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Studying A-Levels in São Paulo

A-Levels are a rigorous, globally recognised qualification that prepares students for university in the UK and beyond. Students typically take three or four subjects in depth over two years, completing AS content in the first year and full A2 papers in the second.

A-Levels are a specialist route in São Paulo. Most of the city's British schools move to the IB after IGCSE, and Brazilian university entry runs through the ENEM and each university's vestibular. A-Level students here are usually at bilingual schools that teach Cambridge International AS and A Levels, in families planning to study in the UK, or studying independently as private candidates. Because the Brazilian school year runs from February to December, the October/November series is often the natural sitting at the end of the year.

With tailored learning plans built around each school's syllabus and exam series, we help students across São Paulo reach their full potential in the A-Level curriculum.

Who this page is for

Bilingual Cambridge schools: Students at São Paulo's bilingual schools that run the Cambridge pathway from primary through IGCSE and into AS and A Level alongside the Brazilian curriculum.

Students applying to the UK: Brazilian students who want direct entry to UK universities, where A-Levels avoid the foundation year usually required with a Brazilian school certificate.

Relocating families: Families moving between Brazil and the UK or other British-curriculum countries who need continuity on a specific board.

Private candidates: Students entering exams independently, including homeschoolers, students at international schools on other programmes, and those adding a subject.

Why families in São Paulo choose A-Levels

A-Levels are the standard entry route to UK universities and are recognised for admission in the US, Canada, Portugal and across Europe. For Brazilian families they are a deliberate route abroad: UK universities rarely offer direct entry on a Brazilian school certificate alone, while strong A-Level grades lead straight into a degree. Brazilian universities admit through the ENEM or their own entrance exams, so A-Levels sit alongside rather than replace the local route.

  • Direct UCAS route to UK universities, without a foundation year
  • Recognised for US, Portuguese and European admissions
  • Three or four subjects in depth rather than a broad curriculum
  • The October/November series fits the Brazilian school year

Why students in São Paulo choose us

São Paulo's tutoring market is built around the ENEM and the vestibular, through cursinhos and private tutors teaching in Portuguese to the national curriculum. A-Level specialists are genuinely rare, even in a city this size, and very few tutors have taught Cambridge International papers or know how the mark schemes reward extended written answers. Families often end up with no local option that fits their child's exam at all.

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Meet our tutors for students in São Paulo

Our team is a combination of A-Level graduates who sat these exams recently and qualified teachers with years of classroom and examining experience. The tutors below already teach students in São Paulo.

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Majid S, online A Level Chemistry Tutor
Majid S
$85 USD /hr
Professional

22

I am Mr. Majid S, Chemistry Teacher at the German International School Beirut, with 30 years of experience teaching Chemistry at the secondary level (Grades 10, 11 and 12). I have a great passion for Chemistry and for helping students develop strong scientific understanding, problem-solving skills, and confidence.

I teach and support students preparing for GCSE, IGCSE and A-Level Chemistry, with particular emphasis on developing the knowledge, analytical skills, mathematical techniques, and examination strategies required for success. I also have two years of direct experience teaching A-Level students.

My extensive experience teaching international Chemistry curricula has given me a strong understanding of the level and style of questions students encounter in external examinations. A-Level and IB Chemistry share considerable common ground in both content and problem-solving skills, and throughout my teaching I regularly use carefully selected questions and problems from previous A-Level examinations because of their relevance, quality, and similarity to the skills required in other rigorous international Chemistry programmes.

This experience allows me to help A-Level students not only understand Chemistry but also learn how to approach examination questions effectively. I can support students with challenging calculations, structured questions, data analysis, practical and experimental concepts, interpretation of graphs and results, organic reaction pathways, and the application of chemical principles to unfamiliar situations.

I am also passionate about computer programming and the use of technology in education, and I integrate technology and interactive resources into my teaching whenever they can make difficult concepts clearer and learning more engaging.

My approach is based on identifying each student's difficulties, strengthening any weak foundations, and then progressively developing the skills needed to tackle more demanding examination questions with confidence. Past-paper practice is an important part of this process, helping students become familiar with question styles, command words, time management, and the level of precision expected in their answers.

Whether a student needs help understanding a particular topic, strengthening calculation and problem-solving skills, revising the full course, or preparing intensively for upcoming GCSE, IGCSE or A-Level examinations, I am ready to provide structured and personalised support.

I strongly believe that Chemistry can be both understandable and enjoyable. When concepts are taught clearly and students are shown how ideas connect, their confidence increases, their examination performance improves, and they begin to appreciate Chemistry as a fascinating scientific discipline.

I look forward to helping GCSE, IGCSE and A-Level Chemistry students develop their knowledge, improve their examination technique, and work towards achieving their full potential through engaging and interactive learning sessions.

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Claire N, online GCSE English as a Second Language Tutor
Claire N
$85 USD /hr
Professional

15

Claire’s teaching experience spans 35 years, initially as an English and Drama teacher and from 2008 onwards as an A Level Psychology teacher and personal tutor. Claire has taught GCSE and A Level Psychology in schools and colleges in the UK. She also has a lot of experience as a one-to-one tutor, particularly online (remote) teaching.

Claire works freelance as a resource writer and online tutor teaching groups and individual students in the UK and from across the globe e.g., Vietnam, Switzerland, Hong Kong, China. Claire has written a range of revision resources for GCSE and A Level students for companies such as Save My Exams and tutor2u.

Claire’s lessons are tailor-made to suit each student: they consist of lots of fast-paced activities, quizzes and games all designed to embrace the full range of learning styles, as well as in-depth exam work, unpacking questions and working on embedding critical thinking into exam answers.

Claire is a keen amateur figure skater: when she’s not teaching she is to be found in the middle of a freezing cold ice rink trying to perfect the toe loop jump and other terrifying skating elements!

Claire still loves teaching (even after all these years) and is very much looing forward to meeting you and contributing to your journey through the wonderful world of Psychology.

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Shanze J, online A Level Psychology & Business Tutor
Shanze J
$60 USD/hr
Academic

36

Shanze is an academic tutor with over four years of experience supporting students across IB, AP, A Levels, IGCSE, and SAT/ACT. She holds a Bachelor of Science with Honors from New York University and has worked with students in US, UK, Canada, and China.

She tutors a wide range of subjects, including Mathematics, English, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Business and Psychology along with academic writing, research skills, and standardized test preparation. Her philosophy centers on breaking down challenging concepts into steps that feel intuitive, manageable, and genuinely understandable. Many of her students have raised their scores by more than 60%, often surpassing their own expectations.

Shanze also encourages students and parents to think intentionally about academic goals and long term growth. By aligning expectations and creating an open line of communication, she aims to make tutoring a collaborative experience that supports students beyond classroom.

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Mahesh B, online A Level Physics Tutor
Mahesh B
$85 USD /hr
Professional

44

Mahesh B is an experienced A Level Physics educator and International Examiner with over a decade of full-time teaching experience. He has taught students from different countries and academic backgrounds, helping them develop a strong understanding of Physics while preparing them systematically for their examinations.

Mahesh teaches Cambridge International (CAIE) A Level Physics and Pearson Edexcel International A Level Physics. His experience with both examination boards allows him to understand the differences in syllabus structure, question styles, assessment requirements and examination expectations. He adapts his lessons according to the student's specific specification rather than using the same approach for every exam board.

Alongside teaching, Mahesh works as a Cambridge International A Level Physics Examiner and Pearson Edexcel A Level Physics Examiner. His examining experience gives him first-hand exposure to mark schemes, assessment criteria and student responses. Having assessed examination answers, he has developed a clear understanding of the areas where students commonly lose marks and the level of explanation, working and reasoning expected in different types of questions.

He brings this examiner experience directly into his tutoring. Students learn not only how to arrive at the correct answer but also how to approach an examination question, show their working clearly, explain their reasoning, use appropriate units and present answers in a way that addresses the requirements of the question.

His teaching approach is centred on understanding Physics rather than memorising formulas. He breaks down difficult concepts into simpler ideas and then helps students apply those concepts through numerical problems, diagrams, real-world examples and exam-style questions. Particular attention is given to topics that students find challenging and to developing the mathematical and analytical skills required for A Level Physics.

A significant part of his teaching involves past-paper practice and examination preparation. Rather than simply working through large numbers of questions, Mahesh encourages students to understand why a particular approach works, identify patterns in questions, recognise common errors and learn from their mistakes. This helps students become more confident when they encounter unfamiliar problems in examinations.

Mahesh also provides individualised one-to-one online tutoring to students worldwide. He has worked with students from diverse educational backgrounds and adapts the pace, depth and teaching style according to each student's needs. Whether a student is struggling with fundamental concepts, looking to improve their examination technique or preparing for high grades, lessons are structured around their individual areas of difficulty.

In addition to teaching, Mahesh has worked as a Physics content developer with Revision Village and Pamoja, contributing to the development of educational and learning resources. This experience has strengthened his ability to explain Physics clearly and create structured, student-friendly learning material.

His online lessons are interactive and highly visual, making use of digital writing, simulations, animations, illustrations and real-world applications wherever they help students understand a concept more effectively. He aims to create an environment where students can ask questions freely, work through problems step by step and develop confidence in their own ability to solve Physics problems.

With his combination of 10+ years of teaching experience, CAIE and Pearson Edexcel examining experience, international tutoring experience and educational content-development work, Mahesh brings both subject expertise and an examiner's perspective to A Level Physics tutoring.

His ultimate aim is to help students understand Physics deeply, approach challenging problems with confidence and develop the examination skills needed to demonstrate their knowledge effectively.

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Paul G, online A Level Maths Tutor
Paul G
$85 USD /hr
Professional

22

With over 30 years of experience teaching Mathematics and Physics using the Cambridge syllabus for A Level, and IGCSE, I’ve had the privilege of working in nine different countries. I'm deeply interested in both subjects and love sharing that enthusiasm with students. As an expert educator, I particularly enjoy online teaching for the flexibility it offers and the chance to focus on one-to-one learning. Outside the classroom, I’m an avid long-distance cyclist, having explored routes across Australia, New Zealand, China, Africa, and Canada.

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Lana E, online A Level English Tutor
Lana E
$85 USD /hr
Professional

45

I have taught and tutored A level and GCSE English language, English language and literature and English literature for many years.

I bring the wealth of my experience and passion for the subject to my students by building their confidence through step by step approach in analysing individual needs, gaps in knowledge, identifying and making the most of students' strengths whilst carefully and thoughtfully addressing and transforming weaknesses into success.

I have taught across the main examination boards - AQA, Eduqas, Edexcel.

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Marcus M, online A Level Economics Tutor
Marcus M
$85 USD /hr
Professional

39

Marcus M is an experienced international educator with over 30 years of teaching Economics and Business Management in IB Diploma, A-level and IGCSE programs. He recently taught DP Economics and DP Business Management at the American International School of Kingston, Jamaica, and has previously taught in schools across Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America. Marcus holds an MA in Education from the University of Bath and has served as both a Head of Humanities and DP Coordinator. Since 2021, he has also worked as an IB Examiner for DP Economics. He also has experience teaching A level in both subjects. He taught A level in both UK and HK before switching to IB.His extensive classroom experience, leadership background in, and passion for global learning make him an engaging and effective tutor for students pursuing success in both the IB and A level programmes.

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Andrew G, online A Level Further Maths Tutor
Andrew G
$85 USD /hr
Professional

50

Andrew G is an experienced Mathematics educator and Head of Senior School Mathematics at Redhill School. With a background in Biomedical Engineering and extensive experience teaching advanced Mathematics, including IB Higher Level, he brings strong subject knowledge and a practical approach to A Level tutoring.

His philosophy is simple: “think smart, not hard.” Andrew focuses on conceptual understanding, efficient problem-solving and examination technique rather than memorising methods. He has experience supporting students across the ability spectrum, from those rebuilding their confidence to high-performing Mathematics Olympiad students.

His structured and engaging approach helps students develop the confidence and mathematical thinking needed to succeed in A Level Mathematics.

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Virginia L, online A Level Spanish & French Tutor
Virginia L
$85 USD /hr
Professional

23

Virginia was born and educated in Spain and later qualified as a teacher in the UK. She also holds a Master’s degree in Translation.

She has been teaching IB Spanish and French since 2010 and has over 10 years of experience teaching IGCSE Spanish, as well as extensive experience teaching A Level Spanish. Throughout her career, she has worked in international schools in the UK, the UAE, Germany, China, and Thailand, teaching students from a wide range of nationalities, backgrounds, and abilities.

Virginia is an IB examiner and a certified examiner for other official exam boards, which means she has an in-depth understanding of what examiners are looking for and how students can maximise their marks. She particularly enjoys helping students master exam technique and strategies, develop their language skills, build confidence, and achieve results they can be proud of.

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"My tutor showed me exactly how examiners mark Maths papers. We went through past papers every week, and I went from a predicted B to an A* in the summer."
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Emily R
A Level Maths (2025)
"I was falling behind in Chemistry after missing a term. My tutor was patient, well organised and filled in every gap. I walked into my exams feeling ready for the first time."
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A Level Chemistry (2025)
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Sitting your A-Level exams in São Paulo

Which exam boards students in São Paulo follow, when the exam series run, and how private candidates register.

Which boards and exam sessions

A-Level students in São Paulo almost all follow Cambridge International, the board used by bilingual schools running the Cambridge pathway. Cambridge runs two series a year, so students can sit, or resit, in either the summer or autumn series rather than waiting a full year. Your exact papers and dates depend on your school or exam centre.

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  1. Cambridge International (most students): Two exam series each year: May/June (results in August) and October/November (results in January). The autumn series lines up with the end of the Brazilian school year.
  2. Edexcel International: Available at a smaller number of centres, with January, May/June and October/November series and a modular structure.

Exam centres and private candidate registration

Students at bilingual Cambridge schools are usually entered by their school. Those studying independently, resitting, or taking a subject their school doesn't offer can register as private candidates. The São Paulo Open Centre, a Cambridge Associate, administers IGCSE and AS & A Level exams for private candidates, and some Cambridge schools also accept external entries. Registration deadlines fall several months before each series, and exam fees are paid to the centre, not to us.

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  1. Through your school: Students at a Cambridge school are entered by the school. Nothing to arrange.
  2. As a private candidate: The São Paulo Open Centre is the main route for Cambridge private candidates, with online registration for each series. Check the syllabus and component codes you need before you register, as centres only administer the exams.
  3. Registration deadlines: Entry deadlines close several months ahead of each series. Plan early, especially for resits.

Where else we teach

We tutor A-Level students in over 50 countries. Every page covers the boards students follow locally and where they sit their exams.

FAQs

We have answers to your most frequently asked questions. Anything not answered here, please reach out to our team.

Do you also offer GCSE and IGCSE tutoring in São Paulo?

Yes. IGCSE is far more common in São Paulo, because bilingual schools run the Cambridge pathway from primary through IGCSE into AS and A Level. Our online IGCSE tutoring covers those years, and online GCSE tutoring suits families moving to or from the UK. Both start from $50 USD (£38) per hour. Professional tutors (qualified teachers and examiners) cost from $75 USD (£56) per hour.

How much does A-Level tutoring cost in São Paulo?

São Paulo families pay the same USD rates as everyone else. A-Level and AS tutoring with an academic tutor begins at $60 USD (£45) per hour. With a package you save 5% on 10 to 20 hours, 10% on 21 to 30, 12.5% on 31 to 50 or 15% on 51 or more. Pay as you go is invoiced lesson by lesson, and there are no lock-in contracts. Professional tutors (qualified teachers and examiners) cost from $85 USD (£64) per hour. See pricing.

Late cancellations and no-shows are charged at half the lesson fee. That applies if you cancel less than one hour before the start time, or don't turn up. You can still change a session time whenever you need to, as long as you give your tutor notice.

Can tutors teach in São Paulo's time zone?

Yes. São Paulo is on UTC-3. At application we record your child's availability and time zone, then match only with a tutor who can teach at times that suit, whether that is after school or at weekends. Every tutor we match has passed our selection process, described in how we select tutors.

Can I sit A-Levels as a private candidate in São Paulo?

Yes. The São Paulo Open Centre, a Cambridge Associate, administers IGCSE and AS and A Level exams for private candidates, with online registration each series, and some Cambridge schools accept external entries. Check the syllabus and component codes you need before registering. Deadlines close several months ahead, and exam fees are paid to the centre. See resits and retakes.

When do students in São Paulo sit their A-Level exams?

Cambridge International students in São Paulo can sit in May/June, with results in August, or October/November, with results in January. The autumn series lines up with the end of the Brazilian school year. Edexcel International, offered at fewer centres, runs January, May/June and October/November series. Confirm entry deadlines with your school or centre well in advance, especially for resits.

Which exam boards do A-Level students in São Paulo follow?

Almost every A-Level student in São Paulo follows Cambridge International, the board used by the city's bilingual schools on the Cambridge pathway. Edexcel International is available at a smaller number of centres. Whichever applies, we match your child with a tutor who teaches that board and knows its papers and mark schemes, including families relocating who need continuity on a specific board.

Is A-Level tutoring in São Paulo online or in person?

All tutoring is online, in our own virtual classroom. In São Paulo that is often the only realistic route to a specialist: the local market centres on ENEM and vestibular preparation in Portuguese, and very few tutors have taught Cambridge International papers or know how mark schemes reward extended written answers. Parents can join any lesson without notice. Learn how it works.

Do you offer A-Level tutoring in São Paulo?

Yes. Top A-Level Tutors works with São Paulo students one-to-one and online, pairing each with a tutor for their subject, exam board and target grade. Most attend bilingual Cambridge schools that run AS and A Level alongside the Brazilian curriculum, and many want direct entry to UK universities without a foundation year. Apply here to get matched.

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