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Brazil, Joinville
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The school has age-appropriate classrooms with bathrooms and furnishings designed for children's comfort, safety and autonomy. A green area with plants, birds and wildlife enhances the learning environment. Healthy dining is promoted through a cantina and a restaurant, with nutritionist guidance for daily meals; Bilíngue program students may eat at the school restaurant. Security features include biometric access, 24-hour monitoring, trained security staff, student ID cards and an on-site infirmary. Exclusive parking supports safe arrivals and departures; the High School Campus Center is at 438 Princesa Isabel Street, Centro (ZIP 89201-270), and all campuses have 24-hour monitoring with internal and external cameras.
The High School offers the IB Diploma Programme. There are experiences in Portuguese, English and German or Spanish. There are opportunities for exchange. Reduced class sizes and preparation for university and the job market are emphasized.
Arts, Sports and Technology are offered as extracurricular activities. Robótica (Espaço Maker) and Robomind (LEGO) are offered, with a dedicated Espaço Maker. A Maker Space was inaugurated in 2022. Music and performing arts include violin, ukulele, coral infantil, dance, and theater, along with keyboard. Sports include swimming, volleyball, basketball, handball, futsal, and athletics.
Colégio Bonja is a Lutheran-affiliated school within the Bom Jesus/IELUSC network. The school offers two pathways: a Primary Programme with an integrated curriculum and a Bilingual Programme for Jardim A through 9th grade, delivering English and German instruction and adding English as a language from Jardim A, with options for German or Spanish as a second language in later levels. In the High School, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered, taught mainly in English alongside a MEC-based Portuguese curriculum, with six IB subject groups and the IB Core (TOK, CAS, EE). The BNCC and CBTC frameworks guide learning with a transdisciplinary approach. Facilities include age-appropriate classrooms, a green area with birds, a cantina and on-site infirmary, biometric security, and CCTV. The campus hosts a German House, an auditorium, a Maker Space, and exchange opportunities with countries. Safety and university preparation are priorities, with reduced class sizes in high school.
