Most popular international schools in Sao paulo

Chapel School, founded in 1947 to serve American families in São Paulo, offers early childhood through high school with American, Brazilian, IB programs. The campus covers 40,000 m2 and reflects a tradition of diversity and development. The Early Childhood Education program (ages 3 to 5) emphasizes social-emotional, cognitive, and physical growth in a rich learning environment, with Responsive Classroom and Morning Meetings; The Gold Assessment; The Creative Curriculum; Everyday Mathematics; Being a Writer; Visual Arts; Music. The Elementary School (ages 6 to 11) provides literacy and content in English and Portuguese, covering literacy, math, science, social studies, music, arts, religion, and technology, with NGSS for science and technology integrated daily. Chapel Art shows and museum partnerships enrich art experiences. The High School (7th–12th) offers electives beginning in 9th grade and Diploma Program in 11th and 12th grades. The school serves learners from over 30 countries and upholds tradition of achievement.

Brazilian International School (BIS) in São Paulo offers a bilingual education for ages 1 to 18, combining the British and American curricula within a Brazilian context. English is used as a learning tool from Early Childhood to help students become fluent bilinguals, with a dual Brazilian and International diploma awarded at the end of High School. The school follows Brazil's national calendar and covers Early Childhood through High School (Elementary I and II). BIS emphasizes learning through interaction with the environment and peers, developing critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and cultural appreciation. Contemporary infrastructure supports emotional and cognitive development. Cambridge Examinations for Young Learners (Starters, Movers, Flyers) are offered in partnership with Cultura Inglesa, along with KET and PET, with international certificates. From ninth grade, SAT and TOEFL practice supports university admissions worldwide. Extracurriculars include ImaginAction arts and dance, Allégresse Musical Theatre in English, and sport and leadership programs for students.

Maple Bear Alto de Pinheiros is a bilingual Canadian international school in São Paulo that operates across two campuses. The school serves ages 1 to 11, offering Infant Education from 15 months and Elementary education from 1st to 9th grade. The Unit I campus in Alto de Pinheiros (Av. Padre Pereira de Andrade, 575) focuses on Early Childhood, while Unit II (Av. Imperatriz Leopoldina, 1799, Vila Leopoldina) supports Elementary levels. The program follows a Canadian curriculum with English immersion and instruction in two languages, guided by Canadian educators who train and periodically monitor the academic team to uphold Canadian standards. In Elementary (6–14 years), English Language Arts, Mathematics and Sciences are taught in English, with Geography and History taught in Portuguese. In Early Childhood (1.5–5 years), active learning and English communication are emphasized through a Canadian-inspired pedagogy. Bear Care, Toddler, Nursery, Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten and Year 1 are part of the offering. Canada's presence in PISA reinforces the school's Canadian education standards. Facilities include large, bright classrooms, a dedicated laboratory, a sports court, dining facilities and safe circulation with natural lighting.

Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro is a private international school in Brazil offering a German International Curriculum, a bilingual curriculum, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. It serves ages 1 to 18, with campuses in Morumbi, Panamby, Valinhos, Vila Andrade and Portinho, each providing learning spaces from early childhood to high school. The Panamby campus is an IB World School for the Diploma Programme. The German Curriculum includes Abitur under an international agreement with the Government of Germany, and the school also offers Cambridge IGCSE. The network traces its roots to 1878 and has grown to multiple campuses with laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, and outdoor spaces across Morumbi, Panamby, and Portinho units. More than 50 extracurricular courses complement the academic program, and the Complementary Education Program develops competencies such as public speaking, teamwork, and interdisciplinary projects. Language learning, arts, and leadership are emphasized through dedicated clubs and inter-disciplinary projects.

Red House International School is an international bilingual school based in Brazil, serving ages 1 to 18. The curriculum includes a bespoke program and the IB Diploma Programme (DP), taught in English within curricular content and aligned to the Brazilian BNCC. The bespoke curriculum is developed by the Educational Design Laboratory (RED Lab) to foster global thinking while preserving Brazilian roots, including focus on Brazilian literature and culture. The school emphasises bilingualism with English delivery across subjects, enabling learners to engage with international perspectives while staying connected to Brazilian heritage. The Villa-Lobos Campus in São Paulo occupies 11,000 m² near Villa-Lobos Park, providing open spaces, multi-sport courts, indoor gym, and social learning lounges. The Jundiaí Campus houses a STEM Lab, library, and art room to support inquiry-based learning. The Extended School Program offers after-school activities such as Ballet, Judo, Chess, Basketball, Capoeira, and Futsal, enriching academics with arts and sport.

Graded, the American School of São Paulo, is an American international day school serving ages 3 to 18 in São Paulo. Instruction is in English, following an American curriculum, with an international perspective to support a diverse student body. The high school program prepares students for admission to competitive universities and culminates in three diplomas: United States Diploma, Brazilian Diploma, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma. All graduates receive the United States Diploma. Graded is NEASC-accredited and an IB World School, offering the IB Diploma in Grades 11–12 alongside a college-preparatory curriculum. The Morumbi campus opened in 1961, and the school celebrated its 105th anniversary in October 2025. Campus facilities include Haddad Center for Performing Arts, a Wellness Gymnasium with a climbing wall, the Graded Learning Lab, and Upper and Lower School libraries. Extracurriculars span performing and visual arts, athletics, and service, with experiential programs such as Classroom Without Walls. Opportunities.

St. Nicholas School Pinheiros is a Brazilian IB World School offering the full IB continuum across two campuses, Pinheiros and Alphaville. It serves learners from early childhood to late adolescence, with Tiny Tots (18 months–3 years) in a play-based inquiry approach, the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–11, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for 11–16, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for 16–18, which leads to Cambridge IGCSE as a pathway. The MYP features the four Peaks core—Passion, Project, Peer and Play—and a homegrown curriculum aligned with IB philosophy. Languages taught include English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish, and first-language instruction at Diploma level is offered in these languages. Facilities include modern classrooms, Science and Technology Laboratories, well-stocked libraries, recreational areas, outdoor spaces and an on-site pool across both campuses. A structured sports program and Inter-House events accompany academics. The DP core (TOK, CAS, Extended Essay) anchors graduation; more than 90% of Year 12 graduates earn a bilingual IB Diploma.

Escola Beit Yaacov is an IB World School in Brazil offering the full IB continuum alongside a bespoke curriculum for students aged 3 to 18. English is the language of instruction, reflecting a global orientation, and the school began as Brazil's first trilingual Jewish school. The Primary Years Programme has been in place since 2009 for Early Years through Elementary; the Middle Years Programme has been available since 2025 for G6-G9; the Diploma Programme since 2013 for High School. The campus features a new High School and EJA building (2024) with a covered gymnasium, modern laboratories, study and social areas, spacious classrooms, and synagogues. Libraries with Follett Destiny catalogs are open to staff, students, and families. Torah values and international-mindedness are central to the education, preparing students to engage confidently in a world that is constantly transforming. The school emphasizes inquiry, character, and service within a collaborative, multilingual community today.

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.

Colégio Miguel de Cervantes is a bilingual, multicultural school in São Paulo delivering the IB Diploma Programme to students from 3 to 18. Founded in 1978 by Spanish residents, the school blends Spanish-Brazilian private education and aims to promote Spanish language and culture. The three-level structure is Educación Infantil, Ensino Fundamental, and Enseñanza Media, with personalized teaching and development of the whole person. The campus in Morumbi covers 57,000 m2, including 17,854 m2 of green space and 107 learning environments. Facilities include a library expanded to three floors (over 45,000 reference works), a Documentation Center, STEAM space with 3D printers and a laser cutter, laboratories, a theater, music rooms, pools, and sports areas. The school offers exam preparation for Cambridge and DELE, and diplomas are valid in Brazil and Spain; a dual qualification is available. The Cervantes Solidário program supports sociocultural initiatives in the community, and students have access to European universities through the IB and dual diploma pathways.