The International Newcomers Club

The International Newcomers Club of São Paulo is a social club for the International English-speaking community. From its early days as a ladies-only club, Newcomers’ has grown and has become one of the city’s most important organizations for the international community, referred to by many as “São Paulo’s best kept secret”. Currently, over two hundred families from from all over the world benefit from Newcomers’ as source of friendships and social activities. 

Today, Newcomers’ is not only for brand new arrivals. The club recognizes the benefits of allowing new arrivals to interact with those who have been here a while, and seeks to provide a mixture of the two. 
It’s also not just for women anymore. With the ever-changing face of society, Newcomers’ has kept up and offers something for everyone. INC has in its membership singles, families, couples with no children, and couples in which the wife is the working spouse - and INC’s diverse activities are a reflection of these ongoing changes. 

INC also has a very special Community Services program. Newcomers are invited to make a real difference in peoples’ lives. Our efforts are concentrated on the amazing human potential we have in our club, and focus on getting members directly involved in volunteerism in local institutions, while providing the financial support that is needed. 

Our main purpose is to help new arrivals become acquainted with the community, to facilitate social contacts, to share information and to provide activities for all members of the family. 

We hold monthly coffee meetings for all members that typically include a presentation of a timely topic, vendors selling Brazilian and international goods and a selection of English books for adults and children. 

We also have Red Rose Coffees that are geared more towards new members. Each new member will be invited to attend three of these coffees, but are welcome to attend many more. It is a great opportunity to meet other new members in a more intimate environment, as it is usually held at a member’s home.