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Brazil, Sao Paulo
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The British College of Brazil is organized into Early Years, Primary, and Secondary divisions. Languages taught include English and Portuguese in Early Years and Primary, with English, Portuguese, and Spanish in Secondary. Average class sizes are 16 in Early Years, 18 in Primary, and 18 in Secondary, with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. The school has two campuses in São Paulo: Cidade Jardim Campus and Chácara Flora Campus.
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.
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.
After-school fun includes a range of extracurricular activities such as rock band, hand-sewing, arts, reading, or sports. Stay and Play offers activities like Lego building, puppet shows, art making, or Juilliard dance lessons. Sports tournaments are part of the extracurricular experience, emphasizing teamwork and sportsmanship. Juilliard-inspired music rehearsals support stage performances and talent development.
The British College of Brazil is a British international school for ages 2 to 18, with two São Paulo campuses, Cidade Jardim and Chácara Flora. The school follows a British curriculum framework beginning with EYFS, continues through IPC and Cambridge IGCSE, and offers the IB Diploma in the secondary years, complemented by a Bespoke Curriculum to meet student needs. In Early Years and Primary, English and Portuguese are taught bilingually, while Secondary students study English, Portuguese, and Spanish, supporting multilingual communication across the curriculum. The Juilliard curriculum informs music, drama, and dance, and Maker Lab and STEAM laboratories enable hands-on, project-based learning. A university counsellor provides one-on-one guidance for university applications and career planning. Class sizes range from about 16 to 18 students per class, and a 10:1 student-teacher ratio supports personalized attention. The campus culture emphasises collaboration, inquiry, and practical exploration across academics, arts, and sport for curious learners.
