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Founded in 1916 by a group of German residents in São Paulo, Colégio Humboldt began as a German-language school and became a cultural hub for the German community in Santo Amaro. It opened on May 1, 1916, closed in 1917 during World War I, and reopened in 1921, growing to 100 students by 1931. After WWII the school was restored, was renamed Colégio Humboldt in 1966, and moved to a new Interlagos campus with first classes in 1999; the Teatro Humboldt opened in 2003 and the gymnasium in 2005. Today it offers bilingual education with Brazilian and German diplomas, including the Abitur and the Dual Vocational Training program, and is officially recognized by Germany as a Deutsche Auslandsschule, receiving the Excellent German Auslandsschule seal in 2022. The centennial in 2016 celebrated the school's roots and ongoing development.
Community at Humboldt is built on active family involvement and intercultural collaboration. The school emphasizes family participation through volunteer activities, including the DOE Humboldt group, and through events organized by the Grêmio Estudantil and SEBRB. The Grupo de Gestão para o Desenvolvimento Escolar is an elected body comprising members from the school community, including parents, students, teachers, the Brazilian and German leadership, and the administrative area. DOE Humboldt coordinates the donation of uniforms and books through volunteer mothers, supporting sustainability and helping families. The school community fosters democratic participation, student leadership, and collaboration across Brazilian and German cultures.
DOE Humboldt is a parent volunteer group coordinating donations of uniforms and books (matching ISBN) to support families and promote sustainability. Grêmio Estudantil is the Student Council elected annually by students in 9th grade and above, acting as a bridge between students, teachers, and the administration and developing leadership and project planning. SEBRB is the Sociedade Escolar Barão do Rio Branco, the school's broader parent-teacher community that participates in governance and school activities. Grupo de Gestão para o Desenvolvimento Escolar is an elected body comprised of members from the school community — including representatives from the administration, parents, students, teachers, and Brazilian and German leadership — that coordinates school development and policy. These groups create an active involvement structure that includes volunteering at festivals and supporting events, strengthening family participation and collaboration between home and school.
Colégio Humboldt – Deutsche Schule São Paulo is a German international school in São Paulo serving students aged 2 to 18. It is officially recognized by Germany as a Deutsche Auslandsschule (DAS) and is part of the global network of German schools abroad. The school offers a bespoke curriculum with two paths: Bilíngue and the International German Curriculum. Bilíngue comprises about 40% German instruction and a multilingual program in Portuguese, German, English and Spanish, aligned to BNCC and the German Bildungsplan. The International German Curriculum provides 80% German instruction and leads to the Abitur, with university access in Germany, Europe, the United States, Brazil and beyond. The 60,000 m² campus features a large library, laboratories, a Maker space, a theatre (Teatro Humboldt), and pools. Distinctive programs include Dual Vocational Training, MINT laboratories, digital media integration, intercultural study trips, and the Excellent German Auslandsschule seal awarded in 2022 for international families worldwide.
