St. Nicholas School Pinheiros: Details and Information

Leaving qualifications		IB Diploma
Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average	18 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum	20 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus

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Nationalities

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

Languages

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.

Classroom

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.

Academics

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%

Student support

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.

Admissions

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 day

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

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

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.

About the school

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.