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The British College of Brazil
Part of the Nord Anglia Education group, BCB operates two campuses in the south of Sao Paulo with small classes averaging 22 students and a 1:10 teacher-student ratio. Fees for 2025-26 range from R$92,000/year (Pre-Nursery) to R$138,000/year (Years 7-13).
In brief
A Nord Anglia Education school operating two São Paulo campuses in Cidade Jardim and Chácara Flora, with around 600 pupils from age 2 to 18 across more than 40 nationalities.
BCB delivers the English National Curriculum into IGCSE and the IB Diploma, with trilingual instruction in Portuguese, English and Spanish a distinctive note for an English-medium school. Roughly three quarters of the teaching staff are international hires. CIS, COGNIA and BSO accreditation sit alongside Nord Anglia's network of around 80 schools globally. Fees in the BRL 92,000 to 138,000 range place it in the premium international tier in São Paulo.
Parents speak warmly about teaching quality, the friendly safe-environment feel and the strength of the cross-national community. The two-campus model lets families choose by commute. A useful reference point in São Paulo for families wanting a Nord Anglia structure with the IB Diploma exit and a smaller, more intimate cohort than the largest local British names.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery / Nursery (Age 2-3) | 2 | Annual | R$92,000 |
| Reception (Age 4) | 4 | Annual | R$104,000 |
| Years 1-5 (Age 5-9) | 5 | Annual | R$118,000 |
| Year 6 (Age 10) | 10 | Annual | R$134,000 |
| Years 7-13 (Age 11-17) | 11 | Annual | R$138,000 |
| Application Fee (new students) | One-time | R$1,200 | |
| Lunch fees (annual) | One-time | R$10,560 |
Reviews
- Parent reviews are generally positive about the international environment, English-language pathway, and teachers who support children through transition.
- Families praise the school for a friendly community and broad activities, though the positive pool is not large enough to show many fine-grained patterns.
- Staff-side comments are mixed, with praise for colleagues and students but some concern about workload and management consistency.
Head of school
Maurice Hartnett
Maurice Hartnett is the School Principal at The British College of Brazil. He previously served as the Head of Secondary at the school starting in August 2022. Prior to his move to Brazil, he was the Deputy Principal at William Morris Sixth Form in Hammersmith, London, for six years. His professional background also includes roles such as Head of School at Crown Woods College and Assistant Head Teacher at Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School. He holds a Master's degree in Secondary Education and Teaching from University College London and a BSc in Computer Science from Liverpool University. He is committed to student-centered, inclusive leadership.
Accreditations
- Cognia 01
- Council of International Schools 02
- British Schools Overseas (DfE) 03
Academic results
- IGCSE results Exceptional results with graduates receiving offers from top universities worldwide.
- A Level results Exceptional results with graduates receiving offers from top universities worldwide.
- IB Diploma pass rate 2023 98.1%
- Average IB Diploma points 2023 36.7
- Percentage of students awarded 40 points or more 37.4%
- Percentage of IGCSE grades A*-C 98.2%
- IGCSE pass rate 100%
- IGCSE A*-C grades 82%
- University acceptance rate 100%
- IB Diploma pass rate 2025 96%
- IB Diploma points score 2025 34.4
- A-level 2025 A* and A grades 37%