Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
180 students |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Some of our students are American, others are Korean, Chinese and Indonesian. |
| Most common nationality |
Most of our students are Brazilians. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
They have a good relationship. |
| Native English and Portuguese speaking teachers |
No. Mainly of our teachers are Portuguese native speakers. Although they are proficiente in English. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Portuguese |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English and Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
In childhood education the maximum number of students is 14. During elementary education the maximum is 20 students per class. We have one classroom per year. |
| Average number of students per class |
In childhood education almost all the classes are full. In elementary and high school the average is 15 students per classroom. |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Until 1st grade we have teaching assistants in each classroom. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Very often, it is part of our curriculum. |
| 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 |
| 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 English exams |
| Results in these examinations |
They usually pass. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, everyday the students have homework. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends on the grade they are enrolled. But for the first years of elementary school we suggest at least one hour. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
60% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| Learning support offered |
N/A |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We develop a special program together with the teachers and assistant teachers. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, for some grades. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Portuguese, Math and English exams. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, in some classes. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Until we have vacancy. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
It depends on the situation. |
| School start time |
Childhood education and first years of elementary school starts at 13h05 to 17h45. High School education starts at 7h30 to 12h55. |
| School finish time |
Childhood education and first years of elementary school finishes at 17:45.
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Chess, Circus Class, Jazz, Ballet, Judo and English projects |
| Sports activities included |
The sports happen during the Physical Education classes with the specific teacher. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have a court. |
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