Pueri Domus Bilingual School - Perdizes vs The British College of Brazil - Cidade Jardim

	P Pueri Domus Bilingual School - Perdizes Sao Paulo, Brazil	T The British College of Brazil - Cidade Jardim Sao Paulo, Brazil
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year R$91,292 - 102,730	Fees / year R$92,000 - 138,000
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, American Curriculum, IB (DP)	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 600
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language Portuguese, English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1966	Opened 2011
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Two campuses serve families in São Paulo. The Chácara Flora Campus is located at Rua Álvares de Azevedo, 50, Chácara Flora, São Paulo, CEP 04671-040, Brazil. The Cidade Jardim Campus is located at Avenida Engenheiro Oscar Americano, 630, Cidade Jardim, São Paulo, CEP 05673-050, Brazil. Both campuses are in São Paulo, Brazil, with access to local transport and amenities in the Chácara Flora and Cidade Jardim districts.
Stages	Stages —	Stages Early Years; Primary; Secondary
School type	School type —	School type British international school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation United Kingdom
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4:30 pm
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Application and Enrollment Fee - Application fee for new applicants: R$ 1,200 (not applicable to students transferring from other Nord Anglia Education schools). - First fixed payment taken as an enrollment fee: R$ 13,000 (paid at acceptance for new enrolments). This initial payment is followed by the chosen instalment plan. Tuition fees by year group (2025–26 academic year) - Ages 2–3 (Pre-Nursery / Nursery): Yearly fee R$ 92,000; monthly instalment plan shown as 11 x R$ 8,364. - Age 4 (Reception): Yearly fee R$ 104,000; monthly instalment plan shown as 11 x R$ 9,454. - Ages 5–9 (Years 1–5): Yearly fee R$ 118,000; monthly instalment plan shown as 11 x R$ 10,727. - Age 10 (Year 6): Yearly fee R$ 134,000; monthly instalment plan shown as 11 x R$ 12,182. - Ages 11–17 (Years 7–13): Yearly fee R$ 138,000; monthly instalment plan shown as 11 x R$ 12,545. How fees are billed and payment terms - Billing schedule: tuition and lunch fees are collected on the 25th of each month. The school publishes an 11-month instalment plan for monthly payments. Annual, semester and termly payment plans are also offered. - Instalment structure as published: an initial fixed enrollment payment (R$ 13,000) is taken, followed by 11 monthly instalments as shown in the fee table. Annual, semester and termly plans are available as alternatives. - Discounts and adjustments (applied to fee payments as published): second child 10% off monthly fee; other siblings 5% off monthly fee; yearly payment receives a 6% discount; semester payment 4% discount; termly payment 3% discount. Fees and discounts for families enrolling during the academic year are calculated pro rata. - Leaving/early-termination charge: if a child leaves before the termination of the contract a fine of R$ 15,000 is charged. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed among the school's fees; no boarding fee schedule is published. (No boarding charges are provided in the school's published fee schedule.) Other costs and optional fees - School uniform: sold by an external supplier; approximate annual cost R$ 2,500 (varies by quantity purchased). - English as a Second Language (EAL / ESL) support: R$ 860 per month (optional/additional). - Lunch fees: published as 11 x R$ 960 (i.e., charged across the instalment structure shown). - School bus: not offered by the school. - External examination charges (charged in foreign currency plus taxes and administrative charges): IGCSE exams published at US$ 100.95 per IGCSE taken (plus taxes) or US$ 201.85 for a double award (science) plus tax and a 15% administrative charge and certificate; IB examination fees estimated at US$ 123 per subject (plus taxes) plus a 15% administrative charge and certificate. Refunds and contract-related charges - The published fee schedule specifies a contractual fine of R$ 15,000 where the child leaves before the end of the contract. The fees page also states that fees and discounts for families enrolling during the academic year will be calculated pro rata. No separate general refund schedule for other circumstances is published in the fees document. Fee payment options - The published fee information specifies the instalment options (annual, semester, termly, monthly instalments) and the monthly collection date (25th) but does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer or direct debit) in the published fees document.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options Nutritious lunches are provided and eaten together with teachers and peers. Lunchtime conversations are a feature of daily life and help students connect with each other.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The school is part of Nord Anglia Education.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details The British College of Brazil offers a bilingual program with English and Portuguese in Early Years and Primary, and English, Portuguese, and Spanish in Secondary. The Juilliard curriculum features in music, and students prepare for IGCSEs and the IBDP in the secondary phase. Maker Lab and STEAM laboratories support project-based learning, and there is a university counsellor who provides one-on-one guidance for university applications.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio 10:1
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression One-on-one university counsellor provides guidance for university applications and helps students prepare to attend their first-choice university, with IGCSE and IBDP preparation included in the secondary program.
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 —	Social & emotional learning The school tailors classroom instruction to each child's needs and builds confidence, curiosity, and creativity through strong teacher–student relationships.
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 Languages taught: Early Years and Primary – English and Portuguese; Secondary – English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Lunchtime conversations with teachers and peers and nutritious meals support social and emotional well-being; nap time in Early Years provides rest; sports tournaments and after-school activities foster resilience, well-being, and engagement.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview The British College of Brazil is organized into Early Years, Primary, and Secondary divisions. Languages taught include English and Portuguese in Early Years and Primary, with English, Portuguese, and Spanish in Secondary. Average class sizes are 16 in Early Years, 18 in Primary, and 18 in Secondary, with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. The school has two campuses in São Paulo: Cidade Jardim Campus and Chácara Flora Campus.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The school has lunchtime play that can include life-size chess, football, basketball, or jump rope. Sports tournaments are held to strengthen skills and teamwork. Stay and Play includes Juilliard dance lessons as part of the performing arts. In addition to sports, active recess supports physical well-being, with activities such as football and basketball.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The Maker Lab and STEAM laboratories enable hands-on projects beyond typical science and math curricula. The library provides space for reading and study. IB lounges are available for student collaboration. A university counsellor meets students one-on-one to help with university applications and career planning. Juilliard curriculum informs music, drama, and dance offerings across the program.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities After-school fun includes a range of extracurricular activities such as rock band, hand-sewing, arts, reading, or sports. Stay and Play offers activities like Lego building, puppet shows, art making, or Juilliard dance lessons. Sports tournaments are part of the extracurricular experience, emphasizing teamwork and sportsmanship. Juilliard-inspired music rehearsals support stage performances and talent development.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community BCB Sao Paulo offers Early Years, Primary, and Secondary education with bilingual instruction. Languages taught: Early Years English and Portuguese; Primary English and Portuguese; Secondary English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Nationalities: Early Years 17+, Primary 14+, Secondary 23+. Average class size: Early Years 16; Primary 18; Secondary 18. Student-teacher ratio: 10:1. A typical day includes daily greetings, themed learning, lunchtime conversations, literacy development, and after-school activities. The Juilliard curriculum supports music, drama, and dance in Secondary. There is one-on-one university counsellor support for university applications, and students may shadow professionals, attend career fairs, or participate in workshops with BCB parents. The school has two campuses: Cidade Jardim Campus (Avenida Engenheiro Oscar Americano, 630) and Chácara Flora Campus (Rua Álvares de Azevedo, 50), São Paulo, Brazil. The school operates Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4:30 pm.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual Maker Lab and STEAM laboratories offer projects beyond standard science and math curricula. Students engage in hands-on challenges that require problem-solving and creative thinking, applying what they have learned to real-world scenarios. They use the latest technology and tools to build and demonstrate their thinking. These activities foster inquiry, experimentation, and collaboration.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Music, drama, and dance are offered through the Juilliard curriculum, integrating performing arts into the program. Students participate in Juilliard-inspired music rehearsals and drama experiences, developing musical and dramatic skills. There are opportunities to perform on stage for families and the school community.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language Languages taught include English and Portuguese in Early Years and Primary; Secondary adds Spanish. Spanish or Portuguese lessons are integrated into everyday learning, with opportunities to practice in conversation and through related activities. This multilingual approach supports communication across the curriculum.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies After-school activities include Stay and Play with Lego building, puppet shows, art making, and Juilliard dance lessons. Extracurricular options include rock band, hand-sewing, arts, reading, and sports that let students explore personal interests. Lunchtime and after-school play feature activities such as life-size chess, football, basketball, and jump rope.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional There is a university counsellor for one-on-one guidance to plan university pathways and applications. Students can shadow professionals, attend career fairs, and participate in workshops with BCB parents to broaden their perspectives. These experiences help students develop professional awareness and make informed choices about their futures.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports tournaments strengthen physical skills and teamwork and contribute to well-being. Lunchtime play and after-school activities provide opportunities to be active and social. The daily rhythm includes rest and play opportunities that support energy and well-being for learning.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision Languages taught across the school are English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Early Years and Primary teach English and Portuguese; Secondary teaches English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching BCB offers bilingual teaching in English and Portuguese in Early Years and Primary; Secondary also teaches English and Portuguese, with Spanish offered as an additional language.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
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