[1] These are supported by artistic, cultural, and sporting extra-curricular activities, field courses, and pastoral care.

[2] The school is externally audited by regular visits by inspectors from educational accreditation organisations such as HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference), IAPS (Incorporated Association of Preparatory Schools), LAHC (Latin American Heads' Conference), and MEC (Ministério da Educação).

[3] The St. Paul's School's foundation emerged from the considerable British presence in São Paulo in the early 20th century.

The number of British families in the city had been increasing following the completion of the British-owned São Paulo-Santos Railway in 1867 which brought engineers, bankers, accountants and industrialists to the area from the United Kingdom.

[5] Many members of the British Royal Family visited the school as Queen Elizabeth II, The Prince of Wales (now known as King Charles lll) and Princess Diana, that inaugurated Pre-Prep.