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IB Diploma

Evaluation

All students will be called for an evaluation. Depending on the Year level, this will consist of an English and a Mathematics test, and an interview, and are undertaken by the Heads of Infant, Junior or Senior Schools. The purpose of this is to get to know the student and evaluate the correct placement. For non-native speakers, the school must be sure that the student has enough knowledge of English to follow the work being done in class.

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Yes

Physical education.

Yes

Play areas, external and covered courts.

Founded in 1980, St. Nicholas is an International School for pupils from 18 months to 18 years old. Students are a mix of Brazilian and many other nationalities, in a warm and welcoming international environment. St. Nicholas embraces cultural diversity and help new families to settle into the community smoothly.

Parents and the school work closely together in order to ensure that our young people are able to be confident, knowledgeable, responsible, caring and capable citizens.

St.Nicholas School has been an IB World School since 2003, offering in addition to the Primary Years Programme and Diploma Programme, licensed by the IBO, the Early Years Programme and the 7 to 10 Programme developed by our educators.
The school is also accredited by the Brazil Education Ministry. Portuguese language and literature are taught along with História and Geografia, and students also graduate with a Brazilian diploma.
Throughout the curriculum the school offers a vibrant and innovative education which inspires and challenges our students to develop a love of learning. Emphasis is placed on how students learn as well as what they learn. As a result, our students have the knowledge, skills and values to cope with a rapidly changing world.