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BIS offers a bilingual education that uses English as a learning tool, integrating Brazilian and International curricula for a complete education. Cambridge Examinations for Young Learners (Starters, Movers, and Flyers), along with KET and PET, are available in partnership with Cultura Inglesa, with each student receiving an International Certificate. BIS pursues Cognia accreditation to validate quality standards and, starting in ninth grade, provides SAT and TOEFL practice to prepare for university admissions. Students graduate with a dual Brazilian and International diploma, enabling entry to universities in Brazil or abroad.
ImaginAction provides extracurricular training inside BIS, emphasizing ethics, respect, cooperation, and discipline. The subjects include Ballet, Judô, Futsal, Tae Kwon Do, Functional Kids, Street Dance, Tennis, Basketball, and Volleyball. Allégresse School runs the Musical Theatre Program taught in English, covering Singing, Dance, and Acting with Broadway and West End repertoire. The program cultivates creativity, discipline, and teamwork through performing arts.
BIS provides a bilingual learning environment from Early Childhood, with English used as a learning tool and Brazilian and International curricula complementing each other. Exames Cambridge are offered in partnership with Cultura Inglesa, with certifications awarded for proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. BIS participates in BEO – British English Olympics, an international knowledge Olympiad for Middle School students from over 20 countries. These programs support preparation for university study worldwide and BIS graduates obtain a dual Brazilian and International credential.
BIS offers a broad slate of after-school activities in sports and movement, including NBA Basketball School, ITF Play and Stay tennis, and BRA soccer and volleyball training. Basketball after-school sessions run for middle school after 3:30 PM and for high school after 4:30 PM (Fridays at 2:00 PM). Tennis uses ITF Play and Stay methods with age-appropriate equipment; Volleyball and Futsal build physical conditioning, teamwork, and strategic thinking. Ballet, Street Dance, Judo, Taekwondo, and Musical Theatre expand creative expression and collaboration, with after-school programs supporting ongoing practice.
The Masters introduces students to the global corporate environment and equips them with essential innovation skills, presenting projects that address future challenges. Students use basic marketing principles, strategic planning, and operational concepts to create a cohesive business plan. The program is modeled after MBA-style competitions to develop leadership and entrepreneurial thinking while fostering collaboration and problem solving.
ImaginAction focuses on sociocultural values such as ethics, respect, cooperation, and discipline to support students' emotional and social development. Ballet reinforces discipline, posture, rhythm, and body awareness, while Street Dance enhances creativity, memory, and confidence. Judo, Taekwondo, and Futsal promote physical conditioning, concentration, and emotional balance, and the Musical Theatre Program teaches performing arts in English, supporting self-expression and public speaking.
Brazilian International School (BIS) in São Paulo offers a bilingual education for ages 1 to 18, combining the British and American curricula within a Brazilian context. English is used as a learning tool from Early Childhood to help students become fluent bilinguals, with a dual Brazilian and International diploma awarded at the end of High School. The school follows Brazil's national calendar and covers Early Childhood through High School (Elementary I and II). BIS emphasizes learning through interaction with the environment and peers, developing critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and cultural appreciation. Contemporary infrastructure supports emotional and cognitive development. Cambridge Examinations for Young Learners (Starters, Movers, Flyers) are offered in partnership with Cultura Inglesa, along with KET and PET, with international certificates. From ninth grade, SAT and TOEFL practice supports university admissions worldwide. Extracurriculars include ImaginAction arts and dance, Allégresse Musical Theatre in English, and sport and leadership programs for students.
