St. Paul's School
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$21K - US$26K
Curriculum: British · IB
Age Range: 3-18
Students: ~1,100
Location: Jardins, Sao Paulo
Updated April 2026
In Brief
St Paul's is Sao Paulo's original British school and the natural choice for families who want a bilingual Anglo-Brazilian education in a central, walkable location. Bear in mind that 85% of pupils are Brazilian, which shapes the school's character more than its British curriculum might suggest.
A century old in 2026, St Paul's sits in a quiet street in the Jardins - leafy, residential, and more convenient for families renting in Itaim Bibi, Pinheiros, or Paulista than either Graded or BCB. The school was inspected by ISI in 2023 and draws on an Anglo-Brazilian curriculum that blends English National Curriculum and Cambridge IGCSE with the Brazilian core curriculum (BNCC), giving leavers qualifications recognised in both countries.
The student body is about 85% Brazilian and 15% international, reflecting the school's deep roots in the local professional class rather than the classic internationally mobile circuit. Families arriving from the UK or elsewhere often find the community warm but more locally oriented than Graded or BCB. The ISI 2023 inspection praised the English instruction quality and extra-curricular breadth, and the facilities include a new sports centre and a Sixth Form centre.
Fees at R$104,592-R$132,144 per year make St Paul's the most accessible of the three schools in this guide, but the one-off registration fee of R$33,768 is a notable upfront cost. We found a teacher complaint from late 2025 relating to a contract dispute; we could not verify the details and note it as something worth exploring in your own conversations with current families.
What parents value
- –Jardins location is the most convenient of the three schools for families living in central and western Sao Paulo - no Morumbi traffic, walkable from many apartments.
- –Independently inspected by ISI with a genuine bilingual Anglo-Brazilian pathway. The school reports that all leavers go on to degree programmes, with placements in Brazil, the UK, and beyond.
- –Competitive fees relative to Graded and BCB, with a long-established pastoral structure and strong extra-curricular breadth.
Points of consideration
- –85% Brazilian student body means the school's culture is local rather than internationally mobile. If your child is arriving without Portuguese, ask how they support language acquisition and social integration.
- –One-off registration fee of R$33,768 is payable at application - factor this into your initial cost comparison.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Infant / Primary (Year 1-8, Age 3-10) | 3 | NaN |
| Secondary (Year 9-13, Age 11-18) | 11 | 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 / Placement Fee (one-off) | NaN |
Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
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
School leadership
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