

GIS SP - The International School of São Paulo
Part of Group of International Schools Suisse
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
Accreditations
GIS – The International School of São Paulo is an international school located in Moema that serves a multicultural community representing over 26 nationalities. It is an IB World School that combines academic excellence with a humanistic, inquiry-based approach to education.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is guided by a humanistic approach that integrates the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum with the investigative methodology of Reggio Emilia. It promotes a multicultural environment that values critical thinking, empathy, and global citizenship, aiming to develop students who are autonomous, resilient, and socially responsible. The educational philosophy centers on the child, encouraging inquiry-based learning and the development of the 10 attributes of the IB learner profile.
Programmes
The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), which is integrated with the Brazilian national curriculum. The academic structure focuses on inquiry-based learning, where students explore units of inquiry that connect various areas of knowledge. The curriculum is designed to develop critical thinking, communication, autonomy, and reflection, preparing students for future academic stages.
Student support
Learning support
The school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, where each student is accompanied with attention, time, and active listening. The environment is designed to foster genuine bonds, emotional security, and the holistic development of every child.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does GIS SP - The International School of São Paulo offer?
- GIS SP - The International School of São Paulo offers IB PYP.
- What accreditations does GIS SP - The International School of São Paulo hold?
- GIS SP - The International School of São Paulo holds accreditations including IB and UNESCO ASPnet.
- Where is GIS SP - The International School of São Paulo located?
- GIS SP - The International School of São Paulo 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 contact the admissions department directly for information regarding enrollment. Prospective families can reach out via the provided email address or phone number to learn more about the application process and school community.
Calendar
The academic year follows a schedule aligned with local educational expectations, beginning in early August and concluding at the end of June. The school year consists of a total of 200 instructional days.






- Ana CarmagnaniDireção Geral
Ana Carmagnani serves as the Direção Geral (General Director) for GIS São Paulo, where she emphasizes the school's commitment to a consistent academic formation within an international and multicultural environment. She advocates for a partnership with families based on close dialogue, transparency, and shared responsibility.
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