St. Paul's School
International School in São Paulo
Quick answer
St. Paul's School offers a multi-track IB and British programme. Well-suited to internationally mobile families valuing curriculum portability families. Graduates leave with IGCSE and IB Diploma.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- 25 nationalities top: Brazilian.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:00.
- Accreditations: BSO verified.
25 (Brazilian)
15 max
Rolling
BSO
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About St. Paul's School
St. Paul's is the British school of São Paulo, the first South American School to be recognised by the UK government as a British School Overseas. At St. Paul’s, we believe in releasing passion to achieve the best in everyone. We should strive to be better in all that we do, in work and play, every day. An innovative, structured curriculum, combined with excellent teaching, state of the art facilities, and the best in pastoral care, equip pupils to achieve that. Our culturally diverse community of pupils of over thirty nationalities includes girls and boys aged 3 to 18. As members of a strong and united community, Pauleans are equipped with everything they need to be global citizens that make a difference.
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
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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
IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme.
On par with the best schools in the UK.
Spanish, French and Portuguese.
unknown
Yes, the Learning Support Unit.
Yes
8:00 – 15:00
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
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Brazilian
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