Red House International School is a Bespoke Curriculum / IB Diploma school in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 2010. Annual tuition ranges from $17,727 to $23,732 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
RED HOUSE offers a scholarship program through the LAM Institute, established in 2024. The program targets disadvantaged students with high academic performance and special talents in sports, music, the arts, or theater. Scholars participate in the school's international and bilingual program.
Means-tested bursaries are available. Contact the school admissions office for details.
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About
Red House International School is an international bilingual school in Brazil serving students aged 1 to 18 across multiple campuses in São Paulo, Curitiba, Recife, and other cities. The school offers a bespoke curriculum developed by the Educational Design Laboratory (RED Lab) alongside the IB Diploma Programme, with English instruction embedded across all subjects and alignment to the Brazilian BNCC. The Villa-Lobos Campus in São Paulo spans 11,000 m² and features multi-sport courts, an indoor gym, and social learning lounges, while the Extended School Program enriches learning with activities such as Ballet, Judo, Chess, and Capoeira.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual international school with a proprietary curriculum developed by the Educational Design Laboratory (RED Lab), aligned to the Brazilian BNCC while fostering global thinking. A 50-year proprietary English language acquisition methodology is embedded across all curricular content. The school operates a network of campuses across multiple Brazilian cities. The LAM Institute provides scholarships for academically high-performing students with talents in sports, music, arts, or theater.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Maternal | BRL 13,649 |
| Infantil 1/2 | BRL 17,727 |
| Ensino Médio | BRL 23,732 |
| Fundamental 1 | BRL 19,097 |
| Fundamental 2 | BRL 21,572 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: R$98,484 - 131,844.
Admissions Process
- 1Admission consists of four steps: (1) Meeting — an opportunity to learn about the educational approach, held in person or online; (2) Application — completed online via a preliminary registration form with family and student information and required documents; (3) Interview — a conversation between the family and the academic team; (4) Enrollment — submitting final documents and signing the contract, conducted online.
Student Life
Food is served through a partnership with one of Brazil's leading specialized companies. The menu is natural and healthy, using functional, organic products free of pesticides, dyes, and chemical additives. A variety of vegetables, proteins, and fruits are served with natural juice. Preschool half-day students receive a snack; full-day students receive two snacks and lunch. From Year 6 onward, students may bring lunch from home or purchase at the school canteen.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school develops students' cognitive and social-emotional skills. The Learner Profile addresses the social and emotional dimensions of learning, with competencies covering agency, action, and continuous assessment combining formative and summative approaches.
Student Demographics
School Background
LAM Institute is an education initiative associated with RED HOUSE.