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A warm welcome to St. Paul's

We are the British School of São Paulo. We welcome applications from pupils of all nationalities, cultures and backgrounds. 

Each year, we receive more applications than there are available places. While we would like to welcome all families who express interest in joining our community, space limitations mean that not all applicants can be offered assessment or admission. Our admissions process is therefore guided by clear, impartial criteria to ensure fairness and transparency. 

Applications are reviewed by our Admissions Committee. 

As a British international school, our mission includes ensuring that British and international families relocating to or living in Brazil have access to high-quality education. For this reason, our admissions process prioritises British and international applicants. This approach allows us to remain true to our founding purpose while embracing a diverse school community that includes Brazilian families.

Important notes

Applications are now open for the academic year 2026-2027. 

Following our admissions criteria, international pupils are eligible to apply year-round.

International families

Our admissions team provides one‑to‑one guidance on next steps, ensuring a smooth transition for international families and pupils.
 

Admissions entry points and criteria

Please check your entry point of interest to navigate our admissions criteria.

Pre-Prep 1 entry (3 years old)
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Pre-Prep 1 entry (3 years old)

PP1 is our main entry point, for children aged 3. Read more about the admissions criteria and steps.
 
 
Other entries (4-16 years old)
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Other entries (4-16 years old)

For international students and repatriating families only, read our admissions criteria and next steps.

Read more

 

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International applicants

Contact us and find out more about the next steps in admissions.

 

Which school, which year?

 

Why St. Paul's?

Familiarise yourself with our values and the education we offer.

From our community

Learn more about our school by watching our videos below. We hope you enjoy knowing a bit more about our vibrant community.

 

We asked our PP3 pupils to share their favorite thing about the school

 

Hear from families within our community about their experience at St. Paul's

 

Learn more about our school's values

About us

ISI Report 6

[The curriculum] is particularly effective in developing pupils understanding and use of spoken and written English in a setting where almost all pupils speak English as an additional language.

 

ISI Report 2023

ISI Report 5

The school actively promotes the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance.

 

ISI Report 2023

ISI Report 4

The curriculum enables all pupils to learn and make progress, and prepares them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life in both Brazilian and British society and for the next stage of their education.

 

ISI Report 2023

ISI Report 3

(St. Paul's School) empowers pupils to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence, to distinguish right from wrong and to accept responsibility for their behaviour.

 

ISI Report 2023

ISI Report 2

Premises are maintained to an exceptionally high standard, providing an environment that is vibrant, welcoming and conducive to learning.

 

ISI Report 2023

ISI Report 1

The school provides an extremely wide range of extra-curricular activities designed to provide opportunities for pupils to acquire additional skills.

 

ISI Report 2023

Admissions Office hours

7.30am to 4.30pm
admissionsstp@stpauls.br

+55 11 3087-3399 ext. 275 or ext. 406