Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro vs Escola Internacional de Alphaville

	C Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro Sao Paulo, Brazil	E Escola Internacional de Alphaville Sao Paulo, Brazil
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year R$70,392 - 114,000	Fees / year R$60,000 - 106,676
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 17 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum German Curriculum, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE	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, German, English	Instruction language English, Portuguese
Opened	Opened 1878	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school operates across multiple campuses in São Paulo, including Morumbi and Panamby in southern São Paulo, Vila Andrade, and Portinho campuses in Morumbi and Panamby, plus a Valinhos campus. The Morumbi campus is located at Rua Floriano Peixoto Santos, 55, Morumbi, Se3o Paulo, SP 05658-080; the Panamby campus is at Rua Itapaiuna, 1355, Panamby, Se3o Paulo, SP 05707-001. The Valinhos campus is at Rodovia Visconde de Porto Seguro, 5.701, Vale do Itamarace1, Valinhos, SP 13278-327; Vila Andrade is at Rua Carvalho de Freitas, 450, Vila Andrade, Se3o Paulo, SP 05728-030; Portinho Morumbi is at Rua Leoce1dio Ferreira, 20, Morumbi; Portinho Panamby is at Rua Itapaiuna, 1350, Panamby; Portinho Valinhos is at Alameda Itatuba, 236, Vale do Itamarace1, Valinhos, SP 13278-520.	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 The school provides education from early childhood through high school (Educae7e3o Infantil to Ensino Me9dio). It offers Curredculo Internacional Aleme3o and Curredculo Biledngue, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. The International Curriculum includes German-language immersion with native teachers and English, producing Brazilian and German dual certification; the Biledngue Curriculum increases German and English instruction while maintaining Portuguese and BNCC alignment.	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 The school is an international private school offering a German International Curriculum and a Biledngue Curriculum, and it offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.	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 Germany; the International Curriculum includes German-language instruction and Abitur under an international agreement with the Government of Germany.	Country affiliation Brazil
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / registration fees - Reserva de vaga (childcare / early-years and Ensino Fundamental I): R$ 1,500. This amount is applied against the first installment of the annual tuition. - Taxa de sondagem (selection/assessment fee) for Ensino Médio admissions: R$ 350, payable by boleto; this fee is credited back against the first installment of the annual tuition if the candidate's matrícula is efetivada. Tuition (monthly figures) — per year group (representative 2025/26 published figures and recent market ranges) - Educação Infantil / Infantil and Early Years: commonly reported in the range of R$ 2,500 — R$ 6,600 per month; one published market listing reports approximately R$ 6,614/month for Infantil. - Ensino Fundamental I (1º–5º anos): commonly reported in the range of R$ 3,000 — R$ 6,600 per month; one market listing reports R$ 6,614/month for Infantil & Fundamental I. - Ensino Fundamental II (6º–9º anos): commonly reported in the range of R$ 3,500 — R$ 5,866 per month; one market listing reports R$ 5,866/month for Fundamental II. - Ensino Médio (1º–3º anos): commonly reported in the range of R$ 4,000 — R$ 6,641 per month; one market listing reports R$ 6,641/month for Ensino Médio. For students enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (DP) option at the Panamby campus, published figures for the IB pathway have been reported higher (for example, R$ 9,500/month in a market listing). Billing schedule and payment terms - The school operates on an annual-fee model (anuidade) that is organized at matrícula. The first installment of the annual tuition is due in January at the time of matrícula confirmation; reservation and assessment payments are deducted from that first installment when applicable. - Under Brazilian school-fee practice and law, the annual tuition may be divided into monthly installments (schemes commonly use 12 monthly parcels, or alternative plans that do not exceed the annual total); adjustments and annual reajustes follow the legal requirements for disclosure and justification. These statutory principles govern how the annual tuition is calculated and presented at the time of matrícula. - Payment deadlines, late fees, and specific installment counts vary by campus and contract; reservation or sondagem payments are tied to the admission timeline and to the first-parcel billing as stated above. Boarding / residential fees - The Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro operates as a multi-campus day school (campuses listed for Morumbi, Panamby, Valinhos, Portinho Morumbi, Portinho Panamby, Portinho Valinhos and Vila Andrade). No boarding or internato program and no boarding fees are published for these campuses. Other costs and recurring additional fees - Reservation and assessment fees (see above) at admission. Reservation fees are deducted from the first installment of the annual tuition; some assessment fees (sondagens) are refunded against the first installment upon efetivação da matrícula. - Typical additional items parents should budget for (commonly charged by private schools and reported in public guidance and market summaries): school uniforms, textbooks and workbooks, activity fees for extracurricular programs, field trips, transportation (school bus), school insurance, and optional paid services or workshops. These items are commonly billed separately from the monthly tuition and may appear as one-off charges or as separate periodic charges. (The school's admission documentation confirms at-admission administrative charges such as reservation and sondagem; other optional/ancillary services are normally itemized in the school's contract and billing statements.) Refunds and cancellation - The assessment (sondagem) fee for Ensino Médio admissions (R$ 350) is credited against the first parcel of the annual tuition if the student's matrícula is efetivada. The reservation fee (R$ 1,500 where charged) is applied to the first parcel of the annual tuition. The published admission instructions specify these applications of payment. - Refunds, cancellations, and any proportional reimbursements are governed by the contract signed at matrícula and by Brazilian law on school fees (Lei nº 9.870/1999) and consumer protection rules; the law requires the school to present the annual fee calculation and contract terms at the time of matrícula and constrains how annual fees may be divided and adjusted. Specific refund conditions are stated in the school's contract for each enrollment and can differ by case. Fee payment options - At admission, assessment (sondagem) payments are collected via boleto bancário; reservation and tuition installments are organized through the school's treasury as indicated in the admissions documentation. - In practice, private schools in Brazil commonly accept boleto bancário, PIX, bank transfer (TED/DOC), and card payments (credit/debit) via school billing platforms; many schools offer installment billing options and recurring card/recurring-payment setups through school-finance platforms. Payment method availability and any card surcharges or installment rules are set by the school's financial office and are specified in the enrollment contract and payment instructions. Summary availability note (numbers and scope covered above) - The admission documents published by the school's admissions area specify the reservation and sondagem amounts and the timing of the first installment (January) and how those admission charges are applied to the annual tuition. Broader tuition figures available in the market for the 2025/26 period appear as the ranges and representative monthly amounts shown above; reported monthly figures differ by campus, curricular pathway (for example, IB), and step of education. For admissions and binding contract terms, the school's admissions/tesouraria documentation should be consulted at the time of application and matrícula.	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 —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	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 Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro, the trade name of Fundação Visconde de Porto Seguro, is a non-profit educational entity whose purpose is to develop, encourage and promote education, culture and social assistance, in accordance with its Articles of Association. It is governed by a board of directors.	Governance and ownership An ISP School; part of the International Schools Partnership network.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers a bilingual curriculum; a German International Curriculum; and the International Baccalaureate (IB). It also offers Continuing Education. The Panamby Campus became an IB World School for the Diploma Programme.	Curriculum details The school has an International Baccalaureate bilingual curriculum across Primary Years, Middle Years, and the IB Diploma Programme.
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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 826 university admissions, 207 admissions to international institutions, and graduates admitted to universities in eight countries.	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 runs a Socio-Emotional Development Program. Socio-emotional intelligence is the set of competencies related to managing emotions and forming and maintaining affectionate bonds, which enables constructive problem solving in challenging situations. The school believes these competencies are central to a full and satisfying life in all aspects. A socio-emotional intelligence curriculum runs across all grades from Early Childhood to High School, helping students develop skills to manage themselves and relate to others in a competent and ethical way. Self-knowledge, social awareness, recognition of others' feelings, and regulation of one's own emotions, along with building relationships based on respect and cooperation, are essential life skills. The school also provides an Educational Guidance Program with counselors who support students across all grades; they conduct biweekly mentoring and address topics important to students' development, including the Life and Conviviality Project addressing wellbeing.	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 In the Bilingual Curriculum, German and English study are intensified to promote mastery of these two foreign languages, while Brazilian cultural identity is preserved with instruction in Portuguese. The curriculum meets the BNCC and goes beyond by offering exposure to foreign cultures through diverse curricular components from Early Childhood to High School. In High School, students can choose to focus on English or German. The German International Curriculum also includes English classes and provides immersion in German with native-speaking teachers, yielding dual Brazilian and German certifications at course end.	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 The program centers on socio-emotional development; a dedicated team of educational counselors provides guidance across all grades to support mental wellbeing and resilience. The Educational Guidance Program includes study guidance, a program for prevention of alcohol and drugs, an anti-bullying program, biweekly mentoring with students, family support, and career guidance.	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 The Educational Guidance Program includes study guidance, alcohol and drug prevention, an anti-bullying program, biweekly mentoring, family support, and career guidance. It provides mental wellbeing support and ongoing mentorship across all grades, with counselors trained in Pedagogy and Psychology to assist students and families.	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 varied and ample learning spaces across multiple campuses, including Morumbi, Valinhos, Panamby, Vila Andrade, and Portinho units. These spaces include sports complexes, cultural facilities, and technological infrastructure. Infrastructure is tailored to students' development from Portinho through high school. Campus Morumbi covers 95,000 square meters and includes green spaces, woods, swimming pools, laboratories, and soccer fields. Panamby covers 60,000 square meters with laboratories, woods, a swimming pool and a gymnastics room; Portinho units provide gardens, parks, libraries, courts and swimming pools.	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 Morumbi has swimming pools and soccer fields. Valinhos has swimming pools and a soccer field. Panamby has a swimming pool and a gymnastics room. Portinho Morumbi, Portinho Valinhos and Portinho Panamby provide swimming pools and courts.	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 Morumbi includes laboratories. Valinhos includes laboratories. Panamby includes laboratories and a gymnastics room. Portinho Morumbi provides garden, park, swimming pool and courts, with specialists in Music, Language, Arts and Movement. Portinho Valinhos provides farm, park, library, courts and swimming pool, with specialists in Music, Language, Arts and Movement. Portinho Panamby provides farm, park, library, courts and swimming pool, with specialists in Music, Language, Arts and Movement.	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 More than 50 options of extracurricular courses.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The school began in 1878 as Deutsche Schule, founded by the German consul Bernhard Staudigel and a group of compatriots. In 1889 the association was dissolved and replaced by the Associação Escola Alemã, which purchased the Florêncio de Abreu building. In 1942 the institution adopted the name Visconde de Porto Seguro. In 1955 the managing association became a Fundação. In 1974 the Colégio moved to Morumbi, and the network expanded with Panamby (1997), Valinhos (1983) and Vila Andrade (2011), with Portinho early-childhood campuses opening in Panamby (2002), Morumbi (2006) and Valinhos (2010); in 2022 Porto Seguro was recognized as an International School offering bilingual and German curricula.	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 Family involvement is fostered through Family Academy, which promotes dialogical and formative spaces for parents and guardians, focusing on parental education and the promotion of mental health and well-being for children and adolescents, with exclusive content such as books, lectures, and courses. A strong emphasis on socio-emotional education creates a culture based on listening, well-being, diversity, and belonging. Porto Disconnect, created in 2019, promotes offline activities during breaks with daily games and activities designed to encourage social interaction, sports, arts, storytelling, reading clubs, chess, and other club activities. Dialogues Program coordinates collaboration across campuses through the Comitê de Pais (Parent Committee), Comitê de Alunos (Student Committee), and Fórum Entre Professores (Teachers' Forum), spanning Morumbi, Panamby, Valinhos and Vila Andrade.	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 Comitê de Pais is a space where parents participate, with representatives elected by the parents and guided by educational counselors and school leadership. Comitê de Alunos provides a forum for information sharing, innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling students to turn ideas for the Colégio, the city, and the world into action. Fórum Entre Professores is a teachers' forum that fosters collaboration and exchange among Morumbi, Panamby, Valinhos and Vila Andrade to support the ongoing development of the school's pedagogical program. Dialogues Program supports collaboration across the community and strengthens engagement among families, students and teachers. Family Academy and the school's broader family-engagement initiatives create formal channels for parental involvement and student participation across campuses.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Complementary Education Program develops students' multiple talents and prepares them to chart their own path with competence and confidence. All courses aim to awaken and develop essential skills for the modern world, presenting content and proposals that go beyond the regular curriculum. All activities are certified by the College or by partner universities and address competencies such as public speaking (including in other languages), teamwork, development of physical capacities, creative problem solving, mobilization of interdisciplinary content, and the creation of personal and collective projects. By the end of schooling at the College, each student will have built a rich history of complementary education.	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 Arts, Music, Theater and Gastronomy are offered as extracurricular courses in the Culture area. The courses complement regular classes by giving students opportunities to develop skills in visual arts, performing arts, music, and gastronomy, and to explore their creative talents while being valued for their individuality. Classes emphasize collaboration, and are predominantly practical, fostering exchange of experiences and the formation of new friendships in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.	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 Languages: Learning languages broadens understanding of others, exposes students to new ideas, and improves social communication and opportunities for sharing and cooperation. Our goal is to form individuals committed to global issues, who value respect for diversity and engage in dialogue based on active listening and well‑founded positions.	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 —	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 —	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 Interdisciplinary entrepreneurial projects are a distinguishing feature of the program, combining multiple disciplines and fostering collaboration and leadership among students.	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 Sports are part of daily life at Porto Seguro, with diverse physical-activity options that emphasize formative development and promote a healthier lifestyle, as well as opportunities for discovery, exchange, challenges and overcoming.	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 German and English are central to the Currículo Bilíngue, with intensified emphasis on both languages and Portuguese taught across the curriculum; in High School, students may choose an English or German emphasis. The Currículo Internacional Alemão includes German immersion with native teachers and also teaches English; Portuguese is taught as part of the program. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered at Campus Panamby, with German B and English B as language options and Portuguese language courses.	Language provision Portuguese, English and Spanish are developed to biliteracy; multilingualism is encouraged with support for home or first languages.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching In the Currículo Bilíngue, German and English receive intensified time, promoting mastery of these two foreign languages while classes in Portuguese preserve Brazilian cultural identity. The curriculum aligns with BNCC learning objectives and provides exposure to these foreign cultures through diverse curricular components from Early Childhood to High School.	Bilingual teaching The school offers an International Baccalaureate bilingual curriculum across Primary Years, Middle Years, and the IB Diploma Programme.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs The Currículo Internacional Alemão provides immersion in German with native teachers from Early Childhood through High School and Abitur, valuing Brazil–Germany cultural pluralism; upon completion it awards dual certification: Brazilian and German. The curriculum complies with Brazilian law (with classes in Portuguese) and German law (per Baden-Württemberg's education program). English is also taught in this program.	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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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Porto (Elementary School to High School) 2026 admissions. 1. Registration. The process of registering and admitting candidates for 2026 is centralized at the Portinho Morumbi Principal's Office by filling in the VenhaNosConhecer form on Porto's site. After completion, families are contacted to begin the next steps. Contact: Morumbi Campus admissions and administration are listed for scheduling and guidance. 2. Interview with the family. A meeting is scheduled with the Admissions Department to present Porto's Pedagogical and Educational Project. The meeting is also an opportunity to share information about the applicant's social, emotional and cognitive aspects. Guardi‍ans must be present at the interview. 3. Submission of documents. To proceed with enrolment, a copy of the latest pedagogical report from the school of origin, the applicant's identity document (RG) or birth certificate, the student's CPF, vaccination record, a current photo, guardian IDs, CPF of guardians, and other required documents are requested; a transfer declaration may be required for foreign applicants. 4. Reservation. If a spot is available in the desired grade, confirmation is sent by email and the family must pay a reservation fee (R$1,500), which is deducted from the first instalment of the school fee. The reservation remains valid until the end of the official enrolment period. 5. Enrolment. Enrolment happens online; the online form is completed and documents are uploaded. After online enrolment, the Educational Services Agreement is signed and the first instalment of the school fee is paid; enrolment is finalized once these steps are completed. (References: 2026 Porto admissions for Elementary to High School; Portinho Morumbi 2026 admissions)	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 Full scholarships are available to candidates who meet the established criteria. The criteria require proximity of residence within 20 kilometers of the Vila Andrade Campus and a family income not exceeding 1.5 times the minimum wage per person, based on a socio‑economic analysis. If a candidate does not meet these criteria or the required supporting documents are not provided, the scholarship is not granted. The applicant's legal guardians are responsible for the accuracy of all information and documents. The socio‑economic analysis invites families to upload the necessary documents and complete the digital form; results are communicated by email and published on the admissions site. The scholarship process is part of the Vila Andrade admissions cycle and is followed by the standard enrollment steps (signature of the Enrollment Term and payment of the first instalment). (References: Vila Andrade edital 2025-2026)	Scholarships Exclusive scholarships provide opportunities to study with some of the world's most renowned institutions, supporting life and career pathways.
Waitlist	Waitlist Vila Andrade campus: If there are more applicants than vacancies for 7th, 8th and 9th grades, a public draw is held to form a waiting list. The waiting list is posted on the admissions site as a public draw. The 14 November 2025 date marks when the waiting list is published; the subsequent classification list for socio‑economic analysis is released on 19 December 2025, with remaining candidates kept on the list for possible future vacancies. If vacancies arise later in the year, additional admissions steps may be scheduled. (References: Vila Andrade admissions edital, 2025-2026)	Waitlist —
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