St. Francis College
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$15K - US$25K
Curriculum: IB
Age Range: 3-18
Students: ~920
Location: Pinheiros, Sao Paulo
Updated April 2026
In Brief
St. Francis is the right school for families who want full IB Continuum in Pinheiros with smaller class sizes than St Nicholas and a more intimate community feel. CIS accreditation and IGCSE alongside IB give it more flexibility than a pure IB-only school.
St. Francis College opened in 2003 and is one of the younger CIS and IB Continuum schools in Sao Paulo, but it has carved out a clear position: a smaller, community-oriented school in Pinheiros where 920 students move through PYP, MYP, and Diploma with the same faculty cohort alongside them. The school sits at the corner of Rua Joaquim Antunes, a five-minute walk from Pinheiros metro - unusually convenient for a Sao Paulo international school.
Graduates have gone on to 270 universities across 19 countries, which is a respectable range for a school this size. The dual IB and Cambridge IGCSE offer at secondary level is a practical advantage: families unsure of their final destination can keep UK university options open without leaving the IB framework. CIS accreditation, recently renewed, is the accreditation body that sophisticated admissions teams at British and European universities recognise.
At roughly 920 students, the campus runs at or near capacity, and families reviewing the school mention that some shared spaces feel pressed. Worth asking admissions whether any expansion is planned before you lock in a place. Fees are not publicly advertised; third-party data and direct research suggest monthly rates around R$9,600 for Early Years, with the full schedule requiring a direct conversation with admissions.
What parents value
- –Full IB Continuum from PYP through MYP to Diploma, with Cambridge IGCSE available alongside - one of the few Pinheiros schools that keeps both pathways open.
- –CIS accreditation alongside IB authorisation; BAIBS membership and LAHC accreditation give the school a recognised standing for families considering US, UK, or international university entry.
- –Pinheiros campus is walkable from the metro, which is a practical advantage in a city where school-run traffic adds 20-30 minutes to any journey.
Points of consideration
- –The campus is compact for 920 students. Ask specifically about space for PE, co-curricular activities, and where year groups congregate at lunch - it is worth seeing during a school-day visit.
- –Fees are not publicly listed. Budget planning requires a direct conversation with admissions - get the full fee schedule including registration and any annual levies in writing before committing.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years / Primary - Infantil & Maternal (Age 3-5) | 3 | NaN |
| Primary & Secondary (Age 6-18 - estimated, confirm with school) | 6 | NaN |
Fees converted from BRL. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | NaN |
Academic Results
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Extra Curriculars
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Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
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Accreditations
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Memberships
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Student Body
Sao Paulo's international schools draw families from across Latin America, North America, Europe and Asia. Contact the school for current enrolment and nationality breakdown.
Leadership
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