Colégio Miguel de Cervantes vs Escola Internacional de Alphaville

	C Colégio Miguel de Cervantes Sao Paulo, Brazil	E Escola Internacional de Alphaville Sao Paulo, Brazil
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year R$300 - 99,307	Fees / year R$60,000 - 106,676
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 17 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 710
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language Portuguese, Spanish	Instruction language English, Portuguese
Opened	Opened 1978	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in Morumbi, São Paulo, Brazil at Av. Jorge João Saad, 905. The campus covers about 57,000 m², including 17,854 m² of green space. It is situated in the heart of Morumbi.	Location Located in Alphaville, Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil. The campus address is Av. Copacabana, 624, Empresarial 18 do Forte, Barueri, SP 06472-001. The campus is nestled in Alphaville, a vibrant community with parks, green spaces, and nearby cultural attractions.
Stages	Stages Early Childhood Education; Elementary School I (Initial Years) and II (Final Years); High School; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP).	Stages Early Years (Ages 1-5); Primary Years Programme (Ages 6-10); Middle Years Programme (Ages 11-14); High School (Ages 15-17)
School type	School type Bilingual, multicultural educational institution.	School type IB World School with bilingual curriculum
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Brazil
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Schedules vary by program. Infants: semi-integral, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00–16:10 or 17:00; Wednesday and Friday 8:00–12:35. Full-day Infant program runs 8:00–16:10. Elementary (1st–9th): Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00–16:10; Wednesday and Friday 8:00–12:35. Secondary and IB: start around 7:10, with end times ranging from 13:30 to 17:00 depending on course and language; May updates align with the 3rd-year schedule.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Collective school transport provided by third-party companies; vehicles must be registered with the school and the school is not responsible for the service beyond registration. Providers include GWG Transportes, Beka Transportes, Mauricio Nonomura Transportes, Osvaldo Transporte, Adriano Transporte, Veronica – Los Niños, and Debora – Little Bus Escolar, with contact details available from the transport page.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Admission Fees - Application (registration) fee: R$ 300.00 per candidate. This fee is charged at the time of application and is not refunded if the candidate misses the selection event. Tuition fees by year group (2026 values) - Early Years / Infantil (semi‑integral): - Infantil 03: R$ 4,506.00 per month. - Infantil 04: R$ 5,006.00 per month. - Infantil 05: R$ 5,506.00 per month. - Early Years / Infantil (integral / full day): - Infantil 03: R$ 4,940.00 per month. - Infantil 04: R$ 5,440.00 per month. - Infantil 05: R$ 5,940.00 per month. - Ensino Fundamental I (1st–5th grade): - Annual tuition: R$ 84,175.00 or 13 installments of R$ 6,475.00. Meal and snack charges are additional as noted below. - Ensino Fundamental II (6th–9th grade): - Annual tuition: R$ 89,232.00 or 13 installments of R$ 6,864.00. Meal charges as noted below. - Ensino Médio (High School): - Annual tuition: R$ 99,307.00 or 13 installments of R$ 7,639.00. Meal charges as noted below. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition for Fundamental and High School is presented with the option to pay in 13 annual installments; monthly/periodic invoices (boletos) are used for tuition billing. Additional services and course fees are billed alongside the monthly tuition invoice where applicable. - Extracurricular course fees are billed as an annual tuition divided into the course's installment schedule (for example, nine monthly installments for some courses) and are charged together with the month in which the course takes place. Meals and catering (additional charges) - Meal and snack charges per student (2026 figures): - Fundamental I (example): meal R$ 32.90 / snack R$ 16.40 (charged on monthly invoice where applicable). - Fundamental II: meal R$ 35.40 (charged on monthly invoice). - Ensino Médio: meal R$ 36.50 (charged on monthly invoice). - In Early Years (Infantil) meal and snacks are included in the monthly fee; for 1st–3rd grades of Fundamental, meals and snacks are included or added according to the cycle as described by the school's catering policy. Charges for optional lunches or extra meals are added to the monthly invoice. Extracurricular / activity fees and registration for courses - Many after‑school and extracurricular courses carry separate monthly fees and a small course registration fee. Example course registration fees were listed at approximately R$ 195.00–R$ 212.00 for specific courses (covers course materials such as aprons or books as indicated per course). Monthly fees vary by course and are billed along with the monthly tuition. Uniforms, stationery and other regular costs - Uniforms are mandatory for Infantil and Fundamental students and are purchased from the school's authorized suppliers (addresses and vendors are provided for uniform purchase). Uniform prices are set by the uniform suppliers. - School stationery and material lists are published; an on‑site/partner stationery shop (Pamaris) operates for parents who wish to buy school materials, though purchase from the partner is optional. Stationery kit prices vary by year group and supplier. Transport and shuttle services - School‑approved private transport providers operate contracted routes; families contract and pay transport companies directly. The school provides contact details for approved transport companies but does not centrally set the transport fees. Boarding - The school does not provide boarding accommodation; services and fees listed are for day‑school provisions and associated ancillary services. Refunds and cancellation - The application/registration fee is non‑refundable in the event of a candidate's absence from the selection event. Terms for enrollment fees, refunds of tuition, and cancellations are governed by the school's service contract and family portal procedures and are dealt with through the school's family portal and formal service contract. Specific refund terms, deadlines and any penalties are set out in that contract. Fee payment options - Tuition and monthly charges are issued as boletos (bank payment slips) for payment. Bank deposit/transfer details are provided for application and enrollment payments when required; some fees and services may be payable through the school's family portal or by bank transfer as directed in admission materials. Parents should follow the payment instructions provided on the relevant invoice or admission communication. Other notes on additional costs - Incidental charges may apply for optional services (special events, additional academic support, remedial classes, optional lunches for certain year groups, extracurricular course materials, and reimbursable items). These are billed as specified at the time of service and typically appear on the monthly invoice. Contractual terms and specific fee details for extras are provided through the school's family portal and service contract.	Fee details Application & registration fees - Application and registration items are included in the school's online fee calculator under the labels "Application" and "Registration." Specific published amounts for application and registration are not shown on the public fee pages; these items are applied at the point of offer/enrolment. Tuition fees by year group (published payment amount and annual equivalent) - Kids (Ages 1–5) - Kids 1–3: Payment shown as R$ 6,039.94 (per month as presented on the tuition page). Food (snacks and lunch) listed separately at R$ 431.72. Annual equivalent (calculated from published payment values and shown by independent fee summary) is approximately R$ 60,400. - Kids 4–5: Payment shown as R$ 7,694.68 (per month). Food (snacks and lunch) listed separately at R$ 1,331.88. Annual equivalent (based on published payment values) is approximately R$ 76,947. - Juniors (Ages 6–10) - Juniors 1–5: Payment shown as R$ 8,253.12 (per month). Food (snack and lunch) listed separately at R$ 1,331.88. Annual equivalent (based on published payment values) is approximately R$ 82,531. - Teens (Ages 11–14) - Teens 6–9: Payment shown as R$ 8,567.49 (per month). Food (snack and lunch) listed separately at R$ 1,331.88. Annual equivalent (based on published payment values) is approximately R$ 85,675. - High School (Ages 15–17) - High School 1–3: Payment shown as R$ 8,567.49 (per month). Food (snack and lunch) listed separately at R$ 1,331.88. Annual equivalent (based on published payment values) is approximately R$ 85,675. Notes on the tuition figures above: the tuition page presents a "Payment" amount for each year-group; the site also provides a material-fee breakdown and external fee summaries show annual totals consistent with the published monthly payments. Material / consumable fees - Material fees are charged separately and are shown as 6 installments with amounts by year group: - Kids 1–3: 6 x R$ 345.82 - Kids 4–5: 6 x R$ 414.24 - Juniors 1–2: 6 x R$ 359.52 - Juniors 3–5: 6 x R$ 391.75 - Teens 6–9: 6 x R$ 316.43 - High School 1: 6 x R$ 698.18 - High School 2 (BNCC): 6 x R$ 827.30 - High School 2 (IB): 6 x R$ 791.84 - High School 3 (BNCC): 6 x R$ 720.82 - High School 3 (IB): 6 x R$ 782.69. Food / catering charges - Food is charged in addition to the payment amount and is shown by year group: - Kids 1–3: R$ 431.72 (snacks and lunch) - Kids 4–5, Juniors, Teens and High School: R$ 1,331.88 (snacks and lunch). Billing schedule and payment terms - The tuition page presents a recurring "Payment" amount for each year group; the site also displays material fees as 6 installments. The published payment figures are shown as monthly values on the tuition page; independent fee summaries list matching annual totals consistent with those monthly values. Specific contractual billing terms (number of tuition instalments accepted, exact due dates, late-payment charges, and whether tuition is billed over 10, 11 or 12 instalments) are not published on the public fee pages. Sibling discount - A 20% sibling discount is offered from Kids through High School. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as a provision for this school; the published information and programme descriptions present day-school schedules and hours rather than any residential/boarding provision. Therefore, boarding fees are not applicable. Other costs and optional extras - After-school activities and mini-club options exist and are charged separately (specific activity prices are listed on the school's extracurricular/after-school service pages, not in the main tuition table). Food and material fees (listed above) are additional to tuition. Uniform information is provided to families at enrolment; uniform prices are not published on the tuition page. Transport, specialised trips, international programme fees, and specific extracurricular fees (where applicable) are shown as additional-cost items elsewhere on the school's communications and are not detailed in the main tuition page. Refund and cancellation - A public refund or cancellation policy (for example rules on refund of tuition, registration fee refunds, or conditions for cancelling a place) is not published on the tuition page or in the school's publicly listed downloads/policies section. Parents should note that explicit refund details are not present in the public fee material. Fee payment options - Specific payment methods (for example acceptance of boleto bancário, PIX, bank transfer, credit card or recurrent card payments) are not listed on the public tuition page. The tuition page shows how fees and additional items are structured but does not publish the payment channels or the contractual billing mechanics. Summary of published items and gaps - Published and verifiable: the school's 2026 tuition page lists the per‑year‑group "Payment" amounts (the figures above), the separate food charges, the material‑fee instalments, and a 20% sibling discount. - Not published (no explicit amounts found on the public pages): the exact application fee amount, the registration (matrícula) amount shown at time of enrolment, the school's formal billing schedule (contractual number of tuition instalments and due dates), specific payment methods accepted, uniform prices, and a published refund/cancellation policy. The school's admission pages indicate families receive detailed fee and uniform information during admissions, and a downloadable policy area exists but does not publish those specific financial terms publicly. (End of fees overview.)
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniforms are mandatory for all activities for students in Early Childhood and Elementary (1st–9th grades). In High School, Physical Education requires athletic wear; pants or shorts and a short- or long-sleeve shirt, with footwear appropriate for the activity; flip-flops and casual sneakers are not allowed. Uniforms can be purchased on-site at Moema (Alameda dos Arapane9s, 853) or Ibirapuera (Rua Manoel da Nobrega, 1126), with home delivery available via naruadaescola.com.br and texblun.com.br.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options The canteen offers snacks and meals; a monthly menu is posted and may change. A nutritionist oversees nutrition (Elaine Cristina Lacerda, CRN 20713) and the canteen contact is refeitorio@cmc.com.br. Aromatized water is offered daily.	Food options Snacks and Lunch are provided as part of the meal plan. Food is listed per age group with corresponding charges: Kids 1–3, R$431.72; Kids 4–5, Juniors, Teens, and High School, R$1,331.88. Timings: Kids 1–3 8:00–12:00; Kids 4–5 8:00–15:30; Juniors 8:00–15:30; Teens 8:00–15:45; High School 8:00–15:45.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Founded in 1978 by a group of Spaniards living in Sao Paulo.	Governance and ownership An ISP School; part of the International Schools Partnership network.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school's educational proposal is a varied, ongoing formation that promotes students' personal development based on four pillars: learning to know, learning to do, learning to live together, and learning to be. The institution was founded in 1978 by Spanish residents in São Paulo with the collaboration of the Spanish Educational Administration and operates as a Spanish-Brazilian private entity that aims to offer quality, creative, and innovative education and to promote the Spanish language and culture. The educational aims emphasize the complete development of the student's personality; respect for the rights and fundamental freedoms and the exercise of tolerance and freedom within democratic coexistence; acquisition of intellectual habits and knowledge across scientific, technical, humanistic, historical, and aesthetic domains; preparation to participate actively in social and cultural life; promotion of the study of Spanish and Portuguese; and stimulation of sociocultural understanding between Spain and Brazil. The educational system is organized in three levels: Educación Infantil (early childhood education), Enseñanza Fundamental (primary and lower secondary), and Enseñanza Media (upper secondary). Education is delivered in a personalized manner that provides holistic development from personal and social perspectives and, where appropriate, professional preparation. To achieve these goals, teachers continually update the educational project to help students reach the maximum development of their capacities, form their own criteria, and attain the maturity and knowledge needed to make free and responsible decisions. The studies conducted at Colegio Miguel de Cervantes are officially recognized as equivalent to those of the Spanish system; the equivalence is evidenced through school histories, certificates, and diplomas issued by the relevant Brazilian and Spanish educational authorities. The school also offers a double titulación (dual qualification).	Curriculum details The school has an International Baccalaureate bilingual curriculum across Primary Years, Middle Years, and the IB Diploma Programme.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results In 2024, the IB average was 31 points, 92% university acceptance, and top ENEM Redação scores.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Life and career pathways provide personalised guidance for university and career choices, with specialist guidance, industry connections, and exclusive scholarships to study with renowned institutions. In High School, the IB Diploma is pursued alongside the Brazilian BNCC curriculum to prepare students for top universities in Brazil and around the world.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school promotes complete development of the student's personality. It fosters respect for rights and fundamental freedoms and the exercise of tolerance and freedom within the democratic principles of coexistence. It promotes the acquisition of intellectual habits and working techniques, as well as knowledge across scientific, technical, humanistic, historical, and aesthetic fields. It prepares students to actively participate in social and cultural life. It promotes peace, cooperation, and solidarity among peoples and the study of Spanish and Portuguese languages, fostering sociocultural understanding between Spain and Brazil.	Social & emotional learning The school builds social-emotional skills, ethical awareness, and resilience through age-specific wellbeing programs. The Ethical Relationships Programme supports social-emotional growth, ethical awareness, and character development for Kids, Juniors, Teens, and High School learners. Wellbeing and inclusivity are integrated into daily life.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language The school masters bilingualism and biliteracy in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Early Years offers a lively English-speaking setting guided by caring teachers. The IB Primary Years Programme, IB Middle Years Programme, and IB Diploma Programme are delivered on a bilingual journey. 185 Alphaville students earned Cambridge English certificates, with a 93% pass rate, supported by dual-language book clubs and the Teachers College Project.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Students develop broad formative objectives and experience adolescence. They plan life projects, build new relationships, and face physical and emotional changes.	Mental wellbeing Wellbeing programs are tailored to each age, nurturing mental wellbeing, social-emotional growth, ethical awareness, and character development. The Ethical Relationships Programme is a core component, supporting students' emotional health across Kids, Juniors, Teens, and High School.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding The safeguarding policy ensures students flourish in a safe and caring environment. Clear safety protocols and ongoing staff training ensure students know who to turn to for support. On-site medical support, a monitored campus with surveillance, evacuation drills, first-aid and lockdown training, a professional security team, and an on-site fire brigade maintain safety.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school has a 57,000-square-meter campus in Morumbi, São Paulo, with 17,854 square meters of green space. It has 107 learning environments and has welcomed more than 40,000 students in its history. The school has 39 teachers and/or doctors. The facilities include a library (expanded to three floors as of February 2026) with more than 45,000 reference works and a Documentation Center (CDI), convivência spaces, a sports area, laboratories, music rooms, parks, pools, a STEAM space and a theater.	Facilities overview The school has a 400 m² library with quiet study zones, collaboration spaces, and hands-on engagement with books. The International Village provides a child-friendly early childhood environment with miniature roads, sidewalks, and colorful houses to spark imaginative play and social learning. Fully equipped multidisciplinary science labs support Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, fostering experimentation and discovery. Three outdoor sports courts accommodate basketball, volleyball, and other team sports, while a safe swimming pool supports water confidence for younger learners. A MakerSpace, a theater with 200 seats, a music room, an arts room, a recording studio, a cafeteria and dining hall, and a nurse station complete the on-site facilities.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The sports area includes a gymnasium with two courts, spaces for dance and martial arts, and a multipurpose space for artistic gymnastics and circus activities. Outside, the complex features a football field, an athletics track and four additional courts for various modalities or individual activities. These facilities promote health, well-being and socialization among students.	Sports facilities Three outdoor sports courts for basketball, volleyball, and other team sports. A safe swimming pool for Kids 3 to 5 to develop swimming skills and water confidence.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school has modern laboratories supporting practical science learning in Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Natural Sciences. Biology includes microscopes, magnifying lenses and anatomical models; Physics covers experiments in mechanics, optics, thermodynamics and electromagnetism; Chemistry enables exploration of properties and transformations of matter with modern equipment and an experimental kitchen. The Natural Sciences space for early grades uses playful, experimental activities, and a Preparation Room ensures organization and safety for all laboratory practices. The STEAM space integrates technology and creativity for interdisciplinary project-based learning, with resources such as 3D printers, a laser cutter and a video studio.	Academic facilities Fully equipped laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. A 400 m² library with zones for quiet study and collaboration. A MakerSpace for hands-on projects and innovation.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The school provides spaces that foster extracurricular activities in social interaction and creativity, including parks, dining areas and garden spaces. The sports area supports dance and martial arts, plus spaces for gymnastics and circus activities, and outdoor fields and courts for team and individual activities. New music rooms support music education for 2nd to 9th grade with audiovisual equipment and adaptable spaces. The theater hosts artistic, cultural and pedagogical events and serves as a dynamic space for student creativity and community. The STEAM space combines technology and creativity to support interdisciplinary, project-based learning.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The Colegio Miguel de Cervantes began with the driving force of great ideals. Its history is made up of dreams, concrete challenges, hard work, utopia and reality. The idea, conceived in the 1960s by a group of Spaniards living in São Paulo, was to establish an educational and cultural center that would disseminate Spanish language and culture and promote multicultural integration representative of Brazilian society. Founded in 1978, the school's mission centers on an interdisciplinary, globalized project that integrates Brazilian and Spanish curricula and provides a comprehensive, diversified, and personalized education. ACESP (Associação Colégio Espanhol de São Paulo) is the maintaining entity.	History Escola Internacional de Alphaville is an IB World School offering an IB bilingual curriculum across the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programme. It provides multilingual education in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, with Cambridge English certificates supporting language proficiency; 185 Alphaville students earned Cambridge English certificates with a 93% pass rate. The school is part of the International Schools Partnership network, enabling global collaboration and opportunities for students and staff. In 2024, IB results were strong, with an IB average of 31 points, 92% university acceptance, and top ENEM Redação scores.
Community	Community Cervantes Solidário is a program created over 15 years ago to promote social and educational actions in communities near Colégio Miguel de Cervantes. In 2022, the program defined pillars of sustainability, education, and citizenship, guided by concepts of Strategic Philanthropy, Private Social Investment and Educational Volunteerism, and aligned with the United Nations SDG 2030 as a transformation tool. The program serves children and adolescents from public schools through projects such as language and arts workshops, music, sports, games, storytelling, and Spanish classes. In 2023, Cervantes Solidário served 1,862 people, with more than 100,000 total attendances, and works to broaden access to culture, arts, reading, Spanish language learning and sport, while fostering transparency and measuring social impact.	Community The school fosters a connected community with families through events such as MomsXperience, a monthly Parents and Children Together session. Students and the school participate in global experiences, including summer programs in Switzerland and Boston immersions, UN debates, ILOS, and the ISP Global Exchange. Escola Internacional de Alphaville collaborates with peers around the world as part of the International Schools Partnership network.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association ACESP, the Associação Colégio Espanhol de São Paulo, is the maintaining entity of the school.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual IB Diploma Programme is offered. The school provides exam preparation for Cambridge and DELE. Diplomas and certificates are valid in Brazil and Spain, and students have access to European universities. A varied extracurricular program is offered.	Academic & intellectual The school offers an IB bilingual curriculum across Primary Years, Middle Years, and the IB Diploma Programme. The IB programme fosters critical thinking, independence, and inquiry‑based learning from day one. The school reports strong results for 2024, with an IB average of 31 points and 92% university acceptance. The approach combines a life skills framework (VIA, ATLs, ISP Life Competencies, and the IB Learner Profile) to guide real‑world growth.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Extracurricular offerings include art-focused activities: theatre for collaborators and flamenco dancing. The school hosts the Festival de Teatro 2025, which featured student and staff performances and celebrated creativity and collective artistic work.	Arts & creative The campus includes arts studios, theatre, music rooms, and a library to support hands‑on artistic learning. Creativity is encouraged through artistic engagement as part of student life. Arts and creative activities are integrated with the curriculum to amplify expression and collaboration across grades.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school is bilingual and bicultural in Spanish and Portuguese. Spanish-language activities are offered through the Cervantes Solidário program, in partnership with Instituto Adus, including the Nós, o mundo program. In 2023, Cervantes Solidário served 1,862 people.	Cultural & language Multilingualism is central to learning, with bilingualism and biliteracy in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. A notable number of students earn Cambridge English certificates, with a 93% pass rate, supported by dual‑language book clubs and the Teachers College Project. Students access immersive global experiences, including summer courses in Switzerland and Boston, UN debates, ILOS, and ISP Global Exchange to develop cultural understanding and global citizenship.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The school supports theatre, Flamenco, swimming, gymnastics, and other extracurriculars. The Theatre Festival, Swimming Festival, and Gymnastics Festival provide performance and competition opportunities for students.	Social & hobbies After‑school activities run daily, enabling students to explore interests and build teamwork. Students can take on leadership roles as House Leaders or Academic Olympics Ambassadors, fostering confidence and inclusive leadership. The program promotes social development through clubs, sports, and collaborative projects.
Community & service	Community & service Cervantes Solidário is a social-educational program that promotes actions in nearby communities with emphasis on sustainability, education and citizenship. In 2023 it served 1,862 people and delivered more than 100,000 services; the program aims to broaden access to culture, arts, reading, Spanish language learning and sports.	Community & service Volunteering and social impact are part of student life, including Windows to the Future and mentoring underprivileged children through learning projects and creative activities that inspire growth.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional High school students volunteer in organizing and refereeing school events, such as gymnastics competitions.	Leadership & professional Future Pathways provides personalised guidance for university and career choices, with specialist guidance and industry connections. Life and Career Pathways offer opportunities for scholarships and study with renowned institutions, helping students refine goals and access aligned opportunities. The school supports leadership development through targeted pathways and experiential learning.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Extracurriculars include circus, skating, capoeira, tennis, robotics and yoga. Swimming festivals promote discipline, dedication and a healthy lifestyle.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wellbeing is the foundation of learning, with age‑specific programs that develop social‑emotional skills, ethical awareness, and resilience. The Ethical Relationships Programme supports Kids, Juniors, Teens, and High School learners in safe, respectful, and inclusive practices. The school promotes a caring, safe community that prioritises physical and mental wellbeing.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Portuguese and Spanish are the primary languages of instruction. English is taught as English Language B within the IB Diploma Program and is supported by an English Language Department. Courses include Portuguese Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, and English Language B. Students may pursue Brazilian High School, Spanish Bachillerato, or the IB Diploma Program as part of their language-and-curriculum options.	Language provision Portuguese, English and Spanish are developed to biliteracy; multilingualism is encouraged with support for home or first languages.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The Colégio Miguel de Cervantes maintains a bilingual curriculum. Portuguese and Spanish are the primary languages of instruction. English is taught as part of the IB Diploma Program (English Language B) and is supported by an English Language Department. The IB Diploma Program is integrated with the Brazilian and Spanish curricula.	Bilingual teaching The school offers an International Baccalaureate bilingual curriculum across Primary Years, Middle Years, and the IB Diploma Programme.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Immersive experiences include summer courses in Switzerland, Boston immersions, UN debates, ILOS, and the ISP Global Exchange.
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions New Student Admissions: We admit students from Nursery 3 (children who turn 3 years old by March 31 of the admission year). Our 2026 Admissions for EFAI (2nd to 5th grade) and EFAF (6th grade to 1st year of Bachillerato) are closed. We currently have places available for Nursery 3, Nursery 4, and 1st year of EFAI. Places available for admission in August 2026: Nursery 3: 7 places; Nursery 4: 7 places; Nursery 5: waitlist; 1st year: 10 places. EFAI: 2nd year: 5 places; 3rd year: 5 places; 4th year: 5 places; 5th year: 5 places. From 6th grade onward, places will be offered only for entry in 2027, through a selective process with tests in Portuguese, Spanish and Mathematics. In-person activity is mandatory. To participate, all candidates must perform a face-to-face activity according to the requested course: Nursery and 1st year: play activity and evaluation of social, cognitive and motor development; 2nd to 5th year: diagnostic evaluation of Portuguese, Spanish and Mathematics. These activities will take place in June 2026. To participate, register here: Registration – Cervantes 2026 Admissions Process. Cost of the activity: BRL 425 per candidate (receipt generated at the end of registration). Criteria for assigning places up to 5th grade: siblings of Colégio Miguel de Cervantes students; siblings and children of alumni; candidates from Spanish-speaking countries; order of submission of the application (documentation + payment). Enrollment: After the in-person activity, the Institutional Relations team will contact families of approved candidates to complete enrollment. Guidance on additional documentation; fees and payment deadlines; calendar of next steps will be sent. IB Policies: Only students entering Cervantes up to 8th grade may participate in the IB Diploma Programme admissions process; 9th-grade candidates are excluded.	Admissions 1. Initial inquiry: Reach out to the Admissions Team or complete the online inquiry form to express interest and ask initial questions. The digital brochure and fee information are sent to provide a quick, comprehensive overview of the school. 2. Visit us: Book a tour to experience Escola Internacional de Alphaville. Meet the team, explore the spaces, and learn about the loving, bilingual, innovative, and unique community. 3. Join an experience session: After the visit, the child can attend an experience day in the vibrant learning environment. The day helps them feel at home while the team learns how to best support their growth with care and purpose. 4. Meet and greet: Meet with the Coordinating Team to discuss the child's experience, answer questions, and guide the family through the next steps of the educational journey at Escola Internacional de Alphaville. 5. Offer and acceptance: After the child's place is confirmed, the Admissions Team ensures a smooth enrolment process—from gathering documents to final registration—welcoming the family at every step. 6. Welcome to Escola Internacional de Alphaville: Before the first day, families receive all the key details to help students start school with confidence and excitement, including information on uniforms, timetables, and orientation.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Exclusive scholarships provide opportunities to study with some of the world's most renowned institutions, supporting life and career pathways.
Waitlist	Waitlist Nursery 5 is on the waitlist.	Waitlist —
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