Yes, we have English, Spanish, Korean and Japanese first language speakers, and our Portuguese teachers are all native Portuguese speakers.

We provide language support as part of the timetable. English and Portuguese as an Additional Language is provided for students who require it, based on assessments.

Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish

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Yes, in Early Years and Primary Years

Leaning spaces are equipped with either projectors or televisions, and there are sets of iPads and Chromebooks available in the Primary school. Secondary students use their school-issued Chromebook during the day and to support their homework.

The school moved swiftly to provide a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning during the COVID-19 quarantines. Our capability remain in place should future emergencies arise.

No. We are non-faith-based school, but as an inclusive school, we run learning units, such as ‘World Religions’ and engage students from Primary upwards in discussions and visitors of different faiths.

IBDP examinations.

80% of the students obtain the IB Diploma with an average score of 32 points.

Yes, starting in secondary school.

Progressive, depending on the year level

100%

Yes, the school has an experienced and qualified team of teachers for students with learning needs or disabilities.

Our Personalized Learning Specialists develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with identified students and provide accommodations and modifications as needed. In addition, Well-Being specialists support the mental wellness and emotional needs of students.

On a case-by-case basis, and the nature of learning in the IB programmes supports these exceptional students.

Yes, a dedicated team of psychologists and well-being specialists support learners. This team also supports the development of the social emotional learning curriculum that is woven into the program

Yes, as a means to map students strengths and weaknesses, not to select them.

A language and mathematics assessment is employed as diagnostic tools to determine readiness and/or placement.

Yes, in some year levels.

Admissions is ongoing, supporting the mobility of the international community, but the majority would join us either in August (the beginning of our academic year) or January (the beginning of the Brazilian system academic year)

Yes.

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Yes, through the provision of a range of extracurricular activities.

Yes. Parents are able to contract the service with an external provider.

Yes, paid by families.

Yes.

Yes.

We offer more than 50 extracurricular activities, a wide range of sports and arts, such as: Chess, skating, skateboarding, climbing, basketball, volleyball, football, board and card games, community services, music, dance, MUN (Model United Nations), math club, musical theater, robotics, capoeira, judo, karate, cooking, olympic gymnastics, crochet and much more.

A wide variety allows students to develop a balanced lifestyle and appreciation for fitness, like: volleyball, football, basketball, gymnastics, archery and much more.

Students actively participate in the Sao Paulo Interscholastic Sports League (ISL) as well as various tournaments in and around the city. The school has teams in these sports: gymnastics, futsal, football, basketball, and volleyball.

4 libraries, 3 playgrounds, 1 rooftop, 1 multipurpose studio, 5 musics rooms, more than 350 instruments, 1 drama room, 6 science labs, 2 design technology labs, plenty of green open spaces.

2 multi-purpose courts, 1 synthetic field, 2 sports spaces.

We are an inclusive and friendly school, with an emphasis on the community. We believe in partnership with the families, and provide a range of community events and information sessions. We are an IB Continuum School, offering three programmes of the International Baccalaureate. The school values of respect, integrity, commitment, belonging, and international-mindedness guide our mission and our vision for our school community.
Another defining characteristic of St. Nicholas School is our House system, a vibrant tradition that strengthens school spirit, inspires joyful and healthy competition, and nurtures a deep sense of belonging. Each year, students from Grade 2 onward travel to the Sao Paulo countryside together for a four-day experience of inter-House challenges and competitions, one of the most anticipated and cherished moments of the school year.

Learning at St Nicholas School is inquiry-based and concept-driven. Students are active in shaping the learning experience and are always challenged to exercise their creative and critical thinking skills. As an IB World School, communication, collaboration, and reflection are highly valued. As an inclusive school, all members of the St Nicholas community are valued and provided with opportunities to access the learning experience - we meet students where they are and grow from their point of readiness. St. Nicholas prepares each child for their own success.