Graded - The American School of São Paulo vs St. Nicholas School Pinheiros

	G Graded - The American School of São Paulo Sao Paulo, Brazil	S St. Nicholas School Pinheiros Sao Paulo, Brazil
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year R$153,816 - 190,872	Fees / year R$94,500 - 159,125
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 1,300	Pupils 565
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1920	Opened 1980
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Graded is located at Av. José Galante, 425, São Paulo, SP 05642-001, Brazil. The campus is served by Graded's bus service, which is operated by Consórcio de Transportadores Escolares. Pickup and drop-off routes are pre-determined across four zones (Zone 1: Morumbi – Vila Andrade – Real Parque – Cidade Jardim; Zone 2: Santo Amaro – Chácara Flora – Chácara Santo Antônio – Alto da Boa Vista – Itaim Bibi – Vila Olímpia – Jardim Paulistano – Jardim Europa – Brooklin – Campo Belo; Zone 3: Moema – Vila Nova Conceição – Paraíso; Zone 4: Alphaville).	Location Pinheiros Campus is located at Praça Joaquim Roberto, 30, 05423-160 Pinheiros, São Paulo (SP), Brazil. The campus is in the Pinheiros area of São Paulo. It serves Early Years through Diploma Programme as part of St. Nicholas School's IB continuum.
Stages	Stages Graded offers a pre-kindergarten through grade 12 program. It is organized into Lower School, Middle School, and High School.	Stages Tiny Tots Programme (18 months – 3 years), IB Primary Years Programme (3–11 years), IB Middle Years Programme (11–16 years), IB Diploma Programme (16–18 years).
School type	School type The school is an American school serving an international community.	School type IB World School offering the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, Diploma).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Nationalities represented: 48.	Pupil nationality mix St Nicholas Pinheiros has students from 21 nationalities; staff members from 20 nationalities.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Support Services at Graded meet students' diverse learning needs by fostering social-emotional growth, supporting academic development, and promoting English language acquisition; the services include SEL Counseling, English Language Learners (ELL) Program, and Optimal Learning Services (OLS). Graded uses a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework with three tiers of support.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation American	Country affiliation Brazil
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The High School uses a block schedule with an eight-day rotation (Day A through Day H). Formal classes begin at 8:10 a.m. and end at 3:10 p.m. on most days (Wednesdays 8:10 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.).	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Graded's bus service is offered as an optional transportation system via Consórcio de Transportadores Escolares. The service includes 27 routes delivering students to campus and returning them home; morning arrival around 8:00 a.m. and afternoon returns around 3:15 p.m. After-school buses run at 4:15 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Gate passes and schedules are managed by the transportation coordinator; daily bus passes are available.	Bus service details Transportation is provided via Bus Children; contact (11) 3721-3912 / 3731-5930; contato@buschildren.com.br.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Tuition (2026–27 academic year) — monthly, quarterly and annual amounts - Lower School (PK3–Grade 5): BRL 12,818.00 per month. BRL 38,454.00 per fiscal quarter (3 months). BRL 153,816.00 per year (12 months). - Upper School (Grades 6–12): BRL 15,906.00 per month. BRL 47,718.00 per fiscal quarter (3 months). BRL 190,872.00 per year (12 months). Application fee - A one-time, non‑refundable application fee is required. The fee is charged in Brazilian reais for applicants living in Brazil or in US dollars for applicants living elsewhere. Payment methods include online card/PayPal and Pix. Re-enrollment / enrollment deposit - To confirm enrollment, families must submit a re‑enrollment deposit equal to 40% of the July tuition for the first child and 40% for each additional child. Example deposit amounts (40% of July monthly tuition): Lower School BRL 5,127.20; Upper School BRL 6,362.40. Capital fund donation - A one‑time Capital Fund donation is requested during the enrollment process. The school lists this as a required one‑time donation during enrollment. Optional/ancillary fees (what may be added to invoices) - Education insurance (optional): 1.38% of the monthly tuition; when selected it is included in the monthly bill. Example approximate monthly amounts: Lower School BRL 176.83; Upper School BRL 219.62. - Activities and materials: tuition covers most books, school materials and lunch, but some activities, special classes and certain materials incur separate charges and will be added to the monthly invoice. - Middle School Classroom Without Walls and High School curricular trips (Grades 6–12): these trips are required elements of the curriculum and associated program fees are added to the monthly tuition. - Optional co‑curricular trips and after‑school activities: optional trips and extracurricular activities carry separate fees; parents are billed following approval/registration. After‑school activity charges are published at the start of each semester. - Additional books/digital resources (Grades 6–12): some classes require students to purchase texts or digital resources; these costs are charged separately. - International Baccalaureate (IB) examination and registration fees (Grades 11–12): families are responsible for IB exam and registration fees, indicated in the range of USD 565–USD 1,070, and these are billed to families in advance of the examination session. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing: tuition for the academic year is paid July through June on a monthly basis (12 payments). - Fiscal quarters: Q1 = July/August/September; Q2 = October/November/December; Q3 = January/February/March; Q4 = April/May/June. For newly enrolling students, tuition is required for the month of entry and for any preceding months within the current fiscal quarter. - Withdrawals: withdrawals during or at the end of a semester are subject to a penalty in accordance with the school's contractual terms. - Additional charges: any additional fees (trips, special activities, IB fees, optional insurance, etc.) are normally included on the school's monthly invoice. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; Graded operates as a day school and does not charge boarding fees. Other typical costs families should expect - Occasional charges for co‑curricular trips, specific field trips or travel associated with curricular programs (especially for Grades 6–12). - Optional after‑school activity fees and some semester‑based activity charges. - Course‑specific additional books or digital resource purchases for upper grades. Refunds and penalties - The school states that withdrawals during or at the end of a semester are subject to a penalty under the school's contractual terms. Families are bound by the school's enrolment/contract terms regarding any refunds or penalties. Fee payment options and currency - Accepted payment channels for fees and the application payment: online card payment and PayPal, and Pix for BRL payments. Application fees may be charged in BRL (residents) or USD (non‑residents). Monthly invoices are issued in BRL and additional fees are included on monthly statements. Notes on computations displayed above - Annual and quarterly amounts shown were calculated from the published monthly tuition (monthly × 12 = annual; monthly × 3 = fiscal quarter). The monthly tuition figures and the deposit rule are stated by the school.	Fee details Application / Registration fee - Application / registration fee: BRL 9,380.00 (single, payable on enrolment). Tuition fees by year group (monthly and annual amounts) - Tiny Tots I / Tiny Tots II / Nursery (08:00–12:00): BRL 7,560.00 per month — BRL 90,720.00 per year (12 monthly instalments). - Nursery / Primary (Nursery up to Grade 5): BRL 10,320.00 per month — BRL 123,840.00 per year (12 monthly instalments). - Middle & Secondary (Grade 6 to Grade 12): BRL 12,730.00 per month — BRL 152,760.00 per year (12 monthly instalments). Other recurring academic fees - Resource & Technology fee: - Tiny Tots / Primary (Tiny Tots to Grade 5): two instalments of BRL 2,210.00 each — total BRL 4,420.00 per year. - Middle & Secondary (Grade 6 to Grade 12): two instalments of BRL 2,540.00 each — total BRL 5,080.00 per year. Re‑enrolment / re‑registration - Annual re‑enrolment fee: 50% of the current monthly tuition, charged each April as the re‑registration payment. Billing schedule and payment terms - The annual tuition is billed as 12 monthly instalments (the school's annual charge is the sum of 12 instalments plus the re‑enrolment fee). - Fiscal year and quarters: the school's financial year runs from 1 July to 30 June; fiscal quarters are Jul/Aug/Sep, Oct/Nov/Dec, Jan/Feb/Mar and Apr/May/Jun. - New entrants are responsible for the tuition for the month of entry and for any months prior in the current fiscal quarter. Students who leave before the end of the term remain subject to contractual penalties as set out in the school contract. - Discount for full annual payment: a discount is offered for paying the full annual tuition in advance (discount rate shown as 4% for the campus). Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable; the Pinheiros campus operates as a day school (no boarding fees). Other costs and fees - Uniforms: wearing school uniform is required. Uniforms are supplied through the school's approved vendors (contacts and shop details provided by the school). Typical uniform purchases are a separate, one‑off family cost billed through the vendor at the time of purchase. - Transport: contracted school transport is available through the school's approved transport supplier; transport fees are separate and set by the transport provider. - Additional incidental costs: optional extracurricular activities, life‑skills trips, exam fees (IGCSE/IB where applicable) and some specialist materials may be charged separately. (Where a specific mandatory additional fee is listed above, it is already noted.) Refund and cancellation - Students who withdraw before the end of the contracted period are subject to contractual penalties; the school requires payment for the month of entry and may apply further contractual charges for early withdrawal. Refunds and cancellation conditions are administered according to the school's contract terms. Fee payment options and practical notes - Tuition is billed monthly (12 instalments) with the option to pay the full year in advance for the stated discount. Specific payment channels (for example, boleto bancário, bank transfer, credit card acceptance) are handled by the school's finance office and are not listed in the published fee summary; parents should follow the invoice/payment instructions provided by the school's admissions or finance office when completing enrolment. If you require these numbers formatted or integrated into your database fields exactly as listed above, they are ready to be copied as shown.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement PE Uniform – From Grade 1 until Grade 10. Uniforms can be purchased from Naruada Escola (Alameda dos Arapanés, 853 - Moema, São Paulo) and Lucia Uniformes (Avenida Pacaembu, 808 - Pacaembu, São Paulo).
Food options	Food options The school has an in-house Graded Dining Service offering nutritious, home-cooked lunches daily for students, faculty, and staff. The dining team is led by Executive Chef Renata Ribeiro Danziere and includes a nutritionist, four cooks, two stockists, a dessert specialist, 16 assistants, and an intern; vegetarian and vegan options are available. Lunch includes a salad, a protein (meat and non-meat), a vegetarian main, rice and beans, a side of vegetables, fruit, and desserts twice weekly; refined sugar, additives, or preservatives are not used.	Food options Nutrition Menu provides lunch and snack options at the Pinheiros Campus (Lunch Menu and Snack Menu); Alphaville Campus also offers Lunch Menu and Snack Menu.
House system	House system —	House system Cambridge, London, and Oxford are the three houses. From Grade 1, pupils are placed in a house, with immediate family members in the same house. Each house has a Head of House (teacher), a House Captain, and a House Vice-Captain (pupils); the system fosters collaboration and leadership through sporting and non-sporting events and assemblies led by House Captains.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Directors of twelve members; the Board, established in 1931, sets fiduciary policies, the annual budget, and fundraising goals, and hires and evaluates the Superintendent.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Graded follows an American curriculum with instruction in English. The high school program prepares students for admission to competitive universities. There are three diplomas United States Diploma, Brazilian Diploma, and International Baccalaureate Diploma; Graded is NEASC-accredited and an IB World School. All graduates receive the United States Diploma. The Brazilian Diploma is used for admission to Brazilian institutions and countries with cultural treaties with Brazil. The International Baccalaureate Diploma is earned through external examinations, and course offerings are listed in the High School Course Catalog, with offerings varying by enrollment.	Curriculum details The Pinheiros Campus offers a tiered IB-based curriculum: Tiny Tots (18 months–3 years) with play-based inquiry; Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–11; Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11–16, featuring the 4 Peaks core (Passion, Project, Peer, Play) and a homegrown curriculum, leading to Cambridge IGCSE. The Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16–18 comprises six subject groups and a DP core (TOK, CAS, Extended Essay). Languages taught include English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio 1329 students across three divisions and 177 faculty. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 7.5 to 1.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results The Class of 2025 had 110 graduates. American Diploma was earned by 100% of the class; Brazilian Diploma by 74%; IB Diploma by 78%. Destinations: USA 63%; UK 6%; EU 15%; Brazil 13%; Asia 3%; Canada <1%; Other <1%. The school comprises 1329 students across three divisions.	Exam results The Diploma Programme pass rate is typically over 90%, with some students achieving 40+ points and the school average around 32–33 points. Over 45 learners from Pinheiros sit the Diploma each year. Over 90% of learners at Pinheiros achieve the IB bilingual Diploma.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates matriculate to a broad range of universities worldwide. The matriculation list for the Class of 2025 includes institutions such as Babson College, Barnard College, Baylor University, Brandeis University, Brown University, and Boston College.	Higher education progression The school provides a robust University Counseling program to guide students to higher education, with graduates studying at universities in more than a dozen countries. The Diploma Programme is widely recognised by leading universities worldwide.
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 Counselors conduct Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) sessions integrated into advisory, mentoring programs, and health classes across all divisions. The SEL counseling team is part of Graded's broader Student Support Services, which also includes Optimal Learning Services (OLS), English Language Learners (ELL), and intervention specialists. Graded uses a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to organize universal, targeted, and intensive supports for students. The counseling program and SEL offerings support students' academic and social-emotional development and promote wellbeing across the school community.	Social & emotional learning The school offers Life & Action, including events, extracurricular activities (ECAs), a house system, life skills trips, service learning, and sports.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Optimal Learning Services (OLS) supports students with learning differences. Direct services are provided to students with a Student Support Plan, including goals, accommodations or modifications. This service may be delivered in-class or through academic support classes, and there is monitoring for students who previously required support. Graded values neurodiversity and belonging within its learning community.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The English Language Learners (ELL) program values linguistic diversity and aims to ensure belonging for all. The language instruction supports access to core curricular content while developing social and academic language. In Lower School, ELL support is provided in-class and through pull-out sessions. In Middle and High School, support is provided in-class and/or through English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes, with the ELL teacher sometimes co-teaching with content teachers to ensure accessibility.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The counseling program supports students' academic and social-emotional development. SEL Counseling is part of the broader Student Support Services, which collaborates with teachers, families, and leadership to promote wellbeing. Graded uses a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to provide universal, targeted, and intensive supports for student wellbeing. Support services collaborate with families to promote wellbeing and address student needs.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Graded's Child Safeguarding Policy is grounded in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Brazilian Statute of the Child and Adolescent. It aligns with international standards endorsed by CIS, ICMEC, and ITFCP. All adults interacting with students sign a Code of Conduct. Counselors conduct annual safeguarding lessons across divisions and engage with parents. Contact designated school counselors and/or principals with any questions.	Safeguarding Safeguarding & Policies are available.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Graded's campus offers facilities for academics, arts, and athletics. The Haddad Center for the Performing Arts is a renovated, state-of-the-art facility with increased seating capacity (from 466 to 600), a new mezzanine, redesigned sightlines, state-of-the-art acoustic engineering, multipurpose stage lighting, cutting-edge audiovisual technology, and central air-conditioning. The Wellness Gymnasium houses a fully equipped gym and a climbing wall with nine anchors and seventeen routes. The Graded Learning Lab is a dedicated space constructed from shipping crates that serves as the hub for professional learning and collaboration, with flexible spaces for offices, a meeting space, and an outdoor seating area. The on-site Upper and Lower School libraries provide diverse resources and reading spaces, with hours and staff integrated into teaching and learning.	Facilities overview The school has modern and safe infrastructure across Pinheiros and Alphaville campuses. The school has Innovative Classrooms that foster curiosity and research. The school has Science and Technology Laboratories equipped for practical experiences. The school has Libraries with extensive resources for learning and research. The school has Recreational Areas and outdoor spaces for physical and social development. The school has Interactive Learning Environments designed to be explored and to support growth.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Wellness Gymnasium is a fully equipped gym on campus that supports a wide range of athletic activities. It includes a climbing wall with nine anchors and seventeen routes. The school offers athletic clubs such as swimming, badminton, beach tennis, and cheerleading. A campus skate park area supports skateboarding activities.	Sports facilities The school includes a structured sports program integrated into the timetable. Primary pupils may participate in futsal; Secondary pupils can choose futsal, football, and basketball as team options. Students train under teachers and coaches and compete in fixtures and tournaments. Inter-House Festival and PE events foster teamwork, leadership and sportsmanship. The school has a pool on site used for events and recreational activities.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Established in 2019, the Graded Learning Lab is the school's hub for professional learning, housing two divisions: Teaching and Learning and the Student Growth and Performance departments. The Lab space features flexible, open, bright spaces with offices, a meeting space, and an outdoor seating area built from shipping crates. The Teaching and Learning Department supports curriculum and professional learning, including the libraries. The Upper School and Lower School libraries provide diverse collections and reading spaces, with hours: Upper School 8:00 am–4:30 pm and Lower School 8:00 am–3:00 pm. Classroom Without Walls offers upper school experiential trips four to five days long to complement traditional instruction. The ICT Department provides top-notch infrastructure with a device-agnostic network, cutting-edge presentation tools, and a range of software/hardware resources.	Academic facilities The school has Innovative Classrooms that foster curiosity and research. The school has Science and Technology Laboratories equipped for practical experiences. The school has Libraries with extensive resources for learning and research. The school has Interactive Learning Environments designed to be explored and to support growth. The school offers IB-aligned programmes (PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme) across age ranges. All programmes draw from IB philosophy and practice, promoting agency, inquiry and problem solving.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The Haddad Center for the Performing Arts provides a space for theatre, music, assemblies, and graduations, enriching campus life for the entire community. Wall Climbing is a Graded athletics club that uses the Wellness Gymnasium's climbing wall, with safety protocols and instructor-led sessions. The campus also supports skateboarding activities in a skate park area and hosts various arts and athletics events and clubs throughout the year. The Haddad Center and on-campus facilities enable a broad range of extracurricular experiences beyond academics.	Extra curricular facilities The school has a broad variety of Extra Curricular Activities in sports, arts and recreational activities. ECAs take place at lunchtime and after school. ECAs are led by teachers, parents, outside agencies and Secondary School learners. ECAs provide opportunities to create new friendships, develop existing passions and discover new ones. ECAs help learners develop IB attributes such as risk-taking and inquiry.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Graded was founded in 1920 by the American Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with six American companies: Citibank, Dow Chemical, General Electric, General Motors, Ford, and Goodyear. It began as a private, co-educational, non-sectarian, nonprofit day school serving students from the Early Years through Grade 12. The school follows an American curriculum with instruction in English and is governed by a self-perpetuating twelve-member board first established in 1931. The Morumbi campus opened in 1961, and in October 2025 Graded celebrated its 105th anniversary.	History —
Community	Community Graded maintains a vibrant, multicultural community represented by 48 nationalities among the student body. Family involvement is encouraged through an active PTA, which communicates with the community and coordinates events throughout the year. The school hosts events that celebrate Thanksgiving and Brazilian culture and features a range of world-cultural activities through PTA News and Events. News and events are shared via PTA newsletters and other school channels.	Community Parents, teachers and the Senior Leadership Team together form a team who work side-by-side to promote liaison between families, the school and the community. The PTA engages in dialogue to foster interpersonal relations between community members, promotes the communication of the school's educational projects and philosophy, supports the work of our children and brings social, professional and environmental institutions into the school. Funds from events such as International Day, Festa Junina, Uniform Swap Bazaar and Toys Bazaar are used to support charity projects created and led by students as well as lectures organised for the school community with the objective of raising awareness on a variety of topics. The Representative Committee is formed by President, Vice-President (Head of School), Members and Collaborators.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The PTA exists to help parents, administration, and faculty. It communicates with one another and with the community, promotes the Graded experience, its values, educational enrichment, and a healthy environment for students. It engages and is an active participant in school events. It cherishes being part of Graded's unique and diverse community and promotes harmony among the many cultures at Graded. Contact pta@graded.br for volunteering opportunities. The PTA is led by President Priscila Castello Branco Russomanno, Vice President Mercedes Vidal, Treasurer Carolina Queiroz Hallack, and Secretary Ligia Manzano Rosenberg.	Parent teacher association The PTA brings together parents, teachers and the Senior Leadership Team to promote liaison between families, the school and the community. The PTA engages in dialogue to foster interpersonal relations between community members, promote the communication of the school's educational projects and philosophy, support the work of students and bring social, professional and environmental institutions into the school. PTA funds from events such as International Day, Festa Junina, Uniform Swap Bazaar and Toys Bazaar are used to support charity projects created and led by students as well as lectures for the school community to raise awareness on a variety of topics. The Representative Committee is formed by a President, a Vice-President (Head of School), Members and Collaborators; PTA general meetings take place once a month, as do meetings with Class Representatives; PTA service is voluntary, not remunerated, and does not confer any benefit to volunteers. Please contact PTA Pinheiros at pta.pin@stnicholas.com.br or PTA Alphaville at pta.al@stnicholas.com.br.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Graded offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program for grades 11–12, a rigorous pre‑university program featuring Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay. The IB Diploma Program provides a comprehensive six‑subject framework with Higher Level and Standard Level courses across Groups 1–6. Graded introduced IB courses in 1985 and conferred the first IB diploma in 1988. The school is NEASC‑accredited and is an IB World School offering three diplomas: United States Diploma, Brazilian Diploma, and the IB Diploma, with a college‑preparatory curriculum.	Academic & intellectual IB-based programmes promote agency, inquiry and problem solving. More than 90% of students earn a bilingual IB Diploma on graduating in Year 12.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Creative expression is a vital component of Graded's education. The mission is to provide the richest experiences in visual and performing arts through Fine Arts and Performing Arts programs. The Arts Curriculum runs from Lower School through High School, including courses in Art, Music, Drama, Digital Art, Photography, Film, and theatre production, with numerous clubs and extracurriculars such as Theater, Dance, Music ensembles, and Visual and Digital Arts activities.	Arts & creative Extra Curricular Activities (ECAs) include arts, as well as sports and recreational activities. ECAs take place at lunchtime and after school and are led by teachers, parents, outside agencies and Secondary School learners.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Graded is an IB World School with language offerings aligned to IB Groups. Group 1 includes Literature HL/SL in English and Language & Literature HL/SL offered in English, Portuguese, and Spanish; Group 2 covers Language Acquisition with Language B HL/SL in Portuguese and Spanish and AB initio SL in Spanish; Group 3 includes Brazilian Social Studies SL; Group 4 covers the sciences, Group 5 Mathematics, and Group 6 The Arts (Visual Arts and Theater). Brazilian Studies is part of the IB framework. The school also supports international‑minded experiences through activities such as Model United Nations.	Cultural & language First language instruction at Diploma Level is offered in English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Graded's Activities Program includes sport, performing and visual arts, and languages, offering a wide range of after‑school opportunities. Club Corner features regular club spotlights in The Graded Gazette, such as Makers Grand Prix, book clubs, and other interest groups. Clubs and extracurriculars run PK4–12, including Theater, Dance, Music ensembles, and Visual/Digital Arts, with offerings like orchestra, jazz band, and theatre productions.	Social & hobbies ECAs provide opportunities to form friendships and discover new passions. They cover arts, sports and recreational activities.
Community & service	Community & service Service Learning is a community service program designed to enrich students' learning while aiding the broader community. The aim is to raise awareness, foster reflection, and promote citizenship. IB Diploma students participate in the CAS component, and High School Service Clubs include Bricks for Community, Casa Maria Helena, Casa Venezuela, Comida Sem Mesa, Crescer Sempre, FALA, Femolution, FLOW, GASA, Graded Animal Alliance, Hearty Bowls, Makers Grand Prix, Recre(ação), and SOAR.	Community & service Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) is part of the Diploma Programme and includes service to the local community.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Student leadership is cultivated through student ambassadors and student government structures (STUCO). Graded also hosts Graded Model United Nations, which develops leadership, negotiation, and public‑speaking skills. The Office of College Counseling (OCC) supports leadership and professional development through college planning, college representatives visits, and programming to prepare students for postsecondary paths.	Leadership & professional Careers and Entrepreneurship is one of the seven global umbrella themes under the 4PEAKs.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Graded provides Health Services and robust Student Support Services focused on social‑emotional growth, including SEL Counseling, English Language Learners (ELL), Intervention, and Optimal Learning Services (OLS) within a Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).	Lifestyle & wellbeing Health and Wellness is one of the 4PEAKs. CAS (Creativity, Activity and Service) includes physical activity and well-being, and promotes the well-being of learners.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction at Graded. Portuguese is taught as a core language in the Lower School, with instruction in reading, writing, speaking, and listening aligned to BNCC standards. In High School, PAL (Portuguese as an Additional Language) and SAL (Spanish as an Additional Language) are offered; IB language options include Portuguese B and English A for eligible students. English Language Learners (ELL) support is provided, with in-class and pull-out services in the Lower/Middle/High School, and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) I and II are available.	Language provision English is the main language of instruction across the curriculum, and the Diploma Programme is taught in English. Portuguese is taught as part of the language program, including Portuguese as an Additional Language (PAL) from Grade 6 to Year 12 for non-native speakers, with overseas learners receiving Portuguese instruction on arrival. Learners may study their mother tongue during the Diploma, and the school supports multilingual development with English and Portuguese language learning across the continuum.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school aims for every learner to complete a bilingual IB Diploma at the end of their secondary education. English is the main language of instruction, with development of proficiency in at least two languages.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Learners are immersed in an intercultural environment by learning with peers from diverse linguistic backgrounds. English and Portuguese are used across the curriculum, with translanguaging practices to support language development.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC); Secretaria de Educação do Estado de São Paulo (SEDUC-SP); The International Baccalaureate (IB)	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Graded – The American School of São Paulo offers PK3 through Grade 12 with English as the language of instruction. The school awards the American high school diploma and provides the option to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and/or the Brazilian Diploma. To apply, families complete the online application via the Admissions Portal and upload required documents, including assessment results; PK3–Grade 1 candidates are assessed on campus, and Grades 2–11 require MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) results or may take online assessments if needed; some candidates may be asked to complete the online WIDA Screener for English-language learners. For the 2026–2027 school year, PK3 entry requires the child to be age 3 by September 30, 2026, and a readiness assessment is conducted prior to admission; specific age guidelines exist for PK3–Kindergarten entry. The 2026–2027 timeline is: application deadline February 2, 2026; admissions assessments February–March; admissions decisions communicated early April to mid-May; enrollment must be confirmed within 7 days of notification; enrollment occurs May–July. English is the language of instruction; exceptions apply to world language courses and to the Brazilian Social Studies requirements for the Brazilian Diploma; ELL courses are available for a small number of students. The Graded Scholar Program provides life-changing, full-tuition scholarships to gifted Brazilian students living in under-resourced communities, with Graded Scholars enrolling full-time from grade 7 through graduation, and the program aims to enhance socio-economic diversity within the school community.	Admissions 1. Documentation submission and initial visit. The admissions procedure begins with documentation submitted to the admissions department. After submitting the documents, an appointment for the applicant and family to visit the school, either face-to-face or online, is arranged to present the school's philosophy, mission and pedagogy. The family will meet with the Admissions team during this visit to discuss the admissions process and requirements. 2. Visits with pedagogical teams and specialists. An appointment is scheduled with the relevant pedagogical department to discuss the applicant's learning journey. Depending on age and profile, the applicant may also meet with personalised learning support specialists, university advisors or language specialists. Interviews may be conducted in the applicant's home language where applicable (Japanese and Korean when appropriate). 3. Age-group specific admissions requirements. Early Years (Tiny Tots through Kindergarten 2) require the EY application form, a school report from the last year, and an interview with the EY Pedagogical Team (scheduled by Admissions). Primary (Grade 1 to Grade 5) require the Primary application form, school references from the current teacher and the parents, and school reports for the last three years, plus an interview with the Primary Pedagogical Team. Secondary (Grade 6 to Year 12) require an application form, a self-assessment by the applicant, a written parental application, a school reference, and school reports for the last three years; Admissions and Pedagogical teams meet to discuss each applicant based on documentation, visits, interviews, and spaces available. 4. Decision and placement. The Admissions and Pedagogical teams meet to discuss each applicant based on documentation, visits, interviews, and spaces available. The Admissions Department informs the family of the outcome; on acceptance, the relevant information is transferred to SchoolBase and the biography is completed. If the application is rejected, the final decision rests with the head of the section. 5. Enrollment and onboarding. Enrollment guides families through the enrollment process including the relevant documentation for registration with the Brazilian authorities. Documentation includes birth certificate, RG/ID and passport details with a photo; medical health certificate and eyesight/hearing tests from age 4; vaccinations and proof of address. For children coming from Brazilian schools, Histórico Escolar, Carta de Transferência and Declaração de Adimplência are required; for children from international schools, a copy of transcripts/reports for the last three years translated into Portuguese, English, or Spanish is required. Onboarding includes New Family orientation day and sharing of information (Handbooks, PTA information, House Form, Seesaw, IsCool App & School Portal); if enrolling mid-term, the admissions department will share relevant information prior to start. A follow-up meeting with the family is planned within the first month.
Scholarships	Scholarships The Graded Scholar Program provides life-changing, full-tuition scholarships to gifted Brazilian students living in under-resourced communities; Graded Scholars enroll full-time from Grade 7 through graduation; the program is designed to enhance socio-economic diversity within Graded's student community and operates under a formal selection process that supports a select group of scholars.	Scholarships The school does not provide bursaries or scholarships.
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