Schweizerschule Sao Paulo vs The British College of Brazil - Cidade Jardim
Schweizerschule Sao Paulo and The British College of Brazil - Cidade Jardim are both in Sao Paulo, about 7 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes. Schweizerschule Sao Paulo also offers Swiss and Brazilian, and The British College of Brazil - Cidade Jardim also offers British, EYFS, IPC, Cambridge IGCSE and Bespoke. Published annual fees are R$65,592 - 125,736 at Schweizerschule Sao Paulo and R$92,000 - 138,000 at The British College of Brazil - Cidade Jardim, which puts The British College of Brazil - Cidade Jardim roughly 20% higher. Schweizerschule Sao Paulo takes pupils from 3 to 18, and The British College of Brazil - Cidade Jardim from 2 to 18. Schweizerschule Sao Paulo is the larger school, with around 760 pupils to The British College of Brazil - Cidade Jardim's 600.
British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
760
Pupils
600
Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
22
Instruction language
Instruction language
German, Portuguese
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
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Opened
2011
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Visconde de Porto Seguro, 391, Alto da Boa Vista, São Paulo/SP - Brazil - CEP: 04.642-000
Location
Two campuses serve families in São Paulo. The Chácara Flora Campus is located at Rua Álvares de Azevedo, 50, Chácara Flora, São Paulo, CEP 04671-040, Brazil. The Cidade Jardim Campus is located at Avenida Engenheiro Oscar Americano, 630, Cidade Jardim, São Paulo, CEP 05673-050, Brazil. Both campuses are in São Paulo, Brazil, with access to local transport and amenities in the Chácara Flora and Cidade Jardim districts.
Stages
Stages
Early Childhood Education to Secondary Education
Stages
Early Years; Primary; Secondary
School type
School type
Non-profit bilingual school
School type
British international school
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
Total students 760; 80% Brazilian; 20% international
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
Switzerland (recognized and supported by the Swiss Government; Basel Canton; Department of Education for the State of São Paulo)
Country affiliation
United Kingdom
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
Half-day/full-day regime; Mon-Fri 7:30–16:00
School day structure
Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4:30 pm
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 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.
Fee details
Application and Enrollment Fee - Application fee for new applicants: R$ 1,200 (not applicable to students transferring from other Nord Anglia Education schools). - First fixed payment taken as an enrollment fee: R$ 13,000 (paid at acceptance for new enrolments). This initial payment is followed by the chosen instalment plan.
Tuition fees by year group (2025–26 academic year) - Ages 2–3 (Pre-Nursery / Nursery): Yearly fee R$ 92,000; monthly instalment plan shown as 11 x R$ 8,364. - Age 4 (Reception): Yearly fee R$ 104,000; monthly instalment plan shown as 11 x R$ 9,454. - Ages 5–9 (Years 1–5): Yearly fee R$ 118,000; monthly instalment plan shown as 11 x R$ 10,727. - Age 10 (Year 6): Yearly fee R$ 134,000; monthly instalment plan shown as 11 x R$ 12,182. - Ages 11–17 (Years 7–13): Yearly fee R$ 138,000; monthly instalment plan shown as 11 x R$ 12,545.
How fees are billed and payment terms - Billing schedule: tuition and lunch fees are collected on the 25th of each month. The school publishes an 11-month instalment plan for monthly payments. Annual, semester and termly payment plans are also offered. - Instalment structure as published: an initial fixed enrollment payment (R$ 13,000) is taken, followed by 11 monthly instalments as shown in the fee table. Annual, semester and termly plans are available as alternatives. - Discounts and adjustments (applied to fee payments as published): second child 10% off monthly fee; other siblings 5% off monthly fee; yearly payment receives a 6% discount; semester payment 4% discount; termly payment 3% discount. Fees and discounts for families enrolling during the academic year are calculated pro rata. - Leaving/early-termination charge: if a child leaves before the termination of the contract a fine of R$ 15,000 is charged.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed among the school's fees; no boarding fee schedule is published. (No boarding charges are provided in the school's published fee schedule.)
Other costs and optional fees - School uniform: sold by an external supplier; approximate annual cost R$ 2,500 (varies by quantity purchased). - English as a Second Language (EAL / ESL) support: R$ 860 per month (optional/additional). - Lunch fees: published as 11 x R$ 960 (i.e., charged across the instalment structure shown). - School bus: not offered by the school. - External examination charges (charged in foreign currency plus taxes and administrative charges): IGCSE exams published at US$ 100.95 per IGCSE taken (plus taxes) or US$ 201.85 for a double award (science) plus tax and a 15% administrative charge and certificate; IB examination fees estimated at US$ 123 per subject (plus taxes) plus a 15% administrative charge and certificate.
Refunds and contract-related charges - The published fee schedule specifies a contractual fine of R$ 15,000 where the child leaves before the end of the contract. The fees page also states that fees and discounts for families enrolling during the academic year will be calculated pro rata. No separate general refund schedule for other circumstances is published in the fees document.
Fee payment options - The published fee information specifies the instalment options (annual, semester, termly, monthly instalments) and the monthly collection date (25th) but does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer or direct debit) in the published fees document.
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
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.
Curriculum details
The British College of Brazil offers a bilingual program with English and Portuguese in Early Years and Primary, and English, Portuguese, and Spanish in Secondary. The Juilliard curriculum features in music, and students prepare for IGCSEs and the IBDP in the secondary phase. Maker Lab and STEAM laboratories support project-based learning, and there is a university counsellor who provides one-on-one guidance for university applications.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
10:1
Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Prepares for universities in Brazil and abroad.
Higher education progression
One-on-one university counsellor provides guidance for university applications and helps students prepare to attend their first-choice university, with IGCSE and IBDP preparation included in the secondary program.
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
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.
Admissions
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Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
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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.