Graded - The American School of São Paulo

Brazil, Sao Paulo

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All the fees for Graded - The American School of São Paulo

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track
PK3	3	153,816 BRL	Lower School
PK4	4	153,816 BRL	Lower School
Grade 1	6	153,816 BRL	Lower School
Grade 2	7	153,816 BRL	Lower School
Grade 3	8	153,816 BRL	Lower School
Grade 4	9	153,816 BRL	Lower School
Grade 5	10	153,816 BRL	Lower School
Grade 6	11	190,872 BRL	Upper School
Grade 7	12	190,872 BRL	Upper School
Grade 8	13	190,872 BRL	Upper School
Grade 9	14	190,872 BRL	Upper School
Grade 10	15	190,872 BRL	Upper School
Grade 11	16	190,872 BRL	Upper School
Grade 12	17	190,872 BRL	Upper School

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	0 BRL/USD	One-time; BRL for residents in Brazil or USD for non-residents; payment methods: online card/PayPal and Pix

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	0 BRL	Re-enrollment deposit as described; percent of July tuition

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application fee	0 USD	One-time, non-refundable; BRL for residents in Brazil or USD for non-residents; payment via online card/PayPal and Pix
Capital Fund donation	0 BRL	One-time, required during enrollment; amount not specified in provided data
Enrollment/Re-enrollment deposit	0 BRL	40% of July tuition for first child; 40% for each additional child; Example: Lower School BRL 5,127.20; Upper School BRL 6,362.40

Fee Breakdown

Fees

Tuition (2026–27 academic year) — monthly, quarterly and annual amounts
- Lower School (PK3–Grade 5): BRL 12,818.00 per month. BRL 38,454.00 per fiscal quarter (3 months). BRL 153,816.00 per year (12 months).
- Upper School (Grades 6–12): BRL 15,906.00 per month. BRL 47,718.00 per fiscal quarter (3 months). BRL 190,872.00 per year (12 months).

Application fee
- A one-time, non‑refundable application fee is required. The fee is charged in Brazilian reais for applicants living in Brazil or in US dollars for applicants living elsewhere. Payment methods include online card/PayPal and Pix.

Re-enrollment / enrollment deposit
- To confirm enrollment, families must submit a re‑enrollment deposit equal to 40% of the July tuition for the first child and 40% for each additional child. Example deposit amounts (40% of July monthly tuition): Lower School BRL 5,127.20; Upper School BRL 6,362.40.

Capital fund donation
- A one‑time Capital Fund donation is requested during the enrollment process. The school lists this as a required one‑time donation during enrollment.

Optional/ancillary fees (what may be added to invoices)
- Education insurance (optional): 1.38% of the monthly tuition; when selected it is included in the monthly bill. Example approximate monthly amounts: Lower School BRL 176.83; Upper School BRL 219.62.
- Activities and materials: tuition covers most books, school materials and lunch, but some activities, special classes and certain materials incur separate charges and will be added to the monthly invoice.
- Middle School Classroom Without Walls and High School curricular trips (Grades 6–12): these trips are required elements of the curriculum and associated program fees are added to the monthly tuition.
- Optional co‑curricular trips and after‑school activities: optional trips and extracurricular activities carry separate fees; parents are billed following approval/registration. After‑school activity charges are published at the start of each semester.
- Additional books/digital resources (Grades 6–12): some classes require students to purchase texts or digital resources; these costs are charged separately.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) examination and registration fees (Grades 11–12): families are responsible for IB exam and registration fees, indicated in the range of USD 565–USD 1,070, and these are billed to families in advance of the examination session.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard billing: tuition for the academic year is paid July through June on a monthly basis (12 payments).
- Fiscal quarters: Q1 = July/August/September; Q2 = October/November/December; Q3 = January/February/March; Q4 = April/May/June. For newly enrolling students, tuition is required for the month of entry and for any preceding months within the current fiscal quarter.
- Withdrawals: withdrawals during or at the end of a semester are subject to a penalty in accordance with the school's contractual terms.
- Additional charges: any additional fees (trips, special activities, IB fees, optional insurance, etc.) are normally included on the school's monthly invoice.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable; Graded operates as a day school and does not charge boarding fees.

Other typical costs families should expect
- Occasional charges for co‑curricular trips, specific field trips or travel associated with curricular programs (especially for Grades 6–12).
- Optional after‑school activity fees and some semester‑based activity charges.
- Course‑specific additional books or digital resource purchases for upper grades.

Refunds and penalties
- The school states that withdrawals during or at the end of a semester are subject to a penalty under the school's contractual terms. Families are bound by the school's enrolment/contract terms regarding any refunds or penalties.

Fee payment options and currency
- Accepted payment channels for fees and the application payment: online card payment and PayPal, and Pix for BRL payments. Application fees may be charged in BRL (residents) or USD (non‑residents). Monthly invoices are issued in BRL and additional fees are included on monthly statements.

Notes on computations displayed above
- Annual and quarterly amounts shown were calculated from the published monthly tuition (monthly × 12 = annual; monthly × 3 = fiscal quarter). The monthly tuition figures and the deposit rule are stated by the school.

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees R$153,816 - 190,872

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 1300

Type Co-educational

Opened 1920

Bus Service No

Graded, the American School of São Paulo, is an American international day school serving ages 3 to 18 in São Paulo. Instruction is in English, following an American curriculum, with an international perspective to support a diverse student body. The high school program prepares students for admission to competitive universities and culminates in three diplomas: United States Diploma, Brazilian Diploma, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma. All graduates receive the United States Diploma. Graded is NEASC-accredited and an IB World School, offering the IB Diploma in Grades 11–12 alongside a college-preparatory curriculum. The Morumbi campus opened in 1961, and the school celebrated its 105th anniversary in October 2025. Campus facilities include Haddad Center for Performing Arts, a Wellness Gymnasium with a climbing wall, the Graded Learning Lab, and Upper and Lower School libraries. Extracurriculars span performing and visual arts, athletics, and service, with experiential programs such as Classroom Without Walls. Opportunities.

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