Brazil, Campinas
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The Socioemotional Program is embedded in the curriculum from Early Childhood through High School, helping students recognize and express emotions, build self-confidence and mutual respect, practice empathy and cooperation, and resolve conflicts peacefully while strengthening communication. An Advisory and Tutoring Program provides ongoing guidance to support each student's academic, emotional, and social development through teacher-tutor meetings. The House Program connects students across grade levels to foster leadership, empathy, resilience, teamwork, and a sense of belonging. A School Counseling Team supports wellbeing and guidance for students.
Sant'Anna International School runs an English-focused international program with explicit language supports. Early Childhood Education is 100% bilingual with English immersion from the earliest years. In Elementary School, classes are conducted in English (60%) and Portuguese (40%), with an English Language Learners (ELL) program and a Portuguese Language Learning (PLL) program for international students not fluent in Portuguese. In Middle School, classes are taught in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, with ELL and PLL. In High School, language support continues via the K12 International Academy and PLL; students graduate with a Brazilian and an International Diploma.
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Socioemotional Program embedded in the curriculum, which promotes emotional recognition, self-awareness, resilience, empathy, and healthy relationships. Advisory and tutoring arrangements provide structured emotional and social guidance, and the House Program fosters peer mentoring, belonging, and responsible leadership. The School Counseling Team offers professional wellbeing support and counseling when needed.
Sant'Anna International School has a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement that the school is a safe space for everyone, free from prejudice and discrimination of any kind. A Child Protection Handbook is available to support safeguarding practices.
Sant'Anna International School, based in Brazil, serves students aged 1–18 with two programs: the Brazilian Program and the International Program. Early Childhood Education is 100% bilingual with English immersion and a Reggio Emilia‑inspired approach that builds global citizenship from the start. Elementary School (Grades 1–5) is a bilingual program with English 60% and Portuguese 40%, blending international standards with Brazilian guidelines and emphasizing inquiry, collaboration, and 21st‑century skills, with STEAM and BYOD from 4th grade. Middle School (Grades 6–8) offers a rigorous international curriculum that blends Brazilian and international standards, with classes in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, plus a strong socioemotional focus, advisory and a House Program. High School (Grades 9–12) follows the K12 International Academy pathway, offering Honors and AP options, PLL language support, and multiple pathways; graduation yields both the Brazilian High School Diploma and the International Diploma. Service Learning is integrated. The school provides learning and facilities.