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Colégio São Paulo

Part of Grupo Educacional Anchieta, Christian, Founded 1977

Updated July 2026

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Colégio São Paulo is a private educational institution in Salvador, Bahia, offering a comprehensive curriculum from early childhood through high school. It combines a humanistic educational tradition with global perspectives, including an international curriculum accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education.

Teaching approach

Founded in 1977, the school is guided by Christian and democratic values, including love, honesty, respect, solidarity, autonomy, and freedom. Its pedagogical practice is centered on the human person, aiming to develop critical, conscious, and responsible individuals who can intervene in the world with ethics and citizenship.

Programmes

The school offers a structured academic path following the BNCC, with an internationalized curriculum through its partnership with Cambridge Assessment International Education, which includes subjects like Global Perspectives, Art and Design, and Digital Literacy. The academic stages include Educação Infantil, Ensino Fundamental I and II, and Ensino Médio, the latter of which features a dedicated 3rd-year program focused on university entrance exams (pré-vestibular). The school also provides a bilingual turn-complementary program and is preparing for the implementation of the IB (International Baccalaureate) curriculum.

Student support

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Learning support

The school emphasizes a humanistic approach, focusing on the development of emotional competencies such as empathy, self-knowledge, and resilience. It maintains a close partnership with families through ongoing dialogue and provides professional pedagogical support to ensure students' academic and personal growth throughout their school journey.

Frequently asked questions(3)
What curriculum does Colégio São Paulo offer?
Colégio São Paulo offers Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Lower Secondary.
What accreditations does Colégio São Paulo hold?
Colégio São Paulo holds accreditations including Cambridge International.
Where is Colégio São Paulo located?
Colégio São Paulo is an international school in Salvador, Brazil.

Tuition & fees

This school publishes fees only on request — contact admissions for a current schedule.

Admissions

The school manages admissions through its central office, offering guided visits for prospective families to explore its pedagogical proposal and facilities. Interested parties can schedule appointments via the school's website or contact channels to learn more about the enrollment process for its various educational segments.

Calendar

The school provides detailed academic calendars for each segment, including Fundamental Anos Iniciais (1st to 5th grade), Fundamental Anos Finais (6th to 9th grade), and the Ensino Médio (1st to 3rd year). These calendars are updated annually to reflect the school's schedule and key academic milestones.

Facilities

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About the campus

The campus in the Itaigara neighborhood spans 8,052 m² and includes climate-controlled classrooms with multimedia resources, a theater, and a 1,018 m² kiosk area for events. Sports facilities feature a gymnasium and multi-sport courts, while academic support includes two libraries, a language center, a toy library (brinquedoteca), and specialized laboratories for technology, chemistry, and biology. Additional spaces include art and music rooms, a karate studio, and a cafeteria.

Co-curriculars

The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports programs, a school choir (Coral CSP), and a German language course. Students also engage in projects such as school gardens, theater groups, robotics, and the Maker culture, which are designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and autonomy.