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School details
| Number of students |
Morumbi Campus - 2,887; Panamby: 1,700 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
There are 44 different nationalities at the Morumbi Campus. |
| Most common nationality |
Brazilian |
| Native German and Portuguese speaking teachers |
23 native speakers at Morumbi 23 and 1 at Panamby 1. |
| Language support for students not fluent in German and Portuguese |
Yes. Extra classes in Spanish and regular classes in Portuguese and German. In case of the IB DP at Panamby campus classes are in English. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English, Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
Basic level up to 30, and higher levels up to 35 |
| Average number of students per class |
30 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Several resources such as computers, tablets, projectors, Lab Makers with state-of-the art technologies etc. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Abitur at and IB DP at Panamby (the latter starting in 2026). |
| Results in these examinations |
Abitur score at Morumbi 2.07. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Specialist teachers and psychologists. Accessibility in all campuses. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, for students in the 3rd grade (9 years and above). |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Written test in Portuguese, text production and Mathematics. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
While there are places available |
| School start time |
7 a.m. |
| School finish time |
3:30 p.m. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Extra courses and extended period. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
It is optional; |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
There are more than 50 extra courses available |
| Sports activities included |
The main activities are football, basketball, volleyball, athletics etc. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, science labs, LabMaker, auditorium, art rooms, etc. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym, football pitch, swimming pool, volleyball and basketball courts etc. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro was founded by the German community in 1878 and, since its inception, it has valued one of the main attributes of humanity—the power to experience constant transformations by educating children and young people. There are two campuses in São Paulo: the Morumbi Campus, offering the Bilingual Curriculum and the International German Curriculum, and the Panamby Campus, offering the Bilingual Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) to choose from. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The mission of CVPS is to offer learning paths so that each student develops multiple talents in an all-round education. This, in turn, encompasses the fundamental concepts of different areas of knowledge, emphasising language learning, global connections, sustainability, socioemotional intelligence, and digital education. All this so that CVPS' students can be successful in putting into practice ideas and projects that shape, with excellence, a better tomorrow for all. |
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