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Brazil, Curitiba
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The school uses the Primary Years Programme framework to provide real learning opportunities that develop physical, social, intellectual, aesthetic, and cultural skills through play and collaboration. The Action Cycle is practiced daily to encourage students to be more open-minded and willing to take risks, with reflection on attitudes to promote empathy, respect, and a balanced worldview. The Transformational Approach connects prior knowledge to real-world applications, ensuring learning aligns with international-mindedness, empathy, and purposeful living. The Holding Hands project supports new students in joining the school community and promotes integration and welcome. Arts, Music and Drama, along with sports and extracurricular activities, contribute to social development and well-being in the student community.
The English language program prepares students for Cambridge proficiency tests in the 3rd and 5th grades. The program supports English language development within the IB framework and focuses on language skills as part of students' overall learning. Cambridge exam preparation is highlighted as a key component of language offerings for identified grade levels. The emphasis on English for international exams reflects language development as a core element of the school's curriculum.
Colégio Positivo Internacional is an IB World School in Curitiba, Brazil, offering the IB continuum: PYP for ages 2–11, MYP for ages 11–15, and DP for ages 16–18. English-language instruction includes Cambridge proficiency test preparation for Grades 3 and 5, and the Diploma Programme includes Theory of Knowledge. The campus is located within the Positivo University complex and features green spaces, a football field, a swimming pool, a multi-sport gym, and laboratories to support an international and inclusive mindset. Opened in 2013, the school blends sustainability with collaborative learning spaces and provides a reception program to welcome students. The PYP applies a transdisciplinary framework with real-world learning and an Action Cycle to develop physical, social, intellectual, aesthetic, and cultural skills. Extracurriculars include College Counseling and a range of activities, with Half Day, Full Day, and Extra Activities options. It is unique in Curitiba for offering IB certifications (PYP, MYP, DP).
