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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction
Dual International School Blumenau is an IB World School offering bilingual immersion and full-day education for students aged 3 to 18. The school delivers a triple diploma—Brazilian, American and IB—preparing graduates for universities abroad. Located in Blumenau, it is part of the Bahema group and joined a network that began in Joinville in 2009 and expanded to Florianópolis in 2014 before Blumenau opened in 2016. The campus is the only IB World School serving Florianópolis and Blumenau. The curriculum combines IB programs (PYP and DP) with an English–Portuguese immersion approach and American curriculum elements, supported by a full-time schedule from early years through high school. After school, students may join a range of activities from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. The school emphasizes participation in international programs such as Onto the World and competes in science, math, chess and athletic events, while guiding enrollment in ENEM, SAT and IB coursework successfully.
R. Pandiá Calógeras, 272 - Jardim Blumenau, Blumenau - SC, 89010-350, Brazil
The Essentials
Dual International School Blumenau has instruction in English, Portuguese.
Location
The Blumenau campus is located at Rua Pandiá Calógeras, 272, Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil. It is part of Dual International School, an IB World School offering bilingual immersion and full-day education. The Blumenau campus can be reached at 47 3285-3586 and matriculas.blumenau@escoladual.com.br. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00–18:00.
Stages
Infantil (early childhood), Fundamental I and II, and Ensino Médio (high school).
Type
Private day school. Dual International School Blumenau is an IB World School offering bilingual immersion and a full-day education. It provides a triple diploma: Brazilian, American and IB.
Country affiliation
Brazil
School day structure
The school offers a full-day program.
Fees
Application fees - No publicly published application (registration/enrollment) fee amount is available for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. Parents must complete the school's registration procedure with Admissions to request placement and follow the evaluation steps noted for new students.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - There is no publicly posted schedule of tuition amounts broken down by year group or by term/year for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. No definitive per-term or per-year tuition figures are available in the school's public information. Families use the school's family/finance portal for billing and payment information.
Billing schedule and payment terms - No publicly published billing calendar (for example: monthly, per term, or annual invoicing dates) or detailed payment terms (discounts for annual payment, late-payment penalties, interest rates) are available in the school's public materials. The school maintains a dedicated family/finance portal for account access and billing.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - The school operates as a day school (regular school day and optional after-school activities) and does not publish any boarding/hostel program or boarding fee schedule. No boarding/pensão/internato program is listed in the school's public descriptions.
Other costs and optional fees - Uniforms, textbooks, materials, extracurricular activities, school trips, and canteen meals are listed as separate items that families may incur, but no fixed public price list for these items is published. Specific items noted in public information include: - School canteen (meals and snacks available; families contact the canteen provider for menu, prices and payment). - Optional after-school activities and complementary activities (listed for the Blumenau unit); these activities are optional and typically involve additional charges, but no public pricing is provided. - Potential costs commonly associated with private schooling — uniforms, textbooks, field trips, external exam fees, and extracurricular fees — are not published with amounts and should be expected as separate items on family accounts.
Refund information - There is no publicly posted refund policy (for example: refunds for withdrawal, pro‑rata refunds, or cancellation of enrollment) available in the school's public information. Refund terms and conditions are handled through the school's admissions/financial office and the family/finance portal.
Fee payment options - No public, itemized list of accepted payment methods (bank transfer, boleto, card, credit/debit card, online payment) is available in the school's public materials. The school provides a family/finance portal for account management and payments; specific accepted payment methods are provided to enrolled families via that portal or the finance office.
Summary of next steps and contact details (for fee enquiries) - Public materials do not include a published fee schedule for 2026/27 or 2025/26; fee figures, payment schedules, and payment method options are made available to families through the school's admissions and finance channels. For direct, authoritative fee figures and billing schedules, use the Blumenau admissions and finance contacts below when preparing parent-facing database entries: - Blumenau admissions phone: 47 3285-3586. - Blumenau admissions email: matriculas.blumenau@escoladual.com.br. - The school publicly references a dedicated family/finance portal for invoices and payments.
Note: A detailed, line-by-line tuition schedule (per-grade, per-term amounts), published billing calendar, explicit refund policy text, and a list of accepted payment methods for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year are not available in the school's publicly accessible materials. Where specific numeric fee fields are required for an external database, the school's admissions or finance office will supply definitive figures and the official billing schedule to place on record.
Academics
Dual International School Blumenau teaches IB (PYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Bilingual immersion instruction is offered. The program is full-time. It is an IB World School. It is one of the two IB schools in Santa Catarina. It offers a triple diploma: Brazilian, American, and IB. The education prepares students to study at the best universities in Brazil and around the world.
Higher Education Progression
The school prepares students to study at top universities in Brazil and worldwide, aided by the Triple Diploma (Brazilian, American, and IB).
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Dual International School is a bilingual-by-immersion school with a Brazilian identity. The school develops a socio-constructivist pedagogy. The student is the subject of their learning, and the school helps them become a researcher. It is international and bilingual, embracing Brazilian identity and the cultures that make up the school community and opening to diverse global cultures. Instruction and communication between students and teachers occur in English and Portuguese, with Spanish added from the 6th year of elementary school. The curriculum is international and IB-recognized, and prepares students for ENEM, university entrance exams, English proficiency tests, and international programs such as SAT and IB.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The language of instruction and communication between students and teachers is English and Portuguese. Spanish is integrated into the curriculum from the 6th year of elementary school.
Mental Wellbeing
Extracurricular activities broaden horizons and provide opportunities to deepen knowledge and challenge students. In Florianópolis and Blumenau, activities include coral, French, futsal, rhythmic gymnastics, jazz, robotics, street dance, violin, yoga, and more. These activities run from 16:00 to 18:00 and are optional. The school participates in competitions such as Richi Talent, Eureka Science Fair, Brazilian Astronomy Olympiad (OBA), Math Olympiad, Mangahigh Mathematical Challenge, and chess championships, and participates in the Onto the World international travel program.
Admissions
Admissions
The Dual International School develops an international curriculum through a socio-constructivist approach. It is bilingual by immersion, embracing Brazilian identity along with the cultures that make up the school community and openness to diverse global cultures. Its international and bilingual character rests on teaching and the language of communication between students and teachers being in two languages: English and Portuguese. Spanish is integrated into the curriculum from the 6th year of elementary school. Class hours: Elementary School (1st to 5th grade) 8:00–16:00; Middle School (6th to 8th grade) 7:45–16:00; High School (9th to 12th grade) 7:30–16:00. Extracurricular activities take place from 16:20–18:00. There is a canteen where students can have lunch; snacks and lunch can be purchased at the canteen or brought from home. If the canteen option is used, parents should contact the person responsible for the services for details on the food offered, payment methods, and monitoring of items consumed. Schedule interviews and assessment meetings starting from the 3rd year; after the assessment, forward the required documents to the admissions department. If there is no vacancy for the desired grade level, a waiting list will be opened. The school is an IB World School with full-time education for infants, elementary, and high school.
Waitlist
If there is no vacancy for the desired grade level, a waiting list will be opened.
FAQs
What curriculum does Dual International School Blumenau follow?
Bilingual immersion instruction is offered. The program is full-time. It is an IB World School. It is one of the two IB schools in Santa Catarina. It offers a triple diploma: Brazilian, American, and IB. The education prepares students to study at the best universities in Brazil and around the world
What age range does Dual International School Blumenau serve?
Dual International School Blumenau serves students from age 3 to 18.
What are the tuition fees?
Fee details should be confirmed directly with Dual International School Blumenau.
Where is Dual International School Blumenau located?
The Blumenau campus is located at Rua Pandiá Calógeras, 272, Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil. It is part of Dual International School, an IB World School offering bilingual immersion and full-day education. The Blumenau campus can be reached at 47 3
Does Dual International School Blumenau have a religious affiliation?
No published religious affiliation was found for Dual International School Blumenau.
Does Dual International School Blumenau offer learning support?
No published learning support or SEN provision was found. Families should contact Dual International School Blumenau directly.
What languages are used for instruction?
Languages of instruction are English and Portuguese; Spanish is integrated into the curriculum from the 6th grade of elementary school.
What is the admissions process?
The Dual International School develops an international curriculum through a socio-constructivist approach. It is bilingual by immersion, embracing Brazilian identity along with the cultures that make up the school community and openness to diverse global cultures. Its international and bilingual ch
What facilities does Dual International School Blumenau have?
The Dual International School Blumenau is an IB World School and bilingual by immersion. It offers full-time education for early childhood, elementary and high school. It provides a triple diploma: Brazilian, American and IB.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Urban Dance and Jazz are offered as after-school activities. They provide opportunities for performance and creative expression. Activities take place between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM and are optional.
When was Dual International School Blumenau established?
Dual International School Blumenau was established in 2009.
What is the school community like?
Arraia Florianópolis 2024 is a cultural celebration that fosters interaction between the school and the community. It featured performances and activities such as Pau de Fita, Quadrilha, Roda de Capoe
What are the university pathways?
The school prepares students to study at top universities in Brazil and worldwide, aided by the Triple Diploma (Brazilian, American, and IB).
