Search for the best international schools in Brazil; you can find a list of selected schools at the bottom of this page. Use the search filters to select only girls' or boys' schools, prep schools, senior schools or sixth forms; or you can search for schools that offer a particular curriculum, such as the International Baccalaureate, the UK national curriculum, a US-style model or the International Primary Curriculum.
Brazil has a thriving private, international education sector that serves both expatriates and globally minded citizens, with the majority of schools clustered around Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Brasilia.
The diverse sector includes schools offering British, American, Swiss and Spanish study programmes and a large number of Catholic schools, as well as other faith schools including Lutheran, Baha’i and Jewish foundations. Most are coeducational day schools.
There are 51 IB World Schools in Brazil, including 42 that are authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma. All bar one teach in English or offer bilingual instruction in English and Portuguese or another language.
Schools such as the The British School, Rio de Janeiro combine the IB Diploma with the English national curriculum and IGCSEs, while others blend it with American or Brazilian programmes. There are also many Brazilian private schools, which teach in Portuguese.
Parents are advised to check schools’ accreditation arrangements. The Council of International Schools has three accredited schools in Brazil and Cognia, formerly known as AdvancEd, has 25 accredited schools across the country.
Education is compulsory for children aged six to 14. In the state system, Ensino Fundamental is divided into two stages and followed by three years of Ensino Medio. Instruction is in Portuguese and students follow a national curriculum with a broad range of subjects and some regional variations. The vestibular entrance exam determines entry to higher education.
Brazil has faced criticism for failing to raise educational standards among the poor and in deprived regions. Following initiatives to address such problems, net enrolment reached 92.5 per cent of the age group in primary schools and 85.5 per cent in secondary schools in 2019, while gross tertiary enrolment was 55 per cent.
If you are looking specifically for International Baccalaureate World Schools in Brazil, you can find selected schools on our sister website: www.ibyb.org.
R. Dr. Francisco Pati 40,
Cidade São Francisco,
São Paulo,
SP 05352-120,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Read more about Escola do Futuro - São Paulo
Rua Álvares de Azevedo, 50,
Chácara Flora,
São Paulo,
SP 04671-040,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior.
Read more about The British College of Brazil
Rua Real Grandeza 99,
Botafogo,
Rio de Janeiro,
RJ 22281-030,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Read more about The British School, Rio de Janeiro
Av. Rosa e Silva, 1510,
Aflitos,
Recife, Pernambuco,
PE 52050-245,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Rodovia BR 316 - Km 3,
Tv.Tenri, n132 Guanabara,
Ananindeua, Pará,
PA 67113-120,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Preparatory, Senior.
SGAS 605,
Conjunto E, Lotes 34/37,
Brasília,
DF 70200-650,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Rua Cajamar, #35,
Campinas, São Paulo,
SP 13090-860,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Street Sa e Souza,
Boa Viagem,
Recife, Pernambuco,
PE 51030-065,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Rua Princesa Isabel, 438,
Joinville,
Santa Catarina,
SC 89201-270,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Rua Mergenthaler 1138,
Vila Leopoldina,
São Paulo,
SP 05311-030,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
SGAS 914 Conjunto C Lotes 67/68,
Brasília,
DF 70390-140,
Brazil
Co-educational, , Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
R. Anfrisio Lobao 2024,
Sao Cristovao,
Teresina, Piaui,
PI 64051-152,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Estrada do Pontal 2093,
Recreio dos Bandeirantes,
Rio de Janeiro,
RJ 22790-877,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Rua Vigário João de Pontes, 537,
Chácara Flora,
São Paulo,
SP 04748-000,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
R. Henriqueta Galeno, 1011,
Dionísio Torres,
Fortaleza, Ceará,
CE 60135-420,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Av. Eng. Alberto Kuhlmann 525,
Interlagos,
São Paulo,
SP 04784-010,
Brazil
Co-educational, , Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Av. Duque de Caxias 1589,
Jardim Petrópolis,
Londrina, Paraná,
PR 86015-000,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Avenida Jorge João Saad, 905,
São Paulo, Morumbí,
SP 05618-001,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Professor Pedro Viriato de Souza St 5300,
Curitiba, Paraná,
PR 81280-330,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior.
Av. Dr. Dante Pazzanese, 295,
Vila Mariana,
São Paulo,
SP 04012-180,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Estrada Fernando Nobre, 1332,
Granja Viana, Cotia,
São Paulo,
SP 06705-490,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Rua Wanda dos Santos Mallmann,
537, Jardim Pinhais,
Pinhais, Paraná,
PR 83323-400,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
R. Gothard Kaesemodel 961,
Anita Garibaldi,
Joinville, Santa Catarina,
SC 89203-522,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Rua Moyses Marcondes 625,
Cabral,
Curitiba, Paraná,
PR 80030-410,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Preparatory, Senior.
Rua Pandiá Calógeras 272,
Jardim Blumenau,
Blumenau, Santa Catarina,
SC 89010-350,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Rua Salvatina Feliciana dos Santos 525,
Itacorubi,
Florianópolis, Santa Catarina,
SC 88034-600,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Rua São Clemente 388,
Botafogo,
Rio de Janeiro,
RJ 22260-000,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Av. Professor Mario Werneck, 3002,
Bairro Buritis,
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais,
MG 30575-180,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Rua Colbert Coelho 155,
Barra da Tijuca,
Rio de Janeiro,
RJ 22793-313,
Brazil
Girls, .
Estrada da Gávea 132,
Gávea,
Rio de Janeiro,
RJ 22451-263,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Av Marques de Sao Vicente no 1748,
Barra Funda,
São Paulo,
SP 01139-002,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Rua Muniz de Sousa 1051,
Aclimação, São Paulo,
SP 01534-020,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Rua Itacema 214,
Itaim Bibi,
São Paulo,
SP 04530-050,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Rua Ministro Godói 1697,
Perdizes, São Paulo,
SP 05015-001,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Rua Verbo Divino 993-A,
Chacara Sto. Antonio,
São Paulo,
SP 04719-001,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
SIG Quadra 8, Lote 2225, Parte F,
Brasília,
DF 70610-480,
Brazil
Co-educational, Boarding, Day.
Alameda Castanheiras, 250,
Res. Tres (Tambore),
Santana de Parnaíba, São Paulo,
SP 06543-510,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Av. José Silva de Azevedo Neto 309,
Barra da Tijuca,
Rio de Janeiro,
RJ 22775-056,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Avenida João Luiz Alves 13,
Urca,
Rio de Janeiro,
RJ 22291-090,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Senior, Sixth Form.
Rua Pastor Gabino Brelaz,
1470 - Capim Macio,
Natal,
RN 59082-010,
Brazil
Co-educational, , Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory.
Av. Copacabana, 624,
Cond. Empresarial 18 do Forte,
Alphaville, Barueri,
SP 06472-001,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
EING - Portaria de alunos, Rua Washington, 264,
Vila Maia, Guarujá,
São Paulo,
SP 11410-150,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory.
Rua Comendador Elias Zarzur 301,
Alto da Boa Vista,
São Paulo,
SP 04736-000,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Av. Antônio Joaquim de Moura Andrade 731,
Vila Nova Conceição,
São Paulo,
SP 04506-000,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Rua Major Rubens Vaz, 392,
Gávea,
Rio de Janeiro,
RJ 22470-070,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Rua Corréa de Araújo 81,
Barra da Tijuca,
Rio de Janeiro,
RJ 22611-060,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Rua Visconde de Porto Seguro 391,
Alto da Boa Vista,
São Paulo,
SP 04642-000,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Rua José Benedetti 55,
Bairro Santo Antônio,
São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo,
SP 09531-000,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Alameda dos Jurupis 485,
Moema, São Paulo,
SP 04088-000,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory.
Av. José Galante, 425,
São Paulo,
SP 05642-000,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Av. Nossa Senhora de Fátima 1000,
Jóquei,
Teresina, Piaui,
PI 64048-185,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
R. Maria Caldas 35,
São Francisco,
Niterói, Rio de Janeiro,
RJ 24365-050,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Ave. Eugenio Bertolli, 3900,
Sta. Felicidade,
Curitiba, Paraná,
PR 82410-530,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
R. José Wilson de Vasconcelos 05,
Federação,
Salvador, Bahia,
BA 40230-102,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Rua José Curvelo da Silveira Jr. 110,
Ribeirão Preto,
São Paulo,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Av. dos Expedicionários, 3548,
Moradias Bom Jesus,
Campo Largo, Paraná,
PR 83604-360,
Brazil
Co-educational, , Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory.
SHIS QI 21 Bloco D,
Lago Sul,
Brasília,
DF 71655-580,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Rua Vergueiro,
3799 - Vila Mariana,
São Paulo,
SP 04101-300,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Rua Martinho de Mesquita 136,
Barra da Tijuca,
Rio de Janeiro,
RJ 22630-220,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Av. Maringá 1700,
Jardim Presidente, Vitoria,
Londrina, Paraná,
PR 86060-000,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Senior, Sixth Form.
Rua Cássio de Campos Nogueira, 393,
São Paulo,
SP 04829-310,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Preparatory, Senior.
Av Ibirapitanga,
Loteamento Patamares, s/n,
Salvador, Bahia,
BA 41680-060,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Av. João Obino 110,
Petrópolis,
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul,
RS 90470-150,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Rua Galícia No. 34,
Adrianópolis,
Manaus, Amazonas,
AM 69060-625,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Praça Professor Américo de Moura 101,
São Paulo,
SP 05670-060,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Rua Albuquerque Lins 773,
Higienópolis, São Paulo,
SP 01230-001,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory.
Rua Ministro Godói 301,
Perdizes, São Paulo,
SP 05015-000,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Senior, Sixth Form.
Avenida Prefeito Dulcidio Cardoso, 4351,
Barra da Tijuca,
Rio de Janeiro,
RJ 22793-011,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Av. Independência, 5588,
Aquário,
Vinhedo,
SP 13280-000,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
SHIS QI 21 Área Especial Conjunto C1,
Brasilia,
DF 71655-600,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
SGA/SUL, Quadra 905, cj B,
Brasília,
DF 70390-050,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Av Anchieta, 908 - Jardim Nova Europa,
Sao José dos Campos,
São Paulo,
SP 12242-280,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Rua Joaquim Antunes 678,
Pinheiros,
São Paulo,
SP 05415-001,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Av. Honório Álvares Penteado 5463,
Tamboré, Santana de Parnaíba,
SP 06543-320,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior.
Rua do Emissário 333,
Pinheiros,
São Paulo,
SP 05423-070,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Rua Juquiá 166,
Jardim Paulistano,
São Paulo,
SP 01440-903,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
SHIS EQI 7/9, Lote F,
Lago Sul,
Brasília,
DF 71615-370,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.
Rua Mario Autuori, 100,
Barra da Tijuca,
RJ 22793,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Av. Osvaldo Reis,
2000 Praia Brava,
Itajai, Santa Catarina,
SC 88306-600,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Rod BA 099, Estrada do Coco,
s/n lote 08 09 11 GL 11 Camacari,
Salvador, Bahia,
BA 42825-001,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.
Avenida Luis Viana 7731,
Paralela,
Salvador, Bahia,
BA 41745-130,
Brazil
Co-educational, Day.