Welcome to The British College of Brazil. We are one of the leading schools in Sao Paulo, providing an exceptional education to expat and Brazilian children in Early Years, Primary and Secondary school up to Year 13. I am thrilled that you are considering our school for your child and hope that you can see from the details on our website that BCB is an excellent choice.
Along with the English National Curriculum, IGCSE and IB Diploma Program, our students learn Portuguese and Brazilian history, culture and geography.
Becoming a BCB student means that your child will be challenged, encouraged, nurtured and supported, but most of all they will become part of a family, the BCB family. A strong unit completely dedicated to the well-being, safety and security of your child who will be encouraged to be independent, to discover their passions and follow them, to try new things, to overcome challenges and succeed. They will achieve academic success and be good contributors to society, developing in a strong global learning environment. They will leave us prepared for the next stage in their life, independent, with strong values and respect for others, they will be lifelong learners. If you have these same values for your child and their future then please do book a visit, we will be delighted to welcome you.
| Number of students |
564 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
38+ |
| Most common nationality |
South Korean, Brazilian, Japanese, Argentine, Spanish, American, British, Swedish, Italian and French |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
45% local students and 55% international students |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish and Portuguese |
| Max. number of students per class |
Pre- Nursery - 16
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| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Interactive whiteboard in every classroom, I pads, Macbook airs used for ICT lessons and a MacBook air provided to every student from Year 7. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We accommodate all religions and non religious families |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE
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| Results in these examinations |
IGCSE 2024: 45% of BCB grades were A*/A (20% of IGCSE grades internationally are A*/A each year)
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30 min to 1 hour /day |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
No data. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
SEN (Special Education Needs) |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We have a gifted and talented program. We work with personalised teaching and focus on each student's needs. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we have Primary and Secondary Psychologists |
| Entry evaluation for students |
CAT4 as from Year 7
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| Waiting list |
For some year groups, yes. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept students all year around |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. As an international school we have rolling admissions. |
| School start time |
7:50 am |
| School finish time |
3:45 pm Monday to Thursday and 2:45 pm on Fridays |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, very healthy lunch with a nutritionist on site |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, according to their needs |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
It changes every term but an average of 20 different activities depending on the year group. Ex: Capoeira, Ballet, Robotic, Gymnastics, Football, Rock band, Choir, French, Spanish. |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, Sailing, Rugby, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Dance, Gymnastics |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
All classrooms are generously resourced and equipped to meet English National Curriculum standards, making use of state-of-the-art technologies, such as Interactive White Boards (standard in all classrooms).
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| Sports facilities at the school |
Football pitch, Basketball pitch, Adventure playground. Swimming is done in partnership with clubs. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The British College of Brazil in São Paulo, an exceptional British international school and proud member of the Nord Anglia Education family. We offer a contemporary British international education to students in Early Years, Primary and Secondary. Offering the IGCSE and IB Diploma Program to pupils up to Year 12. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our personalised learning approach and high-quality teachers enable your child to develop the right soft skills to succeed and become the leaders of the future! |
BCB combines modern and innovative child-friendly pedagogy with traditional values and high standards. The school balances a nurturing environment that fosters understanding, critical thinking and enthusiasm with a stimulating curriculum.
The Primary School covers the English National Curriculum Key Stages 1 and 2 (ages 5-11). Teachers provide stimulating activities to build up pupil confidence and harness their natural curiosity. Children thereby achieve high levels of knowledge, skills and understanding while enjoying the learning process.
Assistant Teachers work alongside the teachers in every year group in Early Years and Primary School, enabling more attention to be given to each student and closer monitoring of the work.
At The British College of Brazil in São Paulo, we are committed to providing an industry-leading secondary curriculum, helping ensure that our children aged between 11 and 18 receive the best education and preparation for university and beyond as possible. After following a bespoke programme based on the English National Curriculum in Key Stage 3, students will study for globally renowned IGCSEs provided by the Cambridge University International Examinations Board.
We are also one of the finest IB schools in Brazil and encourage pupils to stay beyond their IGCSEs to study the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. This is the perfect springboard to help students book their place at the best universities around the world, helping them become critical thinkers and international, independent learners.
The purpose of the optional ECA programme is to enable pupils to experience an enriched curriculum that supports and enhances the taught curriculum through stimulating and meaningful activities.
These organised sessions are designed to be an enjoyable social opportunity for all and allow students to explore new areas and complement their studies. In addition, enrichment programmes help develop skills such as teamwork and leadership.
Enrichment programmes cover a range of activities including extra sports sessions, drama, singing, debating, etc. Each term, pupils can choose a new activity to take part in as part of the programme.
The British College of Brazil is located in two separate exclusive areas of Sao Paulo: Cidade Jardim and Chácara Flora. The schools enjoy green, clean air surroundings.
The buildings offer modern, smart interior and exterior environments, with playgrounds and facilities that are age appropriate, safe and enjoyable. The facilities on offer match that of any top international school, not only in terms quality, but also in how they enhance the education we provide.
Facilities include exceptionally well equipped playgrounds, hard-court and rubber surfaces and a clear differentiation between children of different ages.
BCB has well resourced libraries, with a wide selection of books and resources imported from the UK. The Libraries are complemented with comfortable reading areas to encourage a love of books and reading.
We’re delighted that you’re considering The British College of Brazil for your child’s education.
The best way to experience our school is to visit us, so please let us know your availability and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
We’re looking forward to answering all of your questions and welcoming your family to our school.
