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Brazil, Sao Paulo
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English is the main language of instruction, and Portuguese, as the mother tongue of the majority of learners, is the language most commonly used in student interactions. In the early years, most instruction happens in English, with the lead teacher and the assistant teacher responsible for English input. G1 and G2 are immersed in an English environment, while Portuguese instruction begins in G3; language input continues daily, with literacy development in Portuguese in G3–G5. The school supports translanguaging and recognizes both languages as part of students' linguistic repertoire, aligning with IB standards and practices.
The school uses English as the language of instruction in a bilingual program. The team of teachers and assistants speaks English fluently and uses the language full-time, inside and outside the classroom. English is introduced through immersion and students develop fluency across all grades. Families may choose among half-day, semi-integral, or full-day immersion options.
English is introduced through immersion. Students experience the second language and learn through the pedagogical situations created by specialized teachers. Across all years at Global Me, children develop fluency in English. Instruction takes place in immersion periods, with parents selecting the period most suitable for their children: half-day, semi-integral, or full-day.
Global Me Bilingual School in São Paulo, Brazil, offers a bilingual English-Portuguese program within the IB framework for infancy through 5th grade, with 6th grade planned for 2027. The Jardins campus is an IB World School authorized for the Primary Years Programme; Itaim is an IB Candidate School. The curriculum blends an IB Program of Inquiry with a bespoke bilingual program, guided by Language and Assessment Policies. The school serves children from 6 months to 10 years, with a planned expansion to grade 6 in 2027. Its pillars are Physical Development, Cognitive Development, and Health and Well-Being. Facilities include a nature-surrounded campus with fruit trees, sport spaces, reading nooks, a makerspace, an experimental kitchen, and a heated ozone-treated indoor pool. Extracurriculars include music, ballet/theater, art studio, library, nature-based activities, and a range of sports; Itaim offers circus and capoeira. Partnerships with MindKids, Innovamat, and others support learning.
