Red House International School vs St. Francis College

	R Red House International School Sao Paulo, Brazil	S St. Francis College Sao Paulo, Brazil
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year R$98,484 - 131,844	Fees / year R$115,200 - 144,000
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 900
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Portuguese	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2010	Opened 2003
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Red House operates across Brazil with multiple campuses. In São Paulo, campuses include Higienópolis, Pacaembu, Perdizes, Santana, Museu do Ipiranga I, Museu do Ipiranga II, and Tatuapé, among others. The network also includes Curitiba (Curitiba I and Curitiba II), Recife Graças and Recife Torre, Teresina, Cuiabá, Campo Grande, Santo André, Jundiaí, Santos, Sorocaba, and Indaiatuba.	Location Two campuses in Pinheiros, São Paulo, Brazil. R. Joaquim Antunes, 678 Pinheiros, São Paulo, SP 05415-001 (main gate). R. Cônego Eugênio Leite, 825 Pinheiros, São Paulo, SP 05414-012.
Stages	Stages Early Years; Primary Years; Middle Years; High School	Stages Early Years and Primary (IB Primary Years Programme); Secondary (IB Middle Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme). Cambridge IGCSE is offered. The Primary and Secondary curricula are based on the British National Curriculum and MEC guidelines.
School type	School type International bilingual school	School type IB Continuum international school offering Brazilian and foreign pupils an IB education across PYP, MYP and DP; University offers across many countries.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Over 898 students from more than 16 nationalities.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Brazil	Country affiliation Brazil
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure A regular day begins at 7:45am for PYP 1–4 and at 8:00am for PYP 5–8. PYP 1–2 have a lunch break; PYP 2–8 have a catered lunch in the canteen. The school day ends between 2:45pm and 3:30pm depending on year level, with students collected by parents or an authorised driver/nanny/friend.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Tuition — published monthly rates (by year group, 2025/26 data) - Maternal (Early Years): BRL 6,319 per month. - Infantil 1 and Infantil 2 (Early Years): BRL 8,207 per month. - Fundamental 1 (Primary Years): BRL 8,841 per month. - Fundamental 2 (Middle Years): BRL 9,987 per month. - Ensino Médio / High School: BRL 10,987 per month. Per‑year and per‑term calculations (derived from the monthly amounts above) - Annual (simple calculation = monthly × 12): - Maternal: BRL 75,828 per year (BRL 6,319 × 12). - Infantil 1/2: BRL 98,484 per year (BRL 8,207 × 12). - Fundamental 1: BRL 106,092 per year (BRL 8,841 × 12). - Fundamental 2: BRL 119,844 per year (BRL 9,987 × 12). - Ensino Médio: BRL 131,844 per year (BRL 10,987 × 12). - Per term (if the academic year is divided into two semesters): treat each semester as six monthly instalments of the monthly fee (semester = monthly × 6). Example: Ensino Médio semester = BRL 65,922 (BRL 10,987 × 6). (This is an arithmetic conversion from the monthly figures above.) Application / enrollment fees - A one‑time enrollment (matrícula) or registration fee is commonly charged by schools of this profile. No single, official Red House matrícula amount for 2026/27 was published on the school's public pages; press and sector listings that compile school fee data do not report a single consistent matrícula figure for every campus and year. Where third‑party publications list matrícula values for similar schools, amounts vary by campus and year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Published monthly figures above are reported as “mensalidade” (monthly tuition). The monthly amounts shown are the basis used by market reports to present annual cost estimates. Specific billing schedules (for example: number of instalments, due dates, whether tuition is divided into 10, 11 or 12 instalments, or if there is an optional upfront discount) are not published in the public listings consulted. The monthly figures were used to calculate annual and semester totals in this overview. Boarding / residential provision - RED HOUSE operates multiple day campuses across São Paulo and other Brazilian cities; publicly available campus information and school descriptions present RED HOUSE as a network of day campuses and do not list boarding (internato) as an offered option. There is no published boarding fee because boarding is not presented as part of the school's campus offerings. Other costs and typical additional fees - Additional costs commonly associated with attendance at comparable international bilingual schools and noted in sector reporting include: school supplies and textbooks, uniforms, transport (bus), meals/cafeteria, after‑school or extended‑day programs, certain extracurricular activities and special language support where required. Specific line items and prices for uniforms, transport, meals, extracurriculars or mandatory development funds were not published in the fee summaries consulted for Red House; third‑party reports note that extra charges may apply depending on campus and student needs. Refund information - No detailed, campus‑specific refund policy or published schedule of refunds for withdrawal, cancellation or early termination of enrollment for the 2026/27 academic year was publicly available in the sources consulted. Refund and cancellation terms are typically defined in the school's enrollment contract; such contract terms were not published in the fee summaries used here. Fee payment options - Public fee summaries and sector reporting do not list a definitive payment methods table for each Red House campus in the materials reviewed. Institutions of this type commonly accept bank transfer, local bank payment slips (boletos), and in many cases card payments; however, an explicit, campus‑specific list of accepted payment methods for Red House was not published in the public fee summaries consulted. Notes on the data used here - The monthly tuition figures above are those reported in recent independent fee surveys and press listings compiled for the 2025/26 academic period; the school's public pages list campuses and program structure but do not publish a detailed, campus‑level 2026/27 fee schedule in the materials consulted. The tuition amounts in this overview were taken from those market reports and converted arithmetically to annual and semester totals where requested. Brief summary of gaps found (what I could not locate in published materials) - No single, official 2026/27 fee schedule with per‑campus matrícula (enrollment) amounts, instalment plan details (number of instalments, exact due dates), explicit refund policy wording, or an itemised list of uniform and transport fees was published in the public materials reviewed. The monthly tuition figures used come from independent market reporting.	Fee details Application fees - Registration / application (matrícula) fee: R$ 700. Tuition fees by year group - Early Years (Infantil / Maternal): R$ 9,600 per month. - Upper Primary / Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary (Fundamental II and Ensino Médio): R$ 12,000 per month. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school publishes a formal Tuition & Fees document (Academic Year 2025/26) and a separate Application & Entrance Fees notice for 2026/27; detailed billing schedules and specific payment-term options (for example: annual vs. monthly invoicing, due dates, penalties for late payment) are set out in those official documents. Boarding fees (if applicable) - St. Francis College operates as a day school; no boarding fees apply. Other costs and fees - Uniform: A uniform list is provided for 2025/26; costs for required uniform items are set out on the school's uniform list. - Entrance assessments, external examination fees (IB/other exam registration) and extra-curricular activities may incur additional charges; where applicable these are normally listed separately in the school's tuition documents and fee schedules. Refund information - The school's family handbook and formal contractual documentation contain refund and cancellation terms (refundability of the registration fee, conditions for partial refunds of tuition, deadlines for withdrawal, and any administrative penalties). Those terms are set out in the school's official policies. Fee payment options - The school's tuition documentation indicates the available payment methods and terms; specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, boleto bancário, credit card, direct debit) and instalment arrangements are described in the official Tuition & Fees and Admissions materials. Brief note on sources and availability - The figures above (application fee and the reported monthly tuition amounts) come from recent published summaries and local press reporting. Official, detailed line‑by‑line fee schedules and the school's full billing/payment terms are published by the school in its Tuition & Fees and Admissions documents (Academic Year 2025/26 and Application & Entrance Fees 2026/27), which are referenced by the school's admissions portal; those official documents contain the complete breakdown by year group, term and payment options. The school is listed as a day school with no boarding.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements Boarding facilities: DAY (no on-campus boarding is offered).
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school has a uniform policy. The Uniform List (EN/PT) and DP Dress Code (EN/PT) detail items; uniforms can be purchased at NA RUA DA ESCOLA or Uniforschool in Moema and Pinheiros.
Food options	Food options Food is served at the school through a partnership with one of Brazil's leading specialized companies. The menu is natural and healthy, using functional, organic products free of pesticides, dyes, and chemical additives. A variety of vegetables, proteins, and fruits are served, with natural juice. Preschool children who stay half-day receive a snack. For full-day students, the school provides two snacks and a lunch. From Year 6 onward, students have the option to bring lunch from home or purchase it at the school canteen.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system The College has a House System comprising every student from PYP5 to DP2; there are three Houses: Condors, Eagles and Falcons, with students assigned to a House and House competitions.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership LAM Institute is an education initiative associated with RED HOUSE.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers an international curriculum developed by the Educational Design Laboratory (RED Lab) that prepares students with the knowledge and skills to think and act from a global perspective. English is taught in the context of curricular content. The Brazilian National Common Core Curriculum (BNCC) is used as the alignment framework. The curriculum follows the Brazilian academic calendar and values Brazilian literature and culture, keeping students connected to their roots. The program is bilingual, with English instruction embedded in curricular content.	Curriculum details The school offers the IB Continuum Programme with the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The IB Continuum Programme is applied school-wide, supporting multilingualism, curriculum alignment and smooth transitions between programmes. The formal curriculum is guided by the Brazilian and British National Curricula and meets MEC requirements for students aged 3 to 19. Portuguese language subjects include Brazilian literature, Portuguese language, and the history and geography of Brazil. Pupils graduate with a Brazilian studies diploma alongside the IB Diploma.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Today there are over 898 students and more than 100 full-time teachers, yielding an approximate student–teacher ratio of about 9:1.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The school hosts an International University Fair that provides high school students with university counseling through interactions with representatives from international institutions.	Higher education progression Offers in 19 countries and from over 270 universities worldwide. A Careers Department provides guidance on future education, college majors, applications, scholarships and financial aid, and supports activities such as Careers Day, work shadowing and university fairs. University fairs and visits are held on campus to connect students with higher education opportunities and to showcase where past students have attended university.
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 Learner Profile comprises ten competencies and skills that shape the curriculum, addressing the cognitive, social, and emotional dimensions. Agency and Action describe students' ability to act independently, make decisions, influence their lives, and take responsibility for their actions. Continuous assessment combines Assessments for Learning (Formative) and Assessments of Learning (Summative) to document progress. Authentic Learning involves concept-based learning, investigation journeys, Universal Design for Learning, STEM, and SEL. Integrated Pedagogy integrates different fields of knowledge and dimensions of development, viewing the student as an active agent in the learning process.	Social & emotional learning The IB Continuum Programme integrates social and emotional learning across the school. The PYP 'Who we are' transdisciplinary theme includes personal, physical, mental and social health. Physical Education lessons promote physical, social and emotional development alongside critical thinking. The Diploma Programme core (CAS, Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge) fosters creativity, activity, service and reflection, supporting holistic development. The Welcome page describes a safe educational environment and attention to individual needs to help students become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) Access and inclusion and multilingualism are school-wide priorities. The curriculum emphasises inclusion and multilingualism across the programme.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school educates in English and uses a proprietary language acquisition methodology developed over the past 50 years. English is taught in the context of curricular content.	English as an additional language Acceptance to the Diploma Programme requires total fluency in English. The Diploma Programme uses English for its instruction and assessment components. The library primarily contains English-language books, with Portuguese resources to support the Brazilian curriculum and books in other languages such as Spanish, French, Italian and Korean. Language acquisition in the MYP includes Spanish and French.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school develops students' cognitive and social-emotional skills. The Learner Profile addresses the social and emotional dimensions of learning.	Mental wellbeing Mental health is included in the PYP 'Who we are' theme, focusing on personal, physical, mental and social health. Physical Education aims to support mental and emotional development. The Welcome page describes a safe environment and addressing individual needs to support student wellbeing. The Diploma Programme core (EE, TOK, CAS) encourages identity development and reflection, contributing to wellbeing.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding St. Francis College has a safeguarding policy describing how the school keeps children safe and how safeguarding concerns are handled. The policy aligns with Keeping Children Safe in Education principles and Brazilian law (Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente).
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Villa-Lobos Campus sits on an 11,000 m² plot in São Paulo near Villa-Lobos Park. The RED HOUSE concept school brings together modern facilities designed to support learning beyond traditional classrooms. The campus features large open areas for sports, pedagogy, and social interactions, creating an Innovation Experience learning environment. It includes multi-sport courts, sand courts, and sports tracks, plus an indoor gymnasium to host championships and large events. Open lounges and outdoor spaces are used for educational activities and for student social interaction.	Facilities overview St. Francis College operates from two Pinheiros campuses in São Paulo: R. Joaquim Antunes, 678, and R. Cf4nego Eugeanio Leite, 825. The school maintains two libraries, open Monday to Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a collection of more than 22,000 items. Most books are in English, with Portuguese titles to support the Brazilian curriculum and additional books in Spanish, French, Italian and Korean. There is a Follett e-catalog that allows access to the library resources online. The curriculum includes the International Baccalaureate Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and the Cambridge IGCSE, underpinning a strong reading and research focus across the libraries.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Multi-sport courts, sand courts, and sports tracks provide space for a variety of physical activities and team sports. The campus also has an indoor gymnasium to host championships and large events. The facilities include open lounges and outdoor spaces that support informal play and learning activities. The environment is designed to accommodate both regular practice and large-scale school events.	Sports facilities St. Francis College offers a wide range of physical activities and sports for Early Years through Secondary, within the P.E. curriculum and ECAs. Physical Education emphasizes physical, social and emotional development with differentiated activities and cooperative learning, in a safe and inclusive environment. The school uses a House System (Condors, Eagles, Falcons) to foster teamwork and school spirit, with sports competitions integrated into house life. The extracurricular sports programme includes multi-sports, yoga, fencing, capoeira, judo, artistic gymnastics, skateboarding and football in EY and Primary; Secondary focuses on competitive team sports such as volleyball, basketball and football, with opportunities to participate in festivals, tournaments and international sports trips.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The Jundiaí Campus includes academic facilities to support inquiry-based learning. The campus has a STEM Lab for hands-on science and technology activities. There is a library for reading and research, and an art room for creative arts.	Academic facilities Two libraries operate at St. Francis College, open Monday to Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most books are in English, with Portuguese titles to support the Brazilian curriculum and additional books in Spanish, French, Italian and Korean. The libraries house more than 22,000 items across fiction, non-fiction and reference categories, with access to journals, newspapers and other learning resources. An electronic Follett catalog provides remote access to the library collection. Library staff support teaching and learning, help meet educational needs, and promote reading and the development of independent, lifelong learners.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extended School Program (ESP) extends the students' experience after the regular class period. The ESP is optional and offered from Monday to Friday with times checked for each campus. Extracurricular activities are flexible programs offered after regular school hours and include various options such as sports, music, chess, and more. Examples of activities offered include Ballet, Judo, Chess, Basketball, Capoeira, and Futsal.	Extra curricular facilities In Early Years and Primary, students have access to a wide range of physical activities as part of ECAs, including multi-sports, yoga, fencing, capoeira, judo, artistic gymnastics, skateboarding and football. In Secondary, ECAs take on a more competitive edge with participation in festivals, tournaments and championships in international and Brazilian leagues. Individual sports such as judo, fencing and gymnastics are growing, while team sports like volleyball, basketball and football remain central. International sports trips and tournaments in Argentina, Sweden, Finland and the USA are part of the St. Francis International sports trips programme.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Raquel Lam is the founder and principal of RED HOUSE. In 1969, RED HOUSE's English school for children and teenagers gave rise to the RED Balloon, pioneering a language acquisition approach that revolutionized a generation. In 2010, RED HOUSE International School was founded in partnership with experts in learning science, creating a modern international and bilingual curriculum with a Brazilian soul. The language acquisition methodology is grounded in evidence from linguistics, neuroscience, neuropsychology, and contemporary educational methods.	History Founders of St. Francis College are Mrs Hazell and Mrs Conde. St. Francis College offers the IB Continuum Programme (PYP, MYP, and Diploma Programme). The curriculum is guided by the Brazilian and British National Curricula and follows IB programmes to meet MEC requirements. Authorizations include the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) since 2005, IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) since 2008, IB Diploma Programme (DP) since 2004, Cambridge IGCSE since 2004, and College Board PSAT 10 since 2007. Today St. Francis College has over 898 students from more than 16 nationalities and more than 100 full-time teachers.
Community	Community The International University Fair (March 2026) brought together High School students from the Perdizes and Villa-Lobos campuses with representatives from international universities, organized in partnership with KIC; universities represented included Baylor University, FIU, Lees-McRae College, Loyola Marymount University, Stony Brook University, and the University of Houston. Year 10 Field Trip to the Amazon (March 2–8, 2026) immersed students in Manaus, with visits to museums and theatres and to the Rio Negro region, including field activities in Tumbira and Acajatuba and turtle-conservation workshops. Art Exhibition at the Perdizes campus showcased Year 6–Year 12 works and marked the completion of Visual Arts for the IB Diploma Programme, with families in attendance. RED HOUSE Olympics 2025 at Villa-Lobos united students from multiple campuses for a day of futsal, volleyball, and athletics, with families and teachers in attendance and medals awarded.	Community St. Francis College has a vibrant school life with events across the year. The International Fair is one of the school's largest events, with booths from numerous countries, cultural performances and foods, organized by HUG association with support from STUCO and school staff. Book Week features bilingual booksellers and activities, concluding with a parade where pupils dress as their favourite book character. End-of-Year Arts and Music Concert brings together Primary and Secondary pupils for performances, and the St. Francis Bazaar in December offers music, food and crafts for the community.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association HUG association organizes the International Fair with support from STUCO and school staff. The International Fair showcases cultures from many countries with country booths, food and performances. Bulletins and Hawk News provide weekly updates on the school's life and events. A PARENTS PORTAL is available for families, and HUG is listed under PARENTS & PROTOCOLS to facilitate parent involvement. These elements illustrate active parent/community participation in St. Francis College's life. Calendar information and school bulletins are published to keep families informed.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Extended School Program extends the students' experience after the regular class period and is optional, available Monday to Friday. Extracurricular Activities include Ballet, Judo, Chess, Basketball, Capoeira and Futsal, offering options that develop cognitive skills, strategic thinking, and coordinating abilities beyond the classroom. Activities are tailored to age groups to match interests and learning needs. The ESP and Extracurricular Activities expand learning opportunities beyond core academics.	Academic & intellectual The IB Continuum Programme is offered with Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The formal curriculum is guided by the Brazilian and British National Curriculum and follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes for students aged 3 to 19. The IB programmes nurture active, compassionate, lifelong learners and encourage inquiry, knowledge, thinking, communication, principled and open-mindedness, caring, risk-taking, balance and reflection. The curriculum also includes Portuguese language subjects and Brazilian studies, and addresses students' social, emotional and physical well-being.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Ballet is offered as an extracurricular activity to express artistic movement. Capoeira merges art, culture, and sport, promoting motor coordination, balance, concentration, and teamwork. The program provides opportunities for artistic expression through dance and cultural activities.	Arts & creative Art is an integral part of the school curriculum. Specialist art educators have crafted an art curriculum that inspires, motivates and educates, encouraging creative thinking and visual communication. Drama provides meaningful opportunities to express themselves and participate in substantial annual Primary and Secondary productions. Music has a strong tradition with choirs, orchestras, ensembles and bands, with musicals performed annually. Dance explores expression through movement, rhythm and ensemble work, building confidence.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Capoeira blends art, culture and sport, promoting cultural awareness and cross-cultural understanding. Ballet and other activities expose students to artistic and cultural forms and traditions through after-school programming. These extracurricular offerings emphasize cultural expression as part of the school's overall program.	Cultural & language Portuguese language subjects include Brazilian literature, Portuguese language, and the history and geography of Brazil. Multilingualism is a deliberate element of the curriculum. St. Francis is currently the only school in São Paulo to offer the IB Continuum Programme.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Extracurricular activities provide opportunities for social interaction and teamwork beyond the classroom. Chess develops strategic thinking and concentration; Basketball offers cooperative play and physical activity. Capoeira and Ballet encourage collaborative participation and cultural expression in a social context.	Social & hobbies Starting from PYP 2 through DP 2, Beyond the Classroom offers activities and field trips that complement the classroom-based curriculum. These programmes broaden interests and develop physical, emotional and social development, fostering a community of learners through increased and diverse interaction between staff and students.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Action, Service & CAS are integral components of the IB learning at St. Francis. Action involves students reflecting, choosing and acting to make a difference in their communities. Service and Action provide opportunities to connect with others beyond the classroom, building local and global links. Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) is a leadership programme that helps pupils plan complex projects, communicate with a range of people, motivate peers and make a lasting positive difference, with CAS advisers guiding portfolio development.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) is a leadership programme designed to create students who can plan complex projects, communicate effectively with a range of people, motivate peers to follow, and lead. A CAS adviser supports students by helping develop their CAS portfolio and guiding learning through the CAS cycle: investigate, prepare, action, reflect and demonstrate.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The Extended School Program extends the school day with optional activities, promoting wellbeing through physical activity. The sport-focused activities, including basketball and futsal, promote coordination, fitness, and energy expenditure, while judo and capoeira support discipline and balance. Ballet and capoeira also contribute to physical literacy and mental focus.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The IB Continuum addresses students' social, emotional and physical well-being. Beyond the Classroom activities support physical, emotional and social development, fostering a holistic community of learners and broadening experiences to enhance well-being.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction. English is taught in the context of curricular content; we educate in English.	Language provision The IB Continuum Programme supports multilingualism. English is a language of instruction in the Diploma Programme (Block 1: English Language and Literature) and Portuguese is a language of instruction in Block 2 (Portuguese Language and Literature; Portuguese B). Spanish Literature and Spanish B are available in Block 6. Portuguese language subjects include Brazilian literature and the history and geography of Brazil; students aged 3 to 19 follow IB courses.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school offers an international bilingual program. English is taught in the context of curricular content; we educate in English. The program uses a proprietary language acquisition methodology developed over the past 50 years. The curriculum is aligned with the Brazilian National Common Core Curriculum (BNCC) and follows the Brazilian academic calendar.	Bilingual teaching St. Francis College offers bilingual education within the IB Diploma Programme, with English and Portuguese language instruction. In the Diploma Programme, English is taught in Block 1 (English Language and Literature) and Portuguese is taught in Block 2 (Portuguese Language and Literature; Portuguese B). Spanish is offered as a Diploma Programme option (Spanish Literature; Spanish B). The school serves students aged 3 to 19.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admission consists of four steps: Meeting, Application, Interview, Enrollment. The Meeting is an opportunity to learn about our educational approach and can be held in person or online. The Application is completed online through a preliminary registration form with family and student information and required documents. The Interview is a conversation between the family and our academic team. Enrollment requires submitting final documents and signing the contract and is conducted online. Please contact us to schedule a meeting.	Admissions 1. Admission overview. St. Francis College is an IB Continuum school serving Brazilian and international pupils, and admission is determined after evaluations and interviews. DP1 eligibility requires completion of the IGCSE programme or MYP eAssessments. Applicants from abroad may be accepted at different times during the year, contingent on vacancy. 2. Second semester 2026 deadlines. Applications for the second semester (January 2026) must be completed by Monday, November 3rd, 2025 for PYP 2 - MYP 5. Openings for international applicants are handled on vacancy basis; evaluations and interviews are conducted before acceptance. 3. Next academic year deadlines. Applications for the next academic year (August 2026) must be completed by Friday, February 13th, 2026 for PYP1 (26/27) and by Friday, May 11th, 2026 for PYP 2 - DP 1 (26/27). Open Days for PYP1 occur in October and March, and entrance assessments for EYP & Secondary take place in May and November. 4. DP1 eligibility and year-abroad policy. Applicants for DP1 must have completed the IGCSE or MYP eAssessments to be eligible. Evaluations and interviews are conducted prior to acceptance. Students wishing to study abroad for a year are not eligible to do so in MYP 5, DP 1, or DP 2.
Scholarships	Scholarships RED HOUSE offers a scholarship program through the LAM Institute. In 2022, a scholarship program was created to attract disadvantaged students with high academic performance and talents in sports, music, the arts, or theater. In 2024, the LAM Institute—Learn to Grow, Aspire to Win, and Make a Difference—was established. Through RED HOUSE's international and bilingual program, the LAM Institute gives scholars the opportunity to realize their aspirations and develop the skills and abilities they need to make a difference in their lives, in the community in which they live, and on the planet. We look for students with high academic performance and special talents in sports, music, the arts, or theater.	Scholarships —
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