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Instructs in English

Ages 2 - 18 years

Fees R$92,000 - 138,000

Pupils 600

Type Co-educational

The British College of Brazil is a British international school for ages 2 to 18, with two São Paulo campuses, Cidade Jardim and Chácara Flora. The school follows a British curriculum framework beginning with EYFS, continues through IPC and Cambridge IGCSE, and offers the IB Diploma in the secondary years, complemented by a Bespoke Curriculum to meet student needs. In Early Years and Primary, English and Portuguese are taught bilingually, while Secondary students study English, Portuguese, and Spanish, supporting multilingual communication across the curriculum. The Juilliard curriculum informs music, drama, and dance, and Maker Lab and STEAM laboratories enable hands-on, project-based learning. A university counsellor provides one-on-one guidance for university applications and career planning. Class sizes range from about 16 to 18 students per class, and a 10:1 student-teacher ratio supports personalized attention. The campus culture emphasises collaboration, inquiry, and practical exploration across academics, arts, and sport for curious learners.

Location

Two campuses serve families in São Paulo. The Chácara Flora Campus is located at Rua Álvares de Azevedo, 50, Chácara Flora, São Paulo, CEP 04671-040, Brazil. The Cidade Jardim Campus is located at Avenida Engenheiro Oscar Americano, 630, Cidade Jardim, São Paulo, CEP 05673-050, Brazil. Both campuses are in São Paulo, Brazil, with access to local transport and amenities in the Chácara Flora and Cidade Jardim districts.

Stages

Early Years; Primary; Secondary

Type

British international school

Country affiliation

United Kingdom

School day structure

Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4:30 pm

Application and Enrollment Fee
- Application fee for new applicants: R$ 1,200 (not applicable to students transferring from other Nord Anglia Education schools).
- First fixed payment taken as an enrollment fee: R$ 13,000 (paid at acceptance for new enrolments). This initial payment is followed by the chosen instalment plan.

Tuition fees by year group (2025–26 academic year)
- Ages 2–3 (Pre-Nursery / Nursery): Yearly fee R$ 92,000; monthly instalment plan shown as 11 x R$ 8,364.
- Age 4 (Reception): Yearly fee R$ 104,000; monthly instalment plan shown as 11 x R$ 9,454.
- Ages 5–9 (Years 1–5): Yearly fee R$ 118,000; monthly instalment plan shown as 11 x R$ 10,727.
- Age 10 (Year 6): Yearly fee R$ 134,000; monthly instalment plan shown as 11 x R$ 12,182.
- Ages 11–17 (Years 7–13): Yearly fee R$ 138,000; monthly instalment plan shown as 11 x R$ 12,545.

How fees are billed and payment terms
- Billing schedule: tuition and lunch fees are collected on the 25th of each month. The school publishes an 11-month instalment plan for monthly payments. Annual, semester and termly payment plans are also offered.
- Instalment structure as published: an initial fixed enrollment payment (R$ 13,000) is taken, followed by 11 monthly instalments as shown in the fee table. Annual, semester and termly plans are available as alternatives.
- Discounts and adjustments (applied to fee payments as published): second child 10% off monthly fee; other siblings 5% off monthly fee; yearly payment receives a 6% discount; semester payment 4% discount; termly payment 3% discount. Fees and discounts for families enrolling during the academic year are calculated pro rata.
- Leaving/early-termination charge: if a child leaves before the termination of the contract a fine of R$ 15,000 is charged.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed among the school's fees; no boarding fee schedule is published. (No boarding charges are provided in the school's published fee schedule.)

Other costs and optional fees
- School uniform: sold by an external supplier; approximate annual cost R$ 2,500 (varies by quantity purchased).
- English as a Second Language (EAL / ESL) support: R$ 860 per month (optional/additional).
- Lunch fees: published as 11 x R$ 960 (i.e., charged across the instalment structure shown).
- School bus: not offered by the school.
- External examination charges (charged in foreign currency plus taxes and administrative charges): IGCSE exams published at US$ 100.95 per IGCSE taken (plus taxes) or US$ 201.85 for a double award (science) plus tax and a 15% administrative charge and certificate; IB examination fees estimated at US$ 123 per subject (plus taxes) plus a 15% administrative charge and certificate.

Refunds and contract-related charges
- The published fee schedule specifies a contractual fine of R$ 15,000 where the child leaves before the end of the contract. The fees page also states that fees and discounts for families enrolling during the academic year will be calculated pro rata. No separate general refund schedule for other circumstances is published in the fees document.

Fee payment options
- The published fee information specifies the instalment options (annual, semester, termly, monthly instalments) and the monthly collection date (25th) but does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer or direct debit) in the published fees document.

Curriculum

The British College of Brazil offers a bilingual program with English and Portuguese in Early Years and Primary, and English, Portuguese, and Spanish in Secondary. The Juilliard curriculum features in music, and students prepare for IGCSEs and the IBDP in the secondary phase. Maker Lab and STEAM laboratories support project-based learning, and there is a university counsellor who provides one-on-one guidance for university applications.

Student Teacher Ratio

10:1

Higher Education Progression

One-on-one university counsellor provides guidance for university applications and helps students prepare to attend their first-choice university, with IGCSE and IBDP preparation included in the secondary program.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school tailors classroom instruction to each child's needs and builds confidence, curiosity, and creativity through strong teacher–student relationships.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Languages taught: Early Years and Primary – English and Portuguese; Secondary – English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Mental Wellbeing

Lunchtime conversations with teachers and peers and nutritious meals support social and emotional well-being; nap time in Early Years provides rest; sports tournaments and after-school activities foster resilience, well-being, and engagement.

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The British College of Brazil - Chácara Flora

Instructs in English

Ages 2 - 18 years

Fees R$92,000 - 138,000

Pupils 600

Type Co-educational

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Escola Eleva

Instructs in Portuguese, English

Ages 1 - 18 years

Fees R$94,920 - 98,700

Pupils 1200

Type Co-educational

Escola Eleva is an international school in Barra da Tijuca serving ages 1 to 18. The curriculum blends IEYC for early years, IPC for primary, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for upper years, including a bilingual IBDP option. The campus spans 16,000 m² at Av. José Silva de Azevedo Neto, 309, opposite the Península condominium. Designed by Architect Miguel Pinto Guimarães, the spaces are arranged to stimulate creativity and the pleasure of learning. Maker Spaces with a Media Lab, libraries, and an auditorium support cross-disciplinary projects. Early Childhood Education is housed in a dedicated area of more than 800 m² with parks, balcony classrooms, a Mini Maker workshop, and music and theatre rooms. Sports facilities include three courts, a court society space, an athletics track, and a 640 m² covered gymnasium. The school integrates arts spaces, sports, and contemporary learning environments to support student growth across disciplines.

Overview — academic year 2026

Application / registration fee
- No separate application or one-off registration fee is published in the school's public fees table or admissions process for Escola Eleva Barra.

Tuition fees by year group (published options: single annual payment or 12 monthly payments)
- K2 (Half day): BRL 61,692 per year or BRL 5,141 per month.
- K2 (Full day): BRL 94,920 per year or BRL 7,910 per month.
- K3: BRL 94,920 per year or BRL 7,910 per month.
- K4: BRL 94,920 per year or BRL 7,910 per month.
- K5: BRL 94,920 per year or BRL 7,910 per month.
- Grade 1 (G1): BRL 97,140 per year or BRL 8,095 per month.
- Grade 2 (G2): BRL 97,464 per year or BRL 8,122 per month.
- Grade 3 (G3): BRL 97,464 per year or BRL 8,122 per month.
- Grade 4 (G4): BRL 97,464 per year or BRL 8,122 per month.
- Grade 5 (G5): BRL 97,464 per year or BRL 8,122 per month.
- Grade 6 (G6): BRL 98,376 per year or BRL 8,198 per month.
- Grade 7 (G7): BRL 98,376 per year or BRL 8,198 per month.
- Grade 8 (G8): BRL 98,700 per year or BRL 8,225 per month.
- Grade 9 (G9): BRL 98,700 per year or BRL 8,225 per month.
- Grade 10 (G10): BRL 98,700 per year or BRL 8,225 per month.
- Grade 11 (G11): BRL 99,240 per year or BRL 8,270 per month.
- Grade 12 (G12): BRL 99,240 per year or BRL 8,270 per month.

What those tuition figures include and exclude
- The published tuition values for the Barra campus include activities carried out during class time, lunch and morning snack (fruit time), and educational technologies (Edtech).
- Uniforms and school supplies are not included in the tuition and must be purchased separately.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school publishes two payment options for tuition: a single annual payment (1x per year) or 12 monthly instalments.
- A place reservation requires signing the school's terms and completing payment of the invoice issued by the school as part of the enrolment process.
- Specific due dates for invoices, discount schemes, penalties for late payment and detailed contractual payment terms are not listed in the public fees table or the admissions overview.

Boarding / residential provision
- Boarding or residential accommodation is not offered for the Barra campus; the school operates as a full‑time day bilingual school.

Other costs and optional extras
- Uniform and school supplies: compulsory uniform and uniform handbooks are specified; uniform items must be purchased separately.
- Lunch and morning snack: included in the published tuition for the Barra campus.
- After‑school activities and certain additional programmes (for example extracurricular classes and some optional camps/exchanges) may incur extra charges; specific prices for optional activities are not published in the public fees table.

Refunds and cancellation
- The public admissions and fees information for the Barra campus does not publish a detailed refund or cancellation policy tied to tuition or enrolment payments; the enrolment step requires signing terms and paying the invoice. Parents are required to consult the school's contractual terms at enrolment for any refund or cancellation rules.

Fee payment options
- The publicly available fees and admissions pages list payment by invoice and the two published billing schedules (annual or 12 monthly instalments). No specific payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, boleto, PIX or direct debit) are published in the public fees table or admissions overview.

Contacts for billing and admissions
- Admissions and billing queries for Barra are handled by the campus admissions team; contact details for admissions are published for direct enquiries.

If you require these figures formatted differently for a database, they are provided above as BRL amounts with both annual and 12‑month options exactly as published.

Admissions

1. Complete the Enquiry Form to register interest. Apply at Escola Eleva Barra da Tijuca or at the other campuses listed: Botafogo, Brasília, Recife, Urca, and São Paulo. This starts the admissions process for Escola Eleva. 2. Attend a Pedagogical Presentation and Tour of the school. Applicants are invited to attend a meeting at the school where only parents and guardians meet with faculty members; prospective students may visit at a later date. The presentation provides information about the program and learning environment. 3. Admission Evaluation. For candidates who wish to join Grades 4 to 12, an admission evaluation is conducted. It assesses readiness and fit for the program. 4. Place Reservation. Parents/guardians sign the school's terms and conditions and complete payment of the invoice. This reserves a place in the intake. The next step is enrollment. 5. Enrollment. Enrollment Process Begins.

Scholarships

The Nsouli Scholars Programme is a global initiative that enables 50 extraordinary students at any one time to attend Inspired schools on a full scholarship for the duration of their education. The initiative aims to expand the community and empower children from diverse backgrounds with opportunities in academics, sports, the arts and extracurricular activities. Several scholarships are awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin in recognition of Nadim Nsouli's heritage and Inspired's commitment to inclusivity.

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