International schools in São Paulo
33 international schools in São Paulo. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
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Prices and living conditions in Brazil
Price examples
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hamburger (McDonald's Big Mac) · Single item | US$5.18 |
| Bibimbap · 1 serving | US$14 |
| Kimchi stew set meal · 1 serving | US$14 |
| Shin Ramyun · 1 Pack | US$2.4 |
| Coffee (Starbucks Americano, Tall) · 1 cup | US$3 |
| Bottled water (supermarket, lowest price) · 500ml | US$0.42 |
| Coca-Cola (supermarket, lowest price) · 350ml | US$0.7 |
| City bus fare · Base Fare | US$1.06 |
| Metro fare · Base Fare | US$1.08 |
| Taxi fare · Base Fare | US$1.31 |
Local prices surveyed by KOTRA trade offices, in US dollars. They vary by city and shop. Source: KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), data.go.kr · 2026-11-01
Living conditions
- People using safe drinking water
- 99.6%
- 2022
- Tuberculosis cases
- 49
- per 100,000 people · 2024
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, data.go.kr
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
BRL 154K – BRL 191K
≈ USD 28.1K – ≈ USD 34.9K
Based on 1 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2026-27
ECB reference rate (2026-11-04) · Actual transfer rates depend on your bank's or provider's rate and fees.
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
- IB17 · 52%
- British (IGCSE/A Level)6 · 18%
- American (AP)5 · 15%
- German2 · 6%
- Australian / Canadian / NZ2 · 6%
- Montessori / alternative2 · 6%
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 17 | 47% |
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 6 | 17% |
| American (AP) | 5 | 14% |
| German | 2 | 6% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 2 | 6% |
| Montessori / alternative | 2 | 6% |
| French | 1 | 3% |
| Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese | 1 | 3% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-05
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 17 | 47% |
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 6 | 17% |
| American (AP) | 5 | 14% |
| German | 2 | 6% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 2 | 6% |
| Montessori / alternative | 2 | 6% |
| French | 1 | 3% |
| Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese | 1 | 3% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-05
| date | events |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-18 | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-05
Schools with the most complete information
- Avenues São PauloAmerican (AP) · Ages 1–18
Chapel SchoolIB · American (AP) · Ages 3–18- Colégio Humboldt São PauloGerman · Ages 2–18
Colégio Miguel de CervantesIB · Ages 3–18
Colégio Visconde de Porto SeguroIB · German · Ages 3–18- Graded - The American School of São PauloIB · American (AP) · Montessori / alternative · Ages 3–18From BRL 154K a year
- Lycée International Français de São PauloFrench · Ages 3–18
Maple Bear Canadian School São PauloAustralian / Canadian / NZ · Ages 3–11
Map
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Upcoming info sessions and open days
Dates confirmed on each school's own page. Check the school page again before attending.
- Nov18WedInfo sessionOn campus08:45 GMT-3 (local time)
Parent Information Event
Avenues São PauloSão PauloRua Pedro Avancine, 73, São Paulo, Brazil 05679-160Checked 2026-10-31
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