Escola Internacional de Alphaville vs Schweizerschule Sao Paulo

	E Escola Internacional de Alphaville Sao Paulo, Brazil	S Schweizerschule Sao Paulo Sao Paulo, Brazil
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year R$60,000 - 106,676	Fees / year R$65,592 - 125,736
Age range	Age range 1 - 17 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Swiss Curriculum, Brazilian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 710	Pupils 760
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Portuguese	Instruction language German, Portuguese
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 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 Visconde de Porto Seguro, 391, Alto da Boa Vista, São Paulo/SP - Brazil - CEP: 04.642-000
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 Early Childhood Education to Secondary Education
School type	School type IB World School with bilingual curriculum	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 Brazil	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 —	School day structure Half-day/full-day regime; Mon-Fri 7:30–16:00
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
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. (End of fees overview.)	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.
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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 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 In 2024, the IB average was 31 points, 92% university acceptance, and top ENEM Redação scores.	Exam results —
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 Prepares for universities in Brazil and abroad.
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Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	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 —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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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 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.
Scholarships	Scholarships Exclusive scholarships provide opportunities to study with some of the world's most renowned institutions, supporting life and career pathways.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	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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