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Colegio Humboldt - Deutsche Schule Sao Paulo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Portuguese, German
Fees R$43,800
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1916
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Portuguese, German, English, Spanish
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Colégio Humboldt – Deutsche Schule São Paulo is a German international school in São Paulo serving students aged 2 to 18. It is officially recognized by Germany as a Deutsche Auslandsschule (DAS) and is part of the global network of German schools abroad. The school offers a bespoke curriculum with two paths: Bilíngue and the International German Curriculum. Bilíngue comprises about 40% German instruction and a multilingual program in Portuguese, German, English and Spanish, aligned to BNCC and the German Bildungsplan. The International German Curriculum provides 80% German instruction and leads to the Abitur, with university access in Germany, Europe, the United States, Brazil and beyond. The 60,000 m² campus features a large library, laboratories, a Maker space, a theatre (Teatro Humboldt), and pools. Distinctive programs include Dual Vocational Training, MINT laboratories, digital media integration, intercultural study trips, and the Excellent German Auslandsschule seal awarded in 2022 for international families worldwide.

Av. Engenheiro Alberto Kuhlmann, 525 - Interlagos, São Paulo - SP, 04784-010, Brazil

The Essentials

Colegio Humboldt - Deutsche Schule Sao Paulo has instruction in Portuguese, German.

Location
The school is located at Av. Engenheiro Alberto Kuhlmann, 525, Interlagos, São Paulo, SP 04784-010, Brazil. Interlagos is a southern district of São Paulo. The campus is accessible by major roads and is served by the school's transport program.

Stages
Infantil (Early Childhood); Fundamental I; Fundamental II; Médio (High School); Abitur; Formação Profissional Dual.

Type
German international school (Deutsche Auslandsschule) in São Paulo; multilingual education from early childhood through Abitur, including Dual Vocational Training.

Country affiliation
Germany; officially recognized as a Deutsche Auslandsschule (DAS) by the German government and part of the global network of German schools abroad.

School day structure
Full-day program (Tempo Integral).

Bus service
Door-to-door school transport operated by a partner company; routes organized by neighborhood sectors and itineraries published.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The uniform is required only for physical education.

Food Options
Restaurant and snack bar: The cafeteria provides nutritious, balanced meals prepared by professionals; the snack bar offers light, healthy options such as natural juices and fresh fruit.

Governance and Ownership
The school is operated by its sponsoring association, Humboldt School and Humboldt Duale Berufsausbildung (Trägerverein der Humboldtschule und der Humboldt Duale Berufsbildung).
Fees

Annual tuition at Colegio Humboldt - Deutsche Schule Sao Paulo ranges from BRL 43,800 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- A one-time admission fee (known locally as a "joia" or similar admission contribution) is charged at enrollment; new families also become members of the school's sponsor association and pay an initial admission contribution and a recurring association contribution.

Tuition fees by year group (summary and available figures)
- The school publishes specific tuition values for some programs but does not publish a complete per‑grade public table for every year group. Where program-specific figures are available: the Dual (Formação Profissional Dual) program listed monthly tuition values in previous years (for example: R$ 646.00 for 2023 and R$ 710.00 for 2024 for the Dual program as shown in the program's public selection notices). These program figures are shown by year in the Dual program notices and are subject to annual adjustment.
- General reporting about the school's regular (day‑school) tuition indicates that monthly fees for full‑time pupils at the school start from a level reported in the press (for example, a published article referenced a starting monthly tuition of R$ 4,364 for enrolled pupils in recent coverage). Exact monthly or annual tuition per grade (Infantil, Fundamental I, Fundamental II, Ensino Médio/Abitur track) must be confirmed with the school for a precise per‑series breakdown.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed on a recurring schedule (monthly/annual) and the school uses an annual tuition figure that is commonly divided into monthly installments; payment of the first installment is normally required at the time of enrolment or at contract signing. The school's program documents note that tuition values are adjusted annually (typically with a review in January) and that installment structures are applied to the annual amount. Families should expect standard school payment terms: an upfront payment on enrollment and subsequent monthly instalments through the academic year.

Boarding fees
- The Colégio Humboldt operates as a day school; there is no boarding provision and therefore no boarding fees. Campus information and the school program descriptions do not list residential or boarding services.

Other costs and recurring extras
- Additional charges commonly applied or available at the school include:
- Transport (school bus) costs for families who contract school transport.
- Meals / cafeteria service charges for families who use the school restaurant or purchase school meals.
- Extra‑curricular course fees (paid activities / cursos extras) for optional activities such as sports, arts and after‑school programs.
- Uniforms, school materials and books: families are expected to cover uniform and some materials; the school community runs buy/swap initiatives but uniforms and some personal materials remain a parental cost.
- Membership/association contribution: ongoing contributions from parents as members of the maintaining society (SEBRB) are part of the financial relationship with the school.

Refund and cancellation policy (summary)
- Program and selection notices for specific offerings (for example, the Dual program) include contract and enrollment terms that address payment obligations and the possibility of adjustments; detailed refund or cancellation rules are set out in the school's enrolment/contract documents and follow standard regulations for private schools (including consumer protections for contract cancellation). Parents should review the contract clauses that define refund, cancellation and withdrawal conditions for the exact financial consequences of cancelling a registration.

Fee payment options
- The school accepts standard payment methods used by Brazilian private schools: bank transfer/PIX and bank boleto; card payment acceptance is commonly available for upfront and ancillary charges though acceptance of credit card for recurring tuition varies by contract. Specific available payment methods and installment options are set out in the school's finance/contract documents for each enrollment year.

Note on available public information: program selection notices and school communications publish some program‑specific tuition figures and general billing rules (annual adjustment, installment structures and scholarship ranges). A complete, current per‑grade fee table for the 2026/27 academic year was not found in publicly accessible documents; the figures above reflect program notices and recent press reporting and should be used as an overview rather than a definitive per‑series price list.
Academics

Colegio Humboldt - Deutsche Schule Sao Paulo teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Two curricula are offered: Bilíngue and International German Curriculum. Bilíngue provides 40% of classes in German and a multilingual program in Portuguese, German, English, and Spanish, with international certifications available. The Bilíngue path follows BNCC and the German Bildungsplan. International German Curriculum delivers 80% of classes in German and prepares the student for the Abitur, a certificate that enables university entrance in Germany and in other countries. The Abitur certifies completion of the German secondary education system and enables entry to universities in Germany, Europe, the United States, Brazil, and beyond. The school is a Deutsche Auslandsschule (DAS), a PASCH partner, holds the MINT label, and integrates digital media into teaching.

Higher Education Progression
The Abitur enables direct admission to universities in Germany, Europe, the United States, and Brazil. Students graduate with a trilingual profile (German, Portuguese, English) and a strong foundation across social sciences, natural sciences, and languages to support higher education worldwide.

Gifted and Talented
The school is recognized as a MINT School by the German government, strengthening Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, and Technology, with goals to engage students in modern learning and digital media. It provides international certifications such as Cambridge, DELE, Deutsches Sprachdiplom, and Celpe Bras, and emphasizes preparation for Olympiads, drills, and national vestibular exams as part of its curriculum.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
From early childhood through high school, Abitur, and Dual Training, Colégio Humboldt is a German international school in Brazil offering multilingual education with certifications recognized in Brazil and abroad. Art, sport and technology are pillars of education, developing values, talents, abilities and competencies to form confident and engaged students.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The site describes inclusive learning within a multilingual, multicultural framework, with a focus on academic and social development across all levels; specific SEN supports are not itemized on the page.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Proficiency certificates are earned in German, English and Spanish as part of the curriculum, supporting multilingual fluency across levels.

Mental Wellbeing
Active listening, mentoring, university visits and mock exams are mentioned as part of emotional and pedagogical support during upper secondary.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection policies are not detailed in the translated content provided.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1916 by a group of German residents in São Paulo, Colégio Humboldt began as a German-language school and became a cultural hub for the German community in Santo Amaro. It opened on May 1, 1916, closed in 1917 during World War I, and reopened in 1921, growing to 100 students by 1931. After WWII the school was restored, was renamed Colégio Humboldt in 1966, and moved to a new Interlagos campus with first classes in 1999; the Teatro Humboldt opened in 2003 and the gymnasium in 2005. Today it offers bilingual education with Brazilian and German diplomas, including the Abitur and the Dual Vocational Training program, and is officially recognized by Germany as a Deutsche Auslandsschule, receiving the Excellent German Auslandsschule seal in 2022. The centennial in 2016 celebrated the school's roots and ongoing development.

Community
Community at Humboldt is built on active family involvement and intercultural collaboration. The school emphasizes family participation through volunteer activities, including the DOE Humboldt group, and through events organized by the Grêmio Estudantil and SEBRB. The Grupo de Gestão para o Desenvolvimento Escolar is an elected body comprising members from the school community, including parents, students, teachers, the Brazilian and German leadership, and the administrative area. DOE Humboldt coordinates the donation of uniforms and books through volunteer mothers, supporting sustainability and helping families. The school community fosters democratic participation, student leadership, and collaboration across Brazilian and German cultures.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
DOE Humboldt is a parent volunteer group coordinating donations of uniforms and books (matching ISBN) to support families and promote sustainability. Grêmio Estudantil is the Student Council elected annually by students in 9th grade and above, acting as a bridge between students, teachers, and the administration and developing leadership and project planning. SEBRB is the Sociedade Escolar Barão do Rio Branco, the school's broader parent-teacher community that participates in governance and school activities. Grupo de Gestão para o Desenvolvimento Escolar is an elected body comprised of members from the school community — including representatives from the administration, parents, students, teachers, and Brazilian and German leadership — that coordinates school development and policy. These groups create an active involvement structure that includes volunteering at festivals and supporting events, strengthening family participation and collaboration between home and school.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
60,000 m² campus with extensive green space and modern architecture. Classrooms and laboratories are equipped with up-to-date technology, and the school features a large library, a restaurant and snack bar, and a theater. The school provides covered and open-air social spaces, a parking lot for 250 cars, an athletics track, swimming pools (semi-Olympic and children's), a multi-sport gym, and playgrounds including the Pátio das Palmeiras. The spaces include music and art rooms, laboratories and a Maker space, all designed to support learning and social interaction. The Teatro Humboldt is among the best theatres in São Paulo, with acoustics ranked among the top in Brazil.

Sports Facilities
The Humboldt sports facilities are among the most complete in Brazil: a poly-sport gym, multiple outdoor courts, a sand court, and two heated pools (a children's pool and a semi-Olympic pool). There is an athletics track and spaces for artistic gymnastics, dances and martial arts. The school offers athletics, basketball, capoeira, fencing, soccer, judo, swimming, sailing, volleyball, and more. Humboldt organizes competitions and festivals such as the Humboldt Games (national and international), Festival das Cores, KMK tournament, and intercultural sports exchanges.

Academic Facilities
From early childhood to high school, classrooms are designed for student well-being; they are spacious and well-ventilated, with appropriate seating for a conducive learning environment. For Fundamental I and II, all rooms are equipped with retractable screens, projectors and computers to enable daily use of technology. The school features MINT laboratories for Physics, Chemistry and Biology, a Mathematics room, a Podcast Studio, and an interdisciplinary Maker space for hands-on projects.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Theater Humboldt serves as a bilingual hub for projects, debates, lectures, and performances by the orchestra and a theatre group. Music and art spaces, as well as laboratories and the Maker space, support extracurricular projects and hands-on experimentation. The school offers a broad sports program with activities such as athletics, basketball, capoeira, fencing, soccer, artistic gymnastics, handball, judo, swimming, sailing, and volleyball. Humboldt also organizes competitions and festivals including the Humboldt Games (national and international), Festival das Cores, KMK tournament, and intercultural sports exchanges.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Abitur is offered as the final exam of the German education system. The school provides a two‑year Abitur preparation: the third year of high school in the International German curriculum and an additional year for qualification. Graduates are trilíngual (German, Portuguese, English) and are prepared for internationally recognized exams such as the German DSD and Abitur.

Arts & Creative
The school offers more than 60 extracurricular courses. The music program includes instruments and ensembles such as bass, drums, voice, clarinet, recorder, guitar, children's music, orchestra, percussion, piano/keyboard, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, viola, violin, cello, and acoustic guitar. Theatre Humboldt provides a bilingual arts space with projects, debates, lectures, and performances by the Orchestra and Theatre Group.

Cultural & Language
Intercâmbios offers international study experiences. For 8th grade, there is a study trip to Germany with a two‑week intensive German course and cultural activities. In high school, students may participate in two international experiences in alternating years: a Germany trip of about 20 days in April with university visits, lectures, workshops, and company internships; and a UK trip with a two‑week intensive English course and cultural sightseeing. The program emphasizes intercultural learning and language development.

Social & Hobbies
The Grêmio Estudantil fosters democratic participation and serves as the bridge between students, teachers, and the school leadership. It develops critical thinking, leadership, communication, empathy, and teamwork as students plan actions and events, and is elected annually by the student body. Doe Humboldt supports social initiatives that foster community spirit and student engagement.

Community & Service
Doe Humboldt is a long‑running social action project that collects and donates uniforms and books (using the same ISBN as the school list). The effort promotes sustainability and helps reduce family costs, with organization led by volunteer parents coordinating donations and distribution throughout the year.

Leadership & Professional
The Grêmio Estudantil fosters leadership and project management, offering students opportunities to exercise democratic participation, plan and execute projects, and communicate effectively. The student council is elected annually by students. Doe Humboldt also provides a platform for social initiative and teamwork through organized volunteer efforts.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Tempo Integral after‑school program offers planned activities such as an English workshop, musicalization, gardening, cooking, motor skills, cooperative games, robotics, and storytelling. It runs until 5:00 PM or 7:00 PM and includes meals. The school hosts the Humboldt International Games, with 11 sports including futsal, swimming, fencing, volleyball, track, judo, basketball, sailing, handball, artistic gymnastics, and beach volleyball, drawing participants from multiple countries.
Languages

Language Provision
German is taught as DaF (German as a foreign language) from 5th year; the DaF program uses CEFR levels A1, A2 and B1, with the DSD I exam available and DSD II exam available for bilingual track opting for the Brazilian diploma. The DFU (German as mother tongue) approach includes German-language instruction for certain subjects from 5th year, and Abitur is available after an additional year. Portuguese is taught through PaF (Português como Língua Estrangeira) and PFU (Português Aplicado em Disciplinas Específicas); CILP provides an international Portuguese certificate and Portuguese-language certificates are valid in Germany. English begins in G4, offering Cambridge English qualifications up to C1 in upper grades. Spanish is offered as on-site DELE examinations for levels from basic to advanced from 6th grade through Ensino Médio and into Formação Dual.

Bilingual Teaching
From early childhood, teaching is bilingual in German and Portuguese, with dedicated language teachers for each. From the 5th year, students follow either the Brazilian curriculum or the German curriculum. The school promotes German as both a heritage language and a foreign language. Bilingual and trilingual instruction is offered with international certifications.

Immersion Programs
PaF (Português como Língua Estrangeira) offers Portuguese language adaptation for up to two years for newcomers. NIL (Núcleo de Integração das Línguas) coordinates languages (Portuguese, German, English, Spanish and PaF) to support multilingual integration. English begins in G4, with optional English workshops for G3 in Tempo Integral. Spanish is offered as an extracurricular from 6th grade through the end of Ensino Médio, with DELE exams available on site.
Reputation

Awards
Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule (Excellent German School Abroad)

Accreditations
Colégio Humboldt is recognized by the German government as a MINT School (Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences and Technology); it is officially recognized as a Deutsche Auslandsschule (DAS) — German School Abroad, certified for meeting high pedagogical, linguistic, organizational, and cultural standards; it has received the Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule (Excellent German School Abroad) quality seal; these certifications place it within the global network of German schools abroad and reflect ongoing collaboration with German educational authorities.
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