Red House International School vs The British College of Brazil - Chácara Flora

	R Red House International School Sao Paulo, Brazil	T The British College of Brazil - Chácara Flora Sao Paulo, Brazil
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year R$98,484 - 131,844	Fees / year R$92,000 - 138,000
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, IB (DP)	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 600
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Portuguese	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2010	Opened 2011
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Red House operates across Brazil with multiple campuses. In São Paulo, campuses include Higienópolis, Pacaembu, Perdizes, Santana, Museu do Ipiranga I, Museu do Ipiranga II, and Tatuapé, among others. The network also includes Curitiba (Curitiba I and Curitiba II), Recife Graças and Recife Torre, Teresina, Cuiabá, Campo Grande, Santo André, Jundiaí, Santos, Sorocaba, and Indaiatuba.	Location —
Stages	Stages Early Years; Primary Years; Middle Years; High School	Stages —
School type	School type International bilingual school	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Brazil	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Tuition — published monthly rates (by year group, 2025/26 data) - Maternal (Early Years): BRL 6,319 per month. - Infantil 1 and Infantil 2 (Early Years): BRL 8,207 per month. - Fundamental 1 (Primary Years): BRL 8,841 per month. - Fundamental 2 (Middle Years): BRL 9,987 per month. - Ensino Médio / High School: BRL 10,987 per month. Per‑year and per‑term calculations (derived from the monthly amounts above) - Annual (simple calculation = monthly × 12): - Maternal: BRL 75,828 per year (BRL 6,319 × 12). - Infantil 1/2: BRL 98,484 per year (BRL 8,207 × 12). - Fundamental 1: BRL 106,092 per year (BRL 8,841 × 12). - Fundamental 2: BRL 119,844 per year (BRL 9,987 × 12). - Ensino Médio: BRL 131,844 per year (BRL 10,987 × 12). - Per term (if the academic year is divided into two semesters): treat each semester as six monthly instalments of the monthly fee (semester = monthly × 6). Example: Ensino Médio semester = BRL 65,922 (BRL 10,987 × 6). (This is an arithmetic conversion from the monthly figures above.) Application / enrollment fees - A one‑time enrollment (matrícula) or registration fee is commonly charged by schools of this profile. No single, official Red House matrícula amount for 2026/27 was published on the school's public pages; press and sector listings that compile school fee data do not report a single consistent matrícula figure for every campus and year. Where third‑party publications list matrícula values for similar schools, amounts vary by campus and year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Published monthly figures above are reported as “mensalidade” (monthly tuition). The monthly amounts shown are the basis used by market reports to present annual cost estimates. Specific billing schedules (for example: number of instalments, due dates, whether tuition is divided into 10, 11 or 12 instalments, or if there is an optional upfront discount) are not published in the public listings consulted. The monthly figures were used to calculate annual and semester totals in this overview. Boarding / residential provision - RED HOUSE operates multiple day campuses across São Paulo and other Brazilian cities; publicly available campus information and school descriptions present RED HOUSE as a network of day campuses and do not list boarding (internato) as an offered option. There is no published boarding fee because boarding is not presented as part of the school's campus offerings. Other costs and typical additional fees - Additional costs commonly associated with attendance at comparable international bilingual schools and noted in sector reporting include: school supplies and textbooks, uniforms, transport (bus), meals/cafeteria, after‑school or extended‑day programs, certain extracurricular activities and special language support where required. Specific line items and prices for uniforms, transport, meals, extracurriculars or mandatory development funds were not published in the fee summaries consulted for Red House; third‑party reports note that extra charges may apply depending on campus and student needs. Refund information - No detailed, campus‑specific refund policy or published schedule of refunds for withdrawal, cancellation or early termination of enrollment for the 2026/27 academic year was publicly available in the sources consulted. Refund and cancellation terms are typically defined in the school's enrollment contract; such contract terms were not published in the fee summaries used here. Fee payment options - Public fee summaries and sector reporting do not list a definitive payment methods table for each Red House campus in the materials reviewed. Institutions of this type commonly accept bank transfer, local bank payment slips (boletos), and in many cases card payments; however, an explicit, campus‑specific list of accepted payment methods for Red House was not published in the public fee summaries consulted. Notes on the data used here - The monthly tuition figures above are those reported in recent independent fee surveys and press listings compiled for the 2025/26 academic period; the school's public pages list campuses and program structure but do not publish a detailed, campus‑level 2026/27 fee schedule in the materials consulted. The tuition amounts in this overview were taken from those market reports and converted arithmetically to annual and semester totals where requested. Brief summary of gaps found (what I could not locate in published materials) - No single, official 2026/27 fee schedule with per‑campus matrícula (enrollment) amounts, instalment plan details (number of instalments, exact due dates), explicit refund policy wording, or an itemised list of uniform and transport fees was published in the public materials reviewed. The monthly tuition figures used come from independent market reporting.	Fee details —
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Food is served at the school through a partnership with one of Brazil's leading specialized companies. The menu is natural and healthy, using functional, organic products free of pesticides, dyes, and chemical additives. A variety of vegetables, proteins, and fruits are served, with natural juice. Preschool children who stay half-day receive a snack. For full-day students, the school provides two snacks and a lunch. From Year 6 onward, students have the option to bring lunch from home or purchase it at the school canteen.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership LAM Institute is an education initiative associated with RED HOUSE.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers an international curriculum developed by the Educational Design Laboratory (RED Lab) that prepares students with the knowledge and skills to think and act from a global perspective. English is taught in the context of curricular content. The Brazilian National Common Core Curriculum (BNCC) is used as the alignment framework. The curriculum follows the Brazilian academic calendar and values Brazilian literature and culture, keeping students connected to their roots. The program is bilingual, with English instruction embedded in curricular content.	Curriculum details —
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The school hosts an International University Fair that provides high school students with university counseling through interactions with representatives from international institutions.	Higher education progression —
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 Learner Profile comprises ten competencies and skills that shape the curriculum, addressing the cognitive, social, and emotional dimensions. Agency and Action describe students' ability to act independently, make decisions, influence their lives, and take responsibility for their actions. Continuous assessment combines Assessments for Learning (Formative) and Assessments of Learning (Summative) to document progress. Authentic Learning involves concept-based learning, investigation journeys, Universal Design for Learning, STEM, and SEL. Integrated Pedagogy integrates different fields of knowledge and dimensions of development, viewing the student as an active agent in the learning process.	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 The school educates in English and uses a proprietary language acquisition methodology developed over the past 50 years. English is taught in the context of curricular content.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school develops students' cognitive and social-emotional skills. The Learner Profile addresses the social and emotional dimensions of learning.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Villa-Lobos Campus sits on an 11,000 m² plot in São Paulo near Villa-Lobos Park. The RED HOUSE concept school brings together modern facilities designed to support learning beyond traditional classrooms. The campus features large open areas for sports, pedagogy, and social interactions, creating an Innovation Experience learning environment. It includes multi-sport courts, sand courts, and sports tracks, plus an indoor gymnasium to host championships and large events. Open lounges and outdoor spaces are used for educational activities and for student social interaction.	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Multi-sport courts, sand courts, and sports tracks provide space for a variety of physical activities and team sports. The campus also has an indoor gymnasium to host championships and large events. The facilities include open lounges and outdoor spaces that support informal play and learning activities. The environment is designed to accommodate both regular practice and large-scale school events.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The Jundiaí Campus includes academic facilities to support inquiry-based learning. The campus has a STEM Lab for hands-on science and technology activities. There is a library for reading and research, and an art room for creative arts.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extended School Program (ESP) extends the students' experience after the regular class period. The ESP is optional and offered from Monday to Friday with times checked for each campus. Extracurricular activities are flexible programs offered after regular school hours and include various options such as sports, music, chess, and more. Examples of activities offered include Ballet, Judo, Chess, Basketball, Capoeira, and Futsal.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Raquel Lam is the founder and principal of RED HOUSE. In 1969, RED HOUSE's English school for children and teenagers gave rise to the RED Balloon, pioneering a language acquisition approach that revolutionized a generation. In 2010, RED HOUSE International School was founded in partnership with experts in learning science, creating a modern international and bilingual curriculum with a Brazilian soul. The language acquisition methodology is grounded in evidence from linguistics, neuroscience, neuropsychology, and contemporary educational methods.	History —
Community	Community The International University Fair (March 2026) brought together High School students from the Perdizes and Villa-Lobos campuses with representatives from international universities, organized in partnership with KIC; universities represented included Baylor University, FIU, Lees-McRae College, Loyola Marymount University, Stony Brook University, and the University of Houston. Year 10 Field Trip to the Amazon (March 2–8, 2026) immersed students in Manaus, with visits to museums and theatres and to the Rio Negro region, including field activities in Tumbira and Acajatuba and turtle-conservation workshops. Art Exhibition at the Perdizes campus showcased Year 6–Year 12 works and marked the completion of Visual Arts for the IB Diploma Programme, with families in attendance. RED HOUSE Olympics 2025 at Villa-Lobos united students from multiple campuses for a day of futsal, volleyball, and athletics, with families and teachers in attendance and medals awarded.	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Extended School Program extends the students' experience after the regular class period and is optional, available Monday to Friday. Extracurricular Activities include Ballet, Judo, Chess, Basketball, Capoeira and Futsal, offering options that develop cognitive skills, strategic thinking, and coordinating abilities beyond the classroom. Activities are tailored to age groups to match interests and learning needs. The ESP and Extracurricular Activities expand learning opportunities beyond core academics.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Ballet is offered as an extracurricular activity to express artistic movement. Capoeira merges art, culture, and sport, promoting motor coordination, balance, concentration, and teamwork. The program provides opportunities for artistic expression through dance and cultural activities.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Capoeira blends art, culture and sport, promoting cultural awareness and cross-cultural understanding. Ballet and other activities expose students to artistic and cultural forms and traditions through after-school programming. These extracurricular offerings emphasize cultural expression as part of the school's overall program.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Extracurricular activities provide opportunities for social interaction and teamwork beyond the classroom. Chess develops strategic thinking and concentration; Basketball offers cooperative play and physical activity. Capoeira and Ballet encourage collaborative participation and cultural expression in a social context.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The Extended School Program extends the school day with optional activities, promoting wellbeing through physical activity. The sport-focused activities, including basketball and futsal, promote coordination, fitness, and energy expenditure, while judo and capoeira support discipline and balance. Ballet and capoeira also contribute to physical literacy and mental focus.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction. English is taught in the context of curricular content; we educate in English.	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school offers an international bilingual program. English is taught in the context of curricular content; we educate in English. The program uses a proprietary language acquisition methodology developed over the past 50 years. The curriculum is aligned with the Brazilian National Common Core Curriculum (BNCC) and follows the Brazilian academic calendar.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admission consists of four steps: Meeting, Application, Interview, Enrollment. The Meeting is an opportunity to learn about our educational approach and can be held in person or online. The Application is completed online through a preliminary registration form with family and student information and required documents. The Interview is a conversation between the family and our academic team. Enrollment requires submitting final documents and signing the contract and is conducted online. Please contact us to schedule a meeting.	Admissions —
Scholarships	Scholarships RED HOUSE offers a scholarship program through the LAM Institute. In 2022, a scholarship program was created to attract disadvantaged students with high academic performance and talents in sports, music, the arts, or theater. In 2024, the LAM Institute—Learn to Grow, Aspire to Win, and Make a Difference—was established. Through RED HOUSE's international and bilingual program, the LAM Institute gives scholars the opportunity to realize their aspirations and develop the skills and abilities they need to make a difference in their lives, in the community in which they live, and on the planet. We look for students with high academic performance and special talents in sports, music, the arts, or theater.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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