Colégio Soka do Brasil

Located in the Saúde district of São Paulo, at Avenida Cursino, 362. It serves Infantil, Fundamental 1 and 2, and Médio.

Infantil; Fundamental 1 e 2; Médio

Private day school; IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

UNESCO Associated School Network (ASPnet)

Infantil Vision: from age 3, students become world citizens in a welcoming, meaningful environment; the curriculum includes language and communication, logical reasoning, nature and society, English, language and culture of Japanese, life skills, body expression, and culture maker; the school offers an integral program and extracurriculars such as football, dance/ballet, and violin. Fundamental 1–2: the curriculum is grounded in the BNCC, with English prepared for the IB program and continued integration of Japanese language, life skills, culture maker, and musicalization, plus an integral education option and extracurriculars like soccer, gymnastics, pilates for kids, violin and guitar. Fundamental 3–9: the BNCC-based curriculum emphasizes a strong bilingual formation—especially in English—with opportunities to learn Japanese and Spanish, electives (sports, writing workshop, reading club), and cultural activities that connect learning to life. High School International (Médio): the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is offered since 2018, providing a two-year IB diploma alongside the national curriculum, with multilingual options (English, Japanese and Spanish) to support global pathways. Programs Internacionais: the school maintains international projects and exchange programs, including the IB credential and a DIG International online SAT/TOEFL prep course, plus university admissions advisory and partnerships to support study abroad, and a Homestay program to host students from across Brazil so they can study with Soka. Homestay: the Homestay program enables non-local students to study at Colégio Soka do Brasil while pursuing the IB Diploma, with support from school staff and the maintainer to build a global education experience.

IB Diploma Programme is offered since 2018, enabling graduates to earn the IB diploma in addition to the Brazilian credential, with English, Japanese, and Spanish as languages of instruction to support global university access. International programs include interdisciplinary, multilingual projects and exchanges that broaden university opportunities worldwide; the school partners with Daqui pra Fora to assist university admissions for international destinations and provides DIG International, an online SAT-preparatory course with English-language proficiency components (TOEFL/Duolingo) for college applications. The Homestay program enables cross-regional students to study at Colégio Soka do Brasil and access IB pathways, including SUA admissions support through organized advisement and study tours.

From the first steps, a path of discoveries, values and big dreams. From age 3, Colégio Soka do Brasil students begin their journey as citizens of the world in a welcoming, safe, and meaningful environment, where each child is encouraged to explore, question and build values that will accompany them for life. The educational approach values childhood as a precious time of learning and wonder. Activities are carefully designed to respect each learner's abilities, experiences, and curiosity, stimulating observation of the natural world, social life, and the development of essential competencies for the future. The curriculum spans language and communication, logical reasoning, nature and society, English, Japanese language and culture, life skills, body expression and culture maker. Students may enroll in the integral program and in extracurricular activities such as soccer, dance/ballet, and violin. In Soka Infantil, educating is caring with affection, teaching with intention and cultivating with love.

English is taught as part of the curriculum, alongside Japanese language and culture.

The school provides a welcoming, safe environment that supports student well-being.

The school maintains a welcoming and safe environment.

1. Vacancies and selection: Vacancies for new students are filled on a classificatory basis, and admission is determined by the candidate's performance relative to the number of available places. 2. Scholarship applications: To request a scholarship, the responsible party must complete a specific form and provide documents including a copy of the last income tax return (with receipt), proofs of family income, proof of residence, and utility bills, along with any other documents requested by the financial department. 3. Scholarship terms: Scholarships are granted according to the indices of the respective scholarship programs and in accordance with applicable laws, excluding costs for teaching materials, uniforms, meals and other fees. 4. Scholarship validity and enrollment: The scholarship takes effect in January of the year and applies to the monthly tuition for the current academic year; the scholarship does not automatically guarantee enrollment, which must be completed according to the school's enrollment calendar; the scholarship offer is valid for up to five business days from formal notification. 5. Criteria for scholarships: The total scholarship is the sum of A, B and C. A relates to the relationship with Colégio Soka do Brasil (loyalty), B to academic performance, and C to a socioeconomic analysis. Internal candidates may be evaluated via internal criteria, while external candidates may choose an external selection process (including a dissertative exam and an English interview). The benefits from internal and external processes are not cumulative. The school may suspend or limit the use of the socioeconomic criterion due to budgetary constraints. 6. Registration and process: Registration for the selection process occurs online within defined windows; details include documentary requirements, a presentation letter, and, for Homestay applicants, additional procedures if residing outside São Paulo. 7. Renewal and cancellation: Scholarships are typically valid for one academic year and renewal depends on the student's performance, with renewal contingent on maintaining minimum averages and fulfilling financial and behavioral obligations; renewal requires a formal request to the Finance Department; scholarships can be canceled for reasons including withdrawal, non-payment, failure, or other specified conditions. 8. Additional notes: If a student is admitted via external selection, the school may require additional steps or documents as part of the enrollment process and budget considerations.

The Colégio Soka do Brasil offers scholarships for new students entering the high school program through a selective process. Applications require a specific scholarship form and supporting documents, including the last personal income tax return, proofs of family income, proof of residence, and utility bills. Scholarships are determined by three criteria: A) relationship with the school (loyalty, measured by the time the student has been at Colégio Soka), B) academic performance (based on the student's record starting from the 6th year and notes from the class council and pedagogy), and C) socioeconomic analysis (optional for families, and potentially limited by budget). The total scholarship equals the sum of A, B and C and is applied to monthly tuition; the school may exclude certain costs from the scholarship (e.g., materials, uniforms, meals). Scholarships can be awarded through internal criteria or an external process; the external process involves a dissertative examination and an English interview, and benefits from each process are not cumulative. Scholarships begin in January and require enrollment following the school's enrollment calendar; renewal is evaluated annually and may require meeting minimum academic criteria and adhering to financial obligations. The school may suspend or limit the socioeconomic criterion and may cancel scholarships for various reasons, including changes in budget or student performance.