Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro is a German Curriculum / IB Diploma / Bespoke Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE school in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 1878. Annual tuition ranges from $12,671 to $20,520 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
Full scholarships are available for the Vila Andrade campus to candidates residing within 20 kilometres of the campus whose family income does not exceed 1.5 times the minimum wage per person, based on a socio-economic analysis. Documents must be uploaded and a digital form completed; results are communicated by email and published on the admissions site.
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About
Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro is a private non-profit international school in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 1878, offering a German International Curriculum with Abitur, a bilingual curriculum, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme across multiple campuses in Morumbi, Panamby, Valinhos, Vila Andrade, and Portinho. Serving approximately 11,000 students aged 1 to 18, the Panamby campus is an IB World School and the school provides dual Brazilian and German certification. The school places strong emphasis on language learning, socio-emotional development, and offers over 50 extracurricular courses alongside a dedicated Complementary Education Program.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Offers a German International Curriculum with Abitur under an international agreement with the Government of Germany, yielding dual Brazilian and German certification. The Panamby campus is an IB World School for the Diploma Programme. Multi-campus network across São Paulo and Valinhos with over 50 extracurricular courses. A Complementary Education Program develops public speaking, teamwork, and interdisciplinary competencies. A school-wide Socio-Emotional Development Program runs from Early Childhood to High School.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Ensino Médio | BRL 14,345 |
| Educação Infantil | BRL 14,286 |
| Ensino Fundamental I | BRL 14,286 |
| Ensino Fundamental II | BRL 12,671 |
| IB Diploma Programme (Panamby) | BRL 20,520 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: R$70,392 - 114,000. Application fee: $63.
Admissions Process
- 1Registration via VenhaNosConhecer form on Porto's site, centralized at Portinho Morumbi Principal's Office; families are contacted to begin next steps. 2) Interview with the Admissions Department to present the Pedagogical and Educational Project; guardians must be present. 3) Submission of documents including latest pedagogical report, identity documents, CPF, vaccination record, photo, and guardian IDs. 4) Reservation: if a spot is available, family pays R$1,500 reservation fee (deducted from first tuition instalment). 5) Online enrolment: complete online form, upload documents, sign Educational Services Agreement, and pay first tuition instalment.
Admissions Details
At the Vila Andrade campus, if applicants exceed vacancies for 7th, 8th and 9th grades, a public draw is held to form a waiting list, which is published on the admissions site. Remaining candidates on the waiting list are considered for future vacancies throughout the year.
Student Life
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school runs a Socio-Emotional Development Program with a dedicated team of educational counselors providing guidance across all grades. The Educational Guidance Program includes study guidance, alcohol and drug prevention, an anti-bullying program, biweekly mentoring with students, family support, and career guidance. Counselors are trained in Pedagogy and Psychology.
The Educational Guidance Program includes an anti-bullying program, alcohol and drug prevention, and biweekly mentoring across all grades, with counselors trained in Pedagogy and Psychology to assist students and families.
Student Demographics
School Background
Non-profit educational entity (Fundação Visconde de Porto Seguro), governed by a board of directors, whose purpose is to develop, encourage and promote education, culture and social assistance.