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Escola Lourenço Castanho

Brazil, Sao Paulo

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Facilities Overview

The spaces have been redesigned to support interdisciplinary and dynamic learning. The school operates four campuses: Infant Education at Rua Diogo Jácome, 224; Elementary School (Early Years) at Rua Lourenço Castanho, 273; Middle to High School at Avenida Antônio Joaquim de Moura Andrade, 731; and Infant through High School at Rua Comendador Elias Zarzur, 301. The spaces are described as transdisciplinary and dynamic, designed to foster project work and daily learning. LC Global School underpins language initiatives, with curricular English from early childhood through high school, Spanish from the 6th to the 9th year, and German taught in partnership with the Goethe Institute. The IB Diploma Programme is implemented on two campuses: Vila Nova Conceição (IB Global School since 2020, Diploma Programme since 2021) and Alto da Boa Vista (Diploma Programme since 2023).

Sports Facilities

LC Esporte includes physical education, sports training and extracurricular courses. Basketball uses the world's most successful teaching method. Football is a program developed by ex-players Caio Ribeiro and Denílson. Skate and roller skating are offered, with Beach Tennis activities for families. Early Learning includes physical education activities starting from infancy.

Academic Facilities

Academic spaces have been redesigned to be multidisciplinary and dynamic, supporting project‑based learning across units. The school operates Infant Education, Elementary, and Middle to High School campuses at Rua Diogo Jácome 224, Rua Lourenço Castanho 273, Avenida Antônio Joaquim de Moura Andrade 731, and Rua Comendador Elias Zarzur 301. The IB Diploma Programme is available at Vila Nova Conceição and Alto da Boa Vista campuses. English is offered as a curricular language from early childhood through high school, Spanish from the 6th to the 9th year, and German language study in partnership with Goethe Institute.

Extra-Curricular Activities

LC CULTURA & ARTES treats art as a language to develop expression and communication, integrating with other disciplines. LC ESPORTE covers physical education, sports training and extracurricular courses, including basketball, football, skate and beach tennis, with family participation. Early Learning methodology is available from 18 months, introducing socioemotional development through movement and activity. Martial arts techniques are used to support socioemotional competencies.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Portuguese, English
Fees R$112,236 - 133,236
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1964
Bus Service No

Escola Lourenço Castanho is a private day school in São Paulo offering Early Childhood through High School across four campuses. It delivers the IB Diploma Programme on two campuses: Vila Nova Conceição (IB Global School since 2020; Diploma Programme since 2021) and Alto da Boa Vista (Diploma Programme since 2023). Alongside IB, English is the curricular language from early childhood through high school; Spanish is taught 6th–9th grade, and German is offered with the Goethe Institute from 6th year to the first Ensino Médio year, including afternoon classes, cultural activities, library access, and Studienkolleg pathways. The school treats art as a language through LC Cultura & Artes and supports sport via LC Esporte. Its spaces are redesigned for transdisciplinary, project-based learning, with nutrition education through Sanutrin. After-school offerings include Programa de Aprofundamento Acadêmico for vestibular prep. In 2022 a JK Unit expanded facilities to 11,000 m², with Pompidou-inspired design.

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Past Events

ACE Open Classes (Cultural and Sports Activities) 1 Toddlers 1/2  Cooking
ACE Open Classes (Cultural and Sports Activities) 1 Toddlers 1/2  Cooking
ACE Open Classes: During May, the school hosts open sessions for Cultural and Sports Activities (ACE...
Friday, 8 May 2026 at 16:00 GMT-3 Rua Loureno Castanho, 273, Se3o Paulo, Brazil (Unidade Loureno Castanho)
ACE Open Classes (Cultural and Sports Activities) 1 Toddlers 1/2  Iniciao Esportiva
ACE Open Classes (Cultural and Sports Activities) 1 Toddlers 1/2  Iniciao Esportiva
ACE Open Classes: During May, the school hosts open sessions for Cultural and Sports Activities (ACE...
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 16:00 GMT-3 Rua Loureno Castanho, 273, Se3o Paulo, Brazil (Unidade Loureno Castanho)

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