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Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), IB (PYP)
Taught languages Spanish, English, Portuguese
Strengths Languages, STEM, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction
PlayPen Escola Cidade Jardim in Brazil is an independent bilingual school within the Cognita network, the first Cognita school in Latin America. It offers English-immersion from Early Years and bilingual literacy in English and Portuguese within the IB framework, with Spanish taught as a foreign language. The school serves ages 1 to 16, from Early Years through secondary, delivering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) while pursuing authorization to offer the Middle Years Programme (MYP) as a candidate. The PYP emphasises inquiry-based learning and global perspectives, integrated with social and cultural development. The campus, designed by Isay Weinfeld and Márcio Kogan, connects indoor and outdoor spaces and features ramps for accessibility. Facilities include extensive library, outdoor and rooftop sports areas, and spaces for labs and after-school activities. With about 130 staff, the school offers after-school clubs in languages, robotics, arts, and sports, plus international experiences and Cognita Be Well day.
Praça Prof. Américo de Moura, 101 - Cidade Jardim, São Paulo - SP, 05670-060, Brazil
The Essentials
PlayPen Escola Cidade Jardim has instruction in English, Portuguese.
Location
Praça Professor Américo de Moura, 101, Cidade Jardim, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
Stages
Early Years; Elementary School; Middle School
Type
Independent bilingual school; English-immersion education; IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme and pursuing the Middle Years Programme as a candidate; Cognita network; Spanish taught as a foreign language
Country affiliation
Brazil
Fees
Application / Registration Fees - The school does not publish a public, fixed application or registration fee schedule. Families should contact the school's fees/finance team or Admissions for the exact application or enrolment charge and the payment timing.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - The school does not publish a public fee table showing tuition by year group or per term. No definitive per-term or per-year numeric tuition schedule is publicly available; families must obtain the current fee schedule directly from the school's finance office.
Billing schedule and payment terms - A public billing timetable (for example: monthly, termly, or annual billing), accepted payment deadlines, and penalty or discount policies are not published. The school provides fee and billing details on request from its finance or admissions contacts.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - Boarding is not offered or referenced as a school service; the school operates as a day school and no boarding fee schedule is published.
Other costs and additional fees - Uniforms: The school uses external uniform providers; uniform costs are not published by the school and must be obtained from the listed uniform suppliers. - Transportation: Group bus/transport options are provided by an approved external contractor (Bus Children); transportation fares and contracts are arranged separately through that provider and are not part of a publicly posted school tuition table. - Meals / Canteen: Canteen and meal arrangements exist, but specific meal or canteen fees are not published publicly. - Extracurriculars / clubs / specialist activities: Any fees for optional activities, labs, or extracurricular programmes are not published in a public fee schedule and are communicated individually.
Refund information - The school does not publish a publicly available refund or withdrawal refund policy showing conditions and percentages. Refund terms (for withdrawal, cancellation, or deferred admission) are handled by the finance/administration office and must be requested directly.
Fee payment options - The school does not publish a definitive, public list of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, boleto, or direct debit). Accepted payment methods and instructions are provided to families by the school's finance or admissions team.
Contacts for fees and finance - For specific numeric fee schedules, billing cycles, payment methods, refunds, and any documented fee policies, contact the school's fees/finance contacts: - Email for fee enquiries and financial aid: teresa.martins@PlayPen.com.br. - Admissions contact / general enquiries: admissions@playpen.com.br. - Main school telephone: +55 (11) 3812-9122 (use school reception or extensions listed for records/secretary).
Brief summary of findings - The school does not make a public, itemised fee schedule (application fees, tuition per year group and per term, billing schedule, refund policy, or published payment-method list) available in its public information. All numeric fee details and formal fee policies are provided on request by the school's finance or admissions office; use the finance and admissions contacts above to obtain the exact figures and written fee schedule.
Academics
PlayPen Escola Cidade Jardim teaches IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), IB (PYP) for students aged 1 to 16.
Curriculum
The school is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3 to 11. It is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11 to 15, pursuing authorization to offer the programme. The curriculum is bilingual with full immersion in English from Early Years and simultaneous literacy in English and Portuguese within the IB framework, and Spanish is taught as a foreign language. The PYP emphasises inquiry-based learning to develop academic competencies as well as social-emotional, ethical, and cultural skills. The school integrates global perspectives through social projects, community engagement, and international experiences. The programme is authorised by the São Paulo Department of Education and is globally recognized.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school focuses on holistic development with social-emotional growth, balancing academic achievement with social projects, community engagement, and international experiences to broaden students' worldview.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Accessibility and special needs policy is in place to guide support for diverse learners, including procedures aligned with safeguarding and inclusion.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Students experience full immersion in English from Early Years with simultaneous literacy in English and Portuguese based on the IB framework; Spanish is taught as a foreign language.
Mental Wellbeing
Socio-emotional experience is a priority, supported on site by a school psychologist who collaborates with year groups, families, and external professionals to promote a supportive, caring, safe environment.
Safeguarding
Safety and wellbeing are the highest priorities. A safeguarding program aligned with British standards is in place, with a dedicated on-site psychologist, a safeguarding committee, and comprehensive safeguarding policies.
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions are processed online through the enrollment portal in seven steps. Start by selecting the candidate segment in the upper left of the enrollment page. Click the enrollment button and enter the guardian's details and the course option (Step 01: Basic Data). Complete the information for the candidate and guardians, plus financial and academic details. To view fields, click the icon. Proceed to Step 02: Guardians, then Step 03: Course Data, where you indicate your area of interest and create a password. In Step 04: Confirmation of Enrollment Data, review the data and make changes if needed. When all data are correct, finalize the enrollment. Step 05: Enrollment Created; the enrollment information is sent to the registered email, and you can view status in the Candidate Portal. You may enroll another child or print the enrollment receipt. After admission, online enrollment is possible by clicking Matrícula; an electronic contract signing uses a security token sent to the responsible email; after signing, the enrollment is complete.
Scholarships
Scholarships are offered through two programs: Early Years (Education Infantil and Anos Iniciais) and Upper Grades/High School (Anos Finais and Ensino Médio). Early Years: open to Group 5 of Educação Infantil through 5th grade in 2023; public-school entrants may receive 100% scholarships; private-school entrants may receive 75%, 45%, or 25% based on academic performance and family socio-economic analysis; for each Social Scholarship, a private-school scholarship is provided. Applications are online via topstudent; registration was July 4–14, 2023. Evaluations include on-site school observation, analysis of the school report, and a guardian interview; all steps are eliminatory. Results are emailed within five business days; winners must submit required enrollment documents; the prize is personal and non-transferable; renewal depends on maintaining academic performance and complying with internal rules. Upper Grades/High School: open to students from sixth year to second year of high school in 2023; 100% scholarships for public entrants; 75%, 45%, or 25% scholarships for private entrants; for each Social Scholarship, one private-school scholarship is awarded. Applications via topstudent; registration July 4–14, 2023. Evaluations include report analysis, English, Portuguese, and Mathematics tests, plus an interview; the evaluation occurred on July 18 at the Escola Cidade Jardim | PlayPen. Results are emailed within five business days; winners have three business days to enroll; required documents are listed in the regulations; the prize is personal and non-transferable; renewal requires a minimum overall average of 8.0 and adherence to internal rules. References: Early Years scholarship regulations and Upper Grades/High School scholarship regulations.”}} PMID: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FAQs
What curriculum does PlayPen Escola Cidade Jardim follow?
The school is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3 to 11. It is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11 to 15, pursuing authorization to offer the programme. The curricu
What age range does PlayPen Escola Cidade Jardim serve?
PlayPen Escola Cidade Jardim serves students from age 1 to 16.
What are the tuition fees?
Fee details should be confirmed directly with PlayPen Escola Cidade Jardim.
Where is PlayPen Escola Cidade Jardim located?
Praça Professor Américo de Moura, 101, Cidade Jardim, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
Does PlayPen Escola Cidade Jardim have a religious affiliation?
No published religious affiliation was found for PlayPen Escola Cidade Jardim.
Does PlayPen Escola Cidade Jardim offer learning support?
Accessibility and special needs policy is in place to guide support for diverse learners, including procedures aligned with safeguarding and inclusion.
What languages are used for instruction?
English, Portuguese, and Spanish are taught. English immersion supports bilingual literacy from Early Years, and Spanish is offered as a foreign language.
What is the admissions process?
Admissions are processed online through the enrollment portal in seven steps. Start by selecting the candidate segment in the upper left of the enrollment page. Click the enrollment button and enter the guardian's details and the course option (Step 01: Basic Data). Complete the information for the
What facilities does PlayPen Escola Cidade Jardim have?
The campus is designed for learning and play. The school was designed by renowned architects Isay Weinfeld and Márcio Kogan, with spaces that support teaching and learning through smart, functional design. Large early years rooms have sliding glass doors that connect indoor and outdoor spaces, and t
What extracurricular activities are available?
Arts are offered through after-school activities, including a book club and a school band. Robotics and other arts activities are available, along with study groups in English and Portuguese. For Elementary I, ballet, capoeira, judo, and circus skills are available.
Who leads PlayPen Escola Cidade Jardim?
The school is led by Isis Aquino.
When was PlayPen Escola Cidade Jardim established?
PlayPen Escola Cidade Jardim was established in 1981.
What is the school community like?
Play Day is a family-focused event at Escola Cidade Jardim | PlayPen featuring storytelling, arts, and music, with a guided tour of the facilities to illustrate how bilingual international education i
