Avenues São Paulo

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Address : R. Pedro Avancine, 73 – Jardim Panorama, São Paulo – SP, 05679-16
Website : www.avenues.org/sp
Email : admissions @avenues-sp.org
Telephone : +55 11 2838 1830
Gender : Co-educational
Teaching language : English and Portuguese
Curriculum : US – US National
National – Host Country’s National Bilingual Programme
Other – Reggio Emilia Approach
Age : 18 months to Grade 12

Background

"Avenues The World School was founded in New York in 2012 with the mission of redefining education for a rapidly evolving world. Designed with a global perspective from the outset, the São Paulo campus was established in 2018 to offer a transformative educational experience in Brazil.

With a diverse community of over 1,300 students, ranging from 18 months old to 12th grade, the campus fosters innovation, creativity, and the integration of cutting-edge technology. Through immersive English learning, a rigorous Brazilian academic programme, and interdisciplinary projects, a world-class faculty equips students to navigate global challenges with confidence.

Since becoming part of the Nord Anglia Education network in 2023, the school has strengthened its collaboration with Avenues New York, further shaping the future of education. Committed to lifelong learning, Avenues continues to stand out as a truly unique institution – global in vision, yet deeply connected to its local communities."

Curriculum

"Avenues strives to build a student body that reflects the diversity of each community it serves. As our mission states, we aim to be “humble about [our] gifts and generous of spirit.” In addition to community engagement initiatives led by students, staff, and parents, our financial assistance programme further reflects this commitment.

Avenues São Paulo offers financial assistance for admitted students in kindergarten through 12th grade. We encourage families to apply even if they cannot afford full tuition, as aid may be available. Our team is here to guide you through the process.

While families are primarily responsible for tuition, Avenues recognises that each situation is unique. When there is a demonstrated need, we tailor grants to support qualified families."

Fees

Fees for the 2025/2026 academic year range from BRL 117,500 for Small World 1s and 2s and BRL 199,900 to BRL 213,450 for Grades 1 to 12. Tuition is payable with an initial deposit of BRL 34,000, and the balance is divided into equal monthly payments.

Parents should note that there is an application fee of BRL 420.

From the head of school

"We are a 16-grade school with a unique vision, providing a truly global, transformative education as part of the Avenues The World School ecosystem. Avenues is a new category of school: a world school that combines a global scope with a local focus to serve children from two years old until high school graduation.

At Avenues São Paulo, a student’s path to global citizenship begins in the very first year of school. In the Primary Division, our youngest children will benefit from a full English immersion programme supported by two teachers per classroom. For our older students, our Secondary Division curriculum has been designed to both challenge and support our learners while expanding their global horizons. Through purposeful, meaningful learning, we aim to infuse in our students a love for learning and help them develop the skill set needed to understand and tackle our world’s most pressing problems.

Our exceptional faculty, student success teams, and deans of students support students throughout their journey at Avenues, providing emotional, academic and social support to equip our students for successful post-secondary pursuits and a life that transcends the ordinary.

Our school is founded on the principles of welcome, safety, and respect – and our community takes those principles very seriously."

– Anne Baldisseri, Head of School

From the parents

"Avenues teaches students to become critical thinkers and have their own opinions. I see it as a revolution for a new way of teaching."
– Alcione

"For our daughter, sharing a classroom at such a young age with peers from different countries allows her to recognise that there are other world views, and it is wonderful."
– Larissa e Etevaldo

"I believe what makes Avenues such a different and special school is that the children are cared for in their entirety."
– Marta