Escola Castanheiras

Brazil, Santana de Parnaíba

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Portuguese, English, Spanish

Fees R$8,547 - 14,088

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 750

Type Co-educational

Opened 2005

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP)

Taught languages English, Spanish

Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Primary School, Middle School, High School

Introduction

Escola Castanheiras is a private day school in Alphaville–Tamboré, Santana de Parnaíba, SP, Brazil, offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school combines an inquiry-based PYP for the younger years with a BNCC-aligned Fundamental II (grades 6–8) and English taught weekly, plus Spanish, supported by the GOA framework to foster self-directed learning. In Ensino Médio, the IB Diploma Programme is available as an option, in a trilingual Portuguese/English/Spanish setting, reinforcing knowledge handling and critical thinking. Castanheiras emphasizes internationalization through expanded English instruction, language study, and global-minded curricula. Facilities include 32 technology-equipped classrooms, a library, multi-purpose laboratories, maker spaces, and open, airy learning spaces guided by knowledge scenography. Sports and arts facilities feature an arena, gym, climbing wall, theatre and dance rooms, and a maker space. The school is a Google Reference School since 2022 and hosts diverse arts, culture, and technology activities globally.

Alameda Castanheiras, 250 - Res. Tambore III, Santana de Parnaíba - SP, 06543-510, Brazil

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The Essentials

Location

The school is located at Al. Castanheiras, 250, Tamboré, Santana de Parnaíba, SP, Brazil. It is in Alphaville/Tamboré, a suburban area of Santana de Parnaíba. The contact number is (11) 4152-4600 and the email is castanheiras@escolacastanheiras.com.br. A map is available via Google Maps.

Stages

Cycle 1 – 1st to 3rd year; Cycle 2 – 4th to 7th year; Cycle 3 – 8th to 3rd year of Ensino Médio. The school offers Primary, Middle, and High School levels, with expanded English instruction, Spanish language study, and IB Diploma Programme as a possibility.

Type

Private day school

Additional learning support

Pedagogical support and recovery are provided. Differentiated activities in small groups support learning, and GOA (Gestão e Organização da Aprendizagem) develops learning-to-learn skills.

Country affiliation

Brazil

School day structure

Class schedule: 1st–5th years run from 8:00 to 15:10, Monday to Thursday; on Fridays, 8:00 to 12:30. Lunches are provided by Bedin and eaten in the school cafeteria; families may eat in the cafeteria only on Fridays. For younger grades, lunch options include bringing lunch from home or using the Lancheira Castanheiras; the school uses a biometric/cracha system for entry and lunch purchases.

Bus service

Bus service is not provided by the school. Transport is arranged by families, who must inform the Secretariat of the transport details and changes in writing.

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Fees

Application fees
- No publicly posted value for an application, reservation, pre‑matrícula, or matrícula fee was found on the school's public admissions materials. Admissions are handled through the school's online inquiry/matrícula form and admissions portal, but no specific fee amounts are displayed.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a public schedule of tuition amounts by year group, nor per‑term or per‑year breakdowns for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years in its publicly accessible pages. No specific tuition figures for any grade (Infantil, Fundamental I, Fundamental II, Ensino Médio) were available on the school's public pages.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- There is no publicly posted table of billing schedules, number of installments, due dates, or contractual payment terms available on the school's public pages. The school references a family/administration area and a rematrícula system (Sistema GDS) and a student/parent portal where administrative items are managed, which indicates billing and re‑enrollment processes are handled through those systems, but specific billing calendars and payment term details are not published publicly.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school operates as a day school at its Alphaville (Tamboré) address; there is no indication of boarding or residential accommodation and therefore no boarding fees are published.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, meals, activities, materials, transport)
- No publicly posted price list for uniforms, meal plans, extracurricular activities, mandatory materials, or transport was found on the school's publicly accessible pages. The school provides menus and references services for families, but no fixed fee amounts for these items are published publicly.

Refund information
- There is no publicly available, detailed refund or cancellation policy (for application fees, matrícula, or tuition) on the school's public pages. General consumer protection rules applicable in Brazil require that pre‑payments integrated into the annual tuition be treated according to consumer law, but no school‑specific refund terms were published.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, boleto, etc.)
- The school's public pages list administrative systems (Portal do aluno, Sistema GDS) and contact channels but do not publish accepted payment methods or banking details on publicly accessible pages. No explicit list of payment options (credit card, bank transfer, boleto bancário, PIX, etc.) was posted publicly.

Summary statement for parents
- As of March 18, 2026, the school's publicly accessible pages do not include a fee schedule or numeric values for application, tuition, uniform, boarding (not applicable), meal, activity, refund, or payment‑method details. Administrative and billing functions are referenced as handled through the school's parent/student systems and rematrícula processes, but no itemized fee amounts or formal billing calendar are available on those public pages.

Academics

Curriculum

The school integrates the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) into the curriculum. The PYP is an international, inquiry-based program for the early years that unites mathematics, languages, sciences, arts, history and geography around big ideas and real-world problems, promotes interdisciplinary learning, and fosters global citizenship and IB Learner Profile attributes. Fundamental II (6th–8th grade) follows a BNCC-aligned curriculum with English taught in five weekly classes and Spanish as well, and includes the GOA (Gestão e Organização da Aprendizagem) to support self-directed learning. The 6th–8th grade cycle emphasizes interdisciplinarity aligned with BNCC, including Mathematics, Portuguese, Humanities, Natural Sciences, English and Spanish, and uses Learning Lab environments as a 'third teacher' to support deep, interconnected learning. In Ensino Médio (high school), the IB Diploma Programme is offered as an option to complement the curriculum; it is a trilingual program (Portuguese/English/Spanish) lasting four semesters and emphasizes developing knowledge-handling and critical thinking. The IB Diploma Programme is globally recognized for its quality and for opening doors to universities worldwide. The program is part of the school's internationalization approach, which includes expanded English instruction, Spanish language study and the IB Diploma Programme. Extracurricular activities broaden horizons, including sports, games, circus, art, culture and technology, with spaces such as arena, gym, climbing wall, theatre and dance rooms, and a maker space to support projects. The school is a Google Reference School since 2022, recognizing technology-enabled, active learning and staff certification as Google Level 1 and Level 2 specialists.

Higher Education Progression

The IB Diploma Programme is globally recognized for its quality of education and for opening doors to universities worldwide, supporting students in university admissions both in Brazil and abroad.

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FAQs

Where is Escola Castanheiras located and what school levels do you offer?

Escola Castanheiras is in Alphaville–Tamboré, Santana de Parnaíba, SP, at Al. Castanheiras, 250. The school is a private day school offering Cycle 1 (1st–3rd year), Cycle 2 (4th–7th year), Cycle 3 (8th year–3rd year of Ensino Médio), with Primary, Middle and High School levels.

Is Escola Castanheiras co-educational and how large is the school?

Yes, Escola Castanheiras is co-educational and currently educates around 750 pupils. The school opened in 2005 and operates as a private day school serving the Alphaville/Tamboré community.

What curriculum do you follow across the different grades?

The school integrates the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the early years, follows a BNCC-aligned curriculum for Fundamental II (6th–8th grade) with the GOA framework, and offers the IB Diploma Programme as an option in Ensino Médio. The IB Diploma is delivered in a trilingual Portuguese/English/Spanish setting and the overall program emphasizes interdisciplinary, inquiry-based and international learning.

How do I apply for a place and who should I contact about admissions?

Admissions are handled through the school's online inquiry/matrícula form and admissions portal, and families can request information by phone or email. You can contact the school at (11) 4152-4600 or castanheiras@escolacastanheiras.com.br for guidance on the application steps.

Does the school provide bus service or transport for students?

No, the school does not provide a bus service; transport is arranged by families. Families must inform the school Secretariat in writing about transport details and any changes.

What IB programmes do you offer and how do they fit into the school pathway?

The school implements the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the early years and offers the IB Diploma Programme as an optional pathway in Ensino Médio. Between these, Fundamental II follows the Brazilian BNCC with GOA to support self-directed and interdisciplinary learning, creating continuity between inquiry-based early years and the Diploma option.

How much English and Spanish instruction do students receive?

English instruction is expanded across the school, and in Fundamental II students receive five English classes per week alongside Spanish lessons. In Ensino Médio the IB Diploma option is offered in a trilingual Portuguese/English/Spanish model to deepen multilingual skills.

How does the school promote self-directed and interdisciplinary learning?

The school uses the GOA (Gestão e Organização da Aprendizagem) framework to develop learning-to-learn skills and employs Learning Lab environments as a 'third teacher' to support deep, interconnected projects. Knowledge scenography and maker spaces further enable interdisciplinary, project-based work and student autonomy.

What classroom technology and academic facilities are available?

There are 32 spacious classrooms equipped with computers, digital whiteboards and wireless connectivity, plus a library, multipurpose laboratories and maker spaces for hands-on projects. The campus design emphasizes open, well-lit learning spaces planned to support collaboration and research.

What sports, arts and performance facilities does the school have?

The school offers an arena, gym, climbing wall, martial arts room, theatre and dance rooms, art studios and a maker space, and uses a Circus Big Top for many classes. Physical education, dance and performance are integrated across the curriculum and supported by these dedicated spaces.

Are there outdoor play areas or structures for younger children?

Yes, the campus includes a large wooden play structure and open, airy learning areas designed to support play, recreation and diverse learning experiences. Spaces are arranged to encourage both individual and group activities across age groups.

What extracurricular activities are available beyond the curriculum?

Extracurricular offerings include sports, martial arts, dances, circus arts, art, culture and technology activities, with opportunities for workshops, performances and project-based clubs. These activities make use of the school's arena, maker space, art studios and Circus Big Top.

Does Escola Castanheiras run cultural events or showcases that families can attend?

Yes, the school hosts community events such as the Encontro de Arte, Ciência e Tecnologia, the Encontro de Leitores, the Festival de Circo and the Festa Junina, which involve students, families and staff. These events showcase student projects, performances and cultural activities and encourage family participation.

Are there international exchange or immersion opportunities for students?

Yes, the school has partnerships with international schools and offers cultural immersion experiences and student exchanges as part of its internationalization efforts. These activities complement language study and global-minded curricula.

How does the school support student wellbeing and social-emotional learning?

The school emphasizes Choice and Voice education, creating safe spaces for curiosity, risk-taking and authentic expression to develop autonomy and belonging. Physical education, integrated wellbeing activities and the Comer Bem nutrition program support physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development.

What safeguarding and safety measures are in place on campus?

The school uses a School Guardian system to control student entry and exit and to authorize third-party pickups, and a biometric/cracha system is used for entry and lunch purchases. Fire safety training and educator safety training in partnership with Sharror further support a culture of security and protection.

How does the school support students learning additional languages?

Portuguese is the primary language of instruction while English is expanded across the curriculum and Spanish is also offered, with the IB Diploma Programme delivered trilingually in Ensino Médio. Language study is integrated into classroom content and supported by intercultural programs and immersion experiences.

Is Escola Castanheiras a boarding school or does it offer residential options?

Escola Castanheiras operates as a day school at its Alphaville (Tamboré) campus and does not offer boarding or residential accommodation.

What are the school day hours and how are lunches organised?

For 1st–5th years, classes run 8:00 to 15:10 Monday to Thursday and 8:00 to 12:30 on Fridays. Lunches are provided by Bedin and served in the school cafeteria (families may eat in the cafeteria only on Fridays); younger students may bring lunch from home or use the Lancheira Castanheiras snack program, and the school uses a biometric/cracha system for entry and lunch purchases.

What are the tuition fees at Escola Castanheiras?

Annual tuition at Escola Castanheiras ranges from BRL 8,547 to BRL 14,088 depending on year group. Fees are reviewed each year, so check the school's current fee schedule before applying.

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