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St. John's International School

Brazil, Sao Paulo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Portuguese, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 17 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2017
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Cambridge (Secondary), British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Portuguese, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

St. John's International School in Cotia, Brazil operates two campuses and offers a unique blend of IB and Cambridge programs for ages 1 to 17. The Little John campus serves ages 1–5, while the St. John's International School campus serves ages 6–17. The Primary Years Programme is taught in English, Portuguese and Spanish, combining the IB PYP with the school's International English Learning System (IELS). From Year 1 onward, the curriculum also meets Brazilian curricular requirements. Cambridge English Preparation begins in Year 2, with Cambridge Main Suite progression from Year 6 (A2 Key to CPE). Students learn core subjects - English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Portuguese, and Spanish , alongside specialist instruction in Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education and Performing Arts. Facilities include indoor/outdoor learning spaces, a Theater, Arts Atelier, Sports Rooms and Courts, and a buffet-style restaurant; field trips, festivals and a Student Agency program enrich the international learning community.

www.stjohns-brazil.com

Av. Dona Cherubina Viana, 1735 - Vila Santo Antônio, Cotia - SP, 06708-360, Brazil

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The Essentials

St. John's International School has instruction in English, Portuguese, Spanish.

Location
Av. Dona Cherubina Viana, 1735 - Vila Santo Antônio, Cotia, SP 06708-360, Brazil. The school is in Cotia, a municipality in the state of São Paulo within the São Paulo metropolitan region. The campus serves Infants, Primary, Secondary and Senior School divisions.

Stages
Infants (Little John) 1 to 5 years; Primary 6 to 10 years; Secondary 11 to 14 years; Senior School 15 to 17 years

Type
International Baccalaureate (IB) World School; Cambridge curriculum is listed under Curriculum

Country affiliation
Rooted in the British education system
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees
- No public, fixed application fee amount is published. The admissions process requires completion of an application form and submission to the admissions office via the school email.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a detailed tuition schedule by year group or per term for the 2026/27 academic year (and no public 2025/26 fee schedule is available). Exact tuition amounts for specific year groups and term/year totals are not publicly available.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No public statement of a standard billing schedule (termly/quarterly/monthly) or formal payment terms is available. Specific billing dates, deposit requirements, late-payment penalties, and installment plans are not listed publicly.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school operates as day campuses (Infants / Primary / Secondary / Senior) and does not advertise boarding provision; therefore no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and additional fees
- No public schedule is available for typical additional costs (uniforms, meals/cafeteria plans, transport/shuttle, extracurricular activity fees, examination fees, school trips, learning resources or technology charges). These potential extras are not published as fixed amounts.

Refund information
- No publicly posted refund policy, registration-deposit refund terms, or tuition-refund conditions are available. Specific refund rules and timelines are not published.

Fee payment options
- No public list of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, online payment processors) is posted. For fee-payment arrangements and accepted methods, families should use the school contact details provided. The school's contact email is secretaria@stjohns-brazil.com and the phone number is +55 11 4551-4167. Campus addresses: Av. Dona Cherubina Viana, 1735 and Av. Dona Cherubina Viana, 830, Cotia, SP.

Brief summary of findings and data gaps
- A search of the school's public pages and commonly used international-school directories shows that the institution does not publish a fee schedule or detailed fee policy for the 2026/27 academic year (nor a public 2025/26 schedule). Because the required numeric fee items (application fee amounts, tuition by year/term, billing dates, refund rules, and payment-method lists) are not available in public materials, exact figures cannot be provided here.
Academics

St. John's International School teaches IB (PYP), Cambridge (Secondary), British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 17.

Curriculum
The Primary Years Programme (Y1 to Y5) is taught in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, combining the IB PYP framework with the school's IELS (International English Learning System). The curriculum integrates core subjects—English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Portuguese, and Spanish—with specialist instruction in Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, and Performing Arts, while following Brazilian curricular requirements from Year 1 onward. Year 1 (Ages 6–7) is 50% English and 50% Portuguese, with bilingual literacy, early Spanish, and inquiry-based learning in Science and Social Studies. Cambridge English Preparation runs from Year 2, building the linguistic competencies for Cambridge exams; from Year 6 students progress into the Cambridge Main Suite (A2 Key through CPE).

Higher Education Progression
Senior School (Year 10 to Year 13) offers two integrated curricula: the Cambridge International Programme (IGCSE and A-Levels) and the Brazilian National Curriculum delivered through the Poliedro Preparatory System, enabling graduates to hold both national and international qualifications. Subjects are taught predominantly in English, with Portuguese in key Brazilian components. Cambridge English exams (FCE, CAE, CPE) and IELTS support international university admissions, while ENEM and vestibulares prepare students for Brazilian higher education; Year 13 provides a transition to Cambridge A-Levels or entry to Brazilian universities, depending on pathway.
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Admissions

Admissions
Admission Process. We are very happy that you are considering enrolling at St. John's. Our schools are carefully designed to promote intellectual growth and provide a healthy and balanced education for children and adolescents. Here, our students acquire new skills, discover their talents, cultivate a love of learning, and develop their curiosity through our inquiry-based approach. See below the steps of our admissions process: 1. This allows us to identify the campus of interest — St. John's International School (Primary, Secondary & Senior) or Little John (Infants) — and verify the availability of places. 2. School Visit: The second step is to schedule a visit to the chosen campus. Please contact us so we can arrange a meeting and introduce your family to our learning environment and educational approach. 3. Student Assessment: Assessments vary by age and level. Infants (1–5 years): the child will be invited to spend a day at the school before or after enrollment, during which we observe language exposure (English/Portuguese) and social, emotional, personal, and physical development. This is a playful and welcoming experience designed to help the school understand the child's profile. Primary (6–10 years): the student will participate in an informal interview in English and Portuguese, scheduled before or after enrollment. This assessment helps determine the current language level and recommend the Cambridge preparatory course and possible English or Portuguese supports to aid learning throughout the semester. The social-emotional and physical development assessment (PSPE) continues after enrollment to improve support for the student's adjustment and growth. Secondary (11–14 years): students are invited to undertake a leveling assessment at St. John's, covering Mathematics (Brazilian and British curricula). These exams help determine the student's academic level and guide placement in the most appropriate year, especially in subjects requiring progression of skills and content. 4. Family Interview: The final step is a meeting with the family and the student. This conversation is essential to understand the family's educational values and expectations, as well as the student's learning style. This helps build a meaningful and personalized connection between the student and the school's educational approach. Completing the enrollment form.
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