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Brazil, Sao Paulo
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Beit Yaacov teaches Portuguese, English, and Hebrew across PYP, MYP, and DP. Portuguese anchors learning as the mother tongue, English is the immersion language, and Hebrew strengthens cultural identity and heritage. Language support includes EAL, PAL, and HAL, with initial placement assessments and ongoing monitoring to ensure equitable access. In DP, English is the language of instruction, with Portuguese A, English A/B, Hebrew B, and French Ab initio available, enabling a bilingual Diploma.
Beit Yaacov School offers trilingual education in Portuguese, English, and Hebrew. English is the immersion language and the main language of instruction for many transdisciplinary subjects, while Portuguese anchors learning as the mother tongue and Hebrew strengthens cultural identity. The IB Diploma Programme provides a bilingual Diploma with language options including Portuguese A, English A, English B, Hebrew B, and French Ab initio. Beit Yaacov emphasizes that every teacher is a language teacher and language learning is embedded across the PYP, MYP, and DP.
English is the immersion language and the main medium for instruction for many subjects. In Elementary, approximately 43% of instruction is in English, 33% in Portuguese, and 23% in Hebrew, reflecting the school's tri-lingual approach. Beit Yaacov provides language support through initial placement assessments and Language Support Teachers (ELS – English Language Support, PLS – Portuguese Language Support, HAL – Hebrew Language Support) for students joining after preschool. The Diploma Programme is taught in English, with language options including Portuguese A, English A/B, Hebrew B, and French Ab initio, supporting immersion and multilingual development.
Escola Beit Yaacov is an IB World School in Brazil offering the full IB continuum alongside a bespoke curriculum for students aged 3 to 18. English is the language of instruction, reflecting a global orientation, and the school began as Brazil's first trilingual Jewish school. The Primary Years Programme has been in place since 2009 for Early Years through Elementary; the Middle Years Programme has been available since 2025 for G6-G9; the Diploma Programme since 2013 for High School. The campus features a new High School and EJA building (2024) with a covered gymnasium, modern laboratories, study and social areas, spacious classrooms, and synagogues. Libraries with Follett Destiny catalogs are open to staff, students, and families. Torah values and international-mindedness are central to the education, preparing students to engage confidently in a world that is constantly transforming. The school emphasizes inquiry, character, and service within a collaborative, multilingual community today.
