Schweizerschule Sao Paulo vs St. Francis College

	S Schweizerschule Sao Paulo Sao Paulo, Brazil	S St. Francis College Sao Paulo, Brazil
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year R$65,592 - 125,736	Fees / year R$115,200 - 144,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Swiss Curriculum, Brazilian Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 760	Pupils 900
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language German, Portuguese	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2003
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Visconde de Porto Seguro, 391, Alto da Boa Vista, São Paulo/SP - Brazil - CEP: 04.642-000	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 Childhood Education to Secondary Education	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 Non-profit 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 Total students 760; 80% Brazilian; 20% international	Pupil nationality mix Over 898 students from more than 16 nationalities.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Switzerland (recognized and supported by the Swiss Government; Basel Canton; Department of Education for the State of São Paulo)	Country affiliation Brazil
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Half-day/full-day regime; Mon-Fri 7:30–16:00	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.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	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 There is a cafeteria (Mensa) and a snack bar (Imbissstube) on site.	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 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.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	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 Prepares for universities in Brazil and abroad.	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 —	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 —	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 —	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).
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	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.	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 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.	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 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.	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 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.	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 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.	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 —	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 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.	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 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.	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 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.	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 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.	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 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.	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 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.	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 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.	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 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.	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 bilingual education in Portuguese and German. The curriculum also includes English, French and Spanish.	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 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.	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.
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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.	Waitlist —
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