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Colégio Soka do Brasil

Brazil, São Paulo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Portuguese, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 334
Type Co-educational
Opened 2001
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Japanese, Spanish
Strengths Performing Arts, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Colégio Soka do Brasil is a private day school in São Paulo that blends Soka Education philosophy with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Since 2018 it has offered the IB DP alongside the Brazilian high school diploma, preparing students for global pathways through multilingual options in English, Japanese and Spanish. The curriculum is BNCC-based in the early years and integrates language, culture, life skills, and the arts, while maintaining a strong bilingual emphasis as students advance toward high school. The campus features a Sustainability Excellence Seal, multimedia classrooms, Chromebooks, a reading room, an art studio, and spaces for body expression and musical education, plus covered multi-sport courts. The school operates UNESCO ASPnet status, international projects and exchanges, a DIG SAT/TOEFL prep course, university admissions advisory, and a Homestay program to host international students. A CAS component accompanies the IB Diploma, encouraging creativity, activity and service worldwide. Within a nurturing global community.

Av. do Cursino, 362 - Vila da Saúde, São Paulo - SP, 04132-000, Brazil

The Essentials

Colégio Soka do Brasil has 334 pupils, instruction in Portuguese, English.

Location
Located in the Saúde district of São Paulo, at Avenida Cursino, 362. It serves Infantil, Fundamental 1 and 2, and Médio.

Stages
Infantil; Fundamental 1 e 2; Médio

Type
Private day school; IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Country affiliation
UNESCO Associated School Network (ASPnet)
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The Homestay Program provides access to high school education for students from across Brazil. It is intended for students associated with the maintainer, Brasil Soka Gakkai International. The program offers students the chance to experience new places, people and cultures by studying at Colégio Soka do Brasil, and enables them to pursue the IB Diploma Programme. Staff from the school work with the maintainer to build a robust exchange network grounded in the institution's humanistic values. Since 2017, high school classes have included students from other regions of Brazil, and new students join the Homestay program each year.

Food Options
The kitchen is designed in accordance with ANVISA standards, with high-quality equipment and systems that minimize pollutant emissions, ensuring healthy and safe meals.

Governance and Ownership
Maintained by Brasil Soka Gakkai International (BSGI) as the school's maintainer; the Colégio Soka do Brasil is part of the Soka Global educational network. Since 2018, it has been an IB World School authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Fees
Application / selection fees
- O Colégio cobra uma taxa de inscrição para o processo seletivo no valor de BRL 50 (cinquenta reais) para candidatos que realizam as provas presencialmente.
- O pagamento da taxa de inscrição pode ser feito por depósito/transferência bancária para a conta do Instituto Educacional Soka do Brasil (Banco Santander, Agência 4581, Conta Corrente 13000375-3; CNPJ: 05.429.526/0001-05) conforme instruções financeiras fornecidas pelo colégio.

Tuition fees by year group (monthly and annual amounts)
- Valores de mensalidades (por série/ano) e valores de matrícula/anuidade não estão publicados de forma pública nos materiais institucionais disponíveis; o Colégio não fornece tabelas públicas com valores por ano/série para 2026/27 ou 2025/26. Portanto, não há números específicos por termo/ano/série que possam ser informados aqui.
- Níveis oferecidos (para referência de agrupamento de cobrança): Infantil (a partir de 3 anos), Ensino Fundamental — Anos Iniciais (1.º–4.º) e Anos Finais (5.º–9.º), Ensino Médio (inclui oferta do Programa IB). As mensalidades são normalmente definidas por nível/série, mas os valores não são publicados.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- O cronograma de faturamento (datas de emissão, vencimentos mensais, número de parcelas no ano letivo) e os termos contratuais detalhados são comunicados no Kit Matrícula e por orientação do Departamento Financeiro no momento da matrícula. Informações de prazos de pagamento e opções exatas de parcelamento não estão publicadas integralmente nos editais disponíveis.
- Para a taxa de inscrição, o comprovante de pagamento deve ser enviado por e-mail indicado no processo seletivo; o valor da taxa de inscrição só é devolvido em caso de suspensão ou cancelamento do processo seletivo.

Boarding fees (internato)
- Não há oferta de internato/boarding listada nas informações públicas do colégio; o Colégio Soka do Brasil opera como escola de ensino diurno com os níveis Infantil, Fundamental e Médio. Não se aplicam taxas de boarding.

Other costs and fees
- Há cobrança separada de material didático, uniforme, alimentação e demais taxas facultativas ou obrigatórias, que não estão incluídas em bolsas de estudo. Esses custos são cobrados à parte e seus valores não estão publicados em tabela pública.
- O programa Homestay e outros programas internacionais têm taxas específicas cuja comunicação é feita separadamente (valor da taxa de inscrição para Homestay é informado em comunicação específica).

Refund information
- A taxa de inscrição do processo seletivo é reembolsável apenas em caso de suspensão ou cancelamento do processo seletivo. Não há política pública detalhada de reembolso de mensalidades ou matrícula disponível nos documentos públicos acessados; condições de cancelamento, devolução de valores e prazos são estabelecidas em contrato e no Kit Matrícula entregue no ato da matrícula.

Fee payment options
- Pagamentos (ao menos da taxa de inscrição) podem ser efetuados por depósito/transferência bancária para a conta do Instituto Educacional Soka do Brasil (Banco Santander, Agência 4581, Conta Corrente 13000375-3).
- Não há informação pública detalhada indicando pagamento por cartão de crédito ou boleto bancário para mensalidades publicada nos materiais institucionais consultados; as opções finais de pagamento (boleto, débito, cartão, parcelamentos) e instruções são comunicadas pelo departamento financeiro/Kit Matrícula no momento da matrícula.

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Brief summary of findings and limitations: Publicly available institutional documents and the school's admissions/editais provide the selection (inscription) fee amount, bank details for payment, scholarship exclusions and procedural notes (Kit Matrícula, envio de comprovantes, reembolso da taxa de inscrição em caso de cancelamento). No public table or document with specific monthly or annual tuition amounts by year group, no published enrollment (matrícula) fee amount, and no published boarding fees were found in the school's available materials; consequently numeric tuition figures and per-term/per-year breakdowns for 2026/27 (or 2025/26) could not be provided here.
Academics

Colégio Soka do Brasil teaches Bespoke Curriculum, IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Infantil Vision: from age 3, students become world citizens in a welcoming, meaningful environment; the curriculum includes language and communication, logical reasoning, nature and society, English, language and culture of Japanese, life skills, body expression, and culture maker; the school offers an integral program and extracurriculars such as football, dance/ballet, and violin. Fundamental 1–2: the curriculum is grounded in the BNCC, with English prepared for the IB program and continued integration of Japanese language, life skills, culture maker, and musicalization, plus an integral education option and extracurriculars like soccer, gymnastics, pilates for kids, violin and guitar. Fundamental 3–9: the BNCC-based curriculum emphasizes a strong bilingual formation—especially in English—with opportunities to learn Japanese and Spanish, electives (sports, writing workshop, reading club), and cultural activities that connect learning to life. High School International (Médio): the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is offered since 2018, providing a two-year IB diploma alongside the national curriculum, with multilingual options (English, Japanese and Spanish) to support global pathways. Programs Internacionais: the school maintains international projects and exchange programs, including the IB credential and a DIG International online SAT/TOEFL prep course, plus university admissions advisory and partnerships to support study abroad, and a Homestay program to host students from across Brazil so they can study with Soka. Homestay: the Homestay program enables non-local students to study at Colégio Soka do Brasil while pursuing the IB Diploma, with support from school staff and the maintainer to build a global education experience.

Higher Education Progression
IB Diploma Programme is offered since 2018, enabling graduates to earn the IB diploma in addition to the Brazilian credential, with English, Japanese, and Spanish as languages of instruction to support global university access. International programs include interdisciplinary, multilingual projects and exchanges that broaden university opportunities worldwide; the school partners with Daqui pra Fora to assist university admissions for international destinations and provides DIG International, an online SAT-preparatory course with English-language proficiency components (TOEFL/Duolingo) for college applications. The Homestay program enables cross-regional students to study at Colégio Soka do Brasil and access IB pathways, including SUA admissions support through organized advisement and study tours.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
From the first steps, a path of discoveries, values and big dreams. From age 3, Colégio Soka do Brasil students begin their journey as citizens of the world in a welcoming, safe, and meaningful environment, where each child is encouraged to explore, question and build values that will accompany them for life. The educational approach values childhood as a precious time of learning and wonder. Activities are carefully designed to respect each learner's abilities, experiences, and curiosity, stimulating observation of the natural world, social life, and the development of essential competencies for the future. The curriculum spans language and communication, logical reasoning, nature and society, English, Japanese language and culture, life skills, body expression and culture maker. Students may enroll in the integral program and in extracurricular activities such as soccer, dance/ballet, and violin. In Soka Infantil, educating is caring with affection, teaching with intention and cultivating with love.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is taught as part of the curriculum, alongside Japanese language and culture.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides a welcoming, safe environment that supports student well-being.

Safeguarding
The school maintains a welcoming and safe environment.
Parent Experience

History
The Colégio Soka do Brasil was founded in 2001 with the inauguration of the Centro de Convivência Infantil Soka do Brasil in Vila Mariana, São Paulo. It was the fifth Soka Education preschool in the world and the first in the Western Hemisphere, originally serving children aged 4 to 6. The school follows the Soka Education philosophy, emphasizing that students should be happy while learning and that the arts—music, dance, and theater—support creative and expressive development. In 2018, it became an IB World School and began offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, enabling students to obtain both the IB diploma and the Brazilian high school diploma upon completion. In August 2018, the Colégio Soka do Brasil was recognized as a UNESCO Associated School, joining a global network that promotes global citizenship, peace, and sustainable development, and integrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals into its practices.

Community
The school participates in the Soka Global education network and holds UNESCO Associated School status, reflecting a commitment to global citizenship and sustainable development. It hosted the first Soka Summer Camp in January 2026, offering a cultural journey through Haiti, Morocco, Scotland, and Brazil, with activities including arts, games, and a cooking show featuring traditional recipes. In late January 2026, the school organized a staff formation on Nonviolent Communication led by Cindy Carbonari to strengthen dialogue, listening, and constructive feedback among teachers and students. The school emphasizes dialogue as a tool for transformation and fosters a community that values creativity, peace, and cross-cultural understanding.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Colégio Soka do Brasil's infrastructure was carefully planned to provide comfort, safety and a dynamic, welcoming learning environment. The architectural project is certified with the Sustainability Excellence Seal by Fundação Vanzolini (USP), reflecting the school's commitment to innovation and socio-environmental responsibility. Learning spaces are innovative, with classrooms following best practices inspired by Soka University and educational models from Finland and the United States, centering the student and fostering autonomy, collaboration and well-being. Classrooms are equipped with multimedia projectors and Chromebooks, promoting the integration of technology and pedagogy. The campus includes spaces for interdisciplinary activities—such as a reading room, an art studio, and a room for body expression and musical education—along with covered multi-sport courts and sustainability features like intelligent energy distribution, a rainwater harvesting reservoir, automatic entrance turnstiles and an ANVISA-compliant kitchen.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities include covered multi-sport courts. These courts support physical education classes and sports activities.

Academic Facilities
Learning environments are innovative, following best practices inspired by Soka University and educational models from Finland and the United States, with the student at the center. Each classroom is equipped with multimedia projectors and Chromebooks. Complementary spaces for interdisciplinary activities include a reading room, an art studio, and a room for body expression and musical education.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Football (soccer), dance/ballet, and violin.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Language learning forms multilingual citizens from childhood. English is treated as the second language, with listening, speaking, reading, and writing developed in contextualized, engaging settings. Students have exposure to the Japanese language and culture from early years, and from the Final Years of Elementary may choose a third language between Japanese or Spanish. The school is an IB World School and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in high school, including CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service).

Arts & Creative
Expression through Body Movement, Musical Education and Visual Arts are emphasized. In Expressão Corporal, students explore the body as language through movement, dance, and theatre games that strengthen confidence and creativity. In Musicalização, students explore sounds, rhythms, and melodies, developing sensitivity, concentration and joy through music. In Artes Visuais, they unleash imagination with paintings, drawings and meaningful creations while learning to appreciate different cultures and styles.

Cultural & Language
Languages and cultural immersion are core to the Soka program. English is taught as a second language, with focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing in contextualized, engaging settings. Students are exposed to the Japanese language and culture from early years, and from the Final Years of Elementary may choose a third language between Japanese or Spanish. The program fosters global citizenship and cross-cultural connections through language study.

Community & Service
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme includes CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service). Through CAS, students engage in creativity, activity, and service as part of the IB experience. The Colégio Soka do Brasil is associated with UNESCO and promotes global citizenship and social responsibility, aligning with its mission to foster humane values.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Life Skills are taught across all segments to develop socioemotional competencies and balance. The Life Skills program provides the conditions for students to develop understanding and balance, as described in the IB learning profile. The discipline aims to foster positive behaviors that help students handle lifes demands and to create a culture of humane values.
Languages

Language Provision
English is taught from early years; the Infant curriculum includes English language. Japanese is also taught from early years as part of language and culture. In high school, multilingual offerings include English, Japanese, and Spanish as part of the IB bilingual diploma programme.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers a bilingual IB Diploma Programme in high school. The curriculum is structured according to the BNCC and includes disciplines that prepare students for the bilingual IB Diploma. Languages offered for bilingual study include English, Japanese, and Spanish. The program emphasizes multilingualism as a pedagogical differentiator.

Immersion Programs
The Homestay Program provides immersion by enabling students to study at Colégio Soka do Brasil while living with host families. The program supports Brasil Soka Gakkai Internacional and aims to build a solid intercultural network. Since 2017, high school cohorts have included students from other regions of Brazil, with new students joining each year. Partnerships and exchange programs connect students to cultural and academic experiences in various countries; the DIG International preparatory course focuses on SAT and English proficiency tests (TOEFL and Duolingo), delivered online.
Reputation

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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Vacancies and selection: Vacancies for new students are filled on a classificatory basis, and admission is determined by the candidate's performance relative to the number of available places. 2. Scholarship applications: To request a scholarship, the responsible party must complete a specific form and provide documents including a copy of the last income tax return (with receipt), proofs of family income, proof of residence, and utility bills, along with any other documents requested by the financial department. 3. Scholarship terms: Scholarships are granted according to the indices of the respective scholarship programs and in accordance with applicable laws, excluding costs for teaching materials, uniforms, meals and other fees. 4. Scholarship validity and enrollment: The scholarship takes effect in January of the year and applies to the monthly tuition for the current academic year; the scholarship does not automatically guarantee enrollment, which must be completed according to the school's enrollment calendar; the scholarship offer is valid for up to five business days from formal notification. 5. Criteria for scholarships: The total scholarship is the sum of A, B and C. A relates to the relationship with Colégio Soka do Brasil (loyalty), B to academic performance, and C to a socioeconomic analysis. Internal candidates may be evaluated via internal criteria, while external candidates may choose an external selection process (including a dissertative exam and an English interview). The benefits from internal and external processes are not cumulative. The school may suspend or limit the use of the socioeconomic criterion due to budgetary constraints. 6. Registration and process: Registration for the selection process occurs online within defined windows; details include documentary requirements, a presentation letter, and, for Homestay applicants, additional procedures if residing outside São Paulo. 7. Renewal and cancellation: Scholarships are typically valid for one academic year and renewal depends on the student's performance, with renewal contingent on maintaining minimum averages and fulfilling financial and behavioral obligations; renewal requires a formal request to the Finance Department; scholarships can be canceled for reasons including withdrawal, non-payment, failure, or other specified conditions. 8. Additional notes: If a student is admitted via external selection, the school may require additional steps or documents as part of the enrollment process and budget considerations.

Scholarships
The Colégio Soka do Brasil offers scholarships for new students entering the high school program through a selective process. Applications require a specific scholarship form and supporting documents, including the last personal income tax return, proofs of family income, proof of residence, and utility bills. Scholarships are determined by three criteria: A) relationship with the school (loyalty, measured by the time the student has been at Colégio Soka), B) academic performance (based on the student's record starting from the 6th year and notes from the class council and pedagogy), and C) socioeconomic analysis (optional for families, and potentially limited by budget). The total scholarship equals the sum of A, B and C and is applied to monthly tuition; the school may exclude certain costs from the scholarship (e.g., materials, uniforms, meals). Scholarships can be awarded through internal criteria or an external process; the external process involves a dissertative examination and an English interview, and benefits from each process are not cumulative. Scholarships begin in January and require enrollment following the school's enrollment calendar; renewal is evaluated annually and may require meeting minimum academic criteria and adhering to financial obligations. The school may suspend or limit the socioeconomic criterion and may cancel scholarships for various reasons, including changes in budget or student performance.
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