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Brazil, Sao Paulo
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Languages taught are Portuguese and English. The Elementary program runs from Year 1 to Year 7 (ages 6 to 12). Core subjects English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are taught in English, while Portuguese, Geography and History are taught in Portuguese.
The school offers bilingual education in Portuguese and English. English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are taught entirely in English, while Portuguese, Geography, and History are taught in Portuguese. English learning begins in pre-school through an English-immersion system focused on the student, based on Canadian pedagogy and best practices.
English immersion begins in pre-school with an English-immersion learning system focused on the student, based on Canadian pedagogy and best practices. The environment emphasizes immersion in English to support bilingual development.
Maple Bear Alto de Pinheiros is a bilingual Canadian international school in São Paulo that operates across two campuses. The school serves ages 1 to 11, offering Infant Education from 15 months and Elementary education from 1st to 9th grade. The Unit I campus in Alto de Pinheiros (Av. Padre Pereira de Andrade, 575) focuses on Early Childhood, while Unit II (Av. Imperatriz Leopoldina, 1799, Vila Leopoldina) supports Elementary levels. The program follows a Canadian curriculum with English immersion and instruction in two languages, guided by Canadian educators who train and periodically monitor the academic team to uphold Canadian standards. In Elementary (6–14 years), English Language Arts, Mathematics and Sciences are taught in English, with Geography and History taught in Portuguese. In Early Childhood (1.5–5 years), active learning and English communication are emphasized through a Canadian-inspired pedagogy. Bear Care, Toddler, Nursery, Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten and Year 1 are part of the offering. Canada's presence in PISA reinforces the school's Canadian education standards. Facilities include large, bright classrooms, a dedicated laboratory, a sports court, dining facilities and safe circulation with natural lighting.
