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Brazil, Sao Paulo
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The International School of São Paulo follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. Learning focuses on inquiry-based experiences, with students developing real-world projects and asking meaningful questions. Projects are interdisciplinary and documented and reflected upon to build understanding. The approach fosters critical thinking, curiosity, and global awareness.
Arts, cooking, physical education, music, gardening, reading, storytelling, and play are part of daily routines for children. Creative and artistic expression is a language and is present in daily school life in many forms. Art and music are embedded in learning, supporting creativity and reflection.
Portuguese and English are used as languages of instruction, enabling fluency in both languages. Language is a means of learning and is used to develop vocabulary, thinking, and expression in two languages. Multilingualism is valued as part of GIS's global citizenship ethos.
Social interaction and empathy are valued; learning emphasizes relationships, group dynamics, and active listening. The learning approach emphasizes collaboration and social engagement within a bilingual environment. Students participate in everyday social experiences within the school community.
Physical education is essential for health and well-being and serves as a vehicle for developing teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect for rules. Students have opportunities to practice diverse physical activities and sports appropriate for their age. GIS partners with Rent a Pro to expand after-school activities; classes run from 16:00 to 16:50. Enrollment for these activities is through Rent a Pro's website.
The International School of São Paulo (GIS) is part of the GIS Group of International Schools Suisse and is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). It serves ages 2 to 11 and delivers a bilingual, inquiry-based education with English and Portuguese as languages of instruction. In the Early Years, learning follows the Reggio Emilia approach, emphasizing curiosity, respect for childhood, and the protagonism of children. In the Primary Years, students explore reading, writing, math and science through interdisciplinary projects linked to real-life experiences, with language as the medium for learning. The curriculum fosters autonomy and responsibility while developing a global perspective and critical thinking for engagement beyond the classroom. Authorized for the PYP since 2021, GIS integrates IB principles with a strong emphasis on multilingualism, collaboration, and real-world application. After-school activities are available through Rent a Pro from 16:00 to 16:50, complementing daily learning and wellbeing initiatives.
