St. Francis College vs St. Nicholas School Pinheiros

	S St. Francis College Sao Paulo, Brazil	S St. Nicholas School Pinheiros Sao Paulo, Brazil
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year R$115,200 - 144,000	Fees / year R$94,500 - 159,125
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 900	Pupils 565
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2003	Opened 1980
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location Pinheiros Campus is located at Praça Joaquim Roberto, 30, 05423-160 Pinheiros, São Paulo (SP), Brazil. The campus is in the Pinheiros area of São Paulo. It serves Early Years through Diploma Programme as part of St. Nicholas School's IB continuum.
Stages	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.	Stages Tiny Tots Programme (18 months – 3 years), IB Primary Years Programme (3–11 years), IB Middle Years Programme (11–16 years), IB Diploma Programme (16–18 years).
School type	School type IB Continuum international school offering Brazilian and foreign pupils an IB education across PYP, MYP and DP; University offers across many countries.	School type IB World School offering the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, Diploma).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Over 898 students from more than 16 nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix St Nicholas Pinheiros has students from 21 nationalities; staff members from 20 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 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.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Transportation is provided via Bus Children; contact (11) 3721-3912 / 3731-5930; contato@buschildren.com.br.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application / Registration fee - Application / registration fee: BRL 9,380.00 (single, payable on enrolment). Tuition fees by year group (monthly and annual amounts) - Tiny Tots I / Tiny Tots II / Nursery (08:00–12:00): BRL 7,560.00 per month — BRL 90,720.00 per year (12 monthly instalments). - Nursery / Primary (Nursery up to Grade 5): BRL 10,320.00 per month — BRL 123,840.00 per year (12 monthly instalments). - Middle & Secondary (Grade 6 to Grade 12): BRL 12,730.00 per month — BRL 152,760.00 per year (12 monthly instalments). Other recurring academic fees - Resource & Technology fee: - Tiny Tots / Primary (Tiny Tots to Grade 5): two instalments of BRL 2,210.00 each — total BRL 4,420.00 per year. - Middle & Secondary (Grade 6 to Grade 12): two instalments of BRL 2,540.00 each — total BRL 5,080.00 per year. Re‑enrolment / re‑registration - Annual re‑enrolment fee: 50% of the current monthly tuition, charged each April as the re‑registration payment. Billing schedule and payment terms - The annual tuition is billed as 12 monthly instalments (the school's annual charge is the sum of 12 instalments plus the re‑enrolment fee). - Fiscal year and quarters: the school's financial year runs from 1 July to 30 June; fiscal quarters are Jul/Aug/Sep, Oct/Nov/Dec, Jan/Feb/Mar and Apr/May/Jun. - New entrants are responsible for the tuition for the month of entry and for any months prior in the current fiscal quarter. Students who leave before the end of the term remain subject to contractual penalties as set out in the school contract. - Discount for full annual payment: a discount is offered for paying the full annual tuition in advance (discount rate shown as 4% for the campus). Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable; the Pinheiros campus operates as a day school (no boarding fees). Other costs and fees - Uniforms: wearing school uniform is required. Uniforms are supplied through the school's approved vendors (contacts and shop details provided by the school). Typical uniform purchases are a separate, one‑off family cost billed through the vendor at the time of purchase. - Transport: contracted school transport is available through the school's approved transport supplier; transport fees are separate and set by the transport provider. - Additional incidental costs: optional extracurricular activities, life‑skills trips, exam fees (IGCSE/IB where applicable) and some specialist materials may be charged separately. (Where a specific mandatory additional fee is listed above, it is already noted.) Refund and cancellation - Students who withdraw before the end of the contracted period are subject to contractual penalties; the school requires payment for the month of entry and may apply further contractual charges for early withdrawal. Refunds and cancellation conditions are administered according to the school's contract terms. Fee payment options and practical notes - Tuition is billed monthly (12 instalments) with the option to pay the full year in advance for the stated discount. Specific payment channels (for example, boleto bancário, bank transfer, credit card acceptance) are handled by the school's finance office and are not listed in the published fee summary; parents should follow the invoice/payment instructions provided by the school's admissions or finance office when completing enrolment. If you require these numbers formatted or integrated into your database fields exactly as listed above, they are ready to be copied as shown.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Boarding facilities: DAY (no on-campus boarding is offered).	Boarding arrangements —
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.	Uniform requirement PE Uniform – From Grade 1 until Grade 10. Uniforms can be purchased from Naruada Escola (Alameda dos Arapanés, 853 - Moema, São Paulo) and Lucia Uniformes (Avenida Pacaembu, 808 - Pacaembu, São Paulo).
Food options	Food options —	Food options Nutrition Menu provides lunch and snack options at the Pinheiros Campus (Lunch Menu and Snack Menu); Alphaville Campus also offers Lunch Menu and Snack Menu.
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.	House system Cambridge, London, and Oxford are the three houses. From Grade 1, pupils are placed in a house, with immediate family members in the same house. Each house has a Head of House (teacher), a House Captain, and a House Vice-Captain (pupils); the system fosters collaboration and leadership through sporting and non-sporting events and assemblies led by House Captains.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details The Pinheiros Campus offers a tiered IB-based curriculum: Tiny Tots (18 months–3 years) with play-based inquiry; Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–11; Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11–16, featuring the 4 Peaks core (Passion, Project, Peer, Play) and a homegrown curriculum, leading to Cambridge IGCSE. The Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16–18 comprises six subject groups and a DP core (TOK, CAS, Extended Essay). Languages taught include English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish.
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.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results The Diploma Programme pass rate is typically over 90%, with some students achieving 40+ points and the school average around 32–33 points. Over 45 learners from Pinheiros sit the Diploma each year. Over 90% of learners at Pinheiros achieve the IB bilingual Diploma.
Higher education progression	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.	Higher education progression The school provides a robust University Counseling program to guide students to higher education, with graduates studying at universities in more than a dozen countries. The Diploma Programme is widely recognised by leading universities worldwide.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
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.	Social & emotional learning The school offers Life & Action, including events, extracurricular activities (ECAs), a house system, life skills trips, service learning, and sports.
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.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
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.	English as an additional language —
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.	Mental wellbeing —
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 Safeguarding & Policies are available.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	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.	Facilities overview The school has modern and safe infrastructure across Pinheiros and Alphaville campuses. The school has Innovative Classrooms that foster curiosity and research. The school has Science and Technology Laboratories equipped for practical experiences. The school has Libraries with extensive resources for learning and research. The school has Recreational Areas and outdoor spaces for physical and social development. The school has Interactive Learning Environments designed to be explored and to support growth.
Sports facilities	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.	Sports facilities The school includes a structured sports program integrated into the timetable. Primary pupils may participate in futsal; Secondary pupils can choose futsal, football, and basketball as team options. Students train under teachers and coaches and compete in fixtures and tournaments. Inter-House Festival and PE events foster teamwork, leadership and sportsmanship. The school has a pool on site used for events and recreational activities.
Academic facilities	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.	Academic facilities The school has Innovative Classrooms that foster curiosity and research. The school has Science and Technology Laboratories equipped for practical experiences. The school has Libraries with extensive resources for learning and research. The school has Interactive Learning Environments designed to be explored and to support growth. The school offers IB-aligned programmes (PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme) across age ranges. All programmes draw from IB philosophy and practice, promoting agency, inquiry and problem solving.
Extra curricular facilities	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.	Extra curricular facilities The school has a broad variety of Extra Curricular Activities in sports, arts and recreational activities. ECAs take place at lunchtime and after school. ECAs are led by teachers, parents, outside agencies and Secondary School learners. ECAs provide opportunities to create new friendships, develop existing passions and discover new ones. ECAs help learners develop IB attributes such as risk-taking and inquiry.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	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.	History —
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.	Community Parents, teachers and the Senior Leadership Team together form a team who work side-by-side to promote liaison between families, the school and the community. The PTA engages in dialogue to foster interpersonal relations between community members, promotes the communication of the school's educational projects and philosophy, supports the work of our children and brings social, professional and environmental institutions into the school. Funds from events such as International Day, Festa Junina, Uniform Swap Bazaar and Toys Bazaar are used to support charity projects created and led by students as well as lectures organised for the school community with the objective of raising awareness on a variety of topics. The Representative Committee is formed by President, Vice-President (Head of School), Members and Collaborators.
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.	Parent teacher association The PTA brings together parents, teachers and the Senior Leadership Team to promote liaison between families, the school and the community. The PTA engages in dialogue to foster interpersonal relations between community members, promote the communication of the school's educational projects and philosophy, support the work of students and bring social, professional and environmental institutions into the school. PTA funds from events such as International Day, Festa Junina, Uniform Swap Bazaar and Toys Bazaar are used to support charity projects created and led by students as well as lectures for the school community to raise awareness on a variety of topics. The Representative Committee is formed by a President, a Vice-President (Head of School), Members and Collaborators; PTA general meetings take place once a month, as do meetings with Class Representatives; PTA service is voluntary, not remunerated, and does not confer any benefit to volunteers. Please contact PTA Pinheiros at pta.pin@stnicholas.com.br or PTA Alphaville at pta.al@stnicholas.com.br.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	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.	Academic & intellectual IB-based programmes promote agency, inquiry and problem solving. More than 90% of students earn a bilingual IB Diploma on graduating in Year 12.
Arts & creative	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.	Arts & creative Extra Curricular Activities (ECAs) include arts, as well as sports and recreational activities. ECAs take place at lunchtime and after school and are led by teachers, parents, outside agencies and Secondary School learners.
Cultural & language	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.	Cultural & language First language instruction at Diploma Level is offered in English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish.
Social & hobbies	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.	Social & hobbies ECAs provide opportunities to form friendships and discover new passions. They cover arts, sports and recreational activities.
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.	Community & service Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) is part of the Diploma Programme and includes service to the local community.
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.	Leadership & professional Careers and Entrepreneurship is one of the seven global umbrella themes under the 4PEAKs.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	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.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Health and Wellness is one of the 4PEAKs. CAS (Creativity, Activity and Service) includes physical activity and well-being, and promotes the well-being of learners.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	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.	Language provision English is the main language of instruction across the curriculum, and the Diploma Programme is taught in English. Portuguese is taught as part of the language program, including Portuguese as an Additional Language (PAL) from Grade 6 to Year 12 for non-native speakers, with overseas learners receiving Portuguese instruction on arrival. Learners may study their mother tongue during the Diploma, and the school supports multilingual development with English and Portuguese language learning across the continuum.
Bilingual teaching	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.	Bilingual teaching The school aims for every learner to complete a bilingual IB Diploma at the end of their secondary education. English is the main language of instruction, with development of proficiency in at least two languages.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Learners are immersed in an intercultural environment by learning with peers from diverse linguistic backgrounds. English and Portuguese are used across the curriculum, with translanguaging practices to support language development.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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.	Admissions 1. Documentation submission and initial visit. The admissions procedure begins with documentation submitted to the admissions department. After submitting the documents, an appointment for the applicant and family to visit the school, either face-to-face or online, is arranged to present the school's philosophy, mission and pedagogy. The family will meet with the Admissions team during this visit to discuss the admissions process and requirements. 2. Visits with pedagogical teams and specialists. An appointment is scheduled with the relevant pedagogical department to discuss the applicant's learning journey. Depending on age and profile, the applicant may also meet with personalised learning support specialists, university advisors or language specialists. Interviews may be conducted in the applicant's home language where applicable (Japanese and Korean when appropriate). 3. Age-group specific admissions requirements. Early Years (Tiny Tots through Kindergarten 2) require the EY application form, a school report from the last year, and an interview with the EY Pedagogical Team (scheduled by Admissions). Primary (Grade 1 to Grade 5) require the Primary application form, school references from the current teacher and the parents, and school reports for the last three years, plus an interview with the Primary Pedagogical Team. Secondary (Grade 6 to Year 12) require an application form, a self-assessment by the applicant, a written parental application, a school reference, and school reports for the last three years; Admissions and Pedagogical teams meet to discuss each applicant based on documentation, visits, interviews, and spaces available. 4. Decision and placement. The Admissions and Pedagogical teams meet to discuss each applicant based on documentation, visits, interviews, and spaces available. The Admissions Department informs the family of the outcome; on acceptance, the relevant information is transferred to SchoolBase and the biography is completed. If the application is rejected, the final decision rests with the head of the section. 5. Enrollment and onboarding. Enrollment guides families through the enrollment process including the relevant documentation for registration with the Brazilian authorities. Documentation includes birth certificate, RG/ID and passport details with a photo; medical health certificate and eyesight/hearing tests from age 4; vaccinations and proof of address. For children coming from Brazilian schools, Histórico Escolar, Carta de Transferência and Declaração de Adimplência are required; for children from international schools, a copy of transcripts/reports for the last three years translated into Portuguese, English, or Spanish is required. Onboarding includes New Family orientation day and sharing of information (Handbooks, PTA information, House Form, Seesaw, IsCool App & School Portal); if enrolling mid-term, the admissions department will share relevant information prior to start. A follow-up meeting with the family is planned within the first month.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships The school does not provide bursaries or scholarships.
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