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| Number of students |
650 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Brazilian, American, French, Japanese and Korean |
| Most common nationality |
Brazilian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
99% |
| Native English and Portuguese speaking teachers |
Some are, but most Brazilians. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Portuguese |
Yes, but when they don't speak at all we ask for private lessons at home. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Besides Portuguese and English we offer also Spanish from Year 2 on |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, up to year 2 ( 7 years old). |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Some subjects use tablets and netbooks for the children. Teacher uses a netbook and a TV.
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| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
N/A |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) and Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE). |
| Results in these examinations |
Very good |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, often. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| Learning support offered |
N/A |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
A basic interview. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, for some grades. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
November for the academic year is from January ti December, but we accept kids during the year according to our vacancies. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, with the proper documentation. |
| School start time |
7:30 am for Year3 on and 8:00 for youngers |
| School finish time |
2yo at noon 3yo at 12:30pm 4yo at 2pm 5yo at 2:30pm 6and7 at 3pm 8and9yo at 3:30pm, olders at 3:50pm
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Attending siblings stay at our club. |
| School bus service available |
Yes, we have vans. |
| School provided lunches |
Besides a Tuck Shop our kids have a hot meal in our restaurant. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Our nutricionist studies individual cases. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Cooking, arts, music, capoeira, religion (Christian or Jewish), Dance, Music, Fun Science, Soccer, Tennis, Woodwork, Theater, Violin, Scrapbook, Games, TaeKwonDo |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming and basic sports |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, soccer, basketball , swimming and even chess |
| Sports facilities at the school |
4 flexible courts and a swimming pool |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Individual attention and develop global citizens that are ethical, creative and prepared to face the challenges of a constantly changing world. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Stance Dual School approaches teaching and learning through a multicultural bilingual education paradigm, which aims to create a diversity of cognitive-emotional experiences, which provoke a reflection on how reality can be transformed critically and consciously. |
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