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Located in Brasília, SIS Swiss International School Brasília is a private bilingual day school that blends the Brazilian curriculum with International Baccalaureate programmes. Preschool is bilingual; Primary School is bilingual and combines the Brazilian curriculum with the IB Primary Years Programme; Secondary School follows the Brazilian curriculum and is driven by the IB Middle Years Programme; College combines the Brazilian college degree with ENEM preparation and the IB Diploma Programme. The school is part of SIS, a group founded in 1999 to provide bilingual education, now integrated into the Klett Group as of January 1, 2025. Facilities emphasize open spaces: an Indoor Sports Hall, a Cafeteria, an Adventure Park, plus a Biology Lab and a Computer Lab equipped for modern learning with Office 365. Extracurriculars include the SIS Cup, Intercountry Activity, Best Essay Award, after-school activities, and field trips that celebrate local and international festivals and traditions.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The school's tuition is presented as an annual charge that may be paid in instalments; the published example shows a reservation/guarantee amount plus 12 monthly instalments. - For students joining after the school year has started, the annual fee is calculated pro rata based on the remaining school days; instalments can be spread across the remaining months in the year. - The admissions rules indicate a formal reservation procedure that generates a payment document (boleto) to confirm a reserved place; payment of the reservation is required to complete the reservation step.
Boarding fees - SIS Brasília operates as a day school; there are no boarding services or boarding fees listed.
Other costs and fees - Uniforms: the school uses external uniform suppliers; families purchase uniforms through the partners listed by the school (partner vendors are named). Specific uniform prices are not published on the school's fee pages. - Meals / cafeteria: a school cafeteria and daily lunch service are provided; the published materials describe the meal service but do not list separate pricing on the fee pages. - Extracurricular activities, after‑school options and special programs are offered; separate charges for optional activities or external partners are not detailed on the tuition/fee pages. - Any additional administrative fees, material fees, transportation or optional-service charges are not specified in the public tuition summary pages.
Refund information - No general, explicit refund policy for tuition instalments or the reservation/guarantee amount is published on the school's public tuition and admissions pages. - The admissions document states that the reservation payment document (boleto) must be paid to confirm a place and that failure to complete the reservation step results in the vacancy being released; adjustments to the annual fee are applied when discounts are granted.
Fee discounts - Sibling discount: 5% discount for the second child; 15% discount for the third child onward. - Association/conveniado discount: a 5% discount is available to families associated with eligible partner organizations (proof of association required).
Fee payment options (methods) - The admissions documentation shows the reservation generates a boleto (payment slip) for the reservation fee; the admissions document and tuition pages do not publish a full list of accepted payment methods (such as credit card or bank transfer) for all instalments.
Summary note for parents - Annual tuition is shown for each school level and the published presentation uses a reservation/guarantee amount plus 12 monthly instalments; sibling and association discounts are available; the school is a day school and does not list boarding fees. Specifics about payment methods for recurring instalments, separate charges for meals/uniforms/transport or a published refund policy are not provided in the public tuition and admissions materials.
Academics
SIS Swiss International School Brasília teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 19.
Curriculum
The school combines the Brazilian curriculum with International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes. Preschool is bilingual; Primary School is bilingual and combines the Brazilian curriculum with the IB Primary Years Programme; Secondary School follows the Brazilian curriculum and is driven by the IB Middle Years Programme; College combines the Brazilian college degree with ENEM preparation and the IB Diploma Programme.
Higher Education Progression
The school prepares students for the ENEM and the IB Diploma Programme, enabling progression to higher education in Brazil or abroad.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Two languages are used in daily learning, creating a bilingual, multicultural environment. The school is a place to learn and thrive, offering a stable and caring environment where students feel supported and challenged. The curriculum is supplemented with a range of activities outside the classroom to enrich learning during the school day. After-school activities develop interpersonal relationships, planning, sports, artistic and socio-emotional skills, with activities supervised by qualified educators. SIS International Activities promote cross-border exchange through the SIS Cup and Intercountry Activity, providing shared experiences and exposure beyond the classroom.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is taught alongside Portuguese by immersion. English language development is supported through Cambridge Certificates. German and French language certificates (Goethe-Zertifikate and DELF/DALF) are available as options. The multilingual program aims for high levels of proficiency based on the CEFR.
Mental Wellbeing
The school provides a stable and caring environment where students feel supported and challenged. After-school activities develop interpersonal and socio-emotional skills. SIS International Activities promote international exchange, teamwork, and cross-cultural understanding. The school's learning spaces and nutrition program contribute to student wellbeing by supporting a welcoming campus and healthy routines.
Admissions
Admissions
All you need to know about joining SIS Brasília. Our admission process has four steps: Info Session; Admission Form; Experience Day or Assessment; Invitation for Enrolment. Info Session: Register to attend one of our info sessions to learn how our carefully developed educational concept is applied and to tour the campus. The info session can be in person or virtual according to your preference. Admission Form: To proceed with the admission process, submit the admission form. The form will be sent to you by email at the end of the info session or you can download it below. Submitting the admission form is a mandatory step. Experience Day or Assessment: After submitting the admission form, schedule a date for our experience day or assessment. Experience day: for students from kindergarten to Year 1, a morning dedicated to activities proposed by the school's educational staff. Assessment: for students applying for any year between Year 2 and Year 9. We give feedback to all families about the experience day and assessment by email and we are also available for individual interviews. Due to the current situation, in the SIS Brasília admission process for 2022, the experience day was replaced by an online meeting with the families. Invitation for Enrolment: After completing the admission process you will receive the invitation for enrolment via email. The invitation will be made according to the number of vacancies, priorities and criteria published in the admission policy. Admission Policies and Admission Form downloads are available on the page.
FAQs
What curriculum does SIS Swiss International School Brasília follow?
The school combines the Brazilian curriculum with International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes. Preschool is bilingual; Primary School is bilingual and combines the Brazilian curriculum with the IB Primary Years Programme; Secondary School follows the Brazilian curriculum and is driven by the IB Midd
What are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from approximately 71194 to 71194.
Where is SIS Swiss International School Brasília located?
SGA/SUL, Quadra 905, cj B, 70390-050 Brasília, DF, Brasil
Does SIS Swiss International School Brasília have a religious affiliation?
No published religious affiliation was found for SIS Swiss International School Brasília.
Does SIS Swiss International School Brasília offer learning support?
No published learning support or SEN provision was found. Families should contact SIS Swiss International School Brasília directly.
What languages are used for instruction?
Portuguese is the national language and English is used in bilingual instruction. The school uses bilingual classroom instruction across Preschool through College and incorporates the IB programme.
What is the admissions process?
All you need to know about joining SIS Brasília. Our admission process has four steps: Info Session; Admission Form; Experience Day or Assessment; Invitation for Enrolment. Info Session: Register to attend one of our info sessions to learn how our carefully developed educational concept is applied a
What facilities does SIS Swiss International School Brasília have?
An open school space is emphasized to create a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, parents and guests alike. The Indoor Sports Hall hosts a variety of sports lessons during the week and is the venue for the weekly school assembly on Friday mornings. The Cafeteria is centrally located, bright,
What extracurricular activities are available?
After-School Activities focus on developing logical thinking, creative thinking, interpersonal relationships, planning, sports, artistic and socio-emotional skills. The activities are offered in a relaxed and engaging environment and are tailored to students' age and interests. Each activity is deve
Who leads SIS Swiss International School Brasília?
The school is led by Henrick Oprea.
When was SIS Swiss International School Brasília established?
SIS Swiss International School Brasília was established in 2011.
What is the school community like?
SIS Brasília offers a lively, multicultural day-school community with two languages in one place. The curriculum is supplemented by a variety of activities beyond the classroom, including lunchtime an
What are the university pathways?
The school prepares students for the ENEM and the IB Diploma Programme, enabling progression to higher education in Brazil or abroad.
