We have both, native English speaker Teachers and local Teachers that are fully proficient in the language and totally capaple to carry on the whole class in English. All the classes are taught in English, except Portuguese which is part of the Brazilian curriculum and mandatory for all the schools in Brazil, including the Internationals.

Yes, for students from age 6.

Portuguese lessons for students of all ages.

The size of the classroom varies according to the age group. The maximum is 20 for age 3 and up, for children under 3 the maximum is 16.

15

All our teacher have an assistant, which means that every group is assisted by two adults.

Students age 6 and up have classes in our Maker Space where they start learning about circuit and how to build a small one. While in class, we have IPads and ChromeBooks for the students use selectively filled with applications, games, readings, research, and tools, directly connect to Unit of Inquiry topics as a portable, dynamic “media centers”

During lockdown we provided online classes and activities for all ages

We do not pracice any religion or celebrate any religious holiday.

We always need to know the child's history, so the Principal needs to meet with the family and the child prior enrollment.

Students are evaluated but it is not a screening process. It is just to understand where the student is in the learning curve so we can better plan for him or her settlement.

We may have depending on the the group and time of the year. Contact us for more information

We accept students all year around.

Always, we our most commom public is expat families that are moving in the middle of the academic year.

Drop-off: 7:30
Class starts: 8:15

Half day: 12:00 pm
Full day: 3:30 pm

We do have Extracurricular Activities until 4:50 at an extra cost.

No, but we assist parents in finding a solution.

Yes, for half day students we have breakfast at around 10 am, for full day students we have breakfast and lunch. All our meals are fully balanced, healthy and we introduce as many fruit and vegetables to the children as possible. We never use white sugar, or other unhealthy sweeteners.

Yes. This is previously discussed with the parents and adjustments are made based on student's needs and restrictions.

Yes, as a part of school safety, it is mandatory for all ages

We have Ballet, Judo, Circus class, Futsal Class, Brazilian Street Fight class (capoeira)

Physical Education classes are part of the curriculum and all groups have them twice a week.

We a herb garden, a playground, a rooftop court, a Library, a Maker Space, a Piazza where children love to play and express their creativity and an experimental Kitchen.

We have a sports court on roof top and a moovement room.

We are an IB World School and we offer a modern, challenging and international educational programme according to the standards set by the International Baccalaureate (IB)*. Our language of instruction is English, and we have international teachers in our faculty. Brazilian culture and the Portuguese language are also valued through Portuguese classes and typically Brazilian activities and celebrations. Our academic year follows the northern hemisphere calendar (beginning in August and ending in July).

As we are a new international school, opened in 2019, we currently have up to Year 1 ( 6-year olds), but the school has plans to expand. We are opening new grades as our students grow, and in August 2023 we will offer up to Year 2 (7-8 year olds).

Our mission is to provide expatriate and local families with an international education that is broad, balanced and challenging.

Our teaching follows the guidelines for the Primary Years Program of the International Baccalaureate (IB). Through the creative use of technology and authentic, inquiry-based learning experiences, we aim to empower youngsters to be responsible lifelong learners.

In early childhood education, we adopt the Reggio Emilia approach, a philosophy of education aimed at early childhood that, in addition to being very innovative and inspiring, sees the child as strong, capable, resilient and full of wonder. Our Early Years can take children starting at 18 months.