Escola Internacional de Alphaville vs Schweizerschule Sao Paulo

	E Escola Internacional de Alphaville Sao Paulo, Brazil	S Schweizerschule Sao Paulo Sao Paulo, Brazil
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year R$60,000 - 106,676	Fees / year R$65,592 - 125,736
Age range	Age range 1 - 17 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Swiss Curriculum, Brazilian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 710	Pupils 760
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Portuguese	Instruction language German, Portuguese
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location Visconde de Porto Seguro, 391, Alto da Boa Vista, São Paulo/SP - Brazil - CEP: 04.642-000
Stages	Stages Early Years (Ages 1-5); Primary Years Programme (Ages 6-10); Middle Years Programme (Ages 11-14); High School (Ages 15-17)	Stages Early Childhood Education to Secondary Education
School type	School type IB World School with bilingual curriculum	School type Non-profit bilingual school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Total students 760; 80% Brazilian; 20% international
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Brazil	Country affiliation Switzerland (recognized and supported by the Swiss Government; Basel Canton; Department of Education for the State of São Paulo)
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Half-day/full-day regime; Mon-Fri 7:30–16:00
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.)	Fee details Application / registration fee - No separate annual registration (matrícula) fee is published for the Escola Suíço‑Brasileira de São Paulo; publicly compiled fee listings have reported no paid matriculation charge. Tuition fees by school level (monthly and annual figures) - Infantil 1 & 2 (Education Infantil): Monthly: BRL 5,466.00. Estimated annual cost (12 x monthly): BRL 65,592.00. - Fundamental I (1º cycle): Monthly: BRL 9,656.00. Estimated annual cost (12 x monthly): BRL 115,872.00. - Fundamental II (2º cycle): Monthly: BRL 9,656.00. Estimated annual cost (12 x monthly): BRL 115,872.00. - Ensino Médio (High School / IB): Monthly: BRL 10,478.00. Estimated annual cost (12 x monthly): BRL 125,736.00. Billing schedule and payment terms - Public fee listings present the amounts as monthly (mensalidade). No definitive public schedule (number of instalments per year, early‑payment discounts, or exact billing dates) for the school's tuition billing was located in the available published materials. Families should expect monthly billing practices consistent with Brazilian private‑school norms but confirm the exact instalment count and due dates directly with the school. Boarding / residence fees - The school operates as a day school (no boarding facilities). There are no boarding fees because boarding is not provided. Other costs and typical additional charges - Books and materials: A 2026 book list is published for the school; families should budget separately for required textbooks and materials listed by year/grade. - Uniforms: No published uniform price schedule was found; families should expect a uniform purchase cost but must obtain the current uniform list and prices from the school. - Extracurricular activities, school trips, language exam fees and optional services: not listed as fixed national fees — these are commonly charged in addition to tuition and vary by activity and year; specific program fees were not published in the publicly available documents reviewed. Refunds and cancellations - No publicly available, detailed refund or cancellation policy (for tuition, deposits or optional services) was found in the materials reviewed. Parents should note that private‑school refund policies vary (non‑refundable application fees, prorated refunds in some cases, or forfeiture of a deposit) and should confirm the school's current policy in writing at enrolment. Accepted payment methods and fee payment options - No definitive public list of accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, bank slip / boleto, credit card) was located in the documents reviewed. Confirm the school's accepted payment methods, billing platform and whether automatic instalment plans or online payment portals are available before finalising enrolment. Practical notes for parents (concise) - The monthly tuition amounts above are the published monthly figures reported in a recent public compilation of Brazil private‑school fees for the 2025/26 cycle; the school is a bilingual day school offering IB in the upper years. Parents should confirm instalment counts, exact billing dates, whether tuition is billed over 12 or 13 instalments, and any additional mandatory charges (materials, activity fees, insurance, etc.) directly with the school's administrative office. Brief summary of what was located and what was not published - Located: recent published monthly tuition figures by level (monthly amounts and the school's status as a day school). - Not published in publicly available materials reviewed: a current, line‑by‑line fee schedule that lists an application/registration fee for 2025/26 or 2026/27, the school's formal billing schedule (exact number of instalments or billing months), detailed uniform prices, a formal refund/cancellation policy, and the explicit list of accepted payment methods.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
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.	Food options There is a cafeteria (Mensa) and a snack bar (Imbissstube) on site.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership An ISP School; part of the International Schools Partnership network.	Governance and ownership The Swiss-Brazilian School Association, a non-profit organization, operates the Escola Suíço-Brasileira de São Paulo and the Colégio Suíço-Brasileiro de Curitiba. The Association is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the General Assembly for a two-year term, with reelection possible.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school has an International Baccalaureate bilingual curriculum across Primary Years, Middle Years, and the IB Diploma Programme.	Curriculum details Education levels include Early Childhood Education (Education Infantil), where the emphasis is on learning through play-based activities; instruction is in Portuguese and German. Primary Education I develops fundamental literacy and numeracy (reading, writing, and arithmetic). Primary Education II emphasizes mastery of curricular content while developing study procedures, attitudes of respect and solidarity, and learning to live socially. High School + IB spans four years with national and international focus, preparing for universities in Brazil and abroad. IB Program: In our school, all high school students complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), whose diploma is recognized by major universities in Brazil and abroad. Language Diploma: To maintain international standards and ensure quality through external assessments, the school offers various language diplomas and certificates.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results In 2024, the IB average was 31 points, 92% university acceptance, and top ENEM Redação scores.	Exam results —
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.	Higher education progression Prepares for universities in Brazil and abroad.
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 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.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
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.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	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.	Mental wellbeing —
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 —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	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.	Facilities overview The school has spacious classrooms, chemistry, physics and biology laboratories, a computer room, a woodshop, arts and ceramics studios, an experimental kitchen and a forest. It also offers a multimedia library, a sports gym, playgrounds, theatre, a cafeteria, a canteen and a medical clinic.
Sports facilities	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.	Sports facilities The Sports Gym covers 1,300 m² and enables the practice of various sports. It also has changing rooms and two gymnasia. With the support of the Patron Canton of Basel, a covered lateral grandstand was built, inaugurated in 2006.
Academic facilities	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.	Academic facilities The school has spacious classrooms, science laboratories for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and two theory rooms, one of which is equipped with a digital whiteboard and multimedia tools. The computer room is used for curricular classes and is available during the day with the ongoing support of a specialized teacher. The library has about 18,000 titles in Portuguese, German, English, Spanish and French. A woodshop, arts and ceramics studios, and an experimental kitchen, plus a forest area, support practical and creative learning.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Arts and Music are curricular through the end of secondary education. Students participate in activities and projects in music, cooking, theatre, ceramics, drawing and painting, carpentry and photography in various spaces and studios.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	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.	History The Escola Suíço-Brasileira de São Paulo was founded on 20 August 1965 by the Swiss community in São Paulo. Classes began on 28 February 1966 in Brooklin, at Rua Pedro Taques, with 53 students. The cornerstone for the current building on Rua Visconde de Porto Seguro was laid in 1969, and the 1970 school year began in the new building. The school was recognized by the Swiss Government in 1967, and the first Swiss Maturité diplomas were presented in 1984; the first graduation of Brazilian secondary education occurred in 1975. Since 1996 it has been a member of the International Baccalaureate Organization, and in 1999 the first IB Diploma was awarded. The Swiss-Brazilian School Association, a nonprofit entity, sponsors the Escola Suíço-Brasileira de São Paulo and the Colégio Suíço-Brasileiro of Curitiba, with a Board of Directors elected by the General Assembly for a two-year term, with possible re-election.
Community	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.	Community —
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	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.	Academic & intellectual Curricular Focus Week (SEC) runs with interdisciplinary activities for students from Early Childhood through high school in multiple cities. A Curricular Focus Day dedicates a full day to an interdisciplinary project, with activities that may take place off campus. Economy Week is sponsored by the Ernst-Schmidheiny Foundation and has students form companies, develop business plans, and manage departments, with the annual company report presented in a foreign language during a General Assembly. The Research Project begins in ninth grade and continues into the first year of Upper School, comprising a creative project, a written report up to 3,000 words, and an oral presentation with visuals under teacher supervision; the Professional Experience program introduces High School students to the labor market by connecting them with professionals in diverse fields.
Arts & creative	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.	Arts & creative Arts are integrated into the curriculum through music, cooking, theater, photography, and woodwork, with projects developed in dedicated ateliers. Extracurricular offerings include theater, ballet, rhythmic motricity, and music lessons taught by specialized instructors. The school's Experimental Kitchen hosts weekly cooking classes and also offers a German cooking course.
Cultural & language	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.	Cultural & language Language diplomas are offered to maintain international standards, and German language courses are available at Basic German I and II levels for students. The library contains approximately 18,000 titles in Portuguese, German, English, and French to support language and cultural studies. The Secondary Education + IB program integrates languages within the international diploma.
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.	Social & hobbies Extracurricular courses include sports such as Artistic Gymnastics (training), Initiation Volleyball (mixed), and Skate, taught by specialized instructors. Music programs offer individual and group lessons led by professional instructors. Theatre and Rhythmic Motricity provide performance and movement options, alongside robotics courses that develop coding and problem-solving skills.
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.	Community & service Community Service is developed through actions such as building educational toys to donate to charitable institutions. The 'Storytelling' project visits partner nurseries to share stories. Musical performances are organized in hospitals and nursing homes.
Leadership & professional	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.	Leadership & professional Professional Experience program introduces High School students to the labor market by connecting them with professionals in diverse fields. Economy Week fosters entrepreneurship as students form companies, develop business plans, and assume roles across departments, with reports presented in a foreign language during a General Assembly. It also encourages leadership and collaboration among students.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	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.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports Day is dedicated to physical activities, including rock climbing, sailing, and windsurfing, integrating social and interdisciplinary aims. Integration Day brings together parents and students from Early Childhood through Elementary for joint activities on Saturdays, once per year per class. Afternoon Follow-up is an after-school program for children from Early Childhood to 5th grade, available from 12:00 to 17:30, one to five days per week, and tailored to age and mother tongue.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Portuguese, English and Spanish are developed to biliteracy; multilingualism is encouraged with support for home or first languages.	Language provision Portuguese and German are the languages of instruction. English, French and Spanish are taught as additional languages within the curriculum. Education is provided from early childhood through high school.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school offers an International Baccalaureate bilingual curriculum across Primary Years, Middle Years, and the IB Diploma Programme.	Bilingual teaching The school offers bilingual education in Portuguese and German. The curriculum also includes English, French and Spanish.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Immersive experiences include summer courses in Switzerland, Boston immersions, UN debates, ILOS, and the ISP Global Exchange.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
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.	Admissions Step 1. Register interest. The office hours are 7:30 to 16:30. The school will respond and arrange a visit. Step 2. Educação Infantil admissions. Enrollment is conducted in order of application with priority for siblings, based on age bands and vacancy availability. The minimum ages are Jardim I four years old completed by March 31 of the school year and Jardim II five years old completed by March 31. Step 3. Ensino Fundamental 1 (1st–3rd grades). From 1st to 3rd grade, enrollment is by order of application with priority for siblings, based on age and vacancy. The minimum age for admission to 1st grade is 6 years completed by March 31. Beginning in 4th grade, admission is defined by individual interviews with the Coordination, a pedagogical assessment, and classroom visits. If needed, students without fluency in Portuguese or German receive a special adaptation program. Step 4. Ensino Fundamental 2 (4th–9th grades). Admission is defined by interviews with the Coordination, visits to classes, and a pedagogical assessment in Portuguese and Mathematics. Depending on the grade, assessments in English and French are also required. A German assessment is conducted for applicants who have German language fluency. If admitted, the school offers a special adaptation program in German or Portuguese as needed. Step 5. Ensino Médio (high school). To be admitted, all candidates must undergo interviews with the Coordination, visits to classes, and pedagogical assessments in Mathematics, Portuguese, English, German, and other subjects at the school's discretion. Step 6. Documents required for enrollment. Educação Infantil requires: copies of the student's birth certificate; copy of the student's RG or RNE; copy of RG or RNE and CPF of the financial guardian; and an updated vaccination card. Ensino Fundamental and Ensino Médio require: copies of the birth certificate; copy of RG or RNE of the student; copy of RG or RNE and CPF of the financial guardian; a Transfer Certificate from the previous school; the student's Transcript; a Declaration of Financial Clearance from the previous school; and the updated vaccination declaration (DVA). Step 7. Application form. The application form (Ficha de Inscrição) notes that submission does not guarantee a vacancy. The form collects information such as the intended grade, year of entry, student details, parental contacts, and language information, among other fields, to support the admissions review.
Scholarships	Scholarships Exclusive scholarships provide opportunities to study with some of the world's most renowned institutions, supporting life and career pathways.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist The admissions process is conducted in order of application with priority for siblings and vacancy availability. A place is not guaranteed by submitting an application, and enrollments occur as vacancies arise.
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