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School comparison · São Paulo
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in São Paulo
| Metric | Beacon School | St. Nicholas School Pinheiros |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | IB | IB, British |
| Ages served | Ages 2 to 18 | Ages 2 to 18 |
| Language of instruction | — | English |
| Students | 1,400 | 725 |
| Nationalities |
|---|
| 20 |
| 29 |
| Avg class size | — | 20 |
|---|
| Boarding | Yes | Yes |
|---|
| Admissions | Competitive | Moderate |
|---|
| Accreditations | IBO | IBO |
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Highlighted cells indicate which school holds the more favourable value for arriving expat families on that dimension (e.g. lower tuition, smaller class size, higher Value Score, more open admissions). Some rows are neutral.
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