Colegio Humboldt - Deutsche Schule Sao Paulo vs Stance Dual School

	C Colegio Humboldt - Deutsche Schule Sao Paulo Sao Paulo, Brazil	S Stance Dual School Sao Paulo, Brazil
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year R$43,800	Fees / year R$7,500 - 121,080
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 14 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language Portuguese, German	Instruction language Portuguese, English
Opened	Opened 1916	Opened 1990
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located at Av. Engenheiro Alberto Kuhlmann, 525, Interlagos, São Paulo, SP 04784-010, Brazil. Interlagos is a southern district of São Paulo. The campus is accessible by major roads and is served by the school's transport program.	Location Rua Avanhandava, 682, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Stages	Stages Infantil (Early Childhood); Fundamental I; Fundamental II; Médio (High School); Abitur; Formação Profissional Dual.	Stages Early Childhood Education (from 1.5 years) and Fundamental Education (1st–9th grade)
School type	School type German international school (Deutsche Auslandsschule) in São Paulo; multilingual education from early childhood through Abitur, including Dual Vocational Training.	School type Private bilingual multicultural school with a full-day program
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Germany; officially recognized as a Deutsche Auslandsschule (DAS) by the German government and part of the global network of German schools abroad.	Country affiliation Canada
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Full-day program (Tempo Integral).	School day structure Full-day schedule; Educação Infantil runs from 8:00 to 16:00
Bus service details	Bus service details Door-to-door school transport operated by a partner company; routes organized by neighborhood sectors and itineraries published.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - A one-time admission fee (known locally as a "joia" or similar admission contribution) is charged at enrollment; new families also become members of the school's sponsor association and pay an initial admission contribution and a recurring association contribution. Tuition fees by year group (summary and available figures) - The school publishes specific tuition values for some programs but does not publish a complete per‑grade public table for every year group. Where program-specific figures are available: the Dual (Formação Profissional Dual) program listed monthly tuition values in previous years (for example: R$ 646.00 for 2023 and R$ 710.00 for 2024 for the Dual program as shown in the program's public selection notices). These program figures are shown by year in the Dual program notices and are subject to annual adjustment. - General reporting about the school's regular (day‑school) tuition indicates that monthly fees for full‑time pupils at the school start from a level reported in the press (for example, a published article referenced a starting monthly tuition of R$ 4,364 for enrolled pupils in recent coverage). Exact monthly or annual tuition per grade (Infantil, Fundamental I, Fundamental II, Ensino Médio/Abitur track) must be confirmed with the school for a precise per‑series breakdown. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed on a recurring schedule (monthly/annual) and the school uses an annual tuition figure that is commonly divided into monthly installments; payment of the first installment is normally required at the time of enrolment or at contract signing. The school's program documents note that tuition values are adjusted annually (typically with a review in January) and that installment structures are applied to the annual amount. Families should expect standard school payment terms: an upfront payment on enrollment and subsequent monthly instalments through the academic year. Boarding fees - The Colégio Humboldt operates as a day school; there is no boarding provision and therefore no boarding fees. Campus information and the school program descriptions do not list residential or boarding services. Other costs and recurring extras - Additional charges commonly applied or available at the school include: - Transport (school bus) costs for families who contract school transport. - Meals / cafeteria service charges for families who use the school restaurant or purchase school meals. - Extra‑curricular course fees (paid activities / cursos extras) for optional activities such as sports, arts and after‑school programs. - Uniforms, school materials and books: families are expected to cover uniform and some materials; the school community runs buy/swap initiatives but uniforms and some personal materials remain a parental cost. - Membership/association contribution: ongoing contributions from parents as members of the maintaining society (SEBRB) are part of the financial relationship with the school. Refund and cancellation policy (summary) - Program and selection notices for specific offerings (for example, the Dual program) include contract and enrollment terms that address payment obligations and the possibility of adjustments; detailed refund or cancellation rules are set out in the school's enrolment/contract documents and follow standard regulations for private schools (including consumer protections for contract cancellation). Parents should review the contract clauses that define refund, cancellation and withdrawal conditions for the exact financial consequences of cancelling a registration. Fee payment options - The school accepts standard payment methods used by Brazilian private schools: bank transfer/PIX and bank boleto; card payment acceptance is commonly available for upfront and ancillary charges though acceptance of credit card for recurring tuition varies by contract. Specific available payment methods and installment options are set out in the school's finance/contract documents for each enrollment year. Note on available public information: program selection notices and school communications publish some program‑specific tuition figures and general billing rules (annual adjustment, installment structures and scholarship ranges). A complete, current per‑grade fee table for the 2026/27 academic year was not found in publicly accessible documents; the figures above reflect program notices and recent press reporting and should be used as an overview rather than a definitive per‑series price list.	Fee details Application / Enrollment Fees - Enrollment (matrícula) fee: BRL 7,500.00 (one-time payment at enrollment). Tuition fees by year group (monthly amounts and annual total = monthly × 12) - Infantil 1 and Infantil 2 (Early Years): BRL 6,725.00 per month — annual (monthly × 12): BRL 80,700.00. - Fundamental 1 (Lower Primary): BRL 10,090.00 per month — annual (monthly × 12): BRL 121,080.00. - Fundamental 2 (Upper Primary / Lower Secondary): BRL 10,090.00 per month — annual (monthly × 12): BRL 121,080.00. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is presented as a monthly fee (mensalidade). Specific billing schedule details — for example, number of installments per year, specific due dates, early‑payment discounts, interest/penalty rules or automatic-debit arrangements — are not published in the available public materials. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. Stance Dual operates as a day school (example: early‑years schedule shown as 08:00–16:00), so there are no boarding/room‑and‑board charges. Other costs and recurring extras - Material fee / course materials: Some items (imported books, printed class packs, craft supplies) are charged separately or listed on the material lists; individual imported books or special items are indicated in school material lists and can range approximately BRL 30.00–BRL 50.00 per book/item where applied. - Uniform: Uniform requirements appear in the school's material/uniform lists for relevant year groups; costs for uniforms are additional to tuition and vary by item and supplier. - Extracurricular activities and after‑school programs: Some activities appear as complementary/optional services and may carry extra fees separate from the mensalidade. - International programmes / school trips: Participation in international programmes (examples include a 6th‑year Argentina program and longer 9th‑year programs abroad) involves additional program costs charged separately from tuition; actual trip fees depend on destination, duration and the services included. Refunds and cancellation - No publicly available, detailed refund or cancellation policy was found in the available school materials. Any refund rules (for enrollment fees, tuition prepayments, withdrawal mid‑year, or trip cancellations) are therefore not included here because they are not published in the accessible sources. Fee payment options - The school's published materials and public profiles list fees and material requirements but do not publish a comprehensive list of accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, boleto bancário, credit card, direct debit) or third‑party financing options; those details are not available in the public materials reviewed. Notes on published coverage and gaps - The items above list the school's published headline figures for enrollment and mensalidades and the typical additional cost categories that are indicated in school materials. Specific operational details that families commonly need for billing (exact installment counts, invoice/due‑date schedule, accepted payment methods, formal refund/cancellation terms, and fine/late‑payment rules) were not published in the publicly available documents reviewed and therefore are not included here.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements Extended hours after the school day are offered (full-day stay). Clubinho is available at no extra cost, and outsourced extra activities are offered.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The uniform is required only for physical education.	Uniform requirement Girls: EF2 skirt or Stance Dual ballet pants; Boys: Stance Dual pants or shorts; Stance Dual hoodie; Stance Dual T-shirt long-sleeve or short-sleeve; Sneakers; For Physical Education: blue T-shirt and cycling shorts for girls. The use of the uniform increases student safety, organizes families' routines, and contributes to a conducive learning environment. If the uniform is temporarily missing, the student may wear blue pants and a blue or plain white blazer.
Food options	Food options Restaurant and snack bar: The cafeteria provides nutritious, balanced meals prepared by professionals; the snack bar offers light, healthy options such as natural juices and fresh fruit.	Food options The restaurant offers a balanced menu. The team, led by a nutritionist and a technician, prepares meals; in Early Childhood (K2–K5) each student receives a pre-plated dish, while older students have a self-service buffet; K4–1st year dine in a separate space, others in the main restaurant. Parents may join lunch once per semester with two days' notice and limited guest numbers. The program promotes healthy, diverse meals and addresses concerns about childhood obesity.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is operated by its sponsoring association, Humboldt School and Humboldt Duale Berufsausbildung (Trägerverein der Humboldtschule und der Humboldt Duale Berufsbildung).	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Two curricula are offered: Bilíngue and International German Curriculum. Bilíngue provides 40% of classes in German and a multilingual program in Portuguese, German, English, and Spanish, with international certifications available. The Bilíngue path follows BNCC and the German Bildungsplan. International German Curriculum delivers 80% of classes in German and prepares the student for the Abitur, a certificate that enables university entrance in Germany and in other countries. The Abitur certifies completion of the German secondary education system and enables entry to universities in Germany, Europe, the United States, Brazil, and beyond. The school is a Deutsche Auslandsschule (DAS), a PASCH partner, holds the MINT label, and integrates digital media into teaching.	Curriculum details Stance Dual School uses a bilingual interdisciplinary curriculum taught in Portuguese and English, organized with English-taught and Portuguese-taught content. Contents from each subject are integrated into interdisciplinary projects. Students learn curricular content holistically and in an integrated way, moving between languages; Spanish is introduced from the second year of Elementary. The school offers field studies and trips, including the Canada International Program and the Argentina International Program, to broaden cultural and linguistic experiences. Students also take international language exams to certify their proficiency: Spanish DELE and English FCE or CAE, in line with the CEFR, enabling continuation of studies in international high schools, both in Brazil and abroad. The curriculum emphasizes a blend of local Brazilian culture and global perspectives, with a focus on developing creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The Abitur enables direct admission to universities in Germany, Europe, the United States, and Brazil. Students graduate with a trilingual profile (German, Portuguese, English) and a strong foundation across social sciences, natural sciences, and languages to support higher education worldwide.	Higher education progression Alumni pursue upper secondary education at nationally and internationally renowned institutions. They go on to higher education at universities in Brazil and abroad, reflecting the school's preparation for global opportunities.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The school is recognized as a MINT School by the German government, strengthening Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, and Technology, with goals to engage students in modern learning and digital media. It provides international certifications such as Cambridge, DELE, Deutsches Sprachdiplom, and Celpe Bras, and emphasizes preparation for Olympiads, drills, and national vestibular exams as part of its curriculum.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning From early childhood through high school, Abitur, and Dual Training, Colégio Humboldt is a German international school in Brazil offering multilingual education with certifications recognized in Brazil and abroad. Art, sport and technology are pillars of education, developing values, talents, abilities and competencies to form confident and engaged students.	Social & emotional learning Founded in 1990, Stance Dual is a bilingual multicultural school offering Early Childhood and Elementary education. The school provides a welcoming environment surrounded by unique greenery in the city, and its educational project promotes the social, emotional and intellectual development of students, preparing them fully for the next stages of their formation. Local Roots, Global Wings represents its educational approach. The school aims for students to have broad knowledge of Brazilian culture and history through Portuguese while broadening their horizons with curricular content taught in English in an integrated bilingual program. The multidisciplinary curriculum combines core subjects in Portuguese and English with technology (Makers, Entrepreneurship, Games), arts (Visual Arts, Music, Theater), and ethics (Educational Guidance and Social Projects), and emphasizes health and well-being (Physical Education, Swimming, healthy lunch) through real-context projects that drive problem solving.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The site describes inclusive learning within a multilingual, multicultural framework, with a focus on academic and social development across all levels; specific SEN supports are not itemized on the page.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Proficiency certificates are earned in German, English and Spanish as part of the curriculum, supporting multilingual fluency across levels.	English as an additional language All core subjects are taught in Portuguese and English as part of an integrated bilingual program. English-language content is embedded across the curriculum to broaden students' horizons and support bilingual proficiency.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Active listening, mentoring, university visits and mock exams are mentioned as part of emotional and pedagogical support during upper secondary.	Mental wellbeing Health and well-being are valued through Physical Education, Swimming, and a healthy lunch. These activities are delivered through integrated projects embedded in real contexts that promote well-being and support holistic problem solving.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding and child protection policies are not detailed in the translated content provided.	Safeguarding Privacy and security are priorities at Stance Dual School, and we are committed to transparency in the handling of personal data of students and families.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview 60,000 m² campus with extensive green space and modern architecture. Classrooms and laboratories are equipped with up-to-date technology, and the school features a large library, a restaurant and snack bar, and a theater. The school provides covered and open-air social spaces, a parking lot for 250 cars, an athletics track, swimming pools (semi-Olympic and children's), a multi-sport gym, and playgrounds including the Pátio das Palmeiras. The spaces include music and art rooms, laboratories and a Maker space, all designed to support learning and social interaction. The Teatro Humboldt is among the best theatres in São Paulo, with acoustics ranked among the top in Brazil.	Facilities overview The school is a bilingual multicultural school in São Paulo with a full-time, multidisciplinary curriculum. The Green Campus provides ample outdoor spaces that support learning and well-being. Bilingual early childhood education starts from 1.5 years old, runs from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in a welcoming environment with generous green spaces. Content is delivered in English, guiding students to participate in diverse contexts inside and outside their country. The school offers the Canada International Program for ninth-grade students as a Brazil-Canada partnership and hosts international programs in Argentina, reflecting its international focus.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The Humboldt sports facilities are among the most complete in Brazil: a poly-sport gym, multiple outdoor courts, a sand court, and two heated pools (a children's pool and a semi-Olympic pool). There is an athletics track and spaces for artistic gymnastics, dances and martial arts. The school offers athletics, basketball, capoeira, fencing, soccer, judo, swimming, sailing, volleyball, and more. Humboldt organizes competitions and festivals such as the Humboldt Games (national and international), Festival das Cores, KMK tournament, and intercultural sports exchanges.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities From early childhood to high school, classrooms are designed for student well-being; they are spacious and well-ventilated, with appropriate seating for a conducive learning environment. For Fundamental I and II, all rooms are equipped with retractable screens, projectors and computers to enable daily use of technology. The school features MINT laboratories for Physics, Chemistry and Biology, a Mathematics room, a Podcast Studio, and an interdisciplinary Maker space for hands-on projects.	Academic facilities The school offers a bilingual interdisciplinary curriculum as part of a full-time program. Content is delivered in English, supporting participation in diverse contexts. The Canada International Program provides ninth-grade students with an international experience as part of a Brazil-Canada partnership. The pedagogical approach emphasizes sociocultural-historical principles, with interaction identified as a fundamental pillar of learning. The school maintains a library as part of complementary academic resources.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The Theater Humboldt serves as a bilingual hub for projects, debates, lectures, and performances by the orchestra and a theatre group. Music and art spaces, as well as laboratories and the Maker space, support extracurricular projects and hands-on experimentation. The school offers a broad sports program with activities such as athletics, basketball, capoeira, fencing, soccer, artistic gymnastics, handball, judo, swimming, sailing, and volleyball. Humboldt also organizes competitions and festivals including the Humboldt Games (national and international), Festival das Cores, KMK tournament, and intercultural sports exchanges.	Extra curricular facilities Library, Visual Arts, and Cooking Class are offered as complementary activities. Social Projects - APAF are part of extracurricular programs. Extracurricular offerings include student-led initiatives and events such as assemblies, talent shows, and student publications.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Founded in 1916 by a group of German residents in São Paulo, Colégio Humboldt began as a German-language school and became a cultural hub for the German community in Santo Amaro. It opened on May 1, 1916, closed in 1917 during World War I, and reopened in 1921, growing to 100 students by 1931. After WWII the school was restored, was renamed Colégio Humboldt in 1966, and moved to a new Interlagos campus with first classes in 1999; the Teatro Humboldt opened in 2003 and the gymnasium in 2005. Today it offers bilingual education with Brazilian and German diplomas, including the Abitur and the Dual Vocational Training program, and is officially recognized by Germany as a Deutsche Auslandsschule, receiving the Excellent German Auslandsschule seal in 2022. The centennial in 2016 celebrated the school's roots and ongoing development.	History Stance Dual School is a bilingual multicultural school in São Paulo with a multidisciplinary, full-time curriculum. It has more than 33 years of experience in bilingual multicultural education. Since 1990, Stance Dual has promoted bilingual education in São Paulo. Curricula are organized with content taught first in English and content taught in Portuguese; Spanish is taught starting in the second year of elementary school. The school offers international programs (Canada and Argentina) and allows international language exams (DELE for Spanish and FCE/CAE for English) aligned to CEFR.
Community	Community Community at Humboldt is built on active family involvement and intercultural collaboration. The school emphasizes family participation through volunteer activities, including the DOE Humboldt group, and through events organized by the Grêmio Estudantil and SEBRB. The Grupo de Gestão para o Desenvolvimento Escolar is an elected body comprising members from the school community, including parents, students, teachers, the Brazilian and German leadership, and the administrative area. DOE Humboldt coordinates the donation of uniforms and books through volunteer mothers, supporting sustainability and helping families. The school community fosters democratic participation, student leadership, and collaboration across Brazilian and German cultures.	Community Stance Dual operates a Green Campus and offers bilingual education from infancy with extended day hours. The school hosts a variety of community activities, including assemblies and a talent show, and student projects such as Projeto Muro and Teen Webzine. 2026 calendar content and events show ongoing activities and gatherings as part of school life.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association DOE Humboldt is a parent volunteer group coordinating donations of uniforms and books (matching ISBN) to support families and promote sustainability. Grêmio Estudantil is the Student Council elected annually by students in 9th grade and above, acting as a bridge between students, teachers, and the administration and developing leadership and project planning. SEBRB is the Sociedade Escolar Barão do Rio Branco, the school's broader parent-teacher community that participates in governance and school activities. Grupo de Gestão para o Desenvolvimento Escolar is an elected body comprised of members from the school community — including representatives from the administration, parents, students, teachers, and Brazilian and German leadership — that coordinates school development and policy. These groups create an active involvement structure that includes volunteering at festivals and supporting events, strengthening family participation and collaboration between home and school.	Parent teacher association Parent and Teacher Association – PTA of Stance Dual School is a nonprofit organization with the mission to integrate families with the school and its staff to create an inclusive and supportive community, aiming to enrich the learning experience by broadening school life. The PTA promotes active and cooperative parental involvement through volunteering around the school's educational programs. It is an open channel for dialogue that promotes collaborative governance. The PTA is registered with CNPJ 53.204.325/0001-52, and contact information is ptastancedual@gmail.com.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Abitur is offered as the final exam of the German education system. The school provides a two‑year Abitur preparation: the third year of high school in the International German curriculum and an additional year for qualification. Graduates are trilíngual (German, Portuguese, English) and are prepared for internationally recognized exams such as the German DSD and Abitur.	Academic & intellectual Stance Dual School uses a bilingual interdisciplinary curriculum with Portuguese and English taught across all subjects. Curricula are organized first in English and Portuguese, and interdisciplinary projects emerge from that integration. Spanish is taught from the 2nd year, and Libras is optional from EF2. Students may take international language exams (DELE for Spanish and FCE/CAE for English) under CEFR guidelines, and the Canada and Argentina international programs expand experiences in other cultures and languages.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school offers more than 60 extracurricular courses. The music program includes instruments and ensembles such as bass, drums, voice, clarinet, recorder, guitar, children's music, orchestra, percussion, piano/keyboard, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, viola, violin, cello, and acoustic guitar. Theatre Humboldt provides a bilingual arts space with projects, debates, lectures, and performances by the Orchestra and Theatre Group.	Arts & creative Visual Arts, Music, Theater, and other artistic disciplines are part of the curriculum. In the early years, students participate in activities such as music, cooking, and chess as part of an experiential arts program. Arts are integrated into interdisciplinary projects, enriching student creativity and expression.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Intercâmbios offers international study experiences. For 8th grade, there is a study trip to Germany with a two‑week intensive German course and cultural activities. In high school, students may participate in two international experiences in alternating years: a Germany trip of about 20 days in April with university visits, lectures, workshops, and company internships; and a UK trip with a two‑week intensive English course and cultural sightseeing. The program emphasizes intercultural learning and language development.	Cultural & language Portuguese language and Brazilian culture are balanced with English and global perspectives as part of Local Roots, Global Wings. Spanish is taught from the 2nd year, and Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) is optional from EF2. Students may certify language proficiency with DELE (Spanish) and FCE/CAE (English) under CEFR guidelines. The school offers international field trips and programs in Canada and Argentina to broaden cultural and linguistic experiences.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The Grêmio Estudantil fosters democratic participation and serves as the bridge between students, teachers, and the school leadership. It develops critical thinking, leadership, communication, empathy, and teamwork as students plan actions and events, and is elected annually by the student body. Doe Humboldt supports social initiatives that foster community spirit and student engagement.	Social & hobbies The school offers a broad range of after-school activities, including Clubinho (after-school care at no extra cost) and various paid courses. Dual Day provides monthly, cross-disciplinary activities such as cooking, fun science, games and crafts, with groups sometimes forming across different ages. The campus includes a library, chess and games spaces, and diverse enrichment activities to foster collaboration and critical thinking.
Community & service	Community & service Doe Humboldt is a long‑running social action project that collects and donates uniforms and books (using the same ISBN as the school list). The effort promotes sustainability and helps reduce family costs, with organization led by volunteer parents coordinating donations and distribution throughout the year.	Community & service Ação Social programs run across all ages, with campaigns and institutional visits that promote inclusion and values related to diversity. Students participate in social projects and community outreach as part of the curriculum, reinforcing civic responsibility and empathy. A recent initiative involved the Casa de Longa Permanência Lar Batuíra, where students organized charitable activities to support elderly residents.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The Grêmio Estudantil fosters leadership and project management, offering students opportunities to exercise democratic participation, plan and execute projects, and communicate effectively. The student council is elected annually by students. Doe Humboldt also provides a platform for social initiative and teamwork through organized volunteer efforts.	Leadership & professional Students develop autonomy, take leadership in assemblies, and lead projects that address social issues. The curriculum emphasizes entrepreneurship and digital citizenship through project-based learning and interdisciplinary Makers, technology labs, and related activities. Students engage in real-world experiences and reflect on their roles as responsible global citizens.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The Tempo Integral after‑school program offers planned activities such as an English workshop, musicalization, gardening, cooking, motor skills, cooperative games, robotics, and storytelling. It runs until 5:00 PM or 7:00 PM and includes meals. The school hosts the Humboldt International Games, with 11 sports including futsal, swimming, fencing, volleyball, track, judo, basketball, sailing, handball, artistic gymnastics, and beach volleyball, drawing participants from multiple countries.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school operates a full-day program from 8:00 to 16:00 with extensive green spaces and facilities, including a swimming pool, science labs, Makers Lab, Tech Lab, arts spaces, a library, and sports courts. A nutritionally planned lunch program is provided by a team of dietitians to support health and well-being. The campus offers diverse wellness and enrichment options, including swimming, physical education, after-school programs, and no-cost Clubinho alongside paid courses and Dual Day activities.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision German is taught as DaF (German as a foreign language) from 5th year; the DaF program uses CEFR levels A1, A2 and B1, with the DSD I exam available and DSD II exam available for bilingual track opting for the Brazilian diploma. The DFU (German as mother tongue) approach includes German-language instruction for certain subjects from 5th year, and Abitur is available after an additional year. Portuguese is taught through PaF (Português como Língua Estrangeira) and PFU (Português Aplicado em Disciplinas Específicas); CILP provides an international Portuguese certificate and Portuguese-language certificates are valid in Germany. English begins in G4, offering Cambridge English qualifications up to C1 in upper grades. Spanish is offered as on-site DELE examinations for levels from basic to advanced from 6th grade through Ensino Médio and into Formação Dual.	Language provision Portuguese and English are central to the curriculum, balancing Brazilian Portuguese culture with English language instruction. Spanish is introduced from the second year of Elementary School. Students take international exams to certify language levels: DELE for Spanish and FCE or CAE for English, in alignment with the CEFR. The school also offers national and international field studies and programs (Canada and Argentina) to deepen language and cultural exposure.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching From early childhood, teaching is bilingual in German and Portuguese, with dedicated language teachers for each. From the 5th year, students follow either the Brazilian curriculum or the German curriculum. The school promotes German as both a heritage language and a foreign language. Bilingual and trilingual instruction is offered with international certifications.	Bilingual teaching Bilingual education is provided in early childhood from 1.5 years old, with classes from 8:00 to 16:00. The interdisciplinary curriculum presents content first in English and content in Portuguese, and then interdisciplinary projects emerge from that bilingual base. Students transit between the two languages, and Spanish is introduced starting in the second year of Elementary School.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs PaF (Português como Língua Estrangeira) offers Portuguese language adaptation for up to two years for newcomers. NIL (Núcleo de Integração das Línguas) coordinates languages (Portuguese, German, English, Spanish and PaF) to support multilingual integration. English begins in G4, with optional English workshops for G3 in Tempo Integral. Spanish is offered as an extracurricular from 6th grade through the end of Ensino Médio, with DELE exams available on site.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule (Excellent German School Abroad)	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations Colégio Humboldt is recognized by the German government as a MINT School (Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences and Technology); it is officially recognized as a Deutsche Auslandsschule (DAS) — German School Abroad, certified for meeting high pedagogical, linguistic, organizational, and cultural standards; it has received the Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule (Excellent German School Abroad) quality seal; these certifications place it within the global network of German schools abroad and reflect ongoing collaboration with German educational authorities.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. Get to know the School. The admissions page provides a form to schedule a visit to the school. The form asks for the student's name, date of birth, the guardian's name, email, and phone.
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