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The British College of Brazil - Cidade Jardim

Brazil, São Paulo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees R$92,000 - 138,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 600
Type Co-educational
Opened 2011
Bus Service No
Part of
The British College of Brazil
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Portuguese, Spanish
Typical class size 22
Strengths Languages, Sport, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The British College of Brazil is a British international school for ages 2 to 18, with two São Paulo campuses, Cidade Jardim and Chácara Flora. The school follows a British curriculum framework beginning with EYFS, continues through IPC and Cambridge IGCSE, and offers the IB Diploma in the secondary years, complemented by a Bespoke Curriculum to meet student needs. In Early Years and Primary, English and Portuguese are taught bilingually, while Secondary students study English, Portuguese, and Spanish, supporting multilingual communication across the curriculum. The Juilliard curriculum informs music, drama, and dance, and Maker Lab and STEAM laboratories enable hands-on, project-based learning. A university counsellor provides one-on-one guidance for university applications and career planning. Class sizes range from about 16 to 18 students per class, and a 10:1 student-teacher ratio supports personalized attention. The campus culture emphasises collaboration, inquiry, and practical exploration across academics, arts, and sport for curious learners.

This campus is part of The British College of Brazil

Rua Engenheiro Oscar Americano, 630 - Cidade Jardim, São Paulo - SP, 05673-050, Brazil

The Essentials

The British College of Brazil - Cidade Jardim has 600 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
Two campuses serve families in São Paulo. The Chácara Flora Campus is located at Rua Álvares de Azevedo, 50, Chácara Flora, São Paulo, CEP 04671-040, Brazil. The Cidade Jardim Campus is located at Avenida Engenheiro Oscar Americano, 630, Cidade Jardim, São Paulo, CEP 05673-050, Brazil. Both campuses are in São Paulo, Brazil, with access to local transport and amenities in the Chácara Flora and Cidade Jardim districts.

Stages
Early Years; Primary; Secondary

Type
British international school

Country affiliation
United Kingdom

School day structure
Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4:30 pm
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Nutritious lunches are provided and eaten together with teachers and peers. Lunchtime conversations are a feature of daily life and help students connect with each other.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of Nord Anglia Education.
Fees

Annual tuition at The British College of Brazil - Cidade Jardim ranges from BRL 92,000 to BRL 138,000 for 2026/27.

Application and Enrollment Fee
- Application fee for new applicants: R$ 1,200 (not applicable to students transferring from other Nord Anglia Education schools).
- First fixed payment taken as an enrollment fee: R$ 13,000 (paid at acceptance for new enrolments). This initial payment is followed by the chosen instalment plan.

Tuition fees by year group (2025–26 academic year)
- Ages 2–3 (Pre-Nursery / Nursery): Yearly fee R$ 92,000; monthly instalment plan shown as 11 x R$ 8,364.
- Age 4 (Reception): Yearly fee R$ 104,000; monthly instalment plan shown as 11 x R$ 9,454.
- Ages 5–9 (Years 1–5): Yearly fee R$ 118,000; monthly instalment plan shown as 11 x R$ 10,727.
- Age 10 (Year 6): Yearly fee R$ 134,000; monthly instalment plan shown as 11 x R$ 12,182.
- Ages 11–17 (Years 7–13): Yearly fee R$ 138,000; monthly instalment plan shown as 11 x R$ 12,545.

How fees are billed and payment terms
- Billing schedule: tuition and lunch fees are collected on the 25th of each month. The school publishes an 11-month instalment plan for monthly payments. Annual, semester and termly payment plans are also offered.
- Instalment structure as published: an initial fixed enrollment payment (R$ 13,000) is taken, followed by 11 monthly instalments as shown in the fee table. Annual, semester and termly plans are available as alternatives.
- Discounts and adjustments (applied to fee payments as published): second child 10% off monthly fee; other siblings 5% off monthly fee; yearly payment receives a 6% discount; semester payment 4% discount; termly payment 3% discount. Fees and discounts for families enrolling during the academic year are calculated pro rata.
- Leaving/early-termination charge: if a child leaves before the termination of the contract a fine of R$ 15,000 is charged.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed among the school's fees; no boarding fee schedule is published. (No boarding charges are provided in the school's published fee schedule.)

Other costs and optional fees
- School uniform: sold by an external supplier; approximate annual cost R$ 2,500 (varies by quantity purchased).
- English as a Second Language (EAL / ESL) support: R$ 860 per month (optional/additional).
- Lunch fees: published as 11 x R$ 960 (i.e., charged across the instalment structure shown).
- School bus: not offered by the school.
- External examination charges (charged in foreign currency plus taxes and administrative charges): IGCSE exams published at US$ 100.95 per IGCSE taken (plus taxes) or US$ 201.85 for a double award (science) plus tax and a 15% administrative charge and certificate; IB examination fees estimated at US$ 123 per subject (plus taxes) plus a 15% administrative charge and certificate.

Refunds and contract-related charges
- The published fee schedule specifies a contractual fine of R$ 15,000 where the child leaves before the end of the contract. The fees page also states that fees and discounts for families enrolling during the academic year will be calculated pro rata. No separate general refund schedule for other circumstances is published in the fees document.

Fee payment options
- The published fee information specifies the instalment options (annual, semester, termly, monthly instalments) and the monthly collection date (25th) but does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer or direct debit) in the published fees document.
Academics

The British College of Brazil - Cidade Jardim teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The British College of Brazil offers a bilingual program with English and Portuguese in Early Years and Primary, and English, Portuguese, and Spanish in Secondary. The Juilliard curriculum features in music, and students prepare for IGCSEs and the IBDP in the secondary phase. Maker Lab and STEAM laboratories support project-based learning, and there is a university counsellor who provides one-on-one guidance for university applications.

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Higher Education Progression
One-on-one university counsellor provides guidance for university applications and helps students prepare to attend their first-choice university, with IGCSE and IBDP preparation included in the secondary program.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school tailors classroom instruction to each child's needs and builds confidence, curiosity, and creativity through strong teacher–student relationships.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Languages taught: Early Years and Primary – English and Portuguese; Secondary – English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Mental Wellbeing
Lunchtime conversations with teachers and peers and nutritious meals support social and emotional well-being; nap time in Early Years provides rest; sports tournaments and after-school activities foster resilience, well-being, and engagement.
Parent Experience

Community
BCB Sao Paulo offers Early Years, Primary, and Secondary education with bilingual instruction. Languages taught: Early Years English and Portuguese; Primary English and Portuguese; Secondary English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Nationalities: Early Years 17+, Primary 14+, Secondary 23+. Average class size: Early Years 16; Primary 18; Secondary 18. Student-teacher ratio: 10:1. A typical day includes daily greetings, themed learning, lunchtime conversations, literacy development, and after-school activities. The Juilliard curriculum supports music, drama, and dance in Secondary. There is one-on-one university counsellor support for university applications, and students may shadow professionals, attend career fairs, or participate in workshops with BCB parents. The school has two campuses: Cidade Jardim Campus (Avenida Engenheiro Oscar Americano, 630) and Chácara Flora Campus (Rua Álvares de Azevedo, 50), São Paulo, Brazil. The school operates Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4:30 pm.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The British College of Brazil is organized into Early Years, Primary, and Secondary divisions. Languages taught include English and Portuguese in Early Years and Primary, with English, Portuguese, and Spanish in Secondary. Average class sizes are 16 in Early Years, 18 in Primary, and 18 in Secondary, with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. The school has two campuses in São Paulo: Cidade Jardim Campus and Chácara Flora Campus.

Sports Facilities
The school has lunchtime play that can include life-size chess, football, basketball, or jump rope. Sports tournaments are held to strengthen skills and teamwork. Stay and Play includes Juilliard dance lessons as part of the performing arts. In addition to sports, active recess supports physical well-being, with activities such as football and basketball.

Academic Facilities
The Maker Lab and STEAM laboratories enable hands-on projects beyond typical science and math curricula. The library provides space for reading and study. IB lounges are available for student collaboration. A university counsellor meets students one-on-one to help with university applications and career planning. Juilliard curriculum informs music, drama, and dance offerings across the program.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-school fun includes a range of extracurricular activities such as rock band, hand-sewing, arts, reading, or sports. Stay and Play offers activities like Lego building, puppet shows, art making, or Juilliard dance lessons. Sports tournaments are part of the extracurricular experience, emphasizing teamwork and sportsmanship. Juilliard-inspired music rehearsals support stage performances and talent development.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Maker Lab and STEAM laboratories offer projects beyond standard science and math curricula. Students engage in hands-on challenges that require problem-solving and creative thinking, applying what they have learned to real-world scenarios. They use the latest technology and tools to build and demonstrate their thinking. These activities foster inquiry, experimentation, and collaboration.

Arts & Creative
Music, drama, and dance are offered through the Juilliard curriculum, integrating performing arts into the program. Students participate in Juilliard-inspired music rehearsals and drama experiences, developing musical and dramatic skills. There are opportunities to perform on stage for families and the school community.

Cultural & Language
Languages taught include English and Portuguese in Early Years and Primary; Secondary adds Spanish. Spanish or Portuguese lessons are integrated into everyday learning, with opportunities to practice in conversation and through related activities. This multilingual approach supports communication across the curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
After-school activities include Stay and Play with Lego building, puppet shows, art making, and Juilliard dance lessons. Extracurricular options include rock band, hand-sewing, arts, reading, and sports that let students explore personal interests. Lunchtime and after-school play feature activities such as life-size chess, football, basketball, and jump rope.

Leadership & Professional
There is a university counsellor for one-on-one guidance to plan university pathways and applications. Students can shadow professionals, attend career fairs, and participate in workshops with BCB parents to broaden their perspectives. These experiences help students develop professional awareness and make informed choices about their futures.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports tournaments strengthen physical skills and teamwork and contribute to well-being. Lunchtime play and after-school activities provide opportunities to be active and social. The daily rhythm includes rest and play opportunities that support energy and well-being for learning.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught across the school are English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Early Years and Primary teach English and Portuguese; Secondary teaches English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Bilingual Teaching
BCB offers bilingual teaching in English and Portuguese in Early Years and Primary; Secondary also teaches English and Portuguese, with Spanish offered as an additional language.
School Events
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