Overview
St Nicholas School Alphaville serves families who primarily live in the Alphaville or Tamboré residential neighbourhoods, seeking a personal and purposeful learning experience: a unique learning adventure following the programmes of the International Baccalaureate.
As an IB World School offering the PYP and MYP (currently a candidate school for DP, with the first cohort expected to begin in August 2024), communication, collaboration, and reflection are highly valued. We are extremely proud to call ourselves a truly inclusive school, with strong Personalised Learning and Wellbeing teams to support individual students and their needs.
As an international school, we strive to nurture students who are global citizens and internationally-minded young people, where cultural diversity is celebrated, valued, and respected. St Nicholas students connect their learning with local, national, and global communities. Learning is led through inquiry and agency, and by activating creative and critical thinking skills, developing their passion for learning. Students discover and use their voices, engage in service learning opportunities, and take purposeful action to make an impact.
Our beautiful, purpose-built campus is situated in a semi-rural area, surrounded by nature, and still only 35 minutes from the dynamic city of Sao Paulo. With a community composed of approximately 20 nationalities, we learn from each other, building our appreciation for the languages, cultures, and backgrounds represented on campus.
Our excellent, dedicated, and qualified teachers who are passionate about excellence in teaching and learning, allow us to prepare St Nicholas graduates for their onward learning journey for a life in Brazil or overseas. A caring culture with a belief in every child and a commitment to holistic education, provides a truly enriching learning experience for all St Nicholas Alphaville students.
- from 1
- to 16 years old
Co-Education
from 95,000 to 155,000 BRL
Founded in 2016
18 different nationalities
474 students
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Academics
Inquiry, principled action and critical reflection underpin the work at St. Nicholas School
Throughout the curriculum the school offers a vibrant and innovative education which seeks to inspire and challenge our learners to develop a deep-seated love of learning. Emphasis is placed on the process of how students learn as much as what they are learning.
We offer an inquiry-based curriculum which is both rigorous and relevant, grounded in the real-world. Learning at St. Nicholas focuses on higher-order thinking skills and multiple intelligences, alongside an integrated use of technology and multimedia.
Our learners develop intercultural understandings, as they are key members of our international community. They learn that communicating in multiple ways in more than one language is critical in today’s globalised world.
At St. Nicholas, we seek to develop a diverse community of lifelong learners who are internationally minded global citizens. Our learners learn that through collaboration, they can work together to make the world a better place. We do this so that all of our students have the chance to model the knowledge, are equipped with the skills and share the values needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.
As an IB World School, we are authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to offer the Primary Years Programme and the Middle Years Programme (currently a candidate school for DP)
The school is also accredited by the Brazilian Education Ministry (MEC). The Portuguese language, alongside Brazilian culture, literature, geography and history occupy a prominent place in the school’s curriculum alongside international elements and perspectives, so as to honour the diverse nature of the school.
Throughout each key stage in students’ learning, the school offers a vibrant and innovative education which inspires and challenges our students to develop a love of learning. As a result, our students are empowered with the knowledge, skills and values to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Curriculum
Examinations
Language of instruction
Foreign languages taught
Accreditations
Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) and Middle Years Programme (IB DP)
Tuition Fees for 2025
Learn more about St. Nicholas School Alphaville tuition fees for 2025, including general fee details, day school tuition, and available scholarships.
Annual tuition fees
Annual tuition fees at St. Nicholas School Alphaville range from BRL 95,000 to BRL 155,000, depending on the student's grade level and program.
Day school tuition
Tiny Tots I, Tiny Tots II & Nursery (08:00 - 12:00): R$ 7.070,00/month
Kindergarten 1 to Grade 5: R$ 9.696,00/month
Grade 6 to Year 12: R$ 12.020,00/month
Others Fees:
- Resource & Technology Fee
Tiny Tots 1 to Grade 5 (paid August and February) Two installments of R$ 2.100,00 Grade 6 to Year 12 (paid August and February) Two installments of R$ 2.390,00
- Application fee(One payment, upon entrance)R$ 830,00
- Registration Fee (One payment, upon entrance) R$ 8.890,00
- Re-enrolment fee (Paid every April, yearly) 50% of the current monthly tuition fee
The annual fee is composed by the sum of 12 installments and re-enrollment fee;
St. Nicholas' fiscal year starts July 1st and ends June 30th. The fiscal quarters are:
(Jul/Aug/Sep), (Oct/Nov/Dec), (Jan/Feb/Mar), and (Apr/May/Jun);
Parents of new students enrolling are responsible for the tuition of the month entering and for the previous months of the current quarter;
Students withdrawing from school before the end of term will be subject to a contract fine.
Parents who wish to pay the full annual fee up front will receive a 5% discount.
Scholarships
Scholarship information is not currently available. Please contact the school directly through this page to learn more.
Extra curricular
Things to know
Enrollment phase
All Year (ideally in beginning of July)
Minimum Enrollment Duration
This school requires a minimum enrollment of 12 months, ensuring students have adequate time to benefit from the curriculum and educational experience.
Student Community
St. Nicholas School Alphaville welcomes a vibrant community of 474 students representing 18 different nationalities.
Health & safety
We have 2 nurses and have a contract with a private emergency health removal service. All families are required to fill out annual health forms and provide medical information regarding their child. Staff are trained in First Aid every 2 years. If needed, students are taken to the nearest hospital for emergency care.
Uniform
Students are required to wear school uniforms.
Student-teacher ratio
6 : 1
Special needs
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Location
- Address: St. Nicholas School, Av. Honório Álvares Penteado, 5463 - Tamboré, Santana de Parnaíba - SP, 06543-320, Brazil
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