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Chapel School

Brazil, Sao Paulo

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Chapel School was founded in 1947 as a Catholic elementary school for the children of American families living in São Paulo. Since then, the school has expanded to serve students from the USA, Brazil and around the world. It offers early childhood through high school and provides the American, Brazilian, and International Baccalaureate programs. The environment reflects years of tradition in academic excellence as well as appreciation for diversity, nurturing social-emotional skills and emphasizing human values. Our student body is made up of learners from over 30 countries who bring diverse cultures, languages, and religions, and our students learn from each other and form lasting bonds of respect and friendship.

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Chapel serves an international student body with learners from over 30 countries, bringing diverse cultures, languages and religions. Students learn from each other and form lasting bonds of respect and friendship. The mission emphasizes a caring, academically challenging environment and American-style education for an international student body, guided by Christian values and respect for cultural diversity. The shared vision Engage. Challenge. Support. Care. Prepare students for life guides daily practice, and the motto Faith in Education anchors the community.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Portuguese
Fees Unlisted
Ages 3 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 700
Type Co-educational
Opened 1947
Bus Service No

Chapel School, founded in 1947 to serve American families in São Paulo, offers early childhood through high school with American, Brazilian, IB programs. The campus covers 40,000 m2 and reflects a tradition of diversity and development. The Early Childhood Education program (ages 3 to 5) emphasizes social-emotional, cognitive, and physical growth in a rich learning environment, with Responsive Classroom and Morning Meetings; The Gold Assessment; The Creative Curriculum; Everyday Mathematics; Being a Writer; Visual Arts; Music. The Elementary School (ages 6 to 11) provides literacy and content in English and Portuguese, covering literacy, math, science, social studies, music, arts, religion, and technology, with NGSS for science and technology integrated daily. Chapel Art shows and museum partnerships enrich art experiences. The High School (7th–12th) offers electives beginning in 9th grade and Diploma Program in 11th and 12th grades. The school serves learners from over 30 countries and upholds tradition of achievement.

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