École Française de São Paulo - Pasteur

The École Française de São Paulo, also known as Lycée Pasteur, is France's official school in Brazil and one of the most prestigious bilingual international schools in São Paulo. Founded in 1961 and part of the AEFE (Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger) network of 580+ schools worldwide, Lycée Pasteur offers the full French national curriculum from Maternelle (age 3) through Terminale (age 18), with the option to obtain the internationally recognized French Baccalauréat Diploma. Instruction is primarily in French, with Portuguese and English taught as languages. The school is accredited by the French Ministry of Education and is renowned for its rigour and preparation for French grandes écoles and top international universities. With over 2,000 students from 60+ nationalities, Lycée Pasteur is one of São Paulo's largest international schools and home to a diverse, multilingual community. Located in the Jardins district, the school benefits from São Paulo's vibrant French community and business presence, and offers a rich programme of cultural exchanges, sports, arts, and extracurricular activities.