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Chapel School

Brazil, São Paulo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Portuguese
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 700
Type Co-educational
Opened 1947
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, IB (DP)
Taught languages Spanish, French
Typical class size 26
Strengths Sport, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Chapel School, founded in 1947 to serve American families in São Paulo, offers early childhood through high school with American, Brazilian, IB programs. The campus covers 40,000 m2 and reflects a tradition of diversity and development. The Early Childhood Education program (ages 3 to 5) emphasizes social-emotional, cognitive, and physical growth in a rich learning environment, with Responsive Classroom and Morning Meetings; The Gold Assessment; The Creative Curriculum; Everyday Mathematics; Being a Writer; Visual Arts; Music. The Elementary School (ages 6 to 11) provides literacy and content in English and Portuguese, covering literacy, math, science, social studies, music, arts, religion, and technology, with NGSS for science and technology integrated daily. Chapel Art shows and museum partnerships enrich art experiences. The High School (7th–12th) offers electives beginning in 9th grade and Diploma Program in 11th and 12th grades. The school serves learners from over 30 countries and upholds tradition of achievement.

R. Vig. João de Pontes, 537 - Santo Amaro, São Paulo - SP, 04748-000, Brazil

The Essentials

Chapel School has 700 pupils, typical class sizes of 26, instruction in English, Portuguese.

Location
Rua Vigário João de Pontes, 537, Chácara Flora, São Paulo, SP 04748-000, Brazil. Located in the Chácara Flora neighbourhood of São Paulo.

Stages
Early Childhood Education; Elementary School; High School

Pupil Nationality Mix
32 student nationalities represented.

Country affiliation
United States (founded for American families living in São Paulo)

Religious affiliation
Catholic (historical origin)
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The Chapel School uniform consists of a collared polo shirt in royal blue, powder blue, navy, or white with the Chapel School logo, paired with khaki or navy bottoms (shorts, pants, skirts or skorts). Uniform shirts are available in blue, navy, white and yellow; bottoms must be plain and without embellishment. All students wear closed-toe shoes, and outerwear includes a navy zippered hoodie; a winter coat may be worn over the hoodie on very cold days. Plaid skorts or jumpers in French Blue Plaid are available from Lands' End or Target.

Food Options
Menus are elaborated by a team of nutritionists to provide nutritious options; meals and snacks are prepared on site by 27 nutrition staff under the supervision of on-site nutrition specialists. Vegetarian options and meals for diabetes, gluten or lactose intolerance, and other doctor-prescribed restrictions are available. The nutrition program celebrates cultural diversity with traditional meals from various countries and has published the Chapel Cookbook with recipes in English and Portuguese.
Fees
Application / Enrollment fee

- Enrollment (matrícula) is charged by year group as listed below. Specific separate application or non‑refundable registration fees are not publicly listed beyond the enrollment amounts shown.

Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown as: BRL [amount])

- Berçário (Nursery): Enrollment BRL 5,220.00 / Monthly tuition BRL 5,220.00.
- Maternal (Preschool): Enrollment BRL 9,495.00 / Monthly tuition BRL 9,495.00.
- Infantil 1 & 2 (Early Childhood): Enrollment BRL 9,495.00 / Monthly tuition BRL 9,495.00.
- Fundamental 1 & 2 (Elementary / Middle years): Enrollment BRL 9,495.00 / Monthly tuition BRL 9,495.00.
- Ensino Médio (High School): Enrollment BRL 10,773.00 / Monthly tuition BRL 10,773.00.

- Indicative annual cost (simple multiplication): monthly tuition × 12 (used only as an arithmetic example because the school's exact billing schedule was not publicly specified). For example, Fundamental: BRL 9,495.00 × 12 = BRL 113,940.00 (annual, illustrative).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No definitive public schedule of billing cycles (number of installments per year), payment deadlines, or standard early‑payment discounts was located in the publicly available material reviewed. The tuition figures above are reported as monthly amounts (mensalidade); how those monthly amounts are invoiced (10, 11 or 12 installments, annual prepayment discounts, due dates, late‑payment penalties) is not specified in the public reports used here.

Boarding / Residential fees

- Chapel School (Escola Maria Imaculada / Chapel School, São Paulo) operates as a day school; no boarding or residential‑boarding fees apply.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- No explicit, published lists of uniform costs, school meal charges, transport (school bus) fees, material‑fee amounts, extracurricular program fees, or technology fees for Chapel School were found in the public sources reviewed. Many schools of this type commonly charge additional fees for uniforms, lunches, school trips and materials, but specific values for Chapel School were not publicly available.

Refund information

- No publicly available refund policy for enrollment, tuition prepayments, or deposits was found in the material reviewed. Specific refund terms (for example, whether the enrollment fee is refundable, prorated refunds for mid‑year withdrawals, or refund deadlines) were not published in the sources consulted.

Fee payment options (methods)

- Specific payment methods accepted by the school (for example, bank transfer, boleto bancário, credit card, direct debit) were not identified in the public reporting consulted. Standard practice among comparable private schools in Brazil includes bank transfer, boletos and sometimes credit/debit card or automatic debit, but no definitive list of accepted methods for Chapel School was located.

Notes on completeness of the information provided

- The tuition and enrollment amounts above are reported in national press summaries of a published school‑fee survey (Forbes / aggregated national coverage) and repeated by major news outlets; they represent the publicly reported mensalidade (monthly) and matrícula (enrollment) figures.
- Several items requested (formal billing schedule and installment counts, explicit application vs. enrollment fee distinctions, uniforms/materials pricing, payment‑method options, refund policy, and any boarding charges) were not available in the public material reviewed. Where values were not publicly reported, they have not been invented or estimated in this summary.
Academics

Chapel School teaches American Curriculum, IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 17.

Curriculum
Early Childhood Education (ages 3 to 5) emphasizes social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development in a rich learning environment. The following programs are offered: Responsive Classroom and Morning Meetings; The Gold Assessment; The Creative Curriculum and All About Preschoolers Curriculum; Everyday Mathematics; Being a Writer; Visual Arts; and Music. A typical day includes a warm welcome and routines that support development through exploration, with nutrition and physical education integrated. The Elementary School (ages 6 to 11) centers on the student, with literacy and content taught in both English and Portuguese, and a curriculum that includes literacy, math, science, social studies, music, arts, religion, and technology; the curriculum highlights include NGSS for science and Being a Writer and Everyday Mathematics. Chapel Art shows and museum partnerships enrich art experiences, and technology is integrated across daily instruction. The High School (7th through 12th) provides electives starting in 9th grade and offers the International Baccalaureate program in 11th and 12th grades.

Student Teacher Ratio
The school maintains a 1:6 teacher-student ratio.

Exam Results
Map of universities shows graduates have been accepted to institutions around the world in the last five years. Notable destinations include Yale University, University of California, Berkeley, McGill University, University of Toronto, Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina, Universidade de São Paulo, and Nova Southeastern University.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates go on to higher education at universities worldwide, including institutions in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, France, Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Mexico, and Japan.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Chapel School emphasizes social-emotional development as a core component of its Human Development program. It offers a Social-Emotional Development Curriculum to support students' emotional well-being and social skills. The school provides School Counseling to assist students and families. The school environment values diversity and emphasizes human values, with learners from more than 30 countries learning together. Through Christian values, students are encouraged to make informed decisions, take responsibility for their actions, and respect life and cultural diversity. Teachers participate in Continued Professional Development to strengthen support for student wellbeing.

Mental Wellbeing
School Counseling and the Social-Emotional Development Curriculum support students' mental wellbeing. The environment fosters appreciation for diversity and emphasizes human values. Through Christian values, students learn to make informed decisions, own responsibility for personal actions, and respect life and cultural diversity. The Shared Vision—Engage, Challenge, Support, Care—prepares students for life. Continued Professional Development for Teachers ensures staff are equipped to address student wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Chapel School's campus is designed to be extremely safe with a single entrance and exit. Access is controlled and all students are dropped off on campus. Security cameras and staff monitor the buildings 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is a school nurse's office on site to address health and safety needs. The campus infrastructure includes secure facilities and ongoing safety monitoring.
Parent Experience

History
Chapel School was founded in 1947 as a Catholic elementary school for the children of American families living in São Paulo. Since then, the school has expanded to serve students from the USA, Brazil and around the world. It offers early childhood through high school and provides the American, Brazilian, and International Baccalaureate programs. The environment reflects years of tradition in academic excellence as well as appreciation for diversity, nurturing social-emotional skills and emphasizing human values. Our student body is made up of learners from over 30 countries who bring diverse cultures, languages, and religions, and our students learn from each other and form lasting bonds of respect and friendship.

Community
Chapel serves an international student body with learners from over 30 countries, bringing diverse cultures, languages and religions. Students learn from each other and form lasting bonds of respect and friendship. The mission emphasizes a caring, academically challenging environment and American-style education for an international student body, guided by Christian values and respect for cultural diversity. The shared vision Engage. Challenge. Support. Care. Prepare students for life guides daily practice, and the motto Faith in Education anchors the community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Total area 40,000 m².

Sports Facilities
Not specified on this page.

Academic Facilities
Not specified on this page.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Chapel offers a variety of age-appropriate extracurricular activities on campus.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
After-school activities are offered in semesters and held on campus according to student age and demand. The academic options include Biology IB Bio, Chemistry Support, IB Math Lab, IB Physics Support, Math Club, Math Lab/Support, Knowledge Bowl, MUN (Model United Nations), Robotics, STEM Club, Science, and Science Support. They cover science and mathematics disciplines.

Arts & Creative
After-school arts activities are offered in semesters and held on campus according to student age and demand. The arts options include Art Club, Drama Club, Music Club Guitar, and Music Club Ukulele. They cover visual and performing arts on campus.

Cultural & Language
Language offerings include Chinese Language and Portuguese Classes. They are offered after school in semesters on campus according to student age and demand. These classes support language development alongside the rest of the curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
After-school activities are offered in semesters and held on campus according to student age and demand. Available options include Dungeons and Dragons Club, E-Sport, In-line Skating, Futsal, History of Science Club, Judo, Skateboarding, Tennis, and Young Trojans (Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Cheerleading). These activities promote social interaction and recreation on campus.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership and professional activities include MUN (Model United Nations), Investment Club, and Newspaper Club. They are offered after school on campus in semesters according to student age and demand. These clubs develop research, writing, and collaborative skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and physical activities are offered after school in semesters on campus according to age and demand. Options include Young Trojans (Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Cheerleading), Tennis, Futsal, In-line Skating, Skateboarding, Judo, and Fencing. These programs promote fitness and teamwork.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English, and IB language courses include Portuguese A LAL, Portuguese B, Spanish B, and French B.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in English.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The school uses admissions forms and procedures to understand the individual contexts of applicants. Acceptance is decided based on information provided on the forms in conjunction with academic records, previous school recommendations, and results on standardized tests. Admissions take place at any time of the year from the beginning of August through June. The first semester begins in early August and ends in mid-December. 2. The second and final semester begins at the end of January and goes through mid-June. 3. The school accepts students applying to the second semester of 11th grade or the beginning of 12th grade if eligible to participate in the full IB program offered by Chapel School, which has prerequisites. The school also maintains an equal opportunity policy without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender or any other characteristic protected by law. 4. For inquiries, contact the school. The telephone line is (55) (11) 2101-7400, Extension 7412. The address is Rua Vigário João de Pontes, 537 - Chácara Flora, CEP 04748-000 - São Paulo, SP - Brasil.
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