Colégio Miguel de Cervantes is a IB (DP) school in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 1978. Annual tuition ranges from $52 to $17,081 USD.
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Colégio Miguel de Cervantes is a bilingual, multicultural day school in Morumbi, São Paulo, serving students aged 3 to 18 across early childhood, primary, and secondary levels including the IB Diploma Programme. Founded in 1978 by Spanish residents in São Paulo with support from the Spanish Educational Administration, the school blends Spanish and Brazilian private education on a 57,000 m² campus with 107 learning environments, pools, a three-floor library, and a STEAM space. Graduates receive qualifications recognised in both Brazil and Spain, with pathways to European universities through the IB and dual diploma.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
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Bilingual Spanish-Brazilian institution founded in 1978 with a 57,000 m² campus in Morumbi including 17,854 m² of green space and 107 learning environments. Offers a dual qualification valid in both Brazil and Spain, and access to European universities through IB and dual diploma pathways. Exam preparation for Cambridge and DELE is available. The Cervantes Solidário programme supports sociocultural initiatives in surrounding communities.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Infantil 03 (integral) | BRL 10,196 |
| Infantil 04 (integral) | BRL 11,228 |
| Infantil 05 (integral) | BRL 12,260 |
| Ensino Médio (High School) | BRL 17,081 |
| Infantil 03 (semi-integral) | BRL 9,300 |
| Infantil 04 (semi-integral) | BRL 10,332 |
| Infantil 05 (semi-integral) | BRL 11,364 |
| Ensino Fundamental I (1st–5th grade) | BRL 14,478 |
| Ensino Fundamental II (6th–9th grade) | BRL 15,348 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: R$300 - 99,307. Application fee: $52.
Admissions Process
- 1Students are admitted from Nursery 3 (children who turn 3 by March 31 of the admission year). Candidates register and pay an activity fee of BRL 425. An in-person activity is mandatory: Nursery and 1st year candidates undergo a play activity and evaluation of social, cognitive and motor development; 2nd–5th year candidates complete a diagnostic evaluation in Portuguese, Spanish and Mathematics. Activities take place in June 2026. From 6th grade onward, places are offered only for 2027 entry via selective tests in Portuguese, Spanish and Mathematics. After the in-person activity, the Institutional Relations team contacts families of approved candidates to complete enrolment. Only students entering up to 8th grade may participate in the IB Diploma Programme admissions process.
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Nursery 5 is currently on the waitlist.
School Day
Schedules vary by program. Infants: semi-integral Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00–16:10 or 17:00; Wednesday and Friday 8:00–12:35. Full-day Infant program runs 8:00–16:10. Elementary (1st–9th): Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00–16:10; Wednesday and Friday 8:00–12:35. Secondary and IB: start around 7:10, with end times ranging from 13:30 to 17:00 depending on course and language.
Student Life
Uniforms are mandatory for all activities for students in Early Childhood and Elementary (1st–9th grades). In High School, Physical Education requires athletic wear: pants or shorts and a short- or long-sleeve shirt with appropriate footwear; flip-flops and casual sneakers are not allowed. Uniforms can be purchased on-site at Moema or Ibirapuera, with home delivery available.
The canteen offers snacks and meals; a monthly menu is posted and may change. A nutritionist oversees nutrition (Elaine Cristina Lacerda, CRN 20713) and the canteen contact is [email protected]. Aromatized water is offered daily. Meal charges are additional for Fundamental and High School students and billed on the monthly invoice; meals and snacks are included in Early Years fees.
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Wellbeing & Safety
Students develop broad formative objectives and experience adolescence. They plan life projects, build new relationships, and face physical and emotional changes.
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School Background
Founded in 1978 by a group of Spanish residents living in São Paulo, operating as a Spanish-Brazilian private educational institution with collaboration from the Spanish Educational Administration.