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Nationalities
| Number of students |
1326 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
42 |
| Most common nationality |
Brazilian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:1 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Portuguese, Spanish |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes. |
| 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. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No. Graded is a nonsectarian school. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
All Graded students take IB courses in grades 11 and 12, no matter their intended diploma type, which makes our
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| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. |
| Learning support offered |
The Optimal Learning Services (OLS) supports students with identified learning differences, empowering them to become confident, autonomous learners who meet grade-level standards. Learning specialists in the OLS collaborate and consult with students, parents, teachers, and other professionals in the community to provide individual, small group, and classroom-level instruction. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. By working with parents and faculty, the school psychologist guides caregivers regarding learning-related matters. The primary role of our school psychologist is to support students who may not be performing to grade-level expectations and/or are experiencing learning difficulties. This support can include any of the following: academic screening, observation of the student in different learning environments, meetings with parents and teachers regarding recommendations to help the student, consultation regarding strategies and modifications, discussion of student work, and referrals for external diagnostics and services. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students entering K3 - grade 1 submit a variety of prompts on video and are interviewed by the Admissions Office. Students entering grades 2-12 submit MAP results, teacher recommendations, transcripts, and a writing sample. |
| Waiting list |
Yes. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is an application deadline in February for the new academic year, and another one in November for the second academic semester. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. Graded accepts applications until November for students applying for the second academic semester. |
School day
| School start time |
8:30 am |
| School finish time |
K3: 12:00 pm
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Lower School students are supervised on the playgrounds from 8:00 am - 8:30 am. Students may also join a variety of after-school activities at a fee. |
| School bus service available |
Yes. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes. Lunch is provided in the Cafeteria every school day. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Vegan and vegetarian options are provided. |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Extra-curricular activities are an integral part of how Graded fulfills its mission to Inspire, Challenge, and have students find Success. The school offers various activities, including sports, performing & visual arts, languages, and much more. Activities may be viewed at https://www.graded.br/life-at-graded/activities. |
| Sports activities included |
The Graded Eagles Athletics Program is renowned across South America for its commitment to excellence and its immense community support. Graded offers an elite coaching staff, top-tier facilities, and the opportunity for students to experience a world-class sports program. Information about athletics may be viewed at https://www.graded.br/life-at-graded/athletics. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Graded Eagles teams participate in:
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Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Students have access to a lower school and upper school library, several innovation spaces and a robotics room, science labs, and several art spaces, including the Black Box Theater, orchestra and music rooms, ceramics classroom, dark room, and digital photo lab. The Haddad Center for the Performing Arts will open in September 2023 with a state-of-the-arts theater and seating for 600. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Graded's sports facilities include two sports fields, a track, tennis courts, two lower school gyms, an Athletics Center, a wellness gym, and a swimming pool. |