St. Francis College
International School in São Paulo
Quick answer
St. Francis College offers a multi-track IB and British programme. Well-suited to boarding and internationally mobile families valuing curriculum portability families. Graduates leave with IGCSE and IB Diploma and PSAT.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma and PSAT.
- Avg class size: 22 (max 22) São Paulo international school · 907 students total.
- 25 nationalities top: Brazilian.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at Primary & Early Years at 7:30 Secondary School at 8:00.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
907
25 (Brazilian)
22 avg / 22 max
Available
IBO
IGCSE and IB Diploma and PSAT
About St. Francis College
Excellence , caring, friendly, an inclusive school.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
IB, British
IGCSE and IB Diploma and PSAT
IB Diploma, MYP Assessment, IGCSE, PSAT, SAT
Good
Portuguese, French, Spanish, Mandarin
unknown
Yes
Yes
Primary & Early Years at 7:30 Secondary School at 8:00 – Primary & Early Years between 14:30-15:30 Secondary School 15:45
Yes
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
School Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Brazilian
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