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Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Colégio 7 de Setembro is a private, coeducational day school in Ceará that combines a bespoke curriculum with the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for students from infancy to late teens. The school serves ages 0 to 17 across campuses Centro NGS, Núcleo Infantil Aldeota, Aldeota (EBS) and Eusébio, with a multilingual offering from Infantil through Pré-Universitário. The Bilíngue program provides English instruction for Infantil II to the 3rd year of Ensino Médio and uses English as a learning tool across subjects in reduced-size classes. An STI Global framework adds holistic development through Global Culture, Time Management, Arts and Sports, and cognitive/attitudinal growth, plus targeted pedagogical support, autonomous study, nutrition and socialization. The IB Diploma Programme has been available since 2020, integrating six subjects plus TOK, EE and CAS; DP cohorts begin each August. Campuses host arts, science and technology offerings, and a program.
Colégio 7 de Setembro has instruction in English, Spanish, Portuguese.
Location
Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. The school operates across multiple campuses: Centro (Avenida Imperador, 1330), Núcleo Infantil (R. Beni Carvalho, 1011, Dionísio Torres), Aldeota (R. Henriqueta Galeno, 1011, Cocó), and Eusébio (R. Danilo Arruda, Coaçu).
Stages
Infantil; Fundamental Anos Iniciais; Fundamental Anos Finais; Médio; ITA & IME
Type
Private, coeducational day school offering the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).
Additional learning support
Pedagogical Supervisory Teams and Educational Counselors (SOE) provide ongoing academic guidance; emotional education is taught through Amigos do Zippy, Emoções Contam, and O Caráter Conta; learning includes project work and field trips.
School day structure
Infantil: 7:10–11:10 morning; 13:10–17:10 afternoon; Infantil 4 starts 1x/week ending at 11:50 or 17:50; STI: 7:10–17:10. Fundamental Anos Iniciais: 7:10–11:10; 13:10–17:10; 3rd/5th grade bilingual until 12:00. Fundamental Anos Finais: 7:15–11:55; 13:15–17:55; STI: 7:10–17:10. Médio: 7:15–12:30; 13:15–18:45; ITA & IME tracks extend to 19:30.
Fees
Annual tuition at Colégio 7 de Setembro ranges from BRL 12,000 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration Fee
- No publicly posted, fixed application or registration fee schedule is available. Enrollment and new-student registration are processed through the school's admissions system and the family billing portal; any one‑time enrollment or registration charge is issued at the time of admission.
Tuition (mensalidades) — by year group
- The school charges tuition on a monthly basis (mensalidade). Exact monthly amounts by year group for the 2026/27 academic year are not published in a public fee table. Third‑party school-listing sources report typical monthly ranges for Colégio 7 de Setembro in recent years around R$ 800 to R$ 1,200 depending on year/segment, with variation by campus and program. Use of special programs (full‑time / STI, ITA/IME tracks, IB, or additional courses) typically affects the amount charged for a given student.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed as monthly invoices (mensalidades). Invoices are issued through the school's online billing portal as boletos bancários (bank slips) and are paid on the due dates shown on those boletos. The portal is used for printing and managing invoices. Families choosing special payment arrangements (annual prepayment, instalments or corporate discounts) receive the corresponding billing schedule at enrollment or via the billing portal.
Boarding fees
- The Colégio 7 de Setembro operates as day campuses (Centro, Aldeota and Eusébio); there are no boarding facilities or boarding fees listed for the school.
Other costs and fees
- Uniforms: a uniform catalogue is published for families; uniform purchase is an additional cost.
- Books and materials: the school provides year‑by‑year required materials lists (by grade) that families must supply or purchase; these are separate from monthly tuition.
- Extra programs and paid courses: optional programs (STI full‑time program, Cursos Livres, Curso ITA/IME, language or advanced‑study add‑ons) are offered and typically carry additional fees beyond the standard mensalidade.
- Discounts and partner rates: specific employer/union partnerships and limited scholarships or partial bursaries are offered from time to time; such agreements produce discounted mensalidades for eligible families. Reported partnerships and discounts have been advertised through partner organisations.
Refunds and cancellations
- No public, detailed refund policy or a publicly posted schedule of cancellation/refund terms was found. Refunds, when applicable, are governed by the school's enrollment contract and the billing portal procedures provided to families at registration.
Fee payment options
- Invoices are issued as boletos bancários via the online billing portal; the portal is the primary channel for printing and paying invoices. Payment methods supported through the billing system typically include payment at bank/lottery outlets, internet banking, and the portal's payment processing; specific acceptance of credit‑card payments or recurring card charges is handled by the billing provider used by the school and is disclosed at billing. Corporate/partner discounts and employer billing arrangements are available where negotiated.
Summary of availability and next steps for families
- Detailed, grade‑level tuition tables and a public per‑term or per‑grade fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year are not available in a publicly accessible fee table. Families receive official, itemised invoices, any one‑time enrollment charges, refund terms and available payment options through the school's admissions process and the secure billing portal at the time of registration. For budgeting, third‑party listings and local reports indicate typical monthly tuition ranges in recent years of roughly R$ 800–R$ 1,200, with program‑ and campus‑dependent variation; optional programs, uniforms and materials are additional.
Academics
Colégio 7 de Setembro teaches Bespoke Curriculum, IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 0 to 17.
Curriculum
The school offers a multilingual curriculum across Infantil to Pré-Universitário, with campuses in Centro NGS, Núcleo Infantil, Aldeota (EBS), and Eusébio. The Bilíngue program provides English-language instruction for Infantil II through the 3rd year of Ensino Médio, with English used as a learning tool and integrated content across subjects; classes are taught in reduced-size groups. STI Global delivers a System of Time Integral with four formative pillars: Global Culture (exposure to Spanish and English), Time Management, Arts and Sports, and Cognitive/Attitudinal development, together with specialized pedagogical support, autonomous study, language learning, nutrition, and socialization. The IB Diploma Programme is offered for high school students since 2020 and is integrated into the regular curriculum with six IB subjects plus the Core (TOK, EE, CAS); new DP cohorts begin in August each year, and the school is a candidate for the MYP. ITA and IME provide a preparatory track for entrance to ITA/IME and other military/engineering pathways, with morning and afternoon schedules, admission steps, and the required examinations. High performance opportunities are provided through Cursos de Alto Desempenho, including Clube de Ciências, Astronomy, and Mathematics Olympiads for 4th–7th year, with limited vacancies per year per campus.
Exam Results
International university acceptances: 0; Public university acceptances: 0; Olympiad medalists: 0; ENEM scores above 900: +0; Military acceptances: 0.
Higher Education Progression
Terceiro 2025 celebrated approvals in universities public and private; IB student Maria Eduarda Massler was approved at universities in Canada, the United States and Europe, underscoring the international dimension of the IB program; in Brazil, Sofia Carvalho earned 1st place in Journalism at UFC, Lucas Brito 1st in Computer Science at UFC, and Ana Beatriz Crisf3stomo was approved 1st in Pedagogy at UFC.
Gifted and Talented
High performance opportunities are offered through Cursos de Alto Desempenho, including Clube de Cieancias (4th–7th years) with 30 vacancies per year per campus, Astronomy (4th–9th years) with multi-year levels, and Math Olympiads (8th–9th years); programs target advanced study and competition readiness.
Admissions
Admissions
Admission Process 2026 for Early Childhood through High School. Applications are open; partial scholarships are available. The Colégio 7 de Setembro operates three campuses: Aldeota, Centro, and Eusébio. Special conditions apply. Differentials include: 151 admissions to competitive universities; 108 admissions through vestibular exams; 288 medals or honorable mentions in school Olympiads; 96 students scoring 900+ in writing; 9 admissions to IME. The Character Counts Program provides ethical and civic formation; socioemotional education begins in early childhood; integrated bilingual education begins in early childhood; complete and safe facilities for all ages; clubs in sports, arts, dance, robotics, technology, and more. Real partnership with families through active listening, pedagogical support, and welcoming environment. Contact: Centro — Avenida Imperador, 1330; Aldeota — Rua Henriqueta Galeno, 1011; Eusébio — Rua Danilo Arruda, Coaçu.
Scholarships
Partial scholarships are available.
FAQs
What curriculum does Colégio 7 de Setembro follow?
The school offers a multilingual curriculum across Infantil to Pré-Universitário, with campuses in Centro NGS, Núcleo Infantil, Aldeota (EBS), and Eusébio. The Bilíngue program provides English-language instruction for Infantil II through the 3rd year of Ensino Médio, with English used as a learning
What age range does Colégio 7 de Setembro serve?
Colégio 7 de Setembro serves students from age 0 to 17.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from approximately 12000 to 12000.
Where is Colégio 7 de Setembro located?
Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. The school operates across multiple campuses: Centro (Avenida Imperador, 1330), Núcleo Infantil (R. Beni Carvalho, 1011, Dionísio Torres), Aldeota (R. Henriqueta Galeno, 1011, Cocó), and Eusébio (R. Danilo Arruda, Coaçu).
Does Colégio 7 de Setembro have a religious affiliation?
No published religious affiliation was found for Colégio 7 de Setembro.
Does Colégio 7 de Setembro offer learning support?
Pedagogical Supervisory Teams and Educational Counselors (SOE) provide ongoing academic guidance; emotional education is taught through Amigos do Zippy, Emoções Contam, and O Caráter Conta; learning includes project work and field trips.
What languages are used for instruction?
English is used as the language of instruction for curricular content. The bilingual program covers students from Infantil II through the 3rd year of Ensino Médio within the regular schedule. The bilingual program substitutes the regular English instruction and counts as a curricular grade toward st
What is the admissions process?
Admission Process 2026 for Early Childhood through High School. Applications are open; partial scholarships are available. The Colégio 7 de Setembro operates three campuses: Aldeota, Centro, and Eusébio. Special conditions apply. Differentials include: 151 admissions to competitive universities; 108
What facilities does Colégio 7 de Setembro have?
Unidade Centro NGS has spacious environments, equipped classrooms and complete laboratories, providing a structure prepared to support learning at every stage. The space is safe and organized to foster study, coexistence and personal growth. The school offers complementary activities that strengthen
What extracurricular activities are available?
The Dance Academy offers classes from Infantil 3, including Baby Class, Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop (Aldeota campus only). The Center for Arts provides Visual Arts, Theater, Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, Singing, and Choir. The Extracurricular offerings also include a Sports Center (see lifestyle) and a Te
Who leads Colégio 7 de Setembro?
The school is led by Dr. Ednilton Gomes de Soárez.
When was Colégio 7 de Setembro established?
Colégio 7 de Setembro was established in 1935.
What is the school community like?
The school community is formed by students, families, educators and staff united by trust, belonging and mutual growth. It maintains an active culture of learning and engagement and shares updates abo
What are the university pathways?
Terceiro 2025 celebrated approvals in universities public and private; IB student Maria Eduarda Massler was approved at universities in Canada, the United States and Europe, underscoring the international dimension of the IB program; in Brazil, Sofia Carvalho earned 1st place in Journalism at UFC,
