Graded - The American School of São Paulo

Graded is located at Av. José Galante, 425, São Paulo, SP 05642-001, Brazil. The campus is served by Graded's bus service, which is operated by Consórcio de Transportadores Escolares. Pickup and drop-off routes are pre-determined across four zones (Zone 1: Morumbi – Vila Andrade – Real Parque – Cidade Jardim; Zone 2: Santo Amaro – Chácara Flora – Chácara Santo Antônio – Alto da Boa Vista – Itaim Bibi – Vila Olímpia – Jardim Paulistano – Jardim Europa – Brooklin – Campo Belo; Zone 3: Moema – Vila Nova Conceição – Paraíso; Zone 4: Alphaville).

Graded offers a pre-kindergarten through grade 12 program. It is organized into Lower School, Middle School, and High School.

The school is an American school serving an international community.

Nationalities represented: 48.

Support Services at Graded meet students' diverse learning needs by fostering social-emotional growth, supporting academic development, and promoting English language acquisition; the services include SEL Counseling, English Language Learners (ELL) Program, and Optimal Learning Services (OLS). Graded uses a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework with three tiers of support.

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The High School uses a block schedule with an eight-day rotation (Day A through Day H). Formal classes begin at 8:10 a.m. and end at 3:10 p.m. on most days (Wednesdays 8:10 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.).

Graded's bus service is offered as an optional transportation system via Consórcio de Transportadores Escolares. The service includes 27 routes delivering students to campus and returning them home; morning arrival around 8:00 a.m. and afternoon returns around 3:15 p.m. After-school buses run at 4:15 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Gate passes and schedules are managed by the transportation coordinator; daily bus passes are available.

Graded follows an American curriculum with instruction in English. The high school program prepares students for admission to competitive universities. There are three diplomas United States Diploma, Brazilian Diploma, and International Baccalaureate Diploma; Graded is NEASC-accredited and an IB World School. All graduates receive the United States Diploma. The Brazilian Diploma is used for admission to Brazilian institutions and countries with cultural treaties with Brazil. The International Baccalaureate Diploma is earned through external examinations, and course offerings are listed in the High School Course Catalog, with offerings varying by enrollment.

1329 students across three divisions and 177 faculty. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 7.5 to 1.

The Class of 2025 had 110 graduates. American Diploma was earned by 100% of the class; Brazilian Diploma by 74%; IB Diploma by 78%. Destinations: USA 63%; UK 6%; EU 15%; Brazil 13%; Asia 3%; Canada <1%; Other <1%. The school comprises 1329 students across three divisions.

Graduates matriculate to a broad range of universities worldwide. The matriculation list for the Class of 2025 includes institutions such as Babson College, Barnard College, Baylor University, Brandeis University, Brown University, and Boston College.

Graded – The American School of São Paulo offers PK3 through Grade 12 with English as the language of instruction. The school awards the American high school diploma and provides the option to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and/or the Brazilian Diploma. To apply, families complete the online application via the Admissions Portal and upload required documents, including assessment results; PK3–Grade 1 candidates are assessed on campus, and Grades 2–11 require MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) results or may take online assessments if needed; some candidates may be asked to complete the online WIDA Screener for English-language learners. For the 2026–2027 school year, PK3 entry requires the child to be age 3 by September 30, 2026, and a readiness assessment is conducted prior to admission; specific age guidelines exist for PK3–Kindergarten entry. The 2026–2027 timeline is: application deadline February 2, 2026; admissions assessments February–March; admissions decisions communicated early April to mid-May; enrollment must be confirmed within 7 days of notification; enrollment occurs May–July. English is the language of instruction; exceptions apply to world language courses and to the Brazilian Social Studies requirements for the Brazilian Diploma; ELL courses are available for a small number of students. The Graded Scholar Program provides life-changing, full-tuition scholarships to gifted Brazilian students living in under-resourced communities, with Graded Scholars enrolling full-time from grade 7 through graduation, and the program aims to enhance socio-economic diversity within the school community.

The Graded Scholar Program provides life-changing, full-tuition scholarships to gifted Brazilian students living in under-resourced communities; Graded Scholars enroll full-time from Grade 7 through graduation; the program is designed to enhance socio-economic diversity within Graded's student community and operates under a formal selection process that supports a select group of scholars.