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The IB Continuum Programme is offered with Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The formal curriculum is guided by the Brazilian and British National Curriculum and follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes for students aged 3 to 19. The IB programmes nurture active, compassionate, lifelong learners and encourage inquiry, knowledge, thinking, communication, principled and open-mindedness, caring, risk-taking, balance and reflection. The curriculum also includes Portuguese language subjects and Brazilian studies, and addresses students' social, emotional and physical well-being.
Art is an integral part of the school curriculum. Specialist art educators have crafted an art curriculum that inspires, motivates and educates, encouraging creative thinking and visual communication. Drama provides meaningful opportunities to express themselves and participate in substantial annual Primary and Secondary productions. Music has a strong tradition with choirs, orchestras, ensembles and bands, with musicals performed annually. Dance explores expression through movement, rhythm and ensemble work, building confidence.
Portuguese language subjects include Brazilian literature, Portuguese language, and the history and geography of Brazil. Multilingualism is a deliberate element of the curriculum. St. Francis is currently the only school in São Paulo to offer the IB Continuum Programme.
Starting from PYP 2 through DP 2, Beyond the Classroom offers activities and field trips that complement the classroom-based curriculum. These programmes broaden interests and develop physical, emotional and social development, fostering a community of learners through increased and diverse interaction between staff and students.
Action, Service & CAS are integral components of the IB learning at St. Francis. Action involves students reflecting, choosing and acting to make a difference in their communities. Service and Action provide opportunities to connect with others beyond the classroom, building local and global links. Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) is a leadership programme that helps pupils plan complex projects, communicate with a range of people, motivate peers and make a lasting positive difference, with CAS advisers guiding portfolio development.
Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) is a leadership programme designed to create students who can plan complex projects, communicate effectively with a range of people, motivate peers to follow, and lead. A CAS adviser supports students by helping develop their CAS portfolio and guiding learning through the CAS cycle: investigate, prepare, action, reflect and demonstrate.
The IB Continuum addresses students' social, emotional and physical well-being. Beyond the Classroom activities support physical, emotional and social development, fostering a holistic community of learners and broadening experiences to enhance well-being.
St. Francis College is a two-campus, coeducational IB Continuum international school in São Paulo, Brazil, serving ages 3 to 18. The school delivers a continuous IB education across the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), while also offering the Cambridge IGCSE. The formal curriculum is guided by the Brazilian and British national curricula and complies with MEC requirements. Portuguese language subjects include Brazilian literature, Portuguese language, and the history and geography of Brazil, with students graduating alongside a Brazilian studies diploma in addition to the IB Diploma. The school operates from two Pinheiros campuses, with extensive libraries housing more than 22,000 items primarily in English, plus titles in Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian and Korean; resources are accessible via a Follett e-catalog. The IB Continuum is supported by a House System (Condors, Eagles, Falcons), a broad activity programme, and a focus on Service, CAS, arts, sports and international travel. Founders are Mrs Hazell and Mrs Conde; the institution hosts over 898 students from more than 16 nationalities.
