Brazil, Sao Paulo
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Founders of St. Francis College are Mrs Hazell and Mrs Conde. St. Francis College offers the IB Continuum Programme (PYP, MYP, and Diploma Programme). The curriculum is guided by the Brazilian and British National Curricula and follows IB programmes to meet MEC requirements. Authorizations include the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) since 2005, IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) since 2008, IB Diploma Programme (DP) since 2004, Cambridge IGCSE since 2004, and College Board PSAT 10 since 2007. Today St. Francis College has over 898 students from more than 16 nationalities and more than 100 full-time teachers.
St. Francis College has a vibrant school life with events across the year. The International Fair is one of the school's largest events, with booths from numerous countries, cultural performances and foods, organized by HUG association with support from STUCO and school staff. Book Week features bilingual booksellers and activities, concluding with a parade where pupils dress as their favourite book character. End-of-Year Arts and Music Concert brings together Primary and Secondary pupils for performances, and the St. Francis Bazaar in December offers music, food and crafts for the community.
HUG association organizes the International Fair with support from STUCO and school staff. The International Fair showcases cultures from many countries with country booths, food and performances. Bulletins and Hawk News provide weekly updates on the school's life and events. A PARENTS PORTAL is available for families, and HUG is listed under PARENTS & PROTOCOLS to facilitate parent involvement. These elements illustrate active parent/community participation in St. Francis College's life. Calendar information and school bulletins are published to keep families informed.
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.