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Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
Colégio Miguel de Cervantes is a bilingual, multicultural school in São Paulo delivering the IB Diploma Programme to students from 3 to 18. Founded in 1978 by Spanish residents, the school blends Spanish-Brazilian private education and aims to promote Spanish language and culture. The three-level structure is Educación Infantil, Ensino Fundamental, and Enseñanza Media, with personalized teaching and development of the whole person. The campus in Morumbi covers 57,000 m2, including 17,854 m2 of green space and 107 learning environments. Facilities include a library expanded to three floors (over 45,000 reference works), a Documentation Center, STEAM space with 3D printers and a laser cutter, laboratories, a theater, music rooms, pools, and sports areas. The school offers exam preparation for Cambridge and DELE, and diplomas are valid in Brazil and Spain; a dual qualification is available. The Cervantes Solidário program supports sociocultural initiatives in the community, and students have access to European universities through the IB and dual diploma pathways.
Av. Jorge João Saad, 905 - Morumbi, São Paulo - SP, 05618-001, Brazil
The Essentials
Colégio Miguel de Cervantes has instruction in Portuguese, Spanish.
Location
Located in Morumbi, São Paulo, Brazil at Av. Jorge João Saad, 905. The campus covers about 57,000 m², including 17,854 m² of green space. It is situated in the heart of Morumbi.
Stages
Early Childhood Education; Elementary School I (Initial Years) and II (Final Years); High School; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP).
Type
Bilingual, multicultural educational institution.
School day structure
Schedules vary by program. Infants: semi-integral, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00–16:10 or 17:00; Wednesday and Friday 8:00–12:35. Full-day Infant program runs 8:00–16:10. Elementary (1st–9th): Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00–16:10; Wednesday and Friday 8:00–12:35. Secondary and IB: start around 7:10, with end times ranging from 13:30 to 17:00 depending on course and language; May updates align with the 3rd-year schedule.
Bus service
Collective school transport provided by third-party companies; vehicles must be registered with the school and the school is not responsible for the service beyond registration. Providers include GWG Transportes, Beka Transportes, Mauricio Nonomura Transportes, Osvaldo Transporte, Adriano Transporte, Veronica – Los Niños, and Debora – Little Bus Escolar, with contact details available from the transport page.
Fees
Annual tuition at Colégio Miguel de Cervantes ranges from BRL 300 to BRL 99,307 for 2026/27.
Application and Admission Fees - Application (registration) fee: R$ 300.00 per candidate. This fee is charged at the time of application and is not refunded if the candidate misses the selection event.
Tuition fees by year group (2026 values) - Early Years / Infantil (semi‑integral): - Infantil 03: R$ 4,506.00 per month. - Infantil 04: R$ 5,006.00 per month. - Infantil 05: R$ 5,506.00 per month. - Early Years / Infantil (integral / full day): - Infantil 03: R$ 4,940.00 per month. - Infantil 04: R$ 5,440.00 per month. - Infantil 05: R$ 5,940.00 per month. - Ensino Fundamental I (1st–5th grade): - Annual tuition: R$ 84,175.00 or 13 installments of R$ 6,475.00. Meal and snack charges are additional as noted below. - Ensino Fundamental II (6th–9th grade): - Annual tuition: R$ 89,232.00 or 13 installments of R$ 6,864.00. Meal charges as noted below. - Ensino Médio (High School): - Annual tuition: R$ 99,307.00 or 13 installments of R$ 7,639.00. Meal charges as noted below.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition for Fundamental and High School is presented with the option to pay in 13 annual installments; monthly/periodic invoices (boletos) are used for tuition billing. Additional services and course fees are billed alongside the monthly tuition invoice where applicable. - Extracurricular course fees are billed as an annual tuition divided into the course's installment schedule (for example, nine monthly installments for some courses) and are charged together with the month in which the course takes place.
Meals and catering (additional charges) - Meal and snack charges per student (2026 figures): - Fundamental I (example): meal R$ 32.90 / snack R$ 16.40 (charged on monthly invoice where applicable). - Fundamental II: meal R$ 35.40 (charged on monthly invoice). - Ensino Médio: meal R$ 36.50 (charged on monthly invoice). - In Early Years (Infantil) meal and snacks are included in the monthly fee; for 1st–3rd grades of Fundamental, meals and snacks are included or added according to the cycle as described by the school's catering policy. Charges for optional lunches or extra meals are added to the monthly invoice.
Extracurricular / activity fees and registration for courses - Many after‑school and extracurricular courses carry separate monthly fees and a small course registration fee. Example course registration fees were listed at approximately R$ 195.00–R$ 212.00 for specific courses (covers course materials such as aprons or books as indicated per course). Monthly fees vary by course and are billed along with the monthly tuition.
Uniforms, stationery and other regular costs - Uniforms are mandatory for Infantil and Fundamental students and are purchased from the school's authorized suppliers (addresses and vendors are provided for uniform purchase). Uniform prices are set by the uniform suppliers. - School stationery and material lists are published; an on‑site/partner stationery shop (Pamaris) operates for parents who wish to buy school materials, though purchase from the partner is optional. Stationery kit prices vary by year group and supplier.
Transport and shuttle services - School‑approved private transport providers operate contracted routes; families contract and pay transport companies directly. The school provides contact details for approved transport companies but does not centrally set the transport fees.
Boarding - The school does not provide boarding accommodation; services and fees listed are for day‑school provisions and associated ancillary services.
Refunds and cancellation - The application/registration fee is non‑refundable in the event of a candidate's absence from the selection event. Terms for enrollment fees, refunds of tuition, and cancellations are governed by the school's service contract and family portal procedures and are dealt with through the school's family portal and formal service contract. Specific refund terms, deadlines and any penalties are set out in that contract.
Fee payment options - Tuition and monthly charges are issued as boletos (bank payment slips) for payment. Bank deposit/transfer details are provided for application and enrollment payments when required; some fees and services may be payable through the school's family portal or by bank transfer as directed in admission materials. Parents should follow the payment instructions provided on the relevant invoice or admission communication.
Other notes on additional costs - Incidental charges may apply for optional services (special events, additional academic support, remedial classes, optional lunches for certain year groups, extracurricular course materials, and reimbursable items). These are billed as specified at the time of service and typically appear on the monthly invoice. Contractual terms and specific fee details for extras are provided through the school's family portal and service contract.
Academics
Colégio Miguel de Cervantes teaches IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school's educational proposal is a varied, ongoing formation that promotes students' personal development based on four pillars: learning to know, learning to do, learning to live together, and learning to be. The institution was founded in 1978 by Spanish residents in São Paulo with the collaboration of the Spanish Educational Administration and operates as a Spanish-Brazilian private entity that aims to offer quality, creative, and innovative education and to promote the Spanish language and culture. The educational aims emphasize the complete development of the student's personality; respect for the rights and fundamental freedoms and the exercise of tolerance and freedom within democratic coexistence; acquisition of intellectual habits and knowledge across scientific, technical, humanistic, historical, and aesthetic domains; preparation to participate actively in social and cultural life; promotion of the study of Spanish and Portuguese; and stimulation of sociocultural understanding between Spain and Brazil. The educational system is organized in three levels: Educación Infantil (early childhood education), Enseñanza Fundamental (primary and lower secondary), and Enseñanza Media (upper secondary). Education is delivered in a personalized manner that provides holistic development from personal and social perspectives and, where appropriate, professional preparation. To achieve these goals, teachers continually update the educational project to help students reach the maximum development of their capacities, form their own criteria, and attain the maturity and knowledge needed to make free and responsible decisions. The studies conducted at Colegio Miguel de Cervantes are officially recognized as equivalent to those of the Spanish system; the equivalence is evidenced through school histories, certificates, and diplomas issued by the relevant Brazilian and Spanish educational authorities. The school also offers a double titulación (dual qualification).
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school promotes complete development of the student's personality. It fosters respect for rights and fundamental freedoms and the exercise of tolerance and freedom within the democratic principles of coexistence. It promotes the acquisition of intellectual habits and working techniques, as well as knowledge across scientific, technical, humanistic, historical, and aesthetic fields. It prepares students to actively participate in social and cultural life. It promotes peace, cooperation, and solidarity among peoples and the study of Spanish and Portuguese languages, fostering sociocultural understanding between Spain and Brazil.
Mental Wellbeing
Students develop broad formative objectives and experience adolescence. They plan life projects, build new relationships, and face physical and emotional changes.
Admissions
Admissions
New Student Admissions: We admit students from Nursery 3 (children who turn 3 years old by March 31 of the admission year). Our 2026 Admissions for EFAI (2nd to 5th grade) and EFAF (6th grade to 1st year of Bachillerato) are closed. We currently have places available for Nursery 3, Nursery 4, and 1st year of EFAI. Places available for admission in August 2026: Nursery 3: 7 places; Nursery 4: 7 places; Nursery 5: waitlist; 1st year: 10 places. EFAI: 2nd year: 5 places; 3rd year: 5 places; 4th year: 5 places; 5th year: 5 places. From 6th grade onward, places will be offered only for entry in 2027, through a selective process with tests in Portuguese, Spanish and Mathematics. In-person activity is mandatory. To participate, all candidates must perform a face-to-face activity according to the requested course: Nursery and 1st year: play activity and evaluation of social, cognitive and motor development; 2nd to 5th year: diagnostic evaluation of Portuguese, Spanish and Mathematics. These activities will take place in June 2026. To participate, register here: Registration – Cervantes 2026 Admissions Process. Cost of the activity: BRL 425 per candidate (receipt generated at the end of registration). Criteria for assigning places up to 5th grade: siblings of Colégio Miguel de Cervantes students; siblings and children of alumni; candidates from Spanish-speaking countries; order of submission of the application (documentation + payment). Enrollment: After the in-person activity, the Institutional Relations team will contact families of approved candidates to complete enrollment. Guidance on additional documentation; fees and payment deadlines; calendar of next steps will be sent. IB Policies: Only students entering Cervantes up to 8th grade may participate in the IB Diploma Programme admissions process; 9th-grade candidates are excluded.
Waitlist
Nursery 5 is on the waitlist.
FAQs
What curriculum does Colégio Miguel de Cervantes follow?
The school's educational proposal is a varied, ongoing formation that promotes students' personal development based on four pillars: learning to know, learning to do, learning to live together, and learning to be. The institution was founded in 1978 by Spanish residents in São Paulo with the collabo
What age range does Colégio Miguel de Cervantes serve?
Colégio Miguel de Cervantes serves students from age 3 to 18.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from approximately 300 to 99307.
Where is Colégio Miguel de Cervantes located?
Located in Morumbi, São Paulo, Brazil at Av. Jorge João Saad, 905. The campus covers about 57,000 m², including 17,854 m² of green space. It is situated in the heart of Morumbi.
Does Colégio Miguel de Cervantes have a religious affiliation?
No published religious affiliation was found for Colégio Miguel de Cervantes.
Does Colégio Miguel de Cervantes offer learning support?
No published learning support or SEN provision was found. Families should contact Colégio Miguel de Cervantes directly.
What languages are used for instruction?
Portuguese and Spanish are the primary languages of instruction. English is taught as English Language B within the IB Diploma Program and is supported by an English Language Department. Courses include Portuguese Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, and English Language B. Stud
What is the admissions process?
New Student Admissions: We admit students from Nursery 3 (children who turn 3 years old by March 31 of the admission year). Our 2026 Admissions for EFAI (2nd to 5th grade) and EFAF (6th grade to 1st year of Bachillerato) are closed. We currently have places available for Nursery 3, Nursery 4, and 1s
What facilities does Colégio Miguel de Cervantes have?
The school has a 57,000-square-meter campus in Morumbi, São Paulo, with 17,854 square meters of green space. It has 107 learning environments and has welcomed more than 40,000 students in its history. The school has 39 teachers and/or doctors. The facilities include a library (expanded to three floo
What extracurricular activities are available?
Extracurricular offerings include art-focused activities: theatre for collaborators and flamenco dancing. The school hosts the Festival de Teatro 2025, which featured student and staff performances and celebrated creativity and collective artistic work.
Who leads Colégio Miguel de Cervantes?
The school is led by Luís Alberto Rascado Iglesias.
When was Colégio Miguel de Cervantes established?
Colégio Miguel de Cervantes was established in 1978.
What is the school community like?
Cervantes Solidário is a program created over 15 years ago to promote social and educational actions in communities near Colégio Miguel de Cervantes. In 2022, the program defined pillars of sustainabi
