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Brazil, Sao Paulo
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Avenues São Paulo accepts students from Small World (18 months) through 12th grade, with natural entry points in August and January. The school follows a Northern Hemisphere calendar beginning in August and observes Brazilian holidays, with recess during the Northern and Southern Hemisphere summers. English is the primary instructional language; Portuguese is required coursework and international students learn it as an additional language, with English Language Support provided after enrollment. A dual-diploma program is offered: all students graduate with an American diploma; Brazilian nationals complete the Brazilian national curriculum and graduate with both the American and Brazilian diplomas; international students with sufficient Portuguese fluency may also complete the Brazilian curriculum and graduate with both diplomas. The school does not offer IB courses. All students will have full academic records that are transferable to their next school. Avenues São Paulo offers an after-school program with a range of activities; there are opportunities to collaborate with Avenues New York. A transition and welcome program helps new families feel at home; parent involvement is encouraged through events and the Avenues Parent Association; bus services are available on predetermined routes. The admissions team seeks students who can thrive in a rigorous and creative learning environment. Tuition covers technology, books, materials and lunch; financial assistance is available to qualifying families based on financial need; full financial aid is not offered for the second semester of 11th grade or for 12th grade; there is no entrance fee or capital contribution and no sibling discount.
Financial assistance is available to qualifying families based on financial need; there is no separate scholarship program for students. Full financial aid is not offered for the second semester of 11th grade or for 12th grade, and there is no sibling discount.
Located in São Paulo, Avenues São Paulo is the second global campus of Avenues The World School. The school teaches in English with Portuguese required, and runs a Brazilian program that integrates the national curriculum across all grades, culminating in both an American diploma and a Brazilian diploma for eligible students. The World Course blends global and local content, including social studies from the Brazilian national curriculum, delivered through interdisciplinary projects. English language learning is emphasized, with Portuguese offered as a required language and additional language support through the ALLI bridge program for grades 6–9. The campus serves students from 18 months through 12th grade, organized into Primary (18 months–5th grade) and Secondary (6th–12th). Facilities span 40,000 square meters and include extensive athletics facilities, outdoor play areas, a large covered courtyard, and a sunny parent café. Students frequently collaborate with peers at Avenues New York through digital or in-person exchanges.
