Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
400+ |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
≈10 |
Most common nationality |
Brazilian |
Ratio of local students to international students |
For every 10 students, 9 are local. |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Our school offers support classes for that language. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
As of Grade 6, students are taught Spanish on a weekly basis. |
Max. number of students per class |
36 |
Average number of students per class |
15 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, we do; from PK1 to KG2. |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology tools currently used by our students and teachers include E-books, interactive boards and accompanying lessons, an integrated learning system, as well as an integrated testing and learning system.
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Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, E-learning is readily available in our school for all students, from the youngest preschoolers to the graduating seniors should the need arise. Every morning, they can log in to the SABIS® Digital Platform from their tablets or computers at home to check their daily and weekly plans and detailed schedules, in addition to downloading any assigned material.
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External examinations or assessments available |
Our students will study towards both the Brazilian ENEM and Vestibular exams as well as internationally recognized standardized exams such as the American-based AP®, ACT, TOEFL, and SAT, and the British-based Cambridge IGCSE. This means all SABIS® Campinas graduates will be able to choose to attend universities in Brazil or around the world. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, they do; as of Grade 4. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
≈from 20min (Grade 4) to 2h (Grade 12) |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, a Diagnostic test is required |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Our admissions department applies a diagnostic test/interview for every new student interested in enrolling. Each interview (PK1 to KG1) and diagnostic test (KG2 to G2) is made according to what is expected from the student at each grade level. |
Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline, our registration is ongoing. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, we do. |
School start time |
7:45 a.m. |
School finish time |
2:40 p.m. for PK1 to KG2; 3:10 p.m. for Grade 1; 3:15p.m. for Grade 2 to Grade 12 |
Supervised care before/after school |
No, we currently don’t. |
School bus service available |
No, we currently don’t. |
School provided lunches |
We have a partnership with a company that is specialized in doing that and from which the students can purchase their meals. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
The school’s partner company offers vegan meals on a daily basis and prepares alternative meals for kids who require them. |
Uniform required |
Yes, they are. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Extracurricular Activities (ECAs): gymnastics (extra cost), basketball (extra cost), cooking (extra cost), clay & 3D art, ballet, painting, swimming (KG1 to Grade 1 only), singing, football, track & field, movie, board games, storytelling, body movement & percussion, drama, volleyball, sketchbook, music theory & piano intro, lettering, Spanish (Grade 9 and 10 only), choir, functional training
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Sports activities included |
Apart from what is taught in physical education (PE) classes (i.e.: football, basketball, athletics, track & field, badminton), we offer swimming for PK1 to Grade 1 students only |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Since the operations of the school started a few years ago, we are still working on the teams. Once our teams are formed, they will get to participate in school competitions and local tournaments, as well as have the opportunity to compete at the SABIS® Global Sports Competition, a biennial grand sports tournament that gathers the most skilled student-athletes from across the SABIS® Network to compete in a series of challenging sporting competitions. |
Facilities at the school |
Library, science lab, music room, art room, computer lab, play areas, car track |
Sports facilities at the school |
We currently have indoor and outdoor courts, a soccer field, and a mini gymnasium.
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
SABIS® International School – Campinas is a multinational, non-selective, co-educational, independent, English-medium day school serving both the local and multinational communities. As a member of the SABIS® Network, we follow the SABIS® Educational System, a comprehensive program that equips students with the knowledge and skills to reach their full potential and become successful, global citizens. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Like in all SABIS® schools, our teachers deliver the lessons using the SABIS® Point System of instruction, which is a proven instructional method that keeps students engaged and learning efficiently, through the use of interactive flipcharts, paced content, and the Integrated Learning System (ILS). Every instructional period has distinct learning objectives to be met and includes opportunities for students to work independently and in groups under their teacher’s guidance. |