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Colégio 7 de Setembro

Brazil, Fortaleza

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish, Portuguese
Fees R$12,000
Ages 0 - 17 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1935
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Portuguese, English, Spanish
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Colégio 7 de Setembro is a private, coeducational day school in Ceará that combines a bespoke curriculum with the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for students from infancy to late teens. The school serves ages 0 to 17 across campuses Centro NGS, Núcleo Infantil Aldeota, Aldeota (EBS) and Eusébio, with a multilingual offering from Infantil through Pré-Universitário. The Bilíngue program provides English instruction for Infantil II to the 3rd year of Ensino Médio and uses English as a learning tool across subjects in reduced-size classes. An STI Global framework adds holistic development through Global Culture, Time Management, Arts and Sports, and cognitive/attitudinal growth, plus targeted pedagogical support, autonomous study, nutrition and socialization. The IB Diploma Programme has been available since 2020, integrating six subjects plus TOK, EE and CAS; DP cohorts begin each August. Campuses host arts, science and technology offerings, and a program.

The Essentials

Colégio 7 de Setembro has instruction in English, Spanish, Portuguese.

Location
Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. The school operates across multiple campuses: Centro (Avenida Imperador, 1330), Núcleo Infantil (R. Beni Carvalho, 1011, Dionísio Torres), Aldeota (R. Henriqueta Galeno, 1011, Cocó), and Eusébio (R. Danilo Arruda, Coaçu).

Stages
Infantil; Fundamental Anos Iniciais; Fundamental Anos Finais; Médio; ITA & IME

Type
Private, coeducational day school offering the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).

Additional learning support
Pedagogical Supervisory Teams and Educational Counselors (SOE) provide ongoing academic guidance; emotional education is taught through Amigos do Zippy, Emoções Contam, and O Caráter Conta; learning includes project work and field trips.

School day structure
Infantil: 7:10–11:10 morning; 13:10–17:10 afternoon; Infantil 4 starts 1x/week ending at 11:50 or 17:50; STI: 7:10–17:10. Fundamental Anos Iniciais: 7:10–11:10; 13:10–17:10; 3rd/5th grade bilingual until 12:00. Fundamental Anos Finais: 7:15–11:55; 13:15–17:55; STI: 7:10–17:10. Médio: 7:15–12:30; 13:15–18:45; ITA & IME tracks extend to 19:30.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms and textbooks must be acquired at the time of enrollment.

Food Options
Meals are planned by a nutritionist to promote healthy eating habits.

Governance and Ownership
Part of Inspira Rede de Educadores.
Fees

Annual tuition at Colégio 7 de Setembro ranges from BRL 12,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fee

- No publicly posted, fixed application or registration fee schedule is available. Enrollment and new-student registration are processed through the school's admissions system and the family billing portal; any one‑time enrollment or registration charge is issued at the time of admission.

Tuition (mensalidades) — by year group

- The school charges tuition on a monthly basis (mensalidade). Exact monthly amounts by year group for the 2026/27 academic year are not published in a public fee table. Third‑party school-listing sources report typical monthly ranges for Colégio 7 de Setembro in recent years around R$ 800 to R$ 1,200 depending on year/segment, with variation by campus and program. Use of special programs (full‑time / STI, ITA/IME tracks, IB, or additional courses) typically affects the amount charged for a given student.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is billed as monthly invoices (mensalidades). Invoices are issued through the school's online billing portal as boletos bancários (bank slips) and are paid on the due dates shown on those boletos. The portal is used for printing and managing invoices. Families choosing special payment arrangements (annual prepayment, instalments or corporate discounts) receive the corresponding billing schedule at enrollment or via the billing portal.

Boarding fees

- The Colégio 7 de Setembro operates as day campuses (Centro, Aldeota and Eusébio); there are no boarding facilities or boarding fees listed for the school.

Other costs and fees

- Uniforms: a uniform catalogue is published for families; uniform purchase is an additional cost.

- Books and materials: the school provides year‑by‑year required materials lists (by grade) that families must supply or purchase; these are separate from monthly tuition.

- Extra programs and paid courses: optional programs (STI full‑time program, Cursos Livres, Curso ITA/IME, language or advanced‑study add‑ons) are offered and typically carry additional fees beyond the standard mensalidade.

- Discounts and partner rates: specific employer/union partnerships and limited scholarships or partial bursaries are offered from time to time; such agreements produce discounted mensalidades for eligible families. Reported partnerships and discounts have been advertised through partner organisations.

Refunds and cancellations

- No public, detailed refund policy or a publicly posted schedule of cancellation/refund terms was found. Refunds, when applicable, are governed by the school's enrollment contract and the billing portal procedures provided to families at registration.

Fee payment options

- Invoices are issued as boletos bancários via the online billing portal; the portal is the primary channel for printing and paying invoices. Payment methods supported through the billing system typically include payment at bank/lottery outlets, internet banking, and the portal's payment processing; specific acceptance of credit‑card payments or recurring card charges is handled by the billing provider used by the school and is disclosed at billing. Corporate/partner discounts and employer billing arrangements are available where negotiated.

Summary of availability and next steps for families

- Detailed, grade‑level tuition tables and a public per‑term or per‑grade fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year are not available in a publicly accessible fee table. Families receive official, itemised invoices, any one‑time enrollment charges, refund terms and available payment options through the school's admissions process and the secure billing portal at the time of registration. For budgeting, third‑party listings and local reports indicate typical monthly tuition ranges in recent years of roughly R$ 800–R$ 1,200, with program‑ and campus‑dependent variation; optional programs, uniforms and materials are additional.
Academics

Colégio 7 de Setembro teaches Bespoke Curriculum, IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 0 to 17.

Curriculum
The school offers a multilingual curriculum across Infantil to Pré-Universitário, with campuses in Centro NGS, Núcleo Infantil, Aldeota (EBS), and Eusébio. The Bilíngue program provides English-language instruction for Infantil II through the 3rd year of Ensino Médio, with English used as a learning tool and integrated content across subjects; classes are taught in reduced-size groups. STI Global delivers a System of Time Integral with four formative pillars: Global Culture (exposure to Spanish and English), Time Management, Arts and Sports, and Cognitive/Attitudinal development, together with specialized pedagogical support, autonomous study, language learning, nutrition, and socialization. The IB Diploma Programme is offered for high school students since 2020 and is integrated into the regular curriculum with six IB subjects plus the Core (TOK, EE, CAS); new DP cohorts begin in August each year, and the school is a candidate for the MYP. ITA and IME provide a preparatory track for entrance to ITA/IME and other military/engineering pathways, with morning and afternoon schedules, admission steps, and the required examinations. High performance opportunities are provided through Cursos de Alto Desempenho, including Clube de Ciências, Astronomy, and Mathematics Olympiads for 4th–7th year, with limited vacancies per year per campus.

Exam Results
International university acceptances: 0; Public university acceptances: 0; Olympiad medalists: 0; ENEM scores above 900: +0; Military acceptances: 0.

Higher Education Progression
Terceiro 2025 celebrated approvals in universities public and private; IB student Maria Eduarda Massler was approved at universities in Canada, the United States and Europe, underscoring the international dimension of the IB program; in Brazil, Sofia Carvalho earned 1st place in Journalism at UFC, Lucas Brito 1st in Computer Science at UFC, and Ana Beatriz Crisf3stomo was approved 1st in Pedagogy at UFC.

Gifted and Talented
High performance opportunities are offered through Cursos de Alto Desempenho, including Clube de Cieancias (4th–7th years) with 30 vacancies per year per campus, Astronomy (4th–9th years) with multi-year levels, and Math Olympiads (8th–9th years); programs target advanced study and competition readiness.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1935 in Ceará, Colégio 7 de Setembro built its history on four pillars that guide its educational mission. For 90 years, it educates with purpose and identity, maintaining an essence that transcends generations and a genuine commitment to each family. The school upholds non-negotiable values based on ethics, respect, and responsibility, which guide its decisions and relationships. At the same time, it maintains a purpose-driven stance toward innovation, continually seeking to offer the best for students and ensuring a holistic education aligned with the challenges of the contemporary world. All of this is strengthened by a community formed by students, families, educators and staff united by trust, belonging and mutual growth.

Community
The school community is formed by students, families, educators and staff united by trust, belonging and mutual growth. It maintains an active culture of learning and engagement and shares updates about its programs. Recent updates include Colégio 7 de Setembro Begins a New Era with IB MYP Certification; Setembrinos Represent Brazil in International Physics Competitions; Colégio 7 de Setembro Projects the Future with a New Brand Positioning and Pedagogical Expansion.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Unidade Centro NGS has spacious environments, equipped classrooms and complete laboratories, providing a structure prepared to support learning at every stage. The space is safe and organized to foster study, coexistence and personal growth. The school offers complementary activities that strengthen socio-emotional competencies. Núcleo Infantil Aldeota features a complete, colorful infrastructure adapted to early childhood, with large rooms, outdoor exploration areas, playful spaces and development resources. The Aldeota unit includes laboratories and classrooms designed for active methodologies, and a full structure for all ages. The Eusébio unit provides a safe, welcoming infrastructure, with outdoor area, themed rooms, laboratories and convivência spaces to enrich daily learning and strengthen student development.

Sports Facilities
The school offers sports programs through the Cursos Livres, including Futsal, Basketball, Volleyball, Karate, Futebol Society, Swimming, Rhythmic Gymnastics and Skating, with some modalities offered only at the Aldeota sede.

Academic Facilities
The Centro NGS unit has spacious environments, equipped classrooms and complete laboratories to support learning across all stages. The space is designed to be safe, organized and to foster study, coexistence and personal growth, with complementary activities that strengthen socio-emotional competencies. The Unidade Centro NGS emphasizes classrooms and laboratories to support learning at all levels. The Núcleo Infantil Aldeota features a complete, colorful infrastructure adapted to early childhood, with large rooms, outdoor exploration areas, spaces for play and development resources. The Unidade Aldeota provides a complete structure with equipped laboratories and classrooms designed for active methodologies. The Núcleo Infantil Aldeota also highlights infrastructure that is complete, colorful and adapted to the first years of life, including large rooms, outdoor spaces, play areas and development resources. The Unidade Eusébio offers a safe, welcoming infrastructure with outdoor areas, themed rooms, laboratories and convivência spaces to enrich daily learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school provides a broad range of extracurriculars: ACADEMIA DE DANÇA with Baby Class, Balé Clássico, Jazz and Hip Hop (Aldeota only); CENTRO DE ARTES offering Artes Visuais, Teatro, Bateria, Violão, Teclado, Guitarra, Canto and Coral; ESCOLA DE ESPORTES with Futsal, Basquete, Vôlei, Caratê, Futebol Society, Natação, Ginástica Rítmica and Patinação (some modalities available only at Aldeota); and CENTRO DE TECNOLOGIA with Robótica and MATERIAIS E FERRAMENTAS (Maker).
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Colégio 7 de Setembro offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for high school, authorized since 2020. The DP curriculum is integrated with the regular Brazilian curriculum, enriching it with six IB subjects and the Core components Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS). After two years of study, students sit the official IB examinations. The school joined the IB World Schools network in 2019 by offering the Diploma Programme and is pursuing authorization to offer the Middle Years Programme for Fundamental II (grades 6–9), expanding the IB continuum.

Arts & Creative
The Dance Academy offers classes from Infantil 3, including Baby Class, Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop (Aldeota campus only). The Center for Arts provides Visual Arts, Theater, Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, Singing, and Choir. The Extracurricular offerings also include a Sports Center (see lifestyle) and a Technology Center with Robotics for 2nd–8th year fundamental, featuring Maker-based activities.

Cultural & Language
Bilingual education is central to the school's mission, with English-taught classes and English used as a tool to learn curricular content, enabling integrated learning and broader communication. Classes are small and English instruction substitutes for the regular English course, counting as a curricular grade. The STI Global pillar promotes Global Culture, providing exposure to Spanish and English from early years and integrating cross-language experiences to develop intercultural communication.

Social & Hobbies
Advanced Performance Courses (Cursos de Alto Desempenho) include Clube de Ciências, Astronomy, and Olympiads in Mathematics and History, with multiple levels and entry as vacancies allow. The Science Club develops skills related to the scientific method across biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, technology, mathematics, and arts for 4th–7th years. The Turmas 1000 program expands study routines to reinforce and deepen mathematics, chemistry, physics, and biology, while encouraging participation in competitions.

Community & Service
IB Diploma Programme includes Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) as a core component. In the Middle Years Programme, students undertake the Community Project (Projeto Comunitário) in 9th grade, identifying a real community need and implementing a concrete action to generate positive impact, developing leadership and social responsibility.

Leadership & Professional
The IB framework shapes internationally minded students who are Investigators, Informed, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk-takers, Balanced, and Reflective. Admissions to the IB Diploma Programme include an information session with the school principal and the DP coordinator, portfolio review, and English proficiency requirements (minimum B2). Family engagement and support for the IB profile are expected as part of the process.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school offers a Dance Academy, a Center for Arts with Visual Arts, Theater and music programs, and a Sports Center offering Futsal, Basketball, Volleyball, Karate, Soccer, Swimming, Rhythmic Gymnastics, and Skating (Aldeota campus). The Technology Center provides Robotics for younger students, fostering maker-like creativity. The program emphasizes balanced routines, rest, and leisure, with nutritional guidance as part of holistic wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
English is used as the language of instruction for curricular content. The bilingual program covers students from Infantil II through the 3rd year of Ensino Médio within the regular schedule. The bilingual program substitutes the regular English instruction and counts as a curricular grade toward student promotion.

Bilingual Teaching
Bilingual education is part of C7S's mission. English is used as the language of instruction for curricular content. For all students from Infantil II to the 3rd year of Ensino Médio within the regular schedule, classes are conducted in small groups. The Bilíngue substitutes the regular English course and counts as a curricular grade toward promotion.
Admissions

Admissions
Admission Process 2026 for Early Childhood through High School. Applications are open; partial scholarships are available. The Colégio 7 de Setembro operates three campuses: Aldeota, Centro, and Eusébio. Special conditions apply. Differentials include: 151 admissions to competitive universities; 108 admissions through vestibular exams; 288 medals or honorable mentions in school Olympiads; 96 students scoring 900+ in writing; 9 admissions to IME. The Character Counts Program provides ethical and civic formation; socioemotional education begins in early childhood; integrated bilingual education begins in early childhood; complete and safe facilities for all ages; clubs in sports, arts, dance, robotics, technology, and more. Real partnership with families through active listening, pedagogical support, and welcoming environment. Contact: Centro — Avenida Imperador, 1330; Aldeota — Rua Henriqueta Galeno, 1011; Eusébio — Rua Danilo Arruda, Coaçu.

Scholarships
Partial scholarships are available.
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