Brazil, Curitiba
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Av. Dr. Eugênio Bertolli, 3900 – CEP: 82410-530 – Santa Felicidade, Curitiba – PR, Brazil. The campus is in the Santa Felicidade neighborhood of Curitiba. The ISC campus serves students in four levels: Early Childhood Center (2–5 years), Elementary School (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12).
Early Childhood Center (2–5 years); Elementary School (Grades 1–5); Middle School (Grades 6–8); High School (Grades 9–12).
non-profit international school.
Social and emotional learning is a core part of ISC. The Counseling Team identifies and supports students' emotional needs and collaborates with administrators, teachers, parents, and outside professionals.
Application / Entrance Fees
- A one‑time entrance (registration) contribution is charged at initial enrolment: ECC1 (early childhood entry level) — BRL 7,735; ECC2 through Grade 12 — BRL 13,340.
Annual Association Contribution (paid once each year)
- Annual association contribution (charged once per year, in August):
- ECC 1 to ECC 3 — BRL 1,760 per year.
- Kinder to Grade 5 — BRL 1,550 per year.
- Grade 6 to Grade 8 — BRL 1,360 per year.
- Grade 9 to Grade 12 — BRL 1,260 per year.
Tuition (monthly) by school level — amounts shown are monthly fees
- ECC 1 to ECC 3 (Early Childhood) — BRL 4,337 per month.
- Kinder to Grade 5 (Elementary) — BRL 4,905 per month.
- Grade 6 to Grade 8 (Middle School) — BRL 5,536 per month.
- Grade 9 to Grade 12 (High School) — BRL 5,800 per month.
Tuition (annual equivalents)
- Annual cost (simple multiplication of monthly fee × 12) — displayed here for convenience:
- ECC 1–ECC 3: BRL 52,044 per year (BRL 4,337 × 12).
- Kinder–Grade 5: BRL 58,860 per year (BRL 4,905 × 12).
- Grade 6–Grade 8: BRL 66,432 per year (BRL 5,536 × 12).
- Grade 9–Grade 12: BRL 69,600 per year (BRL 5,800 × 12).
(Note: the monthly schedule above is the published basis; use of ×12 here produces an annual equivalent for budgeting.)
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is presented as a monthly charge (mensalidade).
- The annual association contribution is billed once a year (noted as charged in August).
- The entrance contribution is a one‑time payment due at enrolment.
- Specific due dates, installment options, late‑payment penalties, and whether the school offers 10/11/12‑month billing cycles or discounts for up‑front annual payment are handled in the school's billing policy. Parents should follow the school's admissions/billing instructions when enrolling or registering.
Boarding
- The International School of Curitiba is a day school; no boarding fees are published.
Other costs and typical additional fees
- Additional charges commonly associated with enrolment (amounts not listed in the public fee summary): items such as school uniform, school insurance, meals/cafeteria, school transport, extracurricular activities, specialist trips and external examination fees are potential extra costs. Exact values and whether any of these are included or optional are set by the school and billed separately.
Refund information
- The public fee summary provides the entrance contribution, the annual association contribution and monthly tuition amounts but does not publish a detailed refund/withdrawal reimbursement policy in the fee listing. Refund terms for entrance payments, annual contributions and tuition (for mid‑year withdrawal or cancellation) are determined by the school's enrolment and financial policy. Parents should rely on the school's published enrolment contract for precise refund rules.
Fee payment options
- The school publishes fees in Brazilian reais (BRL). Common payment methods used by international schools in Brazil include bank transfer and local payment methods; the school's admissions and billing information will list accepted payment channels and any card or transaction fees. For enrollment and billing, parents should follow the payment instructions provided by the school's admissions office.
Notes on the figures provided
- The numeric fee items above are the published fee items (entrance contribution, annual association contribution and monthly tuition) as reported in the school fee listing summarized in the referenced fee publication. The school provides an admissions brochure and fee schedule for the 2025–2026 admissions cycle that contains detailed billing instructions and the official schedule of charges.
International School of Curitiba (ISC) is a non-profit international school serving ages 2 to 18, delivering the IB Diploma Programme in High School. The school meets Brazilian curriculum requirements through accreditation by the Secretaria de Educação do Estado do Paraná and is audited by CIS, NEASC, and the International Baccalaureate Organization. The core curriculum covers Language Arts, Literature, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Modern Languages, Information Technology, Physical Education, and Health, taught across all levels. The Early Childhood Center is Reggio Emilia–inspired, with a forested outdoor environment, a covered playground, a forest playground, a water stream, and a bike track; Toddle facilitates daily home–school communication and supports small classes. ISC Academy offers free and paid after-school activities, including sports, design thinking, and performing arts. High School features renovated Chemistry and Biology labs, with donor-supported improvements and Phase II plans; the IB Diploma Programme anchors its secondary curriculum, guiding inquiry, collaboration, and citizenship.