Colégio Humboldt
Secular, Founded 1916
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
Accreditations
Languages
Colégio Humboldt is an international German school in São Paulo that offers a bilingual and trilingual education from Kindergarten through to High School. It is one of 135 official German schools worldwide, providing pathways to both Brazilian and German diplomas, including the Abitur and Dual Vocational Training.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school operates as a bilingual meeting point between Brazilian and German cultures, focusing on student protagonism and intercultural education. It aims to form autonomous, critical, and globally conscious citizens prepared for a constantly changing world. Its core values include sustainability, a strong sense of community, and the integration of tradition with innovation.
Programmes
The academic offering spans from Kindergarten (Educação Infantil) to High School (Ensino Médio), with a strong emphasis on multilingualism (German, Portuguese, English, and Spanish). The curriculum includes the German Abitur, which allows for direct entry into international universities, and a unique Dual Vocational Training program in Logistics, Administration, or Informatics. The school is also recognized as a MINT (STEM) institution, integrating mathematics, informatics, natural sciences, and technology into its contemporary teaching approach.
Outcomes
The school is a certified 'Excellent German School Abroad' and a 'Digital School,' recognized for high pedagogical standards. Students have the opportunity to earn the German Abitur, providing access to universities in Germany, Brazil, and worldwide, as well as the Dual Vocational Training (Formação Profissional Dual) in fields like Logistics, Administration, and Informatics. It is also an official center for the International Portuguese Language Certificate (CILP).
Student support
Learning support
The school emphasizes an inclusive and supportive environment, focusing on the development of autonomy, critical thinking, and global awareness. It provides pedagogical support through tutoring and active listening, particularly in the high school years, to assist students in their academic and emotional growth. The school also maintains a focus on sustainability and social responsibility as core values.
Frequently asked questions(4)
- What curriculum does Colégio Humboldt offer?
- Colégio Humboldt offers German National Curriculum (Abitur).
- What accreditations does Colégio Humboldt hold?
- Colégio Humboldt holds accreditations including Deutsche Auslandsschule.
- Is Colégio Humboldt co-educational?
- Colégio Humboldt is a co-ed school.
- Where is Colégio Humboldt located?
- Colégio Humboldt is an international school in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school invites families to schedule a visit through its website to learn about its pedagogical proposal and facilities. The admissions process covers all stages from G2 (Kindergarten) through to the 12th grade. Interested parties can register their details online to initiate the contact process.
Facilities
About the campus
Located on a 60,000 m² campus in Interlagos, the school features modern infrastructure including a sports complex with a gymnasium, semi-Olympic and children's swimming pools, and an athletics track. Academic facilities include specialized laboratories, a maker space, technology-equipped classrooms, a library, and a theater. The campus also provides extensive green areas, playgrounds, and a restaurant.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a variety of extra-curricular activities, including sports, music, and arts, designed to foster talent and personal development. Students participate in events such as the Humboldt International Games, the Festival of Colors, and the Weinstube. Additionally, the school promotes student engagement through the Student Council and various cultural projects.




- Erik HörnerDiretor pedagógico brasileiro e diretor administrativo
Erik Hörner é diretor pedagógico brasileiro e diretor administrativo do Colégio Humboldt, cargos que assumiu em 2022. Com mais de 15 anos de experiência na Educação Básica, ele é bacharel, licenciado, mestre e doutor em História Social pela USP, além de especialista em Gestão da Educação Básica.
- Gudrun MoosmannDiretora Alemã Interina
Gudrun Moosmann é Diretora Alemã Interina. Possui mestrado em Gestão Escolar, larga experiência em gestão escolar intermediária e é habilitada para realizar formações sobre aprendizagem cooperativa.
- Tânia LindemannVice-diretora pedagógica brasileira
Tânia Lindemann assumiu a vice-direção brasileira do Colégio Humboldt no início de 2022. Licenciada em Português e Alemão, possui pós-graduação em coordenação pedagógica e aspectos culturais, linguísticos e didático-metodológicos da Língua Alemã, além de ser especialista em administração escolar.
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