Study Abroad Programs in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Sao Paulo is the largest city in the western hemisphere and the primary economic and commercial motor of Brazil. A metropolis known widely for its prestigious festivals and events, towering skyscrapers, and immense global influence, Sao Paulo is the perfect place to study abroad for students who want to immerse themselves in the face of modern Brazil. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean from the coastal ranges of southeastern Brazil, Sao Paulo is a vastly impressive city that will prove culturally enriching, educative, and downright fun while studying abroad.

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11 Sao Paulo, Brazil Study Abroad Programs

CIEE College Study Abroad

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CIEE Arts + Sciences (Fundacao Getulio Vargas) in São Paulo

Your Arts + Sciences program in São Paulo lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of host institution courses and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU, with a wide range of subjects to choose from. Enhance your experience with cross-disciplinary cultural and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Brazilian culture. Live and learn in São Paulo! São Paulo is Brazil’s vibrant financial and cultural capital, celebrated for its rich history, diverse arts scene, and growing influence in business and innovation.

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International TEFL and TESOL

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Accredited TEFL/TESOL Courses Online & in Brazil from $65

Did you know that a degree isn't required to teach abroad in Brazil? With just a TEFL/TESOL certificate, venture to a country famous for soccer, Carnivals, and colorful cities! Use the coupon code GoAbroad15 upon checkout to receive 15% off any course. Take advantage of our Super Sale! Choose from a selection of accredited online TEFL courses, with prices starting from $65. Our 60-hour, 120-hour, 180-hour, and level 5 online TEFL and TESOL courses will prepare you for teaching abroad in a classroom setup and teaching online from the comfort of your own home. Every module features text, videos, quizzes, and a personal tutor to guide you through the course, providing positive feedback. Throughout the course, you will get the opportunity to submit lesson plans to experienced TESOL teachers, gaining valuable feedback from experts who have been teaching abroad for years! Plus, get help with finding an English teaching job. You can obtain your 120-hour TEFL certificate online through ITT at your own pace, from the comfort of your own home. Start your accredited TEFL/TESOL certification online now – your first step to being an English teacher. Where will you go from there? You decide!

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CET Academic Programs

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CET Academic Programs - College Study Abroad & Gap Year

Immerse yourself in a new language, intern abroad, or explore a different part of the world. CET’s gap programs offer the opportunity to join college-level courses overseas or online. Whether you're mastering Chinese in Beijing, volunteering while living with a host family in Siena, or creating art in a studio in Osaka, CET blends academics with real-world experience. Designed around experiential learning, deep cultural engagement, and academic rigor, CET programs turn education into something more than just earning college credit.

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A Guide to Studying Abroad in Sao Paulo

Studying Abroad in Sao Paulo

As a premier global city and the largest in the Americas, you can imagine that the opportunities to study abroad in Sao Paulo are vast. Students who are interested in getting a small taste of the Brazilian culture while earning some academic credit and having a blast exploring the city should consider one of the many summer programs that are available in Sao Paulo. These tend to last two to eight weeks and often include many field trips and cultural outings as a group.

Students who want to immerse themselves more fully into Sao Paulo city life should consider studying abroad for a fall semester, spring semester, or even an entire academic year. Some study abroad programs have their own satellite institutions or partner schools in Sao Paulo where you can take courses with local staff. These are often designed to introduce foreign students to the city and its regional context in Brazil. Some common subject areas include history, economics, sociology, and other cultural studies.

The course catalogue of such programs can be limited, but the benefit is that you can take classes in English. Most Brazilian universities use Portuguese as the medium of education, so while often study abroad programs allow you to take classes at a local campus, it is generally under the condition that you already know enough Portuguese to understand what your professor is talking about. Portuguese language courses are also offered as a component of most study abroad programs in Sao Paulo.