Brazil, Sao Paulo
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The school fosters social and emotional learning through a holistic approach that integrates well-being into daily learning.
The school provides mental health and guidance support across the student journey, including parental guidance, Life Intelligence Lab (LIV) classes, SAFE program for Middle to final years, STEER tracking for early identification of needs, and Educational Guidance Center (NOE) support to guide behavior, reflection, and problem-solving.
English is used as a language of instruction as part of the school's global orientation and international programs.
Mental well-being is addressed through structured programs and classes designed to create safe spaces for students to express feelings, build coping skills, and engage with teachers and counselors.
Safeguarding and child protection are embedded across programs, with a focus on respectful relationships, coexistence, and responsible conduct within the school community.
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.