doris
Find Schools Events My shortlist My account Ask doris
Parent Guide Community Transparency Charter About For Schools
Currency
S

Sphere International School

Brazil, Sao Jose Dos Campos

Shortlist
Share
Navigate

· Reviewed by · Co-founder & CEO

Independently researched by doris.
Not yet claimed by the school
The school at a glance
Fees R$10,674 - 14,995
Ages 2 - 18 years
Opened 2004
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Portuguese, English, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Sphere International School, founded in 2004 and part of the SEB Education Group, offers a bilingual education from early childhood through high school. The school is an IB World School authorized to deliver the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) in Vale do Paraíba. The curriculum blends the Brazilian BNCC framework with an international program, guided by the OPEN Framework, emphasizing inquiry, projects, and socioemotional development. Students engage in more than 40 projects across learning pathways, with a focus on multilingual communication and global citizenship. The school provides Cambridge English and DELE certifications and is a UNESCO Associated School, with partnerships with UNESCO, Cambridge ESOL, and DELE. In high school, Sphere offers the DP and college counseling for study in Brazil or abroad. Extracurriculars include After School program and clubs in Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual, and Community and Service, aligned with IB.

www.sphereschool.com.br

Av. Jorge Zarur, 650 - Jardim Aquarius, São José dos Campos - SP, 12242-020, Brazil

Vibes and Culture
The school has not added this information
The Essentials

Stages
Sphere International School is organized into three learning cycles: Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School, and High School. The school offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students aged 3 to 11 (Preschool to Elementary School up to Grade 5) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Middle School up to Grade 9; it is a Candidate School for the Diploma Programme (DP).

Type
IB World School
Diving Deeper
The school has not added this information
Fees

Annual tuition at Sphere International School ranges from BRL 10,674 to BRL 14,995 for 2026/27.

Academic year

Academic year 2025–2026.

Application and enrolment fees

- New-student admission fee: equivalent to two monthly tuition payments (non-refundable).
- New-student annual registration fee: equivalent to one monthly tuition payment (non-refundable).
- Re-enrolment (current students): annual re-registration fee equivalent to one monthly tuition payment (non-refundable).

Tuition fees by year group (monthly and annual amounts)

Tuition is charged over 11 months (September–July). Amounts below are shown as monthly and annual (11-month) totals.

- Pre-school: EUR 964 per month; EUR 10,604 per year.
- 1st–4th grade (Elementary): EUR 1,126 per month; EUR 12,386 per year.
- 5th–6th grade: EUR 1,291 per month; EUR 14,201 per year.
- 7th–8th grade: EUR 1,355 per month; EUR 14,905 per year.
- 9th–10th grade (IGCSE): EUR 1,500 per month; EUR 16,500 per year.
- 11th–12th grade (A-Levels): EUR 1,526 per month; EUR 16,786 per year.

How admission/registration fees translate to amounts (examples)

- Example — Pre-school: Admission fee = 2 × EUR 964 = EUR 1,928; Annual registration = EUR 964.
- Example — 9th–10th grade: Admission fee = 2 × EUR 1,500 = EUR 3,000; Annual registration = EUR 1,500.

Sibling discounts

- First sibling: 10% discount (applied to the younger sibling).
- Second sibling and any additional siblings: 20% discount (applied to the younger sibling).

Mandatory and recurring additional fees

- Student personal-accident insurance: EUR 50 per year per student.
- Contribution to school materials (annual):
- Pre-school: EUR 20 per year.
- 1st–4th grade: EUR 30 per year.
- 5th–8th grade: EUR 40 per year.
- 9th–12th grade (IGCSE and A-Levels): EUR 50 per year.

Examination and assessment fees (Cambridge / A-Levels / IGCSE)

- IGCSE: EUR 160 per exam per subject; EUR 320 for double-award subjects.
- A-Levels: AS EUR 188 per subject; A2 EUR 188 per subject; Full A-Level (where staged examination is not available) EUR 272. Global Perspectives EUR 303. AICE Diploma EUR 198.
- Internal monthly/supplementary charges listed for academic items (examples in schedule) include items shown as EUR 50 monthly or EUR 5 sporadic — see assessment/administration lines.

What the monthly tuition includes

Monthly tuition (varies by cycle) includes, as applicable: curricular activities; co‑curricular clubs; summer school (except special outdoor activities); organic meals (morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack); day field trips (curricular); Social and Emotional programme (SER); and university and vocational guidance/counselling.

Optional services and other charges

- After-school extension (prolongation from 17:00 to 18:00) is offered as an optional service; the fee schedule lists the service but specific pricing for the extension is not listed in the published fee table.
- Uniform costs are not itemised in the published fee schedule. Contribution to school materials (listed above) is charged annually by year group.

Boarding fees

- No boarding fees are listed in the school fee schedule; the published fees cover day-school tuition and associated charges, indicating there is no boarding provision in the published fee schedule.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is calculated on an 11‑month basis and billed across September to July. Admission and registration fees are charged as indicated (admission = two monthly payments; registration/re-enrolment = one monthly payment). Admission and registration fees are non-refundable. The fee schedule marks these items as non‑refundable.

Refunds and non-refundable items

- Admission and registration/re-enrolment fees are non‑refundable. No additional refund terms for tuition or other fees are specified in the published fee schedule.

Fee payment options

- The published fee schedule lists billing amounts, timing and the structure of fees but does not specify accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer or credit card) within the published schedule.

Notes on optional exam charges and extras

- Cambridge/IGCSE/A‑Level examination charges apply per subject and are billed in addition to tuition where applicable; these are itemised in the fee schedule above. Additional occasional charges (for specific external exams or staged assessments) are shown as separate fees.
Academics

Sphere International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Sphere follows the BNCC national curriculum base, an international curriculum, and UNESCO projects to provide a highly globalized education. The OPEN Framework guides learning through project and activity pathways, combining investigation with ethical and socioemotional development to address local and global challenges. The model centers on inquiry, with more than 40 projects supporting each student's development and a balanced emphasis on contextualized teaching and academic rigor. Sphere emphasizes multilingual communication and global citizenship, with the Future Leaders student profile describing attributes such as Principled, Caring, Thinkers, Inquirers, Open Minded, Knowledgeable, Risk Takers, Reflective, Communicators, and Balanced. The school is IB-certified in the Vale do Paraíba region and offers the IB Diploma Programme at the high school level, with college counseling to support planning for higher education in Brazil or abroad. The academic goals include developing independence in learning, collaboration, critical thinking, literacy across genres, and digital literacy.

Higher Education Progression
IB Diploma Programme is offered in high school, with personalized learning pathways and tutoring to support students' life projects. Individualized college counseling assists planning for higher education, whether in Brazil or abroad. The DP emphasizes academic rigor and inquiry-based learning to prepare students for university study.

Gifted and Talented
Natural Skills recognizes each student's unique talents and interests. Sphere includes more than 40 projects to accompany student development, enabling exploration of individual interests and talents. The Sphere Student Profile highlights values such as Principled, Caring, Thinkers, Inquirers, Open Minded, Knowledgeable, Risk Takers, Reflective, Communicators, and Balanced to guide gifted and talented learners.
Wellbeing
The school has not added this information
Parent Experience
The school has not added this information
Facilities
The school has not added this information
Extra-Curricular Activities
The school has not added this information
Languages
The school has not added this information
Reputation
The school has not added this information
School Events
The school has not added events
Search for more schools
Search schools in Brazil View all schools in Sao Jose Dos Campos View all schools in Brazil IB curriculum schools in Brazil Open days & tours in Sao Jose Dos Campos What is the IB curriculum? View all schools Search all schools
doris
linked-in-logo facebook-logo instagram-logo
About
Parent Guide
Transparency Charter
Privacy Notice Terms of Use Cookies Notice Cookie Preferences
© 2026 doris Worldwide Ltd. All rights reserved.