Colégio Bonja

Brazil, Joinville

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Portuguese, German

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 1 - 17 years

Type Co-educational

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (DP)

Taught languages English, German, Spanish

Strengths Languages, STEM, Performing Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional

Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School

Introduction

Colégio Bonja is a Lutheran-affiliated school within the Bom Jesus/IELUSC network. The school offers two pathways: a Primary Programme with an integrated curriculum and a Bilingual Programme for Jardim A through 9th grade, delivering English and German instruction and adding English as a language from Jardim A, with options for German or Spanish as a second language in later levels. In the High School, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered, taught mainly in English alongside a MEC-based Portuguese curriculum, with six IB subject groups and the IB Core (TOK, CAS, EE). The BNCC and CBTC frameworks guide learning with a transdisciplinary approach. Facilities include age-appropriate classrooms, a green area with birds, a cantina and on-site infirmary, biometric security, and CCTV. The campus hosts a German House, an auditorium, a Maker Space, and exchange opportunities with countries. Safety and university preparation are priorities, with reduced class sizes in high school.

R. Mafra, 81 - Saguaçu, Joinville - SC, 89221-665, Brazil

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The Essentials

Location

Campus Saguaçu I, 200 Guaratuba Street, Saguaçu, ZIP 89221-660. Easy on-site parking. 24-hour internal and external monitoring with cameras inside and outside the school.

Stages

Early Years Education (Nursery, Pre-school A, Pre-school B, Kindergarten A, Kindergarten B); Primary Programme (Nursery, K4, K5 and P1); Elementary School (1st to 3rd Grade); Middle School (4th to 9th Grade); High School; IB Diploma Programme.

Type

Lutheran-affiliated international school within the Bom Jesus/IELUSC network; offers English and German language instruction and an IB Diploma Programme.

Religious affiliation

Christian (Lutheran).

School day structure

Timetables: Nursery 07:15–11:45 (morning) and 13:15–17:45 (afternoon); Pre-School 07:30–11:30 and 13:30–17:30; Kindergarten 07:30–11:30 and 13:30–17:30.

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Fees

Application / registration fees
- The school issues an online registration (matrícula) process and confirms that families agree to the institution's annual fees and any applicable charges at the time of contract signing. The online admissions portal and enrolment system are used for registration and administrative communication.

Tuition (mensalidade) — summary and example
- The institution charges tuition on a mensalidade (monthly) basis for each year group; detailed published fee tables for the 2026/27 academic year (and for 2025/26) are not publicly accessible without the school's enrolment/finance login.
- Example: a documented school payment receipt from the school's maintaining association shows a full monthly tuition entry of R$ 1,335.00 for 8th year (Bonja Clássico) and, in that specific receipt, a philanthropic discount of 50% produced a charged amount of R$ 667.50 (document dated for the 2023 school year). This demonstrates how year-group tuition is recorded on a mensalidade (monthly) invoice.

Tuition by year group (availability and limits)
- No complete public table of tuition amounts broken down by every year group for 2026/27 or 2025/26 was available in public pages or documents accessible without a secure parent/finance login. The only verifiable numeric example located in public documents is the 8th-year receipt cited above.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed as monthly invoices (mensalidades) with specific due dates shown on each bank payment slip (boleto). One sample payment slip instructs payment through Bradesco and gives the standard boleto payment instructions and due-date handling.
- Extracurricular activity charges are billed on a term/annual basis as indicated in activity-enrolment guidance; the school's activity enrolment communications show that optional activities' fees are typically charged in parcels running March–December or from the date of the student's entry into the activity.
- The school's academic reglement and enrolment rules make clear that enrollment (matrícula) implies agreement to pay the annual fees and taxes established by the school and that the contract terms are binding.

Boarding / residential provision
- The Colégio BONJA operates through multiple day-school units (education infantil, fundamental and ensino médio) located in Joinville and does not publish any boarding/internato provision; no residential or boarding fees apply. The school's official unit descriptions and regimental documents list the campus units and programs without any internato or boarding facility.

Other costs and fees
- Uniforms: families are responsible for uniform purchases; uniforms are excluded from philanthropic scholarship coverage and are treated as an additional expense.
- School materials: standard material lists are published by unit and year group (material kits and supplies are paid separately by families).
- Transport and meals: transport, cafeteria/feeding and school meals are charged separately and are not included in scholarship coverage; these appear as additional costs where applicable.
- Extracurricular activities and trips: optional activities and school trips incur extra charges; some activities are charged in monthly parcels (typically March–December) or from date of enrollment in the activity.

Refunds / cancellation and financial obligations
- The school's regimental and scholarship rules specify that enrollment can be cancelled and that contractual terms apply; scholarship cancellation and some withdrawal scenarios trigger an obligation to settle outstanding instalments. For example, scholarship-related rules require the responsible party to pay all instalments from the matrícula through the last mensalidade of the current academic year in certain cancellation cases. The enrollment contract and regimental terms indicate that families are contractually bound to the payment schedule and any fees established in that contract.

Fee payment options
- Invoices are issued as boletos (bank slips) and the sample payment slip shows payment processing through Bradesco (common Brazilian boleto procedure).
- The school uses an online enrolment and administration portal for billing and activity enrolment communications; some payment and activity enrolment operations are processed through the school's matricula/finance portal.

Summary statement
- A full, itemised public fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) was not available on publicly accessible pages without secure family/finance login access; the facts above are drawn from the school's regimental documents, admission/activities communications and a verifiable payment receipt that provides a specific example of a monthly tuition amount for 8th year (Bonja Clássico).

Academics

Curriculum

Bonja International is offered in two programs: Primary Programme, an international education with an integrated curriculum starting at maternal B, and the Bilingual Programme (English and German) for Jardim A through 9th grade. From Jardim A, the school teaches Additional Languages (German and English); in Elementary and High School, English is mandatory and students may also study German or Spanish as a second language depending on level, with leveling tests for entry. The curriculum is aligned with BNCC and CBTC and emphasizes a transdisciplinary approach across levels. The Bilingual Programme includes English Bilingual and German Bilingual tracks and uses digital resources and project-based learning to support language development. In the High School, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) provides a pluricultural pathway with instruction mainly in English alongside the MEC-based Portuguese curriculum, and it features six subject groups plus the IB Core (TOK, CAS, EE) to prepare students for university study worldwide.

Exam Results

Bonja International offers the IB Diploma Programme and, in 2019, formed the fifth IB Diploma Programme class. The school reports that hundreds of students are approved annually in proficiency exams in English, German, and Spanish.

Higher Education Progression

The IB Diploma Programme is designed to prepare students for university study worldwide, with courses largely taught in English and a Brazilian MEC curriculum in Portuguese. It includes six subject groups (Individuo e Sociedade; Matemática e Ciências da Computação; Língua Materna; Língua Estrangeira; Ciências; Artes) and a core (TOK, CAS, Extended Essay). The IB programme supports multilingualism and international perspective, enabling progression to universities abroad. The program duration is two years within the three-year High School, and students must meet rigorous requirements and assessment standards for certification. Bonja also highlights pathways to international higher education and the development of intercultural competencies through its international offerings and language programs.

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FAQs

Where is Colégio Bonja located and what age range do you serve?

Colégio Bonja's main campus is at Campus Saguaçu I, 200 Guaratuba Street, Saguaçu, ZIP 89221-660, with the High School Campus Center at 438 Princesa Isabel Street, Centro, ZIP 89201-270. The school serves children and students aged 1 to 17 across early years, primary, elementary, middle and high school levels.

What type of school is Colégio Bonja and what is its religious affiliation?

Colégio Bonja is a co-educational Lutheran-affiliated school and a member of the Associação Educacional Lutherana Bom Jesus (IELUSC) network. The school offers international and bilingual pathways alongside the Brazilian MEC curriculum.

What curriculum pathways does Colégio Bonja offer?

The school offers a Primary Programme with an integrated international curriculum and a Bilingual Programme (English and German) from Jardim A through 9th grade, and an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) in the final two years of high school alongside the MEC-based Portuguese curriculum. Curriculum frameworks used include the BNCC and CBTC with a transdisciplinary, project-based approach.

How do I register my child and what administrative steps are required?

Registration (matrícula) is handled through the school's online enrolment portal, where families confirm agreement to the institution's annual fees and any applicable charges at contract signing. The portal is also used for administrative communication and activity enrolment.

How is tuition billed and what payment methods are used?

Tuition is billed monthly as mensalidades using bank payment slips (boletos) with due dates shown on each slip, and a sample slip indicates processing through Bradesco. Optional activities and some extracurricular charges are billed on a term or annual basis or in monthly parcels as indicated in activity-enrolment communications.

Are there other costs families should expect beyond mensalidades?

Yes; families are responsible for uniform purchases, materials and kits, transport where applicable, optional extracurricular activities and school trips, and some cafeteria or meal services if charged separately. Uniforms and those extras are excluded from philanthropic scholarship coverage and are treated as additional expenses.

What happens if we cancel enrollment or a scholarship is withdrawn mid-year?

The school's regimental rules and enrollment contract are binding and specify cancellation terms; certain withdrawal or scholarship-cancellation scenarios require the responsible party to settle outstanding instalments. In particular, scholarship rules may require payment of instalments from matrícula through the last mensalidade of the current academic year in specified cases.

Do you operate a boarding or residential programme?

No, Colégio Bonja operates multiple day-school units (educação infantil, fundamental and ensino médio) and does not offer any boarding or internato provision.

What languages are taught and how does the bilingual programme work?

From Jardim A the Bilingual Programme delivers instruction in English and German with Additional Languages introduced; in Elementary and High School English is mandatory and students may study German or Spanish as a second language depending on level. Entry to some language tracks uses leveling tests and the bilingual tracks use digital resources and project-based learning to support language development.

Does Colégio Bonja offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and how is it delivered?

Yes, the IB Diploma Programme is offered in High School, taught mainly in English alongside the MEC-based Portuguese curriculum, and covers six IB subject groups plus the IB Core (TOK, CAS, Extended Essay). The two-year DP is designed to prepare students for university study worldwide and supports multilingualism and intercultural competencies.

What evidence is there of language and academic exam success?

The school reports hundreds of students approved annually in proficiency exams in English, German and Spanish, and the IB Diploma Programme cohort was established with the fifth DP class formed in 2019. The IB DP and language programmes are positioned to support progression to universities abroad.

Are class sizes reduced in high school and how does the school prepare students for university?

Bonja emphasizes reduced class sizes in high school to support individualized preparation, and the IB Diploma Programme uses rigorous assessment standards and a methodology aimed at developing academic independence. The curriculum and IB Core components help students develop skills for university and the job market.

What campus facilities and safety measures are in place?

Campuses feature age-appropriate classrooms with bathrooms, a green area with plants and birds, a cantina and on-site infirmary, biometric access, student ID cards, trained security staff and 24-hour internal and external camera monitoring. Exclusive parking areas and CCTV on all campuses support secure arrivals and departures.

What specialised academic and extracurricular facilities do you have?

The school has a dedicated Espaço Maker (Maker Space) inaugurated in 2022, a German House for authentic language experiences, an auditorium with 280 seats and a cinema for events, and the High School campus facilities for IB teaching. Extracurricular offerings include arts, sports and technology spaces for activities such as robotics (Robótica and Robomind), music and performing arts.

What sports and arts activities are available as extracurricular options?

Extracurricular sports include swimming, volleyball, basketball, handball, futsal and athletics, while arts options include violin, ukulele, children's choir, dance, theater and keyboard. Many activities are optional and incur additional charges billed according to the activity-enrolment guidance.

Do you offer robotics and technology programmes for students?

Yes, technology and robotics are offered as extracurricular activities, including Robótica (Espaço Maker) and Robomind (LEGO), supported by the dedicated Maker Space. These activities are part of the school's emphasis on practical, project-based learning in technology.

Are there on-site health services and how is student wellbeing supported during the school day?

There is an on-site infirmary to address student health needs and meals are prepared under the supervision of a nutritionist. Campuses are monitored 24 hours with biometric controls and trained security staff to enhance student safety.

Does the school provide support for students learning in additional languages (EAL)?

Yes, the school's programmes include immersive experiences in Portuguese, English and German or Spanish, and the bilingual tracks use project-based learning and digital resources to support language development. Leveling tests and structured language itineraries guide placement and progression in additional language study.

What is the school's religious and cultural environment like?

Colégio Bonja is a Lutheran-affiliated Christian school within the Bom Jesus/IELUSC network, combining that ethos with international and bilingual programming. The school fosters multicultural exposure through language immersion, a German House and international exchange opportunities.

Are meals included in the school day and how are they arranged?

Meals are prepared on site and supervised by a nutritionist, and unit descriptions indicate that lunch and snacks are included in the monthly tuition for students in the unit. Some cafeteria services and certain meal-related options may be charged separately depending on the program or unit.

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