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The St. Paul's curriculum is aligned with the English National Curriculum, incorporating the UK National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSEs, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. It also incorporates the Brazilian Core Curriculum. Every pupil is inspired to take advantage of enrichment opportunities beyond the academic curriculum and to understand the wider world around them. The school provides a British bilingual and bicultural education, integrating elements of Brazilian education across the Escola Infantil, Ensino Fundamental and Ensino Médio with qualified local teachers registered with MEC.
The Arts are central to the enrichment program, with visual arts, drama, and film encouraging creativity and self-discovery. Pupils are encouraged to express themselves through these artistic activities and to learn about themselves. The enrichment program includes a wide range of clubs and societies—from dance to astronomy, knitting to robotics—with Model United Nations and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award also offered.
The school offers a British bilingual and bicultural education. St. Paul's integrates elements of Brazilian education across the Escola Infantil, Ensino Fundamental and Ensino Médio. Qualified local teachers, fully registered with the Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC), are part of the teaching staff.
Sport is an essential ingredient of the school's culture and is embraced as an opportunity for growth, shaping pupils' character. The Clubs & Societies range from dance to astronomy, knitting to robotics, mathematics Olympiads and debating, including the Model United Nations and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. Field trips and residential visits extend learning beyond the classroom.
The Parent and Teacher Association (PTA) coordinates volunteer work to foster a strong school community, enhance communication with parents, and support charities in Brazil. The International Day is the PTA's flagship event, a multicultural celebration with country stands representing cultures from around the world. Charity and community service are central; pupils engage with institutions such as Liga Solidária, Mão Amiga, Fundação Britânica de Beneficência, and, in Sixth Form, Creativity, Activity and Service as part of their IB Diploma.
Pupils in the Senior School, and especially in the Sixth Form, participate in a full programme to prepare for university applications, including lectures, workshops, talks by former pupils, and Morrisby Psychometric Testing. There is practical ACT (American College Testing) and SAT preparation on Saturdays, and one timetable period dedicated to university guidance where representatives of leading universities provide advice. Two university and professional guidance fairs are held each year. 100% of leavers enroll in three- or four-year courses at colleges or universities around the world.
Healthy emotional development is at the heart of St. Paul's, supported by strong pastoral care and a PSHE – personal, social and health education – programme guided by the We Care principles. A full-time psychologist acts as School Counsellor, and each school section has a Head of Pastoral to support students' social and emotional development. Safeguarding follows the ‘getting it right for every child' approach to ensure pupil safety. The aims of the tutorial system include belonging, self-esteem, leadership, and responsible citizenship, with kindness, integrity and inclusion as core values.
St. Paul's School, São Paulo is a British international day school in the Jardins district serving pupils aged 3 to 18. The curriculum blends the English National Curriculum with Cambridge IGCSEs and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, while incorporating the Brazilian Core Curriculum. It provides a British bilingual and bicultural education across Escola Infantil, Ensino Fundamental and Ensino Médio, with qualified local teachers registered with MEC. The school follows a Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form structure and offers enrichment in arts, culture and sport, plus field trips to broaden learning beyond the classroom and to foster identity within a diverse society. Founded in 1926 by the British community, the school is governed by FABEC as a not-for-profit foundation; the UK Consul General sits on the Board. Modern facilities in Jardins include a new sports centre, a Sixth Form centre, a learning resources centre and refurbished Pre-Prep. A 1:2 iPad programme, BYOD and digital spaces support research, and 100% of leavers enroll in three to four-year courses worldwide.
