Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1250 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
18 |
| Most common nationality |
French |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50% |
| Native French and Portuguese speaking teachers |
70 % native speakers |
| Language support for students not fluent in French and Portuguese |
French for the kindergarden, Portuguese to students up to 7 YO. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English, Spanish, German, Latin, Greek |
| Max. number of students per class |
27 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes to the kundergarden and for students with disabilities |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology is taught to young students up to Year 5 through project-based learning. From that age onwards, students have regular Technology lessons until Year 9. |
| 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 provided online classes during the Covid-19 period, but we no longer use this type of solution |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Our school is non-religious |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Baccalauréat français général
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| Results in these examinations |
100% successfull |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
20 minutes for each subject |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
It always depends on the student’s specific needs. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Only if they are not coming from the French education system |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Assessment of the student’s academic level in accordance with the French education system and their ability to adapt to the culture of a French school |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
At least 6 months |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:50 am |
| School finish time |
Primary: 2:50 pm, Wednesday - 12:30 pm
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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) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
60 cultural and sports different options |
| Sports activities included |
Rugby, Football, Volleyball, Badminton, Swiming, Ballet, Capoeira, Brasilian dances, Taekwondo, Karate, Escrime, etc. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
3 libraries, science labs, theater, webradio. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor multipurpose sport courts |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Lycée International Français de São Paulo is a French international school in Sao Paulo. |
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