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International School of Curitiba

Brazil, Curitiba

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees R$53,804 - 70,860
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 750
Type Co-educational
Opened 1959
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages French
Strengths STEM, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

International School of Curitiba (ISC) is a non-profit international school serving ages 2 to 18, delivering the IB Diploma Programme in High School. The school meets Brazilian curriculum requirements through accreditation by the Secretaria de Educação do Estado do Paraná and is audited by CIS, NEASC, and the International Baccalaureate Organization. The core curriculum covers Language Arts, Literature, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Modern Languages, Information Technology, Physical Education, and Health, taught across all levels. The Early Childhood Center is Reggio Emilia–inspired, with a forested outdoor environment, a covered playground, a forest playground, a water stream, and a bike track; Toddle facilitates daily home–school communication and supports small classes. ISC Academy offers free and paid after-school activities, including sports, design thinking, and performing arts. High School features renovated Chemistry and Biology labs, with donor-supported improvements and Phase II plans; the IB Diploma Programme anchors its secondary curriculum, guiding inquiry, collaboration, and citizenship.

Av. Dr. Eugênio Bertolli, 3900 - Santa Felicidade, Curitiba - PR, 82410-530, Brazil

The Essentials

International School of Curitiba has 750 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Av. Dr. Eugênio Bertolli, 3900 – CEP: 82410-530 – Santa Felicidade, Curitiba – PR, Brazil. The campus is in the Santa Felicidade neighborhood of Curitiba. The ISC campus serves students in four levels: Early Childhood Center (2–5 years), Elementary School (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12).

Stages
Early Childhood Center (2–5 years); Elementary School (Grades 1–5); Middle School (Grades 6–8); High School (Grades 9–12).

Type
non-profit international school.

Additional learning support
Social and emotional learning is a core part of ISC. The Counseling Team identifies and supports students' emotional needs and collaborates with administrators, teachers, parents, and outside professionals.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are mandatory for all grade levels.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a non-profit association, the Associação da Escola Internacional de Curitiba. It is accredited by the Secretaria de Educação do Paraná, CIS, NEASC, and the International Baccalaureate Organization.
Fees

Annual tuition at International School of Curitiba ranges from BRL 53,804 to BRL 70,860 for 2026/27.

Application / Entrance Fees
- A one‑time entrance (registration) contribution is charged at initial enrolment: ECC1 (early childhood entry level) — BRL 7,735; ECC2 through Grade 12 — BRL 13,340.

Annual Association Contribution (paid once each year)
- Annual association contribution (charged once per year, in August):
- ECC 1 to ECC 3 — BRL 1,760 per year.
- Kinder to Grade 5 — BRL 1,550 per year.
- Grade 6 to Grade 8 — BRL 1,360 per year.
- Grade 9 to Grade 12 — BRL 1,260 per year.

Tuition (monthly) by school level — amounts shown are monthly fees
- ECC 1 to ECC 3 (Early Childhood) — BRL 4,337 per month.
- Kinder to Grade 5 (Elementary) — BRL 4,905 per month.
- Grade 6 to Grade 8 (Middle School) — BRL 5,536 per month.
- Grade 9 to Grade 12 (High School) — BRL 5,800 per month.

Tuition (annual equivalents)
- Annual cost (simple multiplication of monthly fee × 12) — displayed here for convenience:
- ECC 1–ECC 3: BRL 52,044 per year (BRL 4,337 × 12).
- Kinder–Grade 5: BRL 58,860 per year (BRL 4,905 × 12).
- Grade 6–Grade 8: BRL 66,432 per year (BRL 5,536 × 12).
- Grade 9–Grade 12: BRL 69,600 per year (BRL 5,800 × 12).
(Note: the monthly schedule above is the published basis; use of ×12 here produces an annual equivalent for budgeting.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is presented as a monthly charge (mensalidade).
- The annual association contribution is billed once a year (noted as charged in August).
- The entrance contribution is a one‑time payment due at enrolment.
- Specific due dates, installment options, late‑payment penalties, and whether the school offers 10/11/12‑month billing cycles or discounts for up‑front annual payment are handled in the school's billing policy. Parents should follow the school's admissions/billing instructions when enrolling or registering.

Boarding
- The International School of Curitiba is a day school; no boarding fees are published.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Additional charges commonly associated with enrolment (amounts not listed in the public fee summary): items such as school uniform, school insurance, meals/cafeteria, school transport, extracurricular activities, specialist trips and external examination fees are potential extra costs. Exact values and whether any of these are included or optional are set by the school and billed separately.

Refund information
- The public fee summary provides the entrance contribution, the annual association contribution and monthly tuition amounts but does not publish a detailed refund/withdrawal reimbursement policy in the fee listing. Refund terms for entrance payments, annual contributions and tuition (for mid‑year withdrawal or cancellation) are determined by the school's enrolment and financial policy. Parents should rely on the school's published enrolment contract for precise refund rules.

Fee payment options
- The school publishes fees in Brazilian reais (BRL). Common payment methods used by international schools in Brazil include bank transfer and local payment methods; the school's admissions and billing information will list accepted payment channels and any card or transaction fees. For enrollment and billing, parents should follow the payment instructions provided by the school's admissions office.

Notes on the figures provided
- The numeric fee items above are the published fee items (entrance contribution, annual association contribution and monthly tuition) as reported in the school fee listing summarized in the referenced fee publication. The school provides an admissions brochure and fee schedule for the 2025–2026 admissions cycle that contains detailed billing instructions and the official schedule of charges.
Academics

International School of Curitiba teaches IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers an international, student-focused curriculum. The core curriculum, taught at all levels, includes Language Arts, Literature, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Modern Languages, Information Technology, Physical Education, and Health. ISC is accredited by the Secretaria de Educação do Estado do Paraná to meet Brazilian curriculum requirements, and internationally audited by CIS, NEASC, and the International Baccalaureate Organization. ISC offers the IB Diploma for students in Grades 11 and 12. The guiding principles emphasize essential future skills: communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, character, and citizenship.

Exam Results
Out of 45 graduates of the Class of 2025, ISC students gained acceptances at 171 universities and colleges across 11 countries. 46% of the Class of 2025 received scholarship offers, totaling USD 18,073,746. Top universities that have accepted ISC students in the past five years include the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, and Georgia Tech. A College Counselor and the High School team support university planning and applications.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education at universities worldwide. The Class of 2025 had acceptances to 171 universities and colleges across 11 countries. Top universities previously accepting ISC students include the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, and Georgia Tech. A College Counselor and the High School team support university planning and applications.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a core part of ISC education. SEL helps students understand and manage their emotions, set positive goals, show empathy, build positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. The counseling team works with administrators, teachers, parents, and outside professionals to identify students' emotional needs, provide appropriate support, and maintain constructive communication.

Mental Wellbeing
Wildcat Wellness supports the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of the ISC community through after‑school programs for parents and staff, including activities such as Yoga, Barre Fitness, Community Garden, Photography, Art, and beginner English for parents. The Wellness program is designed to develop skills that impact body and mind and is offered at no additional cost to participants.

Safeguarding
ISC maintains a Human Rights Policy that protects the well‑being and dignity of every person and provides a framework for living freely without fear of persecution or discrimination.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1959 as American Cooperative School, ISC opened with approximately 15 students. Ten years later it became Associação da Escola Internacional de Curitiba, known today as the International School of Curitiba. It is described as an internationally-minded community of students, teachers, parents, staff, and alumni engaged in continuous learning. Today it operates as the International School of Curitiba.

Community
ISC is a multicultural community with teachers and staff from diverse backgrounds and an international perspective in learning. The ISC Report is published annually to share highlights, learning results, and campus improvements while celebrating the community. Window Magazine is the official printed publication used to communicate with the ISC community about learning and related content. The school hosts events coordinated by the PTO, including International Fair, Halloween, Book Fairs, Festa Junina, and Craft Fair.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTO is the automatically integrated body when you become part of the ISC community; its elected council includes a president, a vice-president, a treasurer, and a secretary, alongside division and grade representatives. PTO operates as an umbrella organization overseeing four Action Groups to ensure parent engagement in certain areas of the school. International Culture & Events plans school-wide events such as the International Fair, Halloween Celebration, Book Fairs, Festa Junina, and Craft Fair. Buddy Families supports new families through the Buddy Program. Uniforms leads monthly second-hand uniform sales and develops new Wildcat uniforms; Wildcat Booster Club supports student-athletes in local games and school events; Yearbook Club creates the annual memory book. PTO also hosts schoolwide events, workshops, learning activities and professional development conferences.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Early Childhood Center is Reggio Emilia–inspired and emphasizes autonomy, exploration, and care. The ECC features a covered playground, forest areas including a forest playground, a water stream, a bike track, and ample outdoor space to learn through play. The environment is described as the environment as a third teacher and daily school–home communication uses Toddle, with small class sizes to support individual attention. After-school activities are offered through ISC Academy, including free options such as Soccer, Design Thinking, Playtime, Creativity, Chess, and a Performing Arts Workshop; paid options include Ballet, Circus, Judo, French, and Gymnastics. High School science facilities are being upgraded with renovated Chemistry & Biology Labs, and new spaces with professional furniture and world‑class equipment, as part of ongoing development; the High School also offers the IB Diploma Programme.

Academic Facilities
High School Chemistry & Biology Labs have been renovated to provide modern learning spaces, with Phase II underway to add more professional lab furniture and equipment for inquiry-based science. Current labs support chemistry and biology learning and IB projects. The school's IB Diploma Programme is offered in High School, reflecting its commitment to rigorous international standards. Donor-supported projects fund ongoing improvements to science facilities, including the lab spaces.

Extra Curricular Facilities
ISC Academy after-school activities include free options such as Soccer, Design Thinking, Playtime, Creativity, Chess, and a Performing Arts Workshop; paid activities include Ballet, Circus, Judo, French, and Gymnastics. Elementary School offers activities like Lego Club, Sports Initiation, Mindfulness & Motion, Environmental Awareness, Music, Creativity, French, Drone Classes, Games Development, Gymnastics, Circus, Judo, Tag Rugby, and Girls' Self-Defense. High School provides more than 20 after-school options, including sports, student‑led clubs, and offerings like French, Drama, and 3D Design Printing.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The ISC Academy offers a broad range of after-school academic supports and student-led clubs beyond the classroom. Middle and high school clubs include Business & Career Club, Investment Club, Design & Marketing Club, Economics Club, Coding Club, Med Club, Debate Club, Global Issues Network (GIN), Model United Nations (MUN), Science Talks & Experiments, and STEM. Math Support and Games Development provide additional enrichment; History & Age of Empires III is offered as part of academic exploration.

Arts & Creative
The ISC Academy provides arts-focused after-school opportunities to explore performance and visual arts. Drama Production and Visual Arts: Production Design are offered for middle and high school students. Additional arts activities include Dance, Circus, Origami, LEGO Club, Arts & Crafts, and Choir.

Cultural & Language
French language activities are offered across grade levels, and English language games support language development in Elementary. The ISC Academy also features global-focused clubs such as Global Issues Network (GIN) and Model United Nations (MUN) to foster cultural awareness and international understanding.

Social & Hobbies
The after-school program includes a wide range of social and hobby clubs that students can join. Student-led clubs include Dance, Drone, Circus, Lego Club, Mindfulness & Motion, Origami, Spikeball, Games Development, and Choir. These activities span performing arts, crafts, and sports and encourage peer connection and creativity.

Community & Service
Adopt a School is a student-led service initiative that connects ISC students with local schools. Through this and other community events, students engage in volunteering and social responsibility activities on campus and in the broader community.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership and professional development are supported through clubs such as Business & Career Club, Investment Club, Design & Marketing Club, Economics Club, Debate Club, and Model United Nations (MUN). The Global Issues Network (GIN) and Diversity Club foster leadership and global awareness, while the Women Empowerment Group (WEG) provides opportunities to build leadership and advocacy skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The after-school program includes a broad sports lineup for middle and high school: Futsal, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Track & Field, Cross Country, Conditioning, and Cheer & Dance. Mindfulness & Motion and Dance support physical and mental well-being, alongside other movement-based activities. All sports and selected activities are included at no extra cost, and activities take place on campus.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
The school is nationally and internationally accredited.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Fill in our Inquiry Form to get to know more about ISC, meet our Admissions Team, and schedule a visit on campus. ISC welcomes students year-round. ECC Baby and ECC 1 Half-Day Programs offer a gentle start to school life. For ECC1, a child must be 2 years old to start in August, and the Student Placement documents provide the grade-level placement for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. 2. Fill in our Registration Form to start your admission process with the support and guidance of our Admissions Team. The ISC online admissions platform will guide and notify you through each step of the process. You can schedule a visit and start the process by using the Apply Here link. 3. Learn more about ISC, our academic program, and access the school fees and school calendar. The 2025-2026 Admissions Brochure is available in English and there is a Portuguese version. The “Apply now!” and “See our campus” resources are provided on the Admissions page. 4. ISC offers the IB Diploma for Grades 11 and 12. ISC is accredited by the Secretaria da Educação do Estado do Paraná and undergoes international accreditation by the Council of International Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and the International Baccalaureate Organization. This demonstrates alignment with both Brazilian and international standards.
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