International Schools in Brazil
Compare 122 international schools in Brazil. Filter by curriculum, fees (average BRL 80,694), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 122
- Curricula
- 33
- Average annual fee
- BRL 84,941
- Fee range
- BRL 300 – 213,450
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Bespoke Curriculum (59 schools)
- Average school size
- 972 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Escola Móbile
- Oldest
- Colégio São Luís (1867)
About international schools in Brazil
International schools in Brazil are concentrated in major cities such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasília and typically blend international programmes (IB, British [IGCSE/GCSE pathways], and American-style diplomas) with compliance to the Brazilian national curriculum (BNCC) where required. Many schools offer bilingual or English-medium instruction while keeping Portuguese and other languages (Spanish, French, German) as part of the programme, and some schools provide dual certification (international diploma plus the Brazilian diploma). Fees vary widely by city and school type - in São Paulo for example annual tuition bands commonly span from mid-five-figure reais to well into the six-figure range, with additional one-off enrolment and ancillary charges - so budget planning should include matrícula, materials, transport and capital levies. The Brazilian academic year is usually built around a February start and December finish, so most families apply several months before the intended start (with limited mid-year places and common waiting lists); you should also check document requirements (transcripts, apostilles) and local registration needs such as CPF for caregivers.
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43 international schools in São Paulo
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16 international schools in Rio de Janeiro
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See all 1 →Choosing an international school in Brazil
Curricula
There are 122 international schools in Brazil covering 33 curricula. The most widely offered are Bespoke Curriculum (59), IB (DP) (56), IB (PYP) (36), American Curriculum (29), IB (MYP) (22). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Brazil runs from about BRL 300 to BRL 213,450, averaging roughly BRL 84,941. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Brazil run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Brazil we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.