SIS Swiss International School Brasília

Brazil, Brasília

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Portuguese

Fees R$71,194

Ages 3 - 19 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 2011

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)

Taught languages English, German, French

Strengths Sport, Languages, STEM

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School

Introduction

Located in Brasília, SIS Swiss International School Brasília is a private bilingual day school that blends the Brazilian curriculum with International Baccalaureate programmes. Preschool is bilingual; Primary School is bilingual and combines the Brazilian curriculum with the IB Primary Years Programme; Secondary School follows the Brazilian curriculum and is driven by the IB Middle Years Programme; College combines the Brazilian college degree with ENEM preparation and the IB Diploma Programme. The school is part of SIS, a group founded in 1999 to provide bilingual education, now integrated into the Klett Group as of January 1, 2025. Facilities emphasize open spaces: an Indoor Sports Hall, a Cafeteria, an Adventure Park, plus a Biology Lab and a Computer Lab equipped for modern learning with Office 365. Extracurriculars include the SIS Cup, Intercountry Activity, Best Essay Award, after-school activities, and field trips that celebrate local and international festivals and traditions.

SGAS I SGAS 905 - Brasília, Federal District, 70390-050, Brazil

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The Essentials

Location

SGA/SUL, Quadra 905, cj B, 70390-050 Brasília, DF, Brasil

Stages

Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, College

Type

Private bilingual day school

Pupil Nationality Mix

Brazil and abroad

Country affiliation

Switzerland

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Fees

Application / reservation fee
- A reservation/guarantee fee is required to secure a place: BRL 2,200.00.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and 12× installments)
- Educação Infantil (Preschool)
- Annual fee: BRL 71,193.83.
- Typical payment schedule shown as: reservation/guarantee BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 5,749.49.

- Ensino Fundamental I (Grades 1–5)
- Annual fee: BRL 87,493.81.
- Typical payment schedule shown as: reservation/guarantee BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 7,107.82.

- Ensino Fundamental II (Grades 6–9)
- Annual fee: BRL 103,025.48.
- Typical payment schedule shown as: reservation/guarantee BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 8,402.12.

- Ensino Médio – 1º Ano (Grade 10)
- Annual fee: BRL 103,025.48.
- Typical payment schedule shown as: reservation/guarantee BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 8,402.12.

- Ensino Médio – IB Diploma (2º e 3º ano / Grades 11–12)
- Annual fee: BRL 107,146.49.
- Typical payment schedule shown as: reservation/guarantee BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 8,745.54.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school's tuition is presented as an annual charge that may be paid in instalments; the published example shows a reservation/guarantee amount plus 12 monthly instalments.
- For students joining after the school year has started, the annual fee is calculated pro rata based on the remaining school days; instalments can be spread across the remaining months in the year.
- The admissions rules indicate a formal reservation procedure that generates a payment document (boleto) to confirm a reserved place; payment of the reservation is required to complete the reservation step.

Boarding fees
- SIS Brasília operates as a day school; there are no boarding services or boarding fees listed.

Other costs and fees
- Uniforms: the school uses external uniform suppliers; families purchase uniforms through the partners listed by the school (partner vendors are named). Specific uniform prices are not published on the school's fee pages.
- Meals / cafeteria: a school cafeteria and daily lunch service are provided; the published materials describe the meal service but do not list separate pricing on the fee pages.
- Extracurricular activities, after‑school options and special programs are offered; separate charges for optional activities or external partners are not detailed on the tuition/fee pages.
- Any additional administrative fees, material fees, transportation or optional-service charges are not specified in the public tuition summary pages.

Refund information
- No general, explicit refund policy for tuition instalments or the reservation/guarantee amount is published on the school's public tuition and admissions pages.
- The admissions document states that the reservation payment document (boleto) must be paid to confirm a place and that failure to complete the reservation step results in the vacancy being released; adjustments to the annual fee are applied when discounts are granted.

Fee discounts
- Sibling discount: 5% discount for the second child; 15% discount for the third child onward.
- Association/conveniado discount: a 5% discount is available to families associated with eligible partner organizations (proof of association required).

Fee payment options (methods)
- The admissions documentation shows the reservation generates a boleto (payment slip) for the reservation fee; the admissions document and tuition pages do not publish a full list of accepted payment methods (such as credit card or bank transfer) for all instalments.

Summary note for parents
- Annual tuition is shown for each school level and the published presentation uses a reservation/guarantee amount plus 12 monthly instalments; sibling and association discounts are available; the school is a day school and does not list boarding fees. Specifics about payment methods for recurring instalments, separate charges for meals/uniforms/transport or a published refund policy are not provided in the public tuition and admissions materials.

Academics

Curriculum

The school combines the Brazilian curriculum with International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes. Preschool is bilingual; Primary School is bilingual and combines the Brazilian curriculum with the IB Primary Years Programme; Secondary School follows the Brazilian curriculum and is driven by the IB Middle Years Programme; College combines the Brazilian college degree with ENEM preparation and the IB Diploma Programme.

Higher Education Progression

The school prepares students for the ENEM and the IB Diploma Programme, enabling progression to higher education in Brazil or abroad.

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Admissions

All you need to know about joining SIS Brasília. Our admission process has four steps: Info Session; Admission Form; Experience Day or Assessment; Invitation for Enrolment. Info Session: Register to attend one of our info sessions to learn how our carefully developed educational concept is applied and to tour the campus. The info session can be in person or virtual according to your preference. Admission Form: To proceed with the admission process, submit the admission form. The form will be sent to you by email at the end of the info session or you can download it below. Submitting the admission form is a mandatory step. Experience Day or Assessment: After submitting the admission form, schedule a date for our experience day or assessment. Experience day: for students from kindergarten to Year 1, a morning dedicated to activities proposed by the school's educational staff. Assessment: for students applying for any year between Year 2 and Year 9. We give feedback to all families about the experience day and assessment by email and we are also available for individual interviews. Due to the current situation, in the SIS Brasília admission process for 2022, the experience day was replaced by an online meeting with the families. Invitation for Enrolment: After completing the admission process you will receive the invitation for enrolment via email. The invitation will be made according to the number of vacancies, priorities and criteria published in the admission policy. Admission Policies and Admission Form downloads are available on the page.

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FAQs

Where is SIS Swiss International School Brasília located and what ages do you accept?

SIS Swiss International School Brasília is located at SGA/SUL, Quadra 905, cj B, 70390-050 Brasília, DF, Brasil and accepts students aged 3 to 19 years old.

What type of school is SIS Brasília and which curricula do you follow?

SIS Brasília is a private co-educational bilingual day school that blends the Brazilian curriculum with International Baccalaureate programmes, including the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme.

Who is the head of school at SIS Brasília?

The head of school is Henrick Oprea.

How does the admissions process work for families relocating from overseas?

Admissions follow four steps: an Info Session (in-person or virtual), submission of the Admission Form, an Experience Day or Assessment depending on the applicant's year, and finally an Invitation for Enrolment issued according to vacancies and published criteria. The school provides feedback after the Experience Day or Assessment and is available for individual interviews.

Is a reservation payment required to secure a place and how much is it?

Yes, a reservation/guarantee fee is required to secure a place and the published amount is BRL 2,200.00, which must be paid to complete the reservation step.

Do you offer any discounts for siblings or partner associations?

Yes, there is a 5% sibling discount for the second child and a 15% discount for the third child onward, and a 5% association/conveniado discount is available to eligible partner organizations with proof of association.

Do you offer boarding or is SIS Brasília a day school?

SIS Brasília operates as a day school and does not provide boarding services.

Which IB programmes are delivered at each stage of the school?

Preschool and Primary School deliver bilingual instruction with the IB Primary Years Programme in Primary; Secondary School is driven by the IB Middle Years Programme alongside the Brazilian curriculum; College combines the Brazilian college degree and ENEM preparation with the IB Diploma Programme.

How does the school prepare students for higher education in Brazil and abroad?

The school prepares students for the ENEM and the IB Diploma Programme, giving graduates a pathway to higher education both in Brazil and internationally.

What sports and outdoor play facilities does the campus have?

The campus features an Indoor Sports Hall used for a variety of sports lessons and weekly assemblies, and an Adventure Park with climbing, balance elements, slides and swings for outdoor play.

What academic facilities support science and digital learning?

SIS Brasília has a Biology Lab equipped for student research with specialist teachers and a Computer Lab with modern equipment and infrastructure that supports Office 365 integration in learning.

What extracurricular activities and signature events can new students expect?

Students can participate in after-school activities tailored by age, the SIS Cup cross-school sports event, the annual Intercountry Activity with international exchanges, field trips, and celebrations of local and international festivals and traditions.

What kinds of enrichment or competitive academic activities do you offer?

The school runs the SIS Cup for sports, an Intercountry Activity that has included international math days and IT projects with Ozobots, and the SIS Best Essay Award which recognises top theses produced for final examinations or the IB diploma.

Are there art and creative after-school options for children relocating from overseas?

Yes, after-school activities include artistic options designed to develop creative thinking, interpersonal relationships and socio-emotional skills, supervised by qualified educators and sometimes delivered in partnership with specialized institutions.

How does SIS Brasília support students who are learning English or are new to the bilingual environment?

English is taught alongside Portuguese through bilingual classroom instruction and immersion, with English language development supported by Cambridge Certificates and additional options for German and French language certification.

Do you provide specialist support for students' social and emotional wellbeing?

The school emphasises a stable and caring environment, offers socio-emotional development through after-school activities and structured play, and uses supervised lunchtime routines and movement activities to support wellbeing.

Are there language certifications available for students who want to validate their language skills?

Yes, students can pursue Cambridge English certificates, and options are available for German (Goethe-Zertifikate) and French (DELF/DALF) certification aligned with CEFR levels.

Who governs SIS Brasília and what larger school group is it part of?

SIS Brasília is part of SIS Swiss International School, a group of private bilingual day schools in Brazil, Germany and Switzerland, and as of January 1, 2025 the SIS group was integrated into the Klett Group.

What is the school's approach to student meals and cafeteria service?

The school cafeteria provides a daily hot lunch buffet designed by a nutritionist, with a variety of healthy, balanced options and supervised meal times led by assistants and the nutritionist to promote healthy eating and autonomy.

Where do families buy school uniforms and are there partner stores?

Uniforms are available through SIS Brasília's partner stores, which include Malharia Santa Catarina and Original Store, and can be purchased online or at the partner's physical store in Asa Norte.

What are the tuition fees at SIS Swiss International School Brasília?

Annual tuition at SIS Swiss International School Brasília is BRL 71,194 a year. Fees are reviewed each year, so check the school's current fee schedule before applying.

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