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The British College of Brazil - Cidade Jardim

Brazil, São Paulo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees R$97,520 - 149,542
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 610
Type Co-educational
Opened 2011
Bus Service No
Part of
The British College of Brazil
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum)
Taught languages Portuguese, Spanish, English
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Welcome to The British College Brazil! We are delighted that you are exploring our school as a potential place for your child’s education. As one of São Paulo’s leading international schools, we are proud to offer a nurturing and inspiring environment where every child can thrive. At BCB, our diverse and vibrant community is one of our greatest strengths. As part of the Nord Anglia Education family, we benefit from global expertise and resources, enabling us to provide an outstanding education tailored to each student’s unique needs. What truly sets BCB apart is our personalised approach. Our dedicated staff are committed to getting to know each child as an individual—understanding their strengths, interests, and aspirations—to ensure they feel supported and empowered every step of the way. We warmly invite you to visit our campuses and join our welcome events, where you can meet our staff, explore our facilities, and experience the caring community that defines BCB. These opportunities are a great way to begin building connections and learning more about how we partner with families to support each child’s journey. Thank you for considering The British College Brazil. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming your family and working together to help your child flourish.

This campus is part of The British College of Brazil

R. Álvares de Azevedo, 50 - Chácara Flora, São Paulo - SP, 04671-040, Brazil and Av, Engenheiro Oscar Americano 630, Cidade Jardim, São Paulo - SP, 05673-050, Brazil

The Essentials

The British College of Brazil - Cidade Jardim has 610 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
São Paulo, Brazil.
Primary Campus: Cidade Jardim (from Pre-Nursery to Year 6)
Full Campus: Chácara Flora (from pre-Nursery to Year 13)

Stages
Early Years; Primary; Secondary

Type
British international school

Pupil Nationality Mix
55% of international students and 45% of local students
Top 10 nationalities:
  • Korean
    Japanese
    Argentine
    American
    British
    Italian
    Spanish
    Chinese
    German
    Swedish

Additional learning support
  • English as an Additional Language (EAL)
  • Special Education Needs (SEN)
  • Especialised Phsychologists in Primary and Secondary school

Country affiliation
United Kingdom

Religious affiliation
We accommodate all religions and non-religious families

School day structure
School starts: 7:50 am
School finishes: 3:45 pm Monday to Thursday and 2:45 pm on Fridays

Bus service
Outsourced companies, not affiliated with school
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Mandatory, until Year 11.

Food Options
Nutritious lunches and snacks are provided and eaten together with teachers and peers. Lunchtime conversations are a feature of daily life and help students connect with each other. The British College of Brazil is a nut-free school.

House System
The House System runs throughout the entire school, connecting students from Early Years to Secondary, fostering a strong sense of community, teamwork, and school spirit: Tigers, Lions, Panthers and Jaguars.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of Nord Anglia Education.
Fees

Annual tuition at The British College of Brazil - Cidade Jardim ranges from BRL 97,520 to BRL 149,542 for 2026/27.

  • Pre-Nursery/Nursery (2-4 years old) Yearly Fee: BRL 97,520
  • Reception (4-5 years old) Yearly Fee: BRL 110,240
  • Years 1-5 (5-10 years old) Yearly Fee: BRL 126,496
  • Year 6 (11 years old) Yearly Fee: BRL 142,040
  • Years 7-13 (12-18 years old) Yearly Fee: BRL 149,542
  • School Uniform (Variable depending on quantity). Sold by external supplier: R$ 2,500 per year, approximately
  • English as an Additional Language (EAL): R$ 940 per month
  • Meal fee (provided by third-party service): 11x R$ 1,050
  • iGCSE: US$ 107.15 each IGCSE taken (plus taxes) or US$ 214.30 double award per subject (Science) + tax + 15% administrative charges + Certificate
  • IBDP: Estimated US$ 124 per subject (plus taxes) + taxes + 15% administrative charges + Certificate
Academics

The British College of Brazil - Cidade Jardim teaches British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
  • International Early Years Curriculum
  • International Primary Curriculum
  • English National Curriculum
  • IGCSE
  • IBDP

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Exam Results
IBDP 2025-26:
Average Score: 33.7
Global Average: 30.88
Highest Score: 44/45
Pass Rate: 95%
IBDP 2024: 38 (The IB average world score is 30.32) ​

IGCSE 2025-26:
36% of grades A*-A
79% of grades A*-C

Higher Education Progression
One-on-one university counsellor provides guidance for university applications and helps students prepare to attend their first-choice university, with IGCSE and IBDP preparation included in the secondary program.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school tailors classroom instruction to each child's needs and builds confidence, curiosity, and creativity through strong teacher–student relationships.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Yes

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Yes

Mental Wellbeing
Lunchtime conversations with teachers and peers and nutritious meals support social and emotional well-being; nap time in Early Years provides rest; sports tournaments and after-school activities foster resilience, well-being, and engagement.

Safeguarding
Yes, we have DSLs and a Safeguarding Team
Parent Experience

Community
BCB Sao Paulo offers Early Years, Primary, and Secondary education with bilingual instruction. Languages taught: Early Years English and Portuguese; Primary English and Portuguese; Secondary English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Nationalities: Early Years 17+, Primary 14+, Secondary 23+. Average class size: Early Years 16; Primary 18; Secondary 18. Student-teacher ratio: 10:1. A typical day includes daily greetings, themed learning, lunchtime conversations, literacy development, and after-school activities. The Juilliard curriculum supports music, drama, and dance in Secondary. There is one-on-one university counsellor support for university applications, and students may shadow professionals, attend career fairs, or participate in workshops with BCB parents. The school has two campuses: Cidade Jardim Campus (Avenida Engenheiro Oscar Americano, 630) and Chácara Flora Campus (Rua Álvares de Azevedo, 50), São Paulo, Brazil. The school operates Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4:30 pm.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Yes
Facilities

Sports Facilities
The school has lunchtime play that can include life-size chess, football, basketball, or jump rope. Sports tournaments are held to strengthen skills and teamwork. Stay and Play includes Juilliard dance lessons as part of the performing arts. In addition to sports, active recess supports physical well-being, with activities such as football and basketball.

Academic Facilities
The Maker Lab and STEAM laboratories enable hands-on projects beyond typical science and math curricula. The library provides space for reading and study. IB lounges are available for student collaboration. A university counsellor meets students one-on-one to help with university applications and career planning. Juilliard curriculum informs music, drama, and dance offerings across the program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
  • Model United Nations (MUN)
  • Chess
  • Coding
  • Maker Lab

Arts & Creative
  • Yearbook
  • Orchestra
  • Film
  • Drama

Social & Hobbies
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Sailing
  • Football
  • Rugby
  • Table Tennis

Community & Service
  • Social Impact Club
  • Eco Club

Leadership & Professional
  • Student Council (STUCO)
Languages

Language Provision
English

Bilingual Teaching
BCB offers bilingual teaching in English and Portuguese in Early Years and Primary; Secondary also teaches English and Portuguese, with Spanish offered as an additional language.
Reputation

Accreditations
  • IBDP
  • Cambridge
  • International Curriculum Association
Admissions

Admissions
  • Application Form Submission
  • Payment and Documents Submission
  • Cognitive Test (CAT4)
  • Academic Meeting
  • Offer and Enrolment

Scholarships
Not available

Waitlist
Depends on Year Group
School Events
The school has not added events
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