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Espaço Tia Maína in Botafogo offers recreational, playful, sports, and pedagogical activities. Teachers conduct classes directly on campus, and an after-school package allows children to participate in a range of activities throughout the day. The school is located at Rua São Clemente, 379, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro. The learning environment is Montessori-inspired and trilíngual, with Portuguese, English, and Mandarin, supporting hands-on, project-based learning across science, geography, and Chinese culture.
The school uses Montessori methodology and provides a multilingual learning environment in Portuguese, English, and Mandarin. The academic program fosters autonomy through project-based learning and interactive activities. Robotics Maker and programming projects are integrated into the curriculum, reinforcing technology and engineering concepts. The learning approach emphasizes practical exploration of science, geography, and Chinese culture.
Mandarin Intensive Course for Early Education (ages 3 to 6) runs three times weekly for 1 hour and 30 minutes; Mandarin Intensive Course for Elementary (ages above 6) runs three times weekly for 1 hour and 30 minutes; Mandarin course for parents and family is conducted in Mandarin with English support. Extracurricular activities are offered in partnership with Espaço Tia Maína in Botafogo, enriching the program with robotics, programming and games, ballet and creative dance, and various sports. Robotics Maker provides hands-on learning with recyclable materials, while Programming and Games develops logical thinking through robotics and game design. Kung Fu Norte Shaolin Association offers Kung Fu for ages 5+, with classes conducted in Portuguese and English and a minimum of five students to open a class.
Escola Chinesa Internacional, based in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, is Brazil's first international Chinese school. It welcomes children aged 1 to 13 and offers tri-lingual instruction in Mandarin, Portuguese, and English with native teachers. The Early Childhood program uses Montessori education, providing a quality, hands-on environment with materials across science, language, geography, history, astronomy, geology, mathematics, and languages. In Fundamental I and II (grades 1–7), the curriculum blends BNCC-aligned Brazilian standards with Chinese educational elements, prioritizing Portuguese, mathematics, sciences, and humanities. Core subjects such as mathematics and Chinese are taught in Mandarin by specialists, while Mandarin is integrated with English to sustain a tri-lingual environment. Language instruction is organized by language blocks to cultivate multilingual proficiency and a multicultural perspective. The school emphasizes holistic development, equality, tolerance, respect for diverse origins, and a personalized approach to nurture each student's interests and potential. The campus features Espaço Tia Maína, after-school options, and project-based learning in robotics, programming, and Chinese culture.
