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Tip Toe Discovery School

Brazil, Sao Paulo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Portuguese
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1997
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Portuguese, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Tip Toe Discovery School is a bilingual, Montessori-based day school serving children from ages 2 to 18 in Alphaville, near São Paulo, Brazil. The school uses a bespoke curriculum with Montessori in Early Education, fostering curiosity and a solid lifelong-learning foundation. English is introduced early and most materials are in English to support bilingual proficiency, while Portuguese and Brazilian Social Studies are taught in Portuguese. Elementary subjects are taught in English with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt materials, and additional languages are offered. Middle and High School maintain English immersion, with Portuguese and Brazilian Social Studies taught in Portuguese and other languages available. Small class sizes enable personalized attention, while grounds surrounded by nature include gardens and animals and extensive outdoor learning spaces. Founded in 1997 by Suzana and Vera, Tip Toe Discovery celebrated its first High School graduating class in 2020, with alumni studying worldwide. The campus emphasizes nature-based, experiential learning.

www.tiptoediscovery.com.br

Estr. de Ipanema, 300 - Vila Velha, Santana de Parnaíba - SP, 06532-145, Brazil

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The Essentials

Tip Toe Discovery School has instruction in English, Portuguese.

Location
Tip Toe Discovery School is located at Estr. de Ipanema, 300, Vila Velha, Santana de Parnaíba, SP 06532-145, Brazil. It is in Santana de Parnaíba, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The campus is in the western part of the state and serves as a bilingual preschool through high school campus.

Stages
Early Education (Montessori-based) forms the foundation for learning. Elementary School follows, expanding autonomy and academic horizons. Middle & High School prepares students for life beyond school boundaries.

Type
The school is a bilingual, Montessori-based day school. It serves preschool through high school.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees
- No published application or registration fee amount is available. Parents should confirm any application, enrolment deposit or registration charges directly with the school.

Tuition fees by school year (per term and per year group)
- The school does not publish per-term or per-year tuition amounts for any year group (preschool, elementary, middle or high school) for the 2026/27 academic year or for 2025/26. No itemised tuition schedule or grade-by-grade fee table is publicly available. Parents must request the exact tuition schedule for the relevant year group and term directly from the school.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school follows an American academic calendar (school year typically late July through mid-June). No published billing calendar, termly vs monthly billing breakdown, discount schedule, penalty policy for late payment, or detailed payment-term conditions are available. Confirm precise billing dates, instalment options, and any discounts or late fees with the school.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Tip Toe Discovery School operates as a day school; there is no published information indicating a boarding programme or any boarding fees. No boarding charges are listed.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, materials, transport, extracurriculars)
- No published schedule of ancillary charges is available. This includes uniform costs, textbooks or materials fees, transport/bus charges, extracurricular or activity fees, meals, school trip costs, instrument or lab fees, or incidental charges. Parents should obtain a full list of additional mandatory and optional fees directly from the school when confirming enrolment.

Refund information
- No published refund, cancellation or withdrawal refund policy for deposits, tuition payments or other fees is available. Verify the school's refund and cancellation rules, including timing and any administrative deductions, directly with the school.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, online portal)
- No published information is available about accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, online payment portal, or cheque) or whether international payment options are supported. Confirm accepted payment methods and any transaction fees with the school's administration.

Administrative note for parents (factual summary)
- The school provides admissions guidance and contact details but does not publish detailed fee schedules or payment terms in its public admissions material. For definitive fee amounts, billing cycles, payment methods, refundable/non-refundable conditions, and any extra charges, request the school's official fee schedule or fee letter for the specific academic year and grade.
Academics

Tip Toe Discovery School teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Montessori Method provides the foundation in Early Education, encouraging curiosity and creativity and building a solid lifelong-learning base. English is introduced from a young age, with most material in English to support true bilingual proficiency and extensive outdoor learning spaces. Elementary School uses English immersion for core subjects, with materials from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, while Portuguese and Brazilian Social Studies are taught in Portuguese and other languages are offered. Middle & High School maintain English immersion for core subjects, using Houghton Mifflin Harcourt materials, with Portuguese and Brazilian Social Studies taught in Portuguese and additional languages taught as well. Class sizes are small to allow personalized attention, and the learning grounds foster exploration and interaction with nature.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes are maintained to provide personalized instruction. The school limits classroom numbers to support individualized attention.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
Admissions are accepted throughout the year. We maintain class sizes to preserve our student/teacher ratio, and when a class has no vacancies, applicants are placed on a waiting list. Step One: Express interest. Express interest by clicking Start the admissions process; we will provide an overview of the school and inform you of availability for your child's grade level. Step Two: Stop by for a visit. Schedule a Pop-up school day and participate in Open House events held throughout the year. Step Three: Confirm enrollment. When ready, complete the necessary paperwork; the process is designed to be as straightforward as possible. The school operates on an American academic calendar, with the school year starting in late July and ending in mid-June.

Waitlist
If there are no vacancies in a class, admissions are placed on a waiting list. The waiting list is used to fill vacancies as they arise during the year.
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