St. Nicholas School Pinheiros
International School in São Paulo
Quick answer
St. Nicholas School Pinheiros offers a multi-track IB and British programme. Well-suited to boarding and internationally mobile families valuing curriculum portability families.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British taught at St. Nicholas School Pinheiros.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 22) São Paulo international school · 725 students total.
- 29 nationalities top: Brazilian.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 7:45am.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
725
29 (Brazilian)
20 avg / 22 max
Available
IBO
About St. Nicholas School Pinheiros
We are an inclusive and friendly school, with an emphasis on the community. We believe in partnership with the families, and provide a range of community events and information sessions. We are an IB Continuum School, offering three programmes of the International Baccalaureate. The school values of respect, integrity, commitment, belonging, and international-mindedness guide our mission and our vision for our school community. Another defining characteristic of St. Nicholas School is our House system, a vibrant tradition that strengthens school spirit, inspires joyful and healthy competition, and nurtures a deep sense of belonging. Each year, students from Grade 2 onward travel to the Sao Paulo countryside together for a four-day experience of inter-House challenges and competitions, one of the most anticipated and cherished moments of the school year.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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
IBDP examinations.
80% of the students obtain the IB Diploma with an average score of 32 points.
Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish
Our Personalized Learning Specialists develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with identified students and provide accommodations and modifications as needed. In addition, Well-Being specialists support the mental wellness and emotional needs of students.
Yes, the school has an experienced and qualified team of teachers for students with learning needs or disabilities.
We provide language support as part of the timetable. English and Portuguese as an Additional Language is provided for students who require it, based on assessments.
7:45am – 3:45pm
Yes, paid by families.
Yes.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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School Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Brazilian
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