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| Number of students |
1045 students |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20 different nationalities |
| Most common nationality |
Brazilian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
20% of our students have different nationalities (compared to brazilian students) |
| Native English and Portuguese speaking teachers |
Our faculty are composed by fluent and native speakers. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Portuguese |
Yes, we do. We have the English Support Program for students with difficulties in English. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
We have Spanish from Year 4 on. |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 students |
| Average number of students per class |
The average number of students are 18. |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, we do. We have at least 1 Junior Teacher in each class. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We use Ipads and Chromebooks with applications to interact with students. |
| 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. We have several online platforms that are part of the virtual classroom technologies at Beacon. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, they don't. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
N/A |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, they do. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends on each student and the grade. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
We don't have high school graduated students. So, we do not apply for this question. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we have the Student Well-being Center. |
| Learning support offered |
The Student Well-being Center is responsible for implementing educational practices that embrace all students, and adapt to their specific needs, supervising all the school support.It also approaches the socioemotional aspect in partnership with teachers and to guarantee a welcoming, inclusive environment that foster active citizens' development in society. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We actually don't have any students that fit this pattern. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we do. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. From Y2 onwards, we perform individual, on-site assessment of candidates. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
On the student interview, we ask for the report of previous schools. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, there is. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Our deadline for admission for the following year is in August. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, we do. |
| School start time |
7:30 am |
| School finish time |
5:30 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, we do. |
| School bus service available |
No, we don't. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, we do. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, we do. |
| Uniform required |
Yes, they do. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer Capoeira, Music, Dance & Yoga, Arts, Sports School, Drama, Chess, Robotics and Futsal. |
| Sports activities included |
We have physical education and music in the school curriculum. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we do. We have the "Sports Festival" and the "Beacon Games". |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have 3 sports field for students. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Beacon School is a bilingual school, offering an international education with a Brazilian identity. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Beacon understands language as a complex web of connections, transcending the artificial separation of disciplines. The learning process simultaneously involves "learning language", as students listen and use language with others in their everyday lives; "learning about language", as students try to understand how language works, and "learning through language", as students use language as a tool to think about or reflect on a theme, concept or issue. |
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