2025 Ranking: Check out the most exclusive and expensive schools in Brazil, according to Forbes
2025 Ranking: Check out the most exclusive and expensive schools in Brazil, according to Forbes .      Tuition adjustments range from 5% to nearly 90% this year, with enrollment fees reaching up to R$ 60,000 Educating a child from preschool to high school in one of Brazil's most exclusive schools can cost up to R$ 2.8 million. This is highlighted in Forbes' annual survey for 2025, which evaluates institutions across several states, emphasizing full-time schools and price variations compared to the previous year.
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2025 Ranking: Check out the most exclusive and expensive schools in Brazil, according to Forbes

Tuition adjustments range from 5% to nearly 90% this year, with enrollment fees reaching up to R$ 60,000
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     Tuition adjustments range from 5% to nearly 90% this year, with enrollment fees reaching up to R$ 60,000 Educating a child from preschool to high school in one of Brazil's most exclusive schools can cost up to R$ 2.8 million. This is highlighted in Forbes' annual survey for 2025, which evaluates institutions across several states, emphasizing full-time schools and price variations compared to the previous year.
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The analysis includes comparisons, always opting for the highest costs associated with full-time schooling. This detailed methodology underscores the commitment to identifying the country's most exclusive and expensive institutions.
With tuition adjustments ranging from 5% to 90%, the most costly educational institutions in the country charge enrollment fees of up to R$60,000, highlighting the significant increase in elite education costs.
To compile the ranking, Forbes analyzed tuition fees declared by schools in different states, prioritizing high school costs in descending order. Additionally, enrollment fees and mandatory charges, such as contributions to development funds for new students, were considered.
The survey also points out the percentage variation in tuition fees by grade compared to the previous year, but for institutions that did not participate in the 2023 analysis, the index appears as ND (Not Available).
As in the 2023 and 2024 rankings, Avenues School in São Paulo tops the list as the most expensive in Brazil. Its tuition fees exceed R$15,000, cementing its position at the top.
The second position is held by Graded, also in São Paulo, where fees start at R$11,000 for early childhood education and exceed R$14,000 in high school.
In third place is Concept School, charging tuition fees over R$13,000. Most of the listed institutions are located in São Paulo, reinforcing the city as one of the most expensive and sought-after centers for high-standard education in the country.
According to the magazine, these schools offer activities such as national and international trips, cultural and academic exchanges, sports like taekwondo and skating, music, programming, and socio-emotional skills development. Additionally, they promote programs for aspiring young writers, leaders, and speakers.
See the full list:
Avenues, São Paulo
Preschool: Enrollment: R$16,800 / Tuition: R$9,000
Kindergarten 1 and 2: Enrollment: R$31,000 / Tuition: R$15,182
Elementary 1: Enrollment: R$31,000 / Tuition: R$15,182
Elementary 2: Enrollment: R$31,000 / Tuition: R$15,182
High School: Enrollment: R$31,000 / Tuition: R$15,182
Annual variation: +5.80%
Graded, São Paulo
Kindergarten 1 and 2: Enrollment: R$1,560 / Tuition: R$11,459
Elementary 1: Enrollment: R$1,560 / Tuition: R$11,459
Elementary 2: Enrollment: R$1,560 / Tuition: R$14,221
High School: Enrollment: R$1,560 / Tuition: R$14,221
Annual variation: up to +29.72%
 Concept, São Paulo
Nursery: Tuition: R$13,340.35
Preschool: Tuition: R$13,340.36
Kindergarten: Tuition: R$13,340.37
Kindergarten 1: Tuition: R$13,340.38
Kindergarten 2: Tuition: R$13,340.39
Elementary 1: Tuition: R$13,340.40
Elementary 2: Tuition: R$13,340.41
High School: Tuition: R$13,340.42
Annual variation: up to +90.58%
St. Paul’s School, São Paulo
Kindergarten 1 and 2: Enrollment: R$60,000 / Tuition: R$10,533
Elementary 1: Enrollment: R$60,000 / Tuition: R$10,533
Elementary 2: Enrollment: R$42,000 / Tuition: R$10,533
High School: Enrollment: R$18,000 / Tuition: R$13,303
Annual variation: +9.91%
St. Francis College, São Paulo
Preschool: Enrollment: R$16,000 / Tuition: R$10,205
Kindergarten 1 and 2: Enrollment: R$16,000 / Tuition: R$10,205
Elementary 1: Enrollment: R$16,000 / Tuition: R$10,205
Elementary 2: Enrollment: R$16,000 / Tuition: R$12,765
High School: Enrollment: R$16,000 / Tuition: R$12,765
Annual variation: up to +5.98%
St. Nicholas, São Paulo
Nursery: Enrollment: R$9,380 / Tuition: R$7,560
Preschool: Enrollment: R$9,380 / Tuition: R$10,320
Kindergarten 1 and 2: Enrollment: R$9,380 / Tuition: R$10,320
Elementary 1: Enrollment: R$9,380 / Tuition: R$10,320
Elementary 2: Enrollment: R$9,380 / Tuition: R$12,730
High School: Enrollment: R$9,380 / Tuition: R$12,730
Annual variation: ND
Red House International School, São Paulo
Preschool: Tuition: R$6,319
Kindergarten 1 and 2: Tuition: R$8,207
Elementary 1: Tuition: R$8,841
Elementary 2: Tuition: R$9,987
High School: Tuition: R$10,987
Annual variation: up to +6.94%
American School of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Preschool: Tuition: R$7,440
Kindergarten 1 and 2: Tuition: R$10,952
Elementary 1: Tuition: R$10,952
Elementary 2: Tuition: R$10,952
High School: Tuition: R$10,952
Annual variation: ND
Chapel School, São Paulo
Nursery: Enrollment: R$5,220 / Tuition: R$5,220
Preschool: Enrollment: R$9,495 / Tuition: R$9,495
Kindergarten 1 and 2: Enrollment: R$9,495 / Tuition: R$9,495
Elementary 1 and 2: Enrollment: R$9,495 / Tuition: R$9,495
High School: Enrollment: R$10,773 / Tuition: R$10,773
Annual variation: 0%
Stance Dual School, São Paulo
Kindergarten 1: Enrollment: R$1,535 / Tuition: R$6,140
Kindergarten 2: Enrollment: R$1,535 / Tuition: R$6,140
Elementary 1: Enrollment: R$2,302 / Tuition: R$9,210
Elementary 2: Enrollment: R$2,302 / Tuition: R$9,210
Annual variation: ND
American School of Brasília, Federal District
Preschool: Enrollment: R$550 / Tuition: R$8,048
Kindergarten 1 and 2: Enrollment: R$550 / Tuition: R$9,002
Elementary 1 and 2: Enrollment: R$550 / Tuition: R$9,002
High School: Enrollment: R$550 / Tuition: R$9,002
Annual variation: up to +23.32%
Santo Américo, São Paulo
Preschool: Tuition: R$8,447
Kindergarten 1 and 2: Tuition: R$8,816
Elementary 1: Tuition: R$7,480
Elementary 2: Tuition: R$8,006
High School: Tuition: R$8,917
Annual variation: ND
Camino School, São Paulo
Preschool: Enrollment: R$7,025.71 / Tuition: R$7,025.71
Kindergarten 1: Enrollment: R$7,025.71 / Tuition: R$7,025.71
Kindergarten 2: Enrollment: R$7,088.53 / Tuition: R$7,088.53
Elementary 1: Enrollment: R$7,616.23 / Tuition: R$7,616.23
Elementary 2: Enrollment: R$8,303.83 / Tuition: R$8,303.83
High School: Enrollment: R$8,852.43 / Tuition: R$8,852.43
Annual variation: up to +15.56%
Start Anglo Alphaville School, Santana de Parnaíba
Kindergarten 1: Enrollment: R$6,076.92 / Tuition: R$6,076.92
Kindergarten 2: Enrollment: R$6,076.92 / Tuition: R$6,076.92
Elementary 1: Enrollment: R$6,752.14 / Tuition: R$6,752.14
Elementary 2: Enrollment: R$7,427.35 / Tuition: R$7,427.35
High School: Enrollment: R$8,102.57 / Tuition: R$8,102.57
Annual variation: ND
Aubrick, São Paulo
Preschool: Enrollment: R$6,154.47 / Tuition: R$6,154.47
Kindergarten 1: Enrollment: R$6,154.47 / Tuition: R$6,154.47
Kindergarten 2: Enrollment: R$7,475.71 / Tuition: R$7,475.71
Elementary 1: Enrollment: R$7,622.50 / Tuition: R$7,622.50
Elementary 2: Enrollment: R$7,970.30 / Tuition: R$7,970.30
High School: Enrollment: R$8,076.40 / Tuition: R$8,076.40
Annual variation: up to +33.17%
International School of Curitiba, Curitiba
Preschool: Enrollment: R$11,479 / Tuition: R$5,965
Kindergarten 1 and 2: Enrollment: R$19,796 / Tuition: R$6,747
Elementary 1: Enrollment: R$19,796 / Tuition: R$6,747
Elementary 2: Enrollment: R$19,796 / Tuition: R$7,614
High School: Enrollment: R$19,796 / Tuition: R$7,978
Annual variation: ND
The British School, Rio de Janeiro
Nursery: Enrollment: R$39,000 / Tuition: R$6,500
Preschool: Enrollment: R$39,000 / Tuition: R$6,500
Kindergarten 1 and 2: Enrollment: R$39,000 / Tuition: R$6,500
Elementary 1: Enrollment: R$39,000 / Tuition: R$7,189
Elementary 2: Enrollment: R$39,000 / Tuition: R$7,189
High School: Enrollment: R$39,000 / Tuition: R$7,902
Annual variation: ND
International School of Alphaville, Barueri
Preschool: Enrollment: R$5,543.26 / Tuition: R$5,543.26
Kindergarten 1: Enrollment: R$7,061.93 / Tuition: R$7,061.93
Kindergarten 2: Enrollment: R$7,061.93 / Tuition: R$7,061.93
Elementary 1: Enrollment: R$7,574.45 / Tuition: R$7,574.45
Elementary 2: Enrollment: R$7,862.97 / Tuition: R$7,862.97
High School: Enrollment: R$7,862.97 / Tuition: R$7,862.97
Annual variation: ND
Pan American School of Bahia, Salvador
Kindergarten 1 and 2: Tuition: R$6,000
Elementary 1 and 2: Tuition: R$7,761
High School: Tuition: R$7,761
Annual variation: ND
Colégio BIS, São Paulo
Preschool: Enrollment: R$4,372.83 / Tuition: R$4,372.83
Kindergarten 1 and 2: Enrollment: R$4,372.83 / Tuition: R$4,372.83
Elementary 1: Enrollment: R$6,431.75 / Tuition: R$6,431.75
Elementary 2: Enrollment: R$6,593.75 / Tuition: R$6,593.75
High School: Enrollment: R$7,172.83 / Tuition: R$7,172.83
Annual variation: ND
Móbile, São Paulo
Kindergarten 1 and 2: Enrollment: R$4,290 / Tuition: R$9,760
Elementary 1: Enrollment: R$4,360 / Tuition: R$9,875
Elementary 2: Enrollment: R$4,620 / Tuition: R$10,310
High School: Enrollment: R$3,400 / Tuition: R$6,895
Annual variation: up to +91.75%
The translation of this text into english was carried out by Project Irineu, O GLOBO's initiative to develop artificial intelligence tools. Here is the link to the original report.
2025 Ranking: Check out the most exclusive and expensive schools in Brazil, according to Forbes