Global Me Bilingual School

Brazil, São Paulo

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Portuguese

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 3 - 10 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 2004

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP), Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages English, Portuguese

Strengths Languages, Sport, Performing Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Elementary

Introduction

Global Me Bilingual School in São Paulo, Brazil, offers a bilingual English-Portuguese program within the IB framework for infancy through 5th grade, with 6th grade planned for 2027. The Jardins campus is an IB World School authorized for the Primary Years Programme; Itaim is an IB Candidate School. The curriculum blends an IB Program of Inquiry with a bespoke bilingual program, guided by Language and Assessment Policies. The school serves children from 6 months to 10 years, with a planned expansion to grade 6 in 2027. Its pillars are Physical Development, Cognitive Development, and Health and Well-Being. Facilities include a nature-surrounded campus with fruit trees, sport spaces, reading nooks, a makerspace, an experimental kitchen, and a heated ozone-treated indoor pool. Extracurriculars include music, ballet/theater, art studio, library, nature-based activities, and a range of sports; Itaim offers circus and capoeira. Partnerships with MindKids, Innovamat, and others support learning.

R. Colômbia, 66 - Jardim Paulista, São Paulo - SP, 01412-100, Brazil

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Location

Global Me School is in the Jardins district of São Paulo, Brazil, at Rua Colômbia, 66. The Jardins campus serves children from Early Childhood through the early grades. A second campus in Itaim is IB Candidate School.

Stages

Education Infantil; Ensino Fundamental Anos Iniciais (Grades 1–5). In 2027, Fundamental II (Grade 6) will be added.

Type

Bilingual school (English-Portuguese). Jardins campus is IB World School, Primary Years Programme authorized; Itaim campus is IB Candidate School.

Country affiliation

Brazil

School day structure

The school offers half-day, semi-integral, and full-day schedules. Infant classes include morning (8:00–12:00) and afternoon blocks (13:30–17:30) with extended options up to 17:00 for some groups; elementary offers extended day (8:00–15:30) or full day (8:00–17:30). Mindfulness, music, theatre, culinary arts, arts, reading, gardening, physical education, and other activities are part of the day.

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Fees

Application fees

- No publicly published, specific application or non‑refundable registration fee amount is available for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. Admissions handles enrollment pricing individually and provides any application fee details at the time of application.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- There is no publicly available schedule of tuition fees broken down by year group, term, or annual amount for 2026/27 or 2025/26. The school operates across early childhood and initial primary years (Seeds / Educação Infantil up through 5th year) and publishes its offered segments, but does not publish per‑grade or per‑term prices on its public pages. Any exact per‑term or per‑year tuition figures are provided directly by admissions at enrollment.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school's standard billing schedule (for example: monthly, bimonthly, semesterly or annual billing), payment deadlines, late‑payment penalties, and contract terms are not published in a public fee table for 2026/27 or 2025/26. Billing and payment terms are specified in the enrollment contract and communicated by the admissions or finance office.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Boarding is not offered. Global Me operates day‑school units in São Paulo (Jardins and Itaim) for early childhood and primary years; there is no boarding program or boarding fee schedule published.

Other costs and fees

- No public, itemized list of ancillary fees (uniforms, meals, transport, extracurricular activity fees, material fees, enrichment program fees, language support or assessment charges) is available for 2026/27 or 2025/26. The school references on‑site meal facilities and program components (for example, Global Me Kitchen and extracurricular offerings), but specific charges for uniforms, meals, school trips, after‑school activities, or materials are provided at enrollment or on request from admissions.

Refund information

- No publicly published refund policy or specific refund amounts/conditions for withdrawal, dismissal, or course cancellation for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years is available in a public fee schedule. Refund terms are set out in the enrollment agreement or school contract provided at registration.

Fee payment options

- The school does not publish a definitive list of accepted payment methods in a public fee table. Accepted methods (such as bank transfer, boleto bancário, credit card, or direct debit) and any installment options are specified in the enrollment and finance documentation delivered to families during the admissions process.

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- A public, itemized fee schedule (application fee, per‑grade tuition per term or per year, billing schedule, boarding fees, uniforms, refunds, and accepted payment methods) for the 2026/27 academic year is not published on the school's public pages. The same applies for the 2025/26 academic year. The school's public pages list programs, campus locations (Jardins and Itaim), ages/grades served, and admissions contact details; specific fee figures and contractual payment terms are provided directly by the school's admissions/finance team at enrollment.

Academics

Curriculum

Global Me offers a bilingual education within the IB framework for students from infancy through 5th grade, with 6th grade planned to open in 2027. The Jardins campus is an IB Authorized School, and the Itaim campus is an IB Candidate School. The program includes a Program of Inquiry (POI) and formal Language and Assessment Policies. The school serves students from early childhood (starting at 6 months) through 5th grade, with major expansion to 6th grade in 2027. The pillars supporting the curriculum are Physical Development, Cognitive Development, and Health and Well-Being.

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FAQs

Where are Global Me Bilingual School's campuses located?

Global Me operates two day-school campuses in São Paulo: the Jardins campus at Rua Colômbia, 66, and a second campus in Itaim Bibi. Both campuses serve early childhood and primary years with similar program approaches.

What ages and grades does Global Me serve and are there plans to expand?

Global Me serves children from infancy through 5th grade (about 6 months up to around 10 years old), with a planned expansion to include Grade 6 in 2027. The Jardins campus covers Early Childhood through the early grades, and Itaim now enables education up to Grade 5.

Is Global Me co‑educational and what curriculum does it follow?

Global Me is a co-educational bilingual school offering an English–Portuguese program within the IB framework. Jardins is an IB World School authorized for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Itaim is an IB Candidate School, with a Program of Inquiry and formal Language and Assessment Policies guiding learning.

Are application fees and tuition rates published publicly?

No specific application fee amounts and no per-grade or per-term tuition schedule are publicly published; admissions handles enrollment pricing individually and provides any application fee or tuition details at the time of application. Billing schedules, payment terms, and itemized ancillary charges are provided to families through admissions or the enrollment contract.

Does Global Me offer boarding or only day options?

Global Me operates as a day school at both its Jardins and Itaim Bibi locations and does not offer boarding programs. All programs are structured around half-day, semi-integral, or full-day attendance options.

Are costs for meals, uniforms, transport or extracurriculars published in advance?

No itemized list of ancillary fees (uniforms, meals, transport, extracurricular activity fees, materials, or trip costs) is published publicly; specific charges and options are communicated to families during the admissions and enrollment process. Information about menus and meal philosophy is provided as part of program information.

How is the IB implemented across the school?

The school implements an IB-aligned Program of Inquiry (POI) supported by formal Language and Assessment Policies to ensure continuity across grades. Jardins is PYP‑authorized and Itaim is an IB Candidate School, and teachers use inquiry-based planning alongside the school's three pillars of Physical Development, Cognitive Development, and Health and Well‑Being.

What are the typical school day schedules for different age groups?

Global Me offers half-day, semi-integral, and full-day schedules. Infant classes have morning (08:00–12:00) and afternoon (13:30–17:30) blocks with some extended options up to 17:00; elementary options include extended day (08:00–15:30) or full day (08:00–17:30).

What facilities does the Jardins campus offer for learning and play?

The Jardins campus features expansive green areas with fruit trees, cozy reading nooks, rooms for motor-skills development, a makerspace, an experimental kitchen, and a heated indoor pool treated with ozone. These spaces support hands-on learning, literacy, physical development, and outdoor/nature-based activities.

What sports facilities and physical activities are available?

Students have access to large outdoor areas for sports and physical play and a heated indoor swimming pool treated with ozone for swimming lessons. The program also includes martial arts, ball sports and nature-based physical activities across the campuses.

What extracurricular activities and clubs are offered?

Extracurricular offerings include music, ballet and theater, art studio activities, library time, nature-based activities, makerspace projects, and a range of sports. The Itaim campus additionally offers circus and capoeira as part of its extracurricular program.

Are performing arts and showcases part of school life?

Yes; ballet is taught using Paula Castro's methodology and students participate in end-of-year performances at Teatro Alfa. Music, theater and circus activities provide regular opportunities for creative expression and public performances.

How does Global Me support children learning English as an additional language?

English is introduced through immersion led by a team of teachers and assistants who speak English fluently and use the language full-time in school. Immersion periods are offered in part-time, semi-full-time, or full-time schedules to suit families, and classroom practice focuses on teachable moments to build fluency over time.

What wellbeing and mental‑health supports are in place for students?

Health and Well‑Being is a central pillar of the program, with mindfulness integrated into the day and MindKids training provided for faculty. The school emphasizes nutritious meals, nature-based play, swimming, and activities in the experimental kitchen to support physical and emotional wellbeing.

How does the school handle safeguarding and concerns raised by families?

Global Me provides an Ombudsman channel as a direct communication route between the school community and leadership to raise concerns, complaints, suggestions, or compliments. Messages can be submitted anonymously or identified, and the Ombudsman helps ensure issues are heard and addressed by school leadership.

What is the school's approach to food and nutrition?

Global Me operates a Healthy Food Program with in-house kitchen staff at both campuses and monthly menus designed by a nutritionist. Meals use natural ingredients, avoid white sugar, cold-cuts with dye and ultra-processed foods, include daily fresh fruits and vegetables, and feature themed days such as Meatless Mondays and Brazilian Wednesdays.

Who founded and leads Global Me Bilingual School?

Global Me was founded by Renata Sa Freire, who remains a central figure in the school's development, and the head of school is Renata Sa Freire. Leadership has overseen expansion to a second campus and the extension of the program into the primary years.

Is Global Me accredited by the IB or other organizations?

Yes; the Jardins campus is an IB World School authorized for the Primary Years Programme (PYP), and the Itaim campus is an IB Candidate School working toward authorization. The school also lists partnerships with several educational organizations to support its program.

When was Global Me established and how has it grown recently?

Global Me began in 2004 in the Jardins neighborhood of São Paulo and became a reference in early bilingual education. In January 2023 the school opened a second campus in Itaim Bibi, expanded to serve children aged 6 to 10 (grades 1–5) in 2024, and plans to add Grade 6 in 2027.

What external partnerships support Global Me's curriculum?

Global Me works with partners such as MindKids, Innovamat and OEBi (Organization of Bilingual Schools) to support mindfulness, mathematics and bilingual education practices. The campus design and grounds have also been shaped through collaborations with contributors such as Ciça Gorski and Terra Nova Paisagismo.

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