Colégio Sion, Private Catholic school in Higienópolis, São Paulo, Brazil.
Colégio Sion is a private Catholic school in the Higienópolis neighborhood of São Paulo housed in a three-story building with gardens, laboratories, and sports facilities. The campus also features a spacious self-service dining area for students.
The Congregation of Nossa Senhora de Sion founded the school in 1901 following an invitation from the Brazilian government to improve education in the country. This establishment was part of a broader effort to bring quality schooling to São Paulo.
The school reflects a blend of Christian values and contemporary teaching methods that visitors can observe in daily activities. Religious traditions weave through the spaces and classrooms alongside modern learning approaches.
The school is located at Avenida Higienópolis 983 in a central neighborhood with good public transportation access. Visitors should know that the property is a private facility and accessible only with prior permission.
The building was designed by renowned architect Ramos de Azevedo, a pioneer of modern Brazilian architecture. It received historical heritage status in 1986 through community preservation efforts.
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