Welcome to GIS - The International School of São Paulo.

It is an honor to present a school that combines strong academic foundations with an international and multicultural environment, welcoming families from diverse nationalities on a meaningful learning journey.

As part of the Group of International Schools Suisse, we are connected to an international network, with schools in Monza and Lugano, bringing a broad vision of education and a strong foundation for the school’s continuous development.

At GIS São Paulo, we value strong relationships with each student and their family, active listening, and the construction of a meaningful learning journey that respects individuality and encourages the development of each learner.

Our school offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) of the InternationalBaccalaureate (IB), integrated with the Brazilian curriculum, guiding learning through inquiry-based approaches. Students are encouraged to explore, question, and actively construct knowledge, developing skills such as critical thinking, communication, autonomy, and reflection.

Units of inquiry connect different areas of knowledge, making learning more integrated and relevant. Throughout this process, students expand their repertoire, build confidence, and learn to position themselves thoughtfully in a constantly changing world.

The 10 attributes of the IB learner profile — such as being inquirers, communicators, principled, and reflective — are intentionally developed with students, permeating both learning and daily interactions, with the purpose of fostering internationally minded individuals.

Our commitment is to provide a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment where each student is seen, respected, and encouraged to exercise their autonomy and agency, developing their potential with confidence, purpose, and meaning.

We believe in a school built in partnership with families, with close dialogue, transparency, and shared responsibility throughout the entire journey.

It will be a pleasure to welcome you and share, firsthand, how these principles come to life in the daily experiences and learning of our students.