Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
680+ |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
22 |
| Most common nationality |
Brazilian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70% local : 30% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Many are bilingual or trilingual |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
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. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and French. |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, in Early Years and Primary |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms have either projectors or televisions, there are sets of iPads across the campus, and students in Grades 6 upwards are provided with 1:1 Chromebooks. |
| 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) |
We are very prepared is case of need. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
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. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IBDP examinations |
| Results in these examinations |
Above global averages |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, but carefully aligned to what is being studied in the classroom, not simply as a routine. A maximum amount is set depending on the age, but it is not compulsory nor expected to be set every week. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Progressive, depending on the year level |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. |
| Learning support offered |
Our Personalized Learning Specialists develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with identified students and provide accommodations and modifications as needed. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
On a case by case basis, and the nature of learning in the IB programmes supports these exceptional students. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
A language and mathematics assessment is employed as diagnostic tools to determine readiness and/or placement. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, in some year levels |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Admissions is ongoing, supporting the mobility of the international community. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
| School start time |
8:00am |
| School finish time |
3:45am |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Only in the form of extracurricular activities |
| School bus service available |
Parents are able to contract the service with an external provider, Bus Children. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, paid for by the parents. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. |
| Uniform required |
Yes. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
More than 50 extra curricular activities, such as Team sports, wheel sports, coding, chess, and much, much more |
| Sports activities included |
A wide variety allowing students to develop a balanced lifestyle and appreciation for fitness. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, students actively participate in the Sao Paulo International Sports League |
| Facilities at the school |
4 libraries, 3 playgrounds, 1 rooftop, 1 multipurpose studio, a creative arts building with 2 multipurpose ateliers, 3 music studios with more than 440 individual instruments, 1 drama space, 6 science labs and 2 robotic labs. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
2 multipurpose sports court, 1 synthetic pitch, a variety of indoor and outdoor playing spaces. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
St Nicholas School serves the families of the city seeking a personal and purposeful learning experience: a unique learning adventure following the programmes of the International Baccalaureate. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Learning at St Nicholas School is inquiry-based and concept driven. Learners 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. |
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