St Nicholas School, Pinheiros

At St Nicholas School, we are proud to send into the world lifelong learners who we can proudly call internationally-minded; students who hold unique perspectives as a result of time spent living the IB Learner Profile: Inquirers; Thinkers; Communicators; Risk-Takers; Knowledgeable; Principled; Caring; Open-Minded; Balanced and Reflective.

A love and care for children drove Mrs. Kirsten to start a small play group in the garage and garden of her home. Starting with 6 children, the group began to grow and space became limited. With continued success and growth, in 1993 the School's name was changed from Tiny Tots to St. Nicholas School and the house in Pinheiros became the new home to students, staff and learning.

The 21st Century poses fantastic new problems as well as exciting new possibilities where a new definition of the educated person will focus on the multiple literacies of the 21st Century.
The illiterate of the 21st Century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. Encouraging students across the world to become active, compassionate lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.A broad and balanced, conceptual and connected curriculum which address students’ cognitive development and social, emotional and physical well-being

All our students are enrolled with the Ministry of Education (MEC). Portuguese language and literature are taught along with História and Geografia. Students must meet MEC requirements in order to graduate with a Brazilian Certificate, offering them access to local alongside international universities.

As an IB World School, we are authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to offer the Primary Years Programme (Pinheiros and Alphaville Campus), Middle Years Programme (Alphaville Campus) and the IB Diploma Programme (Pinheiros Campus).

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. Emphasis is placed on how students learn as well as what they learn. As a result, our students are empowered with the knowledge, skills and values to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Alphaville Campus

Address: Av. Honório Álvares Penteado, 5463, 06543-320, Tamboré – Santana de Parnaíba (SP) – Brazil
Tel: +55 11 3465-9658 / +55 11 3465-9697