Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1400 students |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20 |
| Most common nationality |
Brazilian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
4 local students to 1 international student |
| Native English and Portuguese speaking teachers |
Our faculty are composed by fluent and native English speakers. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Portuguese |
Yes, we do. We have the English Support Program for students with difficulties in English. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
We have Spanish from Year 4 on. |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 students |
| Average number of students per class |
The average number of students are 18. |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, we do. We have at least 1 Junior Teacher in each class. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We use iPads and Chromebooks with educational apps to interact with students. |
| 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. We have several online platforms that are part of the virtual classroom technologies at Beacon. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, they don't. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
N/A |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
95% of our high school students were approved in the IB Diploma Programme, against an 79% world average. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, they do. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends on each student and grade. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
In 2023 we saw our first high school graduation. Of those students, 90% were accepted into higher education, be it in local or international institutions, and they received almost $1 million in scholarships in total. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we have the Student Well-being Center. |
| Learning support offered |
The Student Well-being Center is responsible for implementing educational practices that embrace all students, and adapt to their specific needs, supervising all the school support. It also approaches the socioemotional aspect in partnership with teachers and to guarantee a welcoming, inclusive environment that foster active citizens' development in society. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We actually don't have any students that fit this pattern. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we do. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. From Y2 onwards, we perform individual, on-site assessment of candidates. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We have conversations with the families. We also have interviews with the students besides a test to evaluate student knowledge and skills. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, there is. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
August |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, we do. |
| School start time |
7:30 am |
| School finish time |
3:30 pm. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, we do. |
| School bus service available |
No, we don't. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, we do. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, we do. |
| Uniform required |
Yes, they do, with the exception of high school students. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Capoeira, Judo, Fencing;
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| Sports activities included |
We have physical education and music in the school curriculum. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we do. We have the "Sports Festival" and the "Beacon Games". |
| Facilities at the school |
Beacon offers: Design Lab, Science Lab, Physics Lab, Chemistry Lab, Libraries for each segment, Arts Studio, Music rooms, Cooking Lab, Make Believe Lab, Imagination Room, Playgrounds, Cafeterias, Auditorium and Amphitheatre |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have a gymnasium, two multi-sports courts, a sand court, and a sports field. We are building a new sports field due 2025. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Beacon is an IB Continuum School with an international program. We develop curious students with critical thinking skills, striving to create a more ethical and peaceful society for the 21st century. Beacon School offers an international education program. As an IB Continuum School, we develop students who are intellectually curious, who have critical thinking skills and committed attitudes, and who will strive to create a more ethical and peaceful society for the 21st century. Our mission at Beacon School is to offer a bilingual and international education that is open to the world, and at the same time, values its Brazilian roots. With a caring, enthusiastic, and respecting environment, Beacon provides an academically challenging inquiry based education, aiming to foster responsible citizens who believe in diversity as an opportunity to enrich and broaden their own development, as well as that of our society. Accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization as an IB Continuum School, Beacon School currently has over 1300 students from Early Childhood Education to High School. We are very proud of Beacon's commitment to academic excellence and our comprehensive program grounded in solid principles. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Beacon promotes rich learning experiences in Portuguese and English, thus recognizing both languages as a means of communication throughout the program. Through the International Baccalaureate Organization and its seal as an IB Continuum School, Beacon adopts the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Early Childhood and Elementary School, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Middle School and offers the Diploma Programme (DP) for High School students. These programs are aligned with our school's values and mission. We assist our students in their self-knowledge process, providing better resources for making conscious and autonomous choices in both career and higher education. The integration of the IB curriculum with the Brazilian curriculum offers Beacon students a rigorous academic program, recognized by the most qualified universities. In addition, the multiple activities conducted by University and Career Counseling in the school context foster education with diverse resources so that our students feel prepared to pursue higher education. |
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