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Brazilian International School

Brazil, São Paulo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Portuguese, English
Fees R$52,474 - 86,074
Ages 1 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, American Curriculum
Taught languages Portuguese, English
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Brazilian International School (BIS) in São Paulo offers a bilingual education for ages 1 to 18, combining the British and American curricula within a Brazilian context. English is used as a learning tool from Early Childhood to help students become fluent bilinguals, with a dual Brazilian and International diploma awarded at the end of High School. The school follows Brazil's national calendar and covers Early Childhood through High School (Elementary I and II). BIS emphasizes learning through interaction with the environment and peers, developing critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and cultural appreciation. Contemporary infrastructure supports emotional and cognitive development. Cambridge Examinations for Young Learners (Starters, Movers, Flyers) are offered in partnership with Cultura Inglesa, along with KET and PET, with international certificates. From ninth grade, SAT and TOEFL practice supports university admissions worldwide. Extracurriculars include ImaginAction arts and dance, Allégresse Musical Theatre in English, and sport and leadership programs for students.

Avenida Iraí, 1330 Planalto Paulista - Indianópolis, São Paulo - SP, 04082-003, Brazil

The Essentials

Brazilian International School has instruction in Portuguese, English.

Location
Located in São Paulo, Brazil. Address: Av. Iraí, 1330, Planalto Paulista, CEP 04082-003. Central contact: 11 5502-5555.

Stages
Early Childhood Education; Elementary I; Elementary II; High School. The teaching approach is bilingual and combines Brazilian and International curricula.

Type
Bilingual Brazilian school.

Country affiliation
Brazil

School day structure
Early Childhood: Half-Period (4 hours) sessions, e.g., 8:00–12:00 or 8:15–12:15 (morning) and 1:15–5:15 or 1:30–5:30 (afternoon); Extended day options from 8:00–16:00 up to 8:00–18:00. Elementary School: Semi-full day, 7:45–3:45. Middle School: Semi-full day, 7:30–3:40. High School: Semi-full day, 7:30–4:30 (Mon–Thu) and 7:30–1:00 (Fri).
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Balanced meals are provided, including morning snacks (Early Childhood Education and Year 1), lunch for all cycles, afternoon snacks (Early Childhood Education and Year 1), and dinner (Early Childhood Education), overseen by a nutritionist. Quitanda has 20 years of experience in the food industry and supplies the meals; parents can access the daily menu and their child's consumption history.

Governance and Ownership
As of November 2023 BIS is partnered with the International Schools Partnership (ISP). BIS was part of Bahema Educação from 2019 to October 2023. Executive Director Alessandra Pellegrino continues to lead BIS with ISP, directing the pedagogical and administrative teams through the transition.
Fees

Annual tuition at Brazilian International School ranges from BRL 52,474 to BRL 86,074 for 2026/27.

Application / Enrollment fees
- Maternal and Infantil (Early Childhood): Enrollment (matrícula) R$ 4,372.83.
- Fundamental I (Elementary I): Enrollment (matrícula) R$ 6,431.75.
- Fundamental II (Elementary II): Enrollment (matrícula) R$ 6,593.75.
- Ensino Médio (High School): Enrollment (matrícula) R$ 7,172.83.

Tuition fees by year group (monthly)
- Maternal and Infantil (Early Childhood): Mensalidade R$ 4,372.83 per month. Annual equivalent (12 months): R$ 52,473.96 (calculated).
- Fundamental I (Elementary I): Mensalidade R$ 6,431.75 per month. Annual equivalent (12 months): R$ 77,181.00 (calculated).
- Fundamental II (Elementary II): Mensalidade R$ 6,593.75 per month. Annual equivalent (12 months): R$ 79,125.00 (calculated).
- Ensino Médio (High School): Mensalidade R$ 7,172.83 per month. Annual equivalent (12 months): R$ 86,073.96 (calculated).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No publicly available detailed billing schedule (for example: number of installments, due dates, early-payment discounts, or late-payment penalties) was found alongside the fee figures. Families should note that the school provides a central contact number for admissions and billing inquiries.

Boarding fees
- No boarding program or boarding fees are indicated; the school operates as a day school covering Early Childhood through High School. No boarding charges apply.

Other costs and mandatory extras
- Uniforms: Uniforms are provided through named suppliers associated with the school (Catarina Uniforms and Na Rua da Escola). Specific uniform item prices are not published.
- External examination fees: The school offers access to international exams such as TOEFL and TOEIC; fees for those external exams are charged by the exam bodies and are not included in the mensalidade.
- Complementary activities and optional extracurriculars: The school lists complementary activities as part of school life; fees for optional activities (if any) are not published with the tuition figures.

Refund information
- No publicly accessible, itemized refund policy for enrollment, cancellation, or exit (for example conditions for refunding matrícula or mensalidade) was found together with the fee figures. Specific refund terms are not published in the available fee information.

Fee payment options
- No definitive list of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, PIX, direct debit) was published with the fee figures. Payment method details should be confirmed with the school's admissions or finance office.

Brief summary of findings and missing fee details
- Publicly available, itemized monthly tuition and enrollment (matrícula) amounts for each year group were located and are listed above.
- The following details were not publicly available together with the fee figures and therefore could not be stated with certainty: the school's billing schedule (number of installments and exact due dates), explicit payment terms and accepted payment methods, itemized prices for uniforms and optional activities, a formal written refund/cancellation policy, and any separate charges for services such as transportation, meals, or extended-day care.
Academics

Brazilian International School teaches British Curriculum, American Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
The Brazilian International School offers bilingual education from Early Childhood. English is used as a learning tool, and the Brazilian and International curricula complement each other to provide a complete education. From Early Childhood, students incorporate English into daily life and develop fluency, becoming natural bilinguals. The school follows the national calendar and covers all stages of Basic Education: Early Childhood Education, Elementary I, Elementary II, and High School. The program emphasizes learning through interaction with the environment and peers. At the end of High School, students receive a dual diploma—Brazilian and International—preparing them to apply to universities in Brazil or abroad.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates are prepared to pursue higher education in Brazil or abroad. The dual diploma—Brazilian and International—facilitates university applications in Brazil and internationally. English fluency acquired through the bilingual program supports admission to many international universities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes cultural appreciation, critical thinking, and strengthens self-esteem and emotional intelligence as important factors in developing citizens who are aware of the role and impact they have on the world they live in. It follows a socio-interactionist approach, with learning arising from students' interactions with their environment and peers to maximize potential. The school promotes meaningful, sustainable, ethical, and emotional relationships that guide learning. Emotional development and relationships are integral to the educational model, supporting personal and collective growth.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school uses English as a learning tool within a bilingual education model. The English language is integrated into daily life from Early Childhood, with the Brazilian and International curricula complementing each other to provide a complete and differentiated education. Students acquire fluency and become natural bilinguals through daily use and exposure across subjects. English supports learning across the curriculum and helps prepare students for global opportunities.

Mental Wellbeing
Emotional intelligence and healthy relationships are central to the learning approach. The institution emphasizes emotional development through its values-based education and the emphasis on meaningful, respectful interactions within a bilingual, globally oriented context.
Parent Experience

Community
The BIS community participates in diverse after-school activities and partner programs. ImaginAction offers extracurricular classes for early childhood and elementary students, including ballet, judo, futsal, taekwondo, Functional Kids, street dance, tennis, basketball, and volleyball. The NBA Basketball School program and BRA sports training provide after-school athletics, with pathways for scholarships to American or European high schools and universities. Allégresse School conducts an English-taught Musical Theatre program (singing, dance, and acting) to develop performance skills.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Brazilian International School (BIS) is a bilingual Brazilian school in São Paulo offering an innovative pedagogy focused on the individualized, global, and collective development of students. It follows the national calendar and covers all stages of Basic Education: Early Childhood Education, Elementary I, Elementary II, and High School. The school emphasizes cultural appreciation, encourages critical thinking, and strengthens self-esteem and emotional intelligence to develop citizens aware of their role and impact in the world. The school has contemporary infrastructure that fosters students' emotional and cognitive development.

Academic Facilities
The school teaches in a bilingual framework with English as a tool for building learning. The Brazilian and International curricula complement each other, providing students with a complete and differentiated education. From Early Childhood, students incorporate English into daily life and acquire fluency, becoming natural bilinguals. At the end of High School, students receive a dual diploma – Brazilian and International – enabling university admissions in Brazil or abroad.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
BIS offers a bilingual education that uses English as a learning tool, integrating Brazilian and International curricula for a complete education. Cambridge Examinations for Young Learners (Starters, Movers, and Flyers), along with KET and PET, are available in partnership with Cultura Inglesa, with each student receiving an International Certificate. BIS pursues Cognia accreditation to validate quality standards and, starting in ninth grade, provides SAT and TOEFL practice to prepare for university admissions. Students graduate with a dual Brazilian and International diploma, enabling entry to universities in Brazil or abroad.

Arts & Creative
ImaginAction provides extracurricular training inside BIS, emphasizing ethics, respect, cooperation, and discipline. The subjects include Ballet, Judô, Futsal, Tae Kwon Do, Functional Kids, Street Dance, Tennis, Basketball, and Volleyball. Allégresse School runs the Musical Theatre Program taught in English, covering Singing, Dance, and Acting with Broadway and West End repertoire. The program cultivates creativity, discipline, and teamwork through performing arts.

Cultural & Language
BIS provides a bilingual learning environment from Early Childhood, with English used as a learning tool and Brazilian and International curricula complementing each other. Exames Cambridge are offered in partnership with Cultura Inglesa, with certifications awarded for proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. BIS participates in BEO – British English Olympics, an international knowledge Olympiad for Middle School students from over 20 countries. These programs support preparation for university study worldwide and BIS graduates obtain a dual Brazilian and International credential.

Social & Hobbies
BIS offers a broad slate of after-school activities in sports and movement, including NBA Basketball School, ITF Play and Stay tennis, and BRA soccer and volleyball training. Basketball after-school sessions run for middle school after 3:30 PM and for high school after 4:30 PM (Fridays at 2:00 PM). Tennis uses ITF Play and Stay methods with age-appropriate equipment; Volleyball and Futsal build physical conditioning, teamwork, and strategic thinking. Ballet, Street Dance, Judo, Taekwondo, and Musical Theatre expand creative expression and collaboration, with after-school programs supporting ongoing practice.

Leadership & Professional
The Masters introduces students to the global corporate environment and equips them with essential innovation skills, presenting projects that address future challenges. Students use basic marketing principles, strategic planning, and operational concepts to create a cohesive business plan. The program is modeled after MBA-style competitions to develop leadership and entrepreneurial thinking while fostering collaboration and problem solving.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
ImaginAction focuses on sociocultural values such as ethics, respect, cooperation, and discipline to support students' emotional and social development. Ballet reinforces discipline, posture, rhythm, and body awareness, while Street Dance enhances creativity, memory, and confidence. Judo, Taekwondo, and Futsal promote physical conditioning, concentration, and emotional balance, and the Musical Theatre Program teaches performing arts in English, supporting self-expression and public speaking.
Languages

Language Provision
English is used as a learning language from Early Childhood. The Brazilian and International curricula complement each other to provide a complete and differentiated education. From Early Childhood, students incorporate English into daily life and acquire fluency, becoming natural bilinguals.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual education from Early Childhood through High School, with English used as a language of instruction.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Accessibility and interview: BIS seeks accessibility and diversity in admissions. Requests for the new school year can be made at any time to reserve spots. The admission process emphasizes an interview as the most important and decisive part of the selection, aligning the school's proposal with the expectations of students and families. The interview can occur at any time during the year. 2. Reservation after admission: After admission, reserving a spot requires paying a reservation fee, which is deductible from the enrollment fee. This arrangement helps secure a place for the student's enrollment. 3. Enrollment steps: Enrollment is completed upon the submission of the necessary documentation required by law and the payment of the first installment of the annual fee. Completing the enrollment form and finalizing the online process through the BIS website is essential. 4.
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