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Liceu Albert Sabin

Brazil, Ribeirão Preto

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Portuguese
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1993
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Liceu Albert Sabin is a private IB World School in Brazil with two campuses: Golfe Infantil e Fundamental and Califórnia Médio e Pré-Vestibular. It offers the IB Diploma Programme and the IB Middle Years Programme alongside a Bespoke Curriculum, delivering a Brazilian diploma and an IB diploma for high school students. The program emphasizes English immersion and intercultural experiences, and aligns international publishers and guidelines, including Oxford, Cambridge, National Geographic, and UK/US K12 standards. The Global Scholars program, in partnership with the University of Missouri, provides an English-taught interdisciplinary pathway for grades 6–8 with five weekly sessions and a Missouri certificate. The school's campuses feature facilities: Golfe houses an Auditorium, Library, Sports Field, Maker Space, and a multi-sport Gym, while Califórnia offers an Atelier, Library, Photography Studio, Science and Computer Laboratories, and modern classrooms. Extracurriculars include MUNS, FIC Sabin fair, FALAS, and photography workshops, supported by a strong International Program.

Av. Luiz Eduardo Toledo Prado, 2170 - Vila do Golfe, Ribeirão Preto - SP, 14027-250, Brazil

The Essentials

Liceu Albert Sabin has instruction in English, Portuguese.

Stages
Education levels include Early Childhood Education; Fundamental I; Fundamental II; and Ensino Médio (High School) with Pré-Vestibular. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Type
IB World School (private) offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for high school; two campuses: Golfe Infantil e Fundamental and Califórnia Médio e Pré-Vestibular.

Country affiliation
Brazil
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Day school; no boarding facilities

Food Options
The cantina and the school's restaurant provide healthy and tasty meals
Fees
APPLICATION FEES
- No publicly published application, registration or enrollment fee amount is available. For information about any application or registration charges, contact the school's admissions/financial team by phone or the contact form.

TUITION FEES, BY YEAR GROUP (per term / per year)
- No per-term or per-year tuition figures broken down by school year or class (Infantil, Fundamental I, Fundamental II, Médio/Pré‑vestibular or IB) are publicly posted. The school operates two units (Unidade Golfe for Educação Infantil and Ensino Fundamental; Unidade Califórnia for Ensino Médio and Pré‑vestibular). For exact tuition amounts by year group and the school's installment options, use the financial contact channels listed below.

BILLING SCHEDULE AND PAYMENT TERMS
- The school does not publish a public schedule of billing frequency (number of installments/terms), invoice due dates, or late‑payment penalties. The institution provides online access portals for families and students which are used for administrative and financial functions; specific billing schedules and payment‑term options are handled by the school's financial office. Contact the financial email or phone numbers for definitive billing terms.

BOARDING FEES (if applicable)
- No boarding (internato) program or boarding fees are listed. The school presents itself as operating through two day‑school units and provides unit contact numbers and addresses. There is no published residential or boarding fee schedule.

OTHER COSTS OR FEES (uniforms, materials, transport, extracurriculars, exams)
- No itemized public schedule for uniforms, textbooks/material kits, transport, extracurricular activity fees, examination fees (IB/ENEM/IGCSE), or similar ancillary charges is published. The school notes partnerships/convênios that may provide discounts on tuition for eligible employees of partner organizations; for other ancillary costs and whether any activities are included in tuition, contact the financial office.

REFUND INFORMATION
- There is no publicly posted refund, cancellation or fee‑reimbursement policy. Information about refunds for withdrawn students, cancellations, or prorated fees is managed by the school's administrative/financial office and must be confirmed directly with that office.

FEE PAYMENT OPTIONS
- The school provides online portals for parents and students (access links for Alunos and Pais), and it lists a dedicated financial email address for questions about discounts and vencimentos (due dates). Specific payment methods accepted (for example bank transfer, boleto bancário, credit card, direct debit) are not publicly itemized and should be confirmed with the financial office via the listed contact channels.

HOW TO OBTAIN DEFINITIVE FEE INFORMATION (contacts shown as factual details)
- Financial enquiries (discounts, vencimentos, billing details): financeiroensinomedio@liceuasabin.br.
- Convenio enquiries (company partnerships and discounts): convenios@liceuasabin.br.
- Unidade Golfe (Infantil e Fundamental) phone: (16) 3602-5250; Unidade Califórnia (Médio e Pré‑vestibular) phone: (16) 3602-8200.

BRIEF SEARCH SUMMARY
- A public, itemized fee schedule showing application fees, per‑year or per‑term tuition by year group, billing schedule, boarding fees, ancillary fees, refund terms and accepted payment methods was not found in the school's publicly accessible pages. The school publishes unit contacts, a family/student portal and dedicated financial/convenio email addresses for obtaining exact figures and contractual terms.
Academics

Liceu Albert Sabin teaches IB (DP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for high school students, delivering a Brazilian diploma and an IB diploma. This dual diploma enables access to leading universities in Brazil and around the world. The International Program emphasizes a concept-driven curriculum with English immersion and intercultural experiences. It aligns international educational publishers and guidelines, including Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, National Geographic, and the National Curriculum UK and US K12 Guidelines. Global Scholars, in partnership with the University of Missouri, provides an English-taught interdisciplinary program for grades 6–8, with five weekly sessions, culminating in a Missouri certificate.

Higher Education Progression
The program enables access to top universities in Brazil and worldwide.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Sabin Social emphasizes the school community as the environment for awareness and the development of capacities that enable students to intervene in society through essential charitable actions. The program provides meaningful pedagogy to prepare students to fulfill their role as socially responsible citizens. Projects include donating books to under-resourced schools, a uniform drive as a sustainable action (including customization and donation), visits to elderly homes, financial and solidarity education, an anti-bullying project, and other initiatives. The aim is to cultivate civic responsibility, empathy, and active citizenship among students. The program supports students' social and emotional development through service, inclusion, and collaboration.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Sabin International Program serves students from Kinder 5 through 9th grade and offers a holistic formation beyond mastering a second language. It develops citizens who can dialogue with multiple cultures, understand different perspectives, and act ethically and collaboratively in local and international contexts. Learning occurs through immersion in English, promoting natural and meaningful use of the language in daily school life. The program is a Cambridge Preparatory Center, ensuring students reach internationally recognized language proficiency. Key features include a Dual Core approach that integrates English as a foreign language (EFL) and English as the medium of instruction (EMI) to promote language acquisition integrated with curricular content, a student-centered approach, inquiry-based learning, a concept-driven curriculum, and active learning with autonomy, critical thinking, and collaboration. It also emphasizes intercultural experiences that foster respect for diversity and global responsibility.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is supported through a student services framework that includes psychologists and career specialists who assist students in choosing university courses aligned with their interests and abilities, ensuring solid academic planning for the future. The team provides psychological support alongside career guidance as part of the school's commitment to the holistic development and well-being of Ensino Médio students.

Safeguarding
The school operates a surveillance and monitoring system policy to protect students and property. The policy regulates the use of CCTV and video monitoring, requiring professional, ethical, and legal use and avoiding unnecessary invasions of privacy. Access to the surveillance system is limited to authorized personnel, and video may be used for the protection of individuals and infrastructure or for investigating criminal activity; it may be used by the Ethics Committee in internal inquiries, not for evaluating staff performance. Signage indicating surveillance is required, and recordings are stored securely with retention of 15 days for standard footage and up to two years for specific investigations. Editing or sharing recordings beyond the permitted purposes is prohibited, and monitoring is not performed in areas where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy (e.g., bathrooms).
Parent Experience

History
Commitment, welcoming, ethics, respect, and pioneering spirit underpin Liceu Albert Sabin. Founded in October 1993, the school began on Rua Garibaldi, marking the start of its journey toward high-quality education and a future-oriented mission. The move to Vila do Golf united its campus with its pedagogical proposals. It expanded to include the International Program and joined Brazil's IB-accredited schools, offering the Diploma Programme for high school to earn a Brazilian and international dual diploma. The school and the International Baccalaureate share a holistic approach to education, developing globally minded, critical, proactive, and creative students ready to address real-world problems, with respect for diverse cultures, and prepared for admission to leading universities in Brazil and around the world.

Community
We believe the school community is the ideal environment for developing awareness and the capacity for students to intervene in society through essential acts of solidarity. We pursue meaningful teaching in our pedagogical project to prepare students to fulfill their roles as socially responsible citizens. We carry out projects such as donating books to underserved schools, running a sustainable uniform fair including customization and donation, visiting elderly homes, providing financial and solidarity education, and anti-bullying programs. These initiatives demonstrate our commitment to community involvement and social responsibility.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Liceu Albert Sabin operates two campuses: Golfe Infantil e Fundamental and California Médio e Pré-Vestibular. The Golfe unit provides an Auditorium, a Fundamental Library, a Sports Field, a Training Center, an Experimental Kitchen, a Maker Space, a multi-sport Gym, Parks, an Athletics Track, Cafeterias, an Art Room, and a Music Room. The California unit provides an Atelier and Maker Space, a Library, a Canteen and Restaurant, Open Spaces, a Photography Studio, a Gymnasium, an Audiovisual Laboratory, a Science Laboratory, a Computer Laboratory, and modern Classrooms. These spaces support the full range of academic and co-curricular activities across both units.

Sports Facilities
The Golfe unit includes a Sports Field and a multi-sport Gym. The Médio unit also has a Gymnasium for sports and events, including finals held at the Jose Favaro Junior Gymnasium. The school maintains an Athletics Track for outdoor athletics.

Academic Facilities
The Golfe unit features an Auditorium, a Fundamental Library, a Training Center, a Cozinha Experimental, a Maker Space, a Gym with multi-sport facilities, and spaces for Arts and Music. The California unit offers an Atelier and Maker Space, a Library, a Canteen and Restaurant, Open Spaces, a Photography Studio, a Gymnasium, an Audiovisual Laboratory, a Science Laboratory, a Computer Laboratory, and Classrooms. In addition, the Médio unit has an Audiovisual Laboratory, a Science Laboratory, a Photography Studio, a Computer Laboratory, and dedicated Classrooms, plus an Atelier and Maker Space and a Library.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular facilities include the Auditorium for performances and assemblies, the Ginásio poliesportivo for sports programs and competitions, and the José Favaro Junior Gymnasium for finals and events. Creative and interdisciplinary work is supported by the Atelier and Espaço Maker, the Estúdio de Fotografia, the Laboratório de Audiovisual, the Laboratório de Ciências, the Laboratório de informática, and the Sala de Arte and Sala de Música. Outdoor and informal spaces include Parques and Open Spaces for recreation and group activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school participates in national and international academic competitions. Students are awarded in a range of scientific Olympiads. The Sabin Model United Nations (MUNS) is organized at the school and students participate in MUNS events to discuss climate change and other global issues. The Sabin Scientific Initiation Fair (FIC Sabin) provides a platform for student research and inquiry.

Arts & Creative
FALAS, the Festival de Artes do Liceu Albert Sabin, is held to foster artistic expression among high school and pre-university students. The Festival do Minuto Sabin highlights student filmmaking through short films produced in Philosophy classes. A guest photography instructor led a photography workshop for Sabin students, expanding their artistic education. The school offers photography and multimedia activities through collaborations with professionals from Centro Universitário Barão de Mauá.

Cultural & Language
Sabin's International Program runs from Infant 5 through 9th grade, focusing on holistic development beyond language. English immersion promotes natural and meaningful use of English in daily school life, while Brazilian identity and culture are valued. Sabin is a Cambridge Preparatory Center, ensuring international language proficiency. The program emphasizes intercultural dialogue, respect for diversity, and ethical collaboration in local and international contexts, with a dual-core, concept-driven curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
Student life includes a variety of social and recreational activities. Inter-school cultural events such as Semana Cultural Interescolar promote cultural exchange. The Flashback Night Run is one of the school's community-facing activities.

Community & Service
The school community is the ideal setting to raise awareness and develop social responsibility. Projects include donating books to underprivileged schools, a uniform drive as a sustainable initiative, visits to elderly homes, financial education and solidarity, anti-bullying initiatives, and other similar activities.

Leadership & Professional
Model United Nations Sabin (MUNS) is a key leadership activity, with students participating in the event and debating global issues. Students participate in MUNS 2025 to discuss climate change. The school engages with international events to develop leadership and professional skills, including participation in the IB Global Conference. The International Program's dual-language and intercultural focus supports leadership development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and fitness are integral to student life. The Sabin Cup of Futsal finals engage multiple teams and promote teamwork and physical activity. A morning of family integration and sport promotes community wellness. Students participate in community runs such as the Flashback Night Run.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught: English and Portuguese. English is the language of instruction for most components and activities in the International Programme; Language A is taught in Portuguese. The International Programme is offered to students from Infantil 5 to 9th grade.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches primarily in English for the International Programme. Language A is taught in Portuguese. The International Programme runs from Infantil 5 (kindergarten) to 9th grade.

Immersion Programs
The school does not list separate immersion programs. All components and activities are explored through English, with Language A conducted in Portuguese.
Reputation

Accreditations
The school is the only Ribeirão Preto school certified by the International Baccalaureate (IB).
Admissions

Admissions
1. Registration and access: Registrations are submitted on the Liceu Albert Sabin Ensino Médio site. The registration window closes at 12:00 on September 13, 2024. After completing registration, the candidate receives by email a login and password to access the Portal Educacional. In the Portal Educacional, the candidate can access previous exam questions for study.

2. Date, time and venue: The Vestibulinho 2025 exam for candidates entering the first year of the high school program is scheduled for September 14, 2024 at 9:00. It takes place at Liceu Albert Sabin - Unidade Liceu Médio, Rua José Curvelo da Silveira Jr., 110, Jardim Califórnia, Ribeirão Preto. Candidates should arrive 15 minutes before the start, carrying a photo ID, a blue or black pen, a pencil and an eraser. The day includes arrival, introductory classes, a break, and the examination.

3. Exam content and format: The Vestibulinho 2025 consists of 20 tests distributed as follows: four in Languages (Portuguese, Literature and Text Interpretation), one in English, five in Mathematics, four in Humanities (History, Geography and Current Affairs) and six in Natural Sciences (Chemistry, Physics and Biology). The tests are multiple-choice with five options each, and only one option is correct. The topics align with BNCC guidelines for Brazilian Basic Education, specifically for the grade levels corresponding to Ensino Fundamental II. For more BNCC details, refer to the BNCC document.

4. Information for applicants: For additional information, call 16 99637-0532.
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