
- Not published (no explicit amounts found on the public pages): the exact application fee amount, the registration (matrícula) amount shown at time of enrolment, the school's formal billing schedule (contractual number of tuition instalments and due dates), specific payment methods accepted, uniform prices, and a published refund/cancellation policy. The school's admission pages indicate families receive detailed fee and uniform information during admissions, and a downloadable policy area exists but does not publish those specific financial terms publicly.
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Fee details
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Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The school has an International Baccalaureate bilingual curriculum across Primary Years, Middle Years, and the IB Diploma Programme.
Curriculum details
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
In 2024, the IB average was 31 points, 92% university acceptance, and top ENEM Redação scores.
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Life and career pathways provide personalised guidance for university and career choices, with specialist guidance, industry connections, and exclusive scholarships to study with renowned institutions. In High School, the IB Diploma is pursued alongside the Brazilian BNCC curriculum to prepare students for top universities in Brazil and around the world.
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Initial inquiry: Reach out to the Admissions Team or complete the online inquiry form to express interest and ask initial questions. The digital brochure and fee information are sent to provide a quick, comprehensive overview of the school. 2. Visit us: Book a tour to experience Escola Internacional de Alphaville. Meet the team, explore the spaces, and learn about the loving, bilingual, innovative, and unique community. 3. Join an experience session: After the visit, the child can attend an experience day in the vibrant learning environment. The day helps them feel at home while the team learns how to best support their growth with care and purpose. 4. Meet and greet: Meet with the Coordinating Team to discuss the child's experience, answer questions, and guide the family through the next steps of the educational journey at Escola Internacional de Alphaville. 5. Offer and acceptance: After the child's place is confirmed, the Admissions Team ensures a smooth enrolment process—from gathering documents to final registration—welcoming the family at every step. 6. Welcome to Escola Internacional de Alphaville: Before the first day, families receive all the key details to help students start school with confidence and excitement, including information on uniforms, timetables, and orientation.
Admissions
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Scholarships
Scholarships
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