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Escola do Futuro

Brazil, São Paulo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Portuguese, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 17 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1998
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, Japanese
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Escola do Futuro is a bilingual day school with Christian education in São Paulo, serving students from age 2 to 17. The school combines a bespoke curriculum with a British Curriculum, delivering national and international programs within a bilingual, multicultural Christian framework. Cognia international accreditation confirms its commitment to recognized standards. The Escola do Futuro was influenced by School of Tomorrow principles initiated by educators in 1995 to emphasise ethics, character, and academic excellence. The school operates on two campuses: Campus I for Elementary through High School, and Campus II for Early Childhood and Fundamental Education, each designed to support independent study and collaborative learning, with spaces for social interaction. Cambridge exams are offered as part of the language program. Extracurriculars include ballet, jiu-jitsu, judo, skating, street dance, theatre, and tennis, organized as workshops that foster physical, artistic, and social development. The environment reflects a values-based education, integrating Christian teachings.

R. Dr. Francisco Pati, 40 - Cidade São Francisco, São Paulo - SP, 05352-120, Brazil

The Essentials

Escola do Futuro has instruction in Portuguese, English.

Location
Two São Paulo campuses: Unidade I at Rua Dr. Francisco Pati, 40, Vila São Francisco, São Paulo, SP 05352-090; Unidade II at Av. Corifeu de Azevedo Marques, 5240, Vila Lageado, São Paulo, SP 05340-002.

Stages
Early Childhood Education; Elementary School I; Elementary School II; High School.

Type
Private bilingual day school with Christian education.

Religious affiliation
Christian

Bus service
External bus service via transport providers; a list of providers is available.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform policy. Students wear social and sports uniforms.

Food Options
There are two campuses: Unidade I serves Fundamental and Médio; Unidade II serves Educação Infantil. Weekly lunch and snack menus are published for Unidade II and Unidade I. Lunch includes rice (white or brown) and beans, with main dishes such as yakissoba de carne, escondidinho de carne moída, filé de frango à milanesa, and peixe assado, plus sides, salads and beverages. Morning and afternoon snacks include bread, turkey, cereals or granola, eggs or cheese, and yogurt; a nutritionist (Priscila Pilon) oversees the nutrition program.

Governance and Ownership
The school is owned and operated by EDF Associação Educacional Ltda.
Fees
Application / Admission Fees

- The school does not publish a public, fixed application or admission fee amount on its admissions or institutional pages. Evidence of the admissions process is available, but no specific application fee figure is shown.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- The school does not publish a public fee schedule listing tuition amounts by year group, term, or academic cycle for the 2026/27 academic year (nor for 2025/26) on its publicly accessible pages. No detailed per-series or per-term tuition values are posted for Education Infantil, Fundamental I, Fundamental II or Ensino Médio.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A specific billing schedule (for example: number of installments, billing dates, late‑payment penalties, or discount rules) is not publicly posted on the school's institutional pages. The school uses an external academic/financial platform (Gennera) for its academic and billing administration, which indicates billing and payment processing are handled through that system. Gennera platforms commonly support recurring charges, boleto, card and Pix payment methods for school collections.

Boarding fees

- The school lists two campus units (Unidade I — Ensino Fundamental e Médio; Unidade II — Educação Infantil) and presents on‑campus academic and extracurricular services. There is no published information indicating the existence of boarding or residential accommodation or any boarding fee. Therefore no boarding fees are published.

Other costs and recurring extras (uniforms, materials, activities, meals, transport, exams)

- School material lists for 2026 are published (material and book lists are available), indicating families are expected to purchase supplies and books separately. No consolidated uniform price or mandatory uniform fee is published on the public pages. Extracurricular activity lists exist, but specific fees for optional activities (for example sports or arts workshops) are not listed publicly. Meals and weekly menus are published, but a separate cafeteria charge or meal fee schedule is not published. Transport/driver lists are referenced but detailed transport fares are not posted publicly.

Refund information and cancellation policy

- The school's publicly accessible pages do not publish a detailed tuition-refund or cancellation policy (for example: refund of enrollment fees, first monthly payment, or prorated returns). No explicit refund rules are posted in the public materials reviewed.

Fee payment options

- The school uses a Gennera academic/financial system for administrative and billing operations. Gennera's platform supports common Brazilian school payment methods including boleto bancário, card (recurring/one-time) and Pix; therefore these payment channels are the likely payment options offered through the school's financial portal. Exact accepted cards, gateways and in‑platform payment options (for example: debit/credit brands, installments, or bank account debit) are managed through the Gennera portal and not listed as a public, itemized payment-method list on the school's public pages.

Summary of findings and gaps

- The school's public site provides institutional, calendar, material and contact information but does not publish a public, itemized fee schedule for application fees, tuition by year/term, boarding fees, uniform costs, refund terms or specific billing terms for the 2026/27 (or 2025/26) academic year. Financial management is routed through an external Gennera portal, which indicates fees and payment processing are administered privately through that system rather than posted publicly. For precise numeric values by year group, per‑term amounts, payment schedules, refund rules and optional-fee pricing, the school's financial/administrative portal or the school's Finance Office must be consulted directly.
Academics

Escola do Futuro teaches Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum for students aged 2 to 17.

Curriculum
The school has bilingual, multicultural Christian education; the curriculum includes two programs, national and international; and the school is Cognia internationally accredited.

Higher Education Progression
One in three students are admitted to SISU; 2,725 students were admitted to public universities; 384 students achieved top placements, including in medicine, law and engineering.
Parent Experience

History
The Escola do Futuro is operated by EDF Associação Educacional Ltda. In 1995 a group of educators led by Yvonne Muniz traveled to Dallas, United States to participate in the training program on the School of Tomorrow methodology, with the aim of implementing a vision of real education grounded in ethics, principles of character, and academic excellence.

Community
The school maintains a bilingual and Christian community and offers extracurricular workshops in ballet, jiu-jitsu, judo, skating, street dance, theater, and tennis. Character traits are highlighted in the News monthly (e.g., October 2024 – Cheerful; September; August). It provides an annual calendar, a driver list, and a weekly menu to support families. The campuses are Campus I for elementary and high school at Rua Dr. Francisco Pati, 40, Vila São Francisco, São Paulo, and Campus II for early childhood and fundamental education at Av. Corifeu de Azevedo Marques, 5240, Vila Lageado, São Paulo. Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 17:00.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school operates on two campuses in São Paulo. Campus I houses Elementary School (3rd to 9th grade) and High School. Campus II houses Early Childhood Education and Fundamental Education (1st and 2nd years). The classrooms are equipped to support both individual study and collaborative learning, and there are common areas that foster social interaction among students.

Academic Facilities
The school is bilingual and Christian, and is internationally accredited by Cognia. The curriculum includes national and international programs in addition to education with Christian values. The environment reflects the school's educational vision, with classrooms and spaces designed to support student development. Facilities are equipped for both individual study and collaborative knowledge-building, plus common areas that enrich student interaction.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers extracurricular activities. The activities include Ballet, Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Skating, Street Dance, Theater, and Tennis. They are organized as workshops. These offerings cover physical, artistic, and social development.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school operates two units in São Paulo: Unit I for Elementary and High School and Unit II for Early Childhood Education. Unit I is located at Rua Dr. Francisco Pati, 40, Vila São Francisco, São Paulo. Unit II is located at Av. Corifeu de Azevedo Marques, 5240, Vila Lageado, São Paulo. The school offers bilingual education, Cambridge exams, Cognia international accreditation, and Christian education.

Arts & Creative
The extracurricular program includes ballet, jiu-jitsu, judo, skating, street dance, theatre, and tennis. These activities supplement academic learning and foster creative expression.

Cultural & Language
The school provides Educação Bilíngue (bilingual education) and Cambridge exams. The school holds Cognia international accreditation. Christian education is part of the program.

Social & Hobbies
Recreational clubs and hobby groups are available to students. Activities include performing arts, dance, and sports. Participation supports social skills, teamwork, and personal interests.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Nutrition information is provided, including a weekly meal menu. Sports and fitness activities are offered as part of the extracurricular program. A focus on wellbeing is supported by structured routines and healthy meals.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English, Portuguese, and a third language (Spanish or Japanese); Cambridge English exams are offered at multiple levels: A2 Key, B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, and C2 Proficiency.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is bilingual; English is taught as the second language with Portuguese as the mother tongue; the curriculum includes national and international programs and Cognia accreditation.

Immersion Programs
English immersion begins in Nursery 2 at age two, with 90% English and 10% Portuguese, and two languages are developed in balance through to high school; a third language, Spanish or Japanese, is taught.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
Cognia International Accreditation
Admissions

Admissions
1. Admissions happen year-round according to available vacancies. To obtain information about openings and to learn about the school's pedagogical approach, contact the Department of Institutional Relations via the Schedule a Visit page. After submitting the required information, the Department schedules a campus visit during which facilities and the pedagogical proposal are presented in detail. The school is a Christian, Brazilian, bilingual institution and is Cognia-accredited in both curricula, with national and international programs. 2. Infants and young children are admitted through Infant Education: Nursery 2 (2 years completed) up to Kinder 2 (5 years completed), with age cut-offs by March 31 of the current year. Fundamental 1 covers 1st through 5th grades for ages roughly 6 to 10 years (completed) by March 31. Fundamental 2 covers 6th through 9th grades for ages roughly 11 to 14, and Ensino Médio covers 1st through 3rd years for ages roughly 15 to 17, all with the same March 31 cut-off. 3. Escola do Futuro follows the Brazilian school calendar, with the academic year beginning in January and ending in December. The curriculum includes two programs, national and international, taught in a bilingual setting, and Christian education. The school's student body is multicultural, comprising Brazilians and foreign students. 4. Rematrícula is available for current students through the Rematrícula link. New admissions use the Matrículas page and the Agende uma visita EDF option to begin the process. The Academico Financeiro portal provides access to administrative and financial information.
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