Brazil, Florianopolis
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Complementary activities broaden horizons and deepen knowledge while challenging students. In Florianf3polis, after-school options include Robotics and Brain Games, plus a range of performance, language, and academic contexts such as Choir and French, as well as sports and arts like Futsal, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Jazz, Jiu-jitsu, Judo, Tap Dancing, Street Dance, Tennis, Violin, Volleyball, and Yoga. These activities run from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and are optional. The program also features competitive experiences, including Richi Talent, Eureka Science Fair, Brazilian Physics Olympiad, Mathematics Olympiad, Mangahigh Mathematical Challenge, Astronomy Olympiad (OBA), and the World Chess Championship, along with annual participation in the Bahema Group's Onto the World international travel program.
After-school arts and creativity options include Choir, Violin, Jazz, Street Dance, and Tap Dancing. These activities run from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and are optional. They provide opportunities to develop performance skills, teamwork, and creative expression, and expose students to diverse artistic disciplines.
Franceas is offered as an after-school activity. The Dual International School is an IB World School and bilingual by immersion. This immersion approach supports bilingual education and provides language development alongside the core curriculum. Students engage with French-language activities and cultural experiences.
Brain Games are available after school to develop logical thinking and problem-solving. These activities run from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and are optional. The program encourages collaboration, strategic thinking, and friendly competition. Examples include structured brain-teaser activities.
Futsal, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Jiu-jitsu, Judo, Tennis, Volleyball, and Yoga are among the lifestyle and wellbeing activities. These activities run from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and are optional. They promote physical fitness, teamwork, discipline, and overall wellbeing.
Dual International School Florianópolis is an IB World School offering an integrated program from infancy through high school (Infantil, Fundamental I, Fundamental II, and Ensino Médio). Instruction is in English and Portuguese, with Spanish integrated from Grade 6, supporting bilingual development and cross-cultural communication. The curriculum aligns with IB standards and leads to national and international qualifications, including ENEM, vestibulares, SAT, and the IB Diploma. The school also provides an American high school diploma and a Brazilian high school diploma, accommodating diverse pathways. As part of the Bahema group, it is the only IB World School in Florianópolis and Blumenau, reinforcing a Brazilian identity within an international framework. The campus emphasizes an international, socio-constructivist pedagogy and aims to prepare students for top universities worldwide. Notable features include the Onto the World travel program and extensive after-school offerings across sports, arts, and languages, fostering global perspectives.