Graded - The American School of São Paulo
- IB Diploma
- Montessori
- US High School Diploma
Per yearabout USD 27.9K–34.6K
BRL 154K–191K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Graded is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12 American school in São Paulo serving an international community. It offers a Montessori-based Early Years Program and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, and 100% of students receive an American diploma.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB Diploma · Montessori · US High School Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
1,329
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 48
- Founded
- 1920
- Device policy
- Bring your own device
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| PK3-Grade 5 | BRL 153,816≈ USD 27.9K |
| Grades 6-12 | BRL 190,872≈ USD 34.6K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| PK3-Grade 5 | BRL 153,816 (about USD 27.9K) |
| Grades 6-12 | BRL 190,872 (about USD 34.6K) |
Source: school website (graded.br) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
| Grade | Per month |
|---|---|
| Lower School PK3-Grade 5 | BRL 12,818 |
| Upper School Grades 6-12 | BRL 15,906 |
The school's document states 12 payments per year.
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · Montessori · US high school diploma
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Montessori
Early years to primary · Ages 2–12
A method where children choose hands-on activities and work at their own pace, often in mixed-age classes.
US high school diploma
Grades 9–12 · Ages 14–18
Awarded when a student completes the required credits of a US-style high school; universities look at GPA, courses and test scores together.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Campus and school life
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Sports
- Athletics & Activities
Arts
- Performing Arts
- Fine Arts
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Accreditation and memberships
- Accreditations
- IB, NEASC
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
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