Brazilian International School is a British Curriculum / American Curriculum school in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Annual tuition ranges from $9,445 to $15,493 USD.
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Brazilian International School (BIS) is a bilingual co-educational day school in São Paulo, Brazil, serving students aged 1 to 18 across Early Childhood through High School. It combines the British and American curricula with Brazil's national curriculum, developing natural bilinguals and awarding a dual Brazilian and International diploma at graduation. The school follows a socio-interactionist approach emphasising critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and cultural appreciation, with partnerships including the International Schools Partnership (ISP) and Cambridge Examinations for Young Learners.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual education from age 1 combining British and American curricula within a Brazilian context; dual Brazilian and International diploma awarded at end of High School; Cambridge Examinations for Young Learners offered in partnership with Cultura Inglesa; SAT and TOEFL preparation from ninth grade; contemporary infrastructure supporting emotional and cognitive development; socio-interactionist pedagogy emphasizing learning through interaction with environment and peers.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Ensino Médio (High School) | BRL 15,493 |
| Fundamental I (Elementary I) | BRL 13,893 |
| Fundamental II (Elementary II) | BRL 14,243 |
| Maternal and Infantil (Early Childhood) | BRL 9,445 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: R$52,474 - 86,074.
Admissions Process
- 1Accessibility and interview: BIS seeks accessibility and diversity in admissions. Requests for the new school year can be made at any time to reserve spots. The admission process emphasizes an interview as the most important and decisive part of the selection. 2. Reservation after admission: After admission, reserving a spot requires paying a reservation fee, which is deductible from the enrollment fee. 3. Enrollment steps: Enrollment is completed upon submission of required documentation and payment of the first installment of the annual fee, plus completing the enrollment form and finalizing the online process through the BIS website. 4. Fee inquiries: All information about annuities and school taxes can be obtained by emailing [email protected].
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School Day
Early Childhood: Half-Period (4 hours) sessions, e.g., 8:00–12:00 or 8:15–12:15 (morning) and 1:15–5:15 or 1:30–5:30 (afternoon); Extended day options from 8:00–16:00 up to 8:00–18:00. Elementary School: Semi-full day, 7:45–3:45. Middle School: Semi-full day, 7:30–3:40. High School: Semi-full day, 7:30–4:30 (Mon–Thu) and 7:30–1:00 (Fri).
Student Life
Uniforms are provided through named suppliers associated with the school (Catarina Uniforms and Na Rua da Escola). Specific uniform item prices are not published.
Balanced meals are provided, including morning snacks (Early Childhood Education and Year 1), lunch for all cycles, afternoon snacks (Early Childhood Education and Year 1), and dinner (Early Childhood Education), overseen by a nutritionist. Quitanda, with 20 years of experience in the food industry, supplies the meals; parents can access the daily menu and their child's consumption history.
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Wellbeing & Safety
Emotional intelligence and healthy relationships are central to the learning approach. The school emphasizes emotional development through its values-based education, with meaningful, respectful interactions within a bilingual, globally oriented context. Cultural appreciation, critical thinking, and self-esteem are highlighted as important factors in developing socially aware citizens.
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School Background
As of November 2023, BIS is partnered with the International Schools Partnership (ISP). BIS was part of Bahema Educação from 2019 to October 2023. Executive Director Alessandra Pellegrino continues to lead BIS with ISP, directing the pedagogical and administrative teams.