Brazil, Santana De Parnaiba
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32 spacious classrooms are equipped with computers, digital whiteboards, wireless connectivity, and the technology infrastructure necessary for the best use of lessons. Additional spaces complement classroom work, including a large wooden play structure, a library, a multipurpose laboratory, and maker spaces. Knowledge scenography guides the school's design, with spaces fully planned to support learning and to inspire development in a natural, fluid way. Open, airy, and well-lit spaces support learning and collaboration.
Physical education is a core part of the curriculum, integrating sports, dance and movement across the program. Facilities for movement and performance include an arena, a gym, a climbing wall, a martial arts room, a theatre and dance room, a maker space, and art studios.
There are 32 spacious classrooms with computers, digital whiteboards, wireless connectivity, and the technology infrastructure needed for teaching. The school includes multipurpose laboratories to support science and technology activities and maker spaces for hands-on projects. A library provides study and research resources for students. Additional spaces accommodate varied academic activities and projects.
Extracurricular activities broaden horizons, deepen knowledge and experiences, promote social interaction and appreciation of diverse bodies and practices. In addition to sports, games and play, activities include martial arts, dances, adventure physical activities, circus, art, culture and technology. The Circus Big Top is used for many classes, and the school provides arena, gym, climbing wall, martial arts room, theatre and dance room, maker space, and art studios to support these offerings.
Escola Castanheiras is a private day school in Alphaville–Tamboré, Santana de Parnaíba, SP, Brazil, offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school combines an inquiry-based PYP for the younger years with a BNCC-aligned Fundamental II (grades 6–8) and English taught weekly, plus Spanish, supported by the GOA framework to foster self-directed learning. In Ensino Médio, the IB Diploma Programme is available as an option, in a trilingual Portuguese/English/Spanish setting, reinforcing knowledge handling and critical thinking. Castanheiras emphasizes internationalization through expanded English instruction, language study, and global-minded curricula. Facilities include 32 technology-equipped classrooms, a library, multi-purpose laboratories, maker spaces, and open, airy learning spaces guided by knowledge scenography. Sports and arts facilities feature an arena, gym, climbing wall, theatre and dance rooms, and a maker space. The school is a Google Reference School since 2022 and hosts diverse arts, culture, and technology activities globally.