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Brazil, Sao Paulo
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The school uses inquiry-based learning as part of the IB Primary Years Programme. Inquiry-based projects place students at the center of their learning, encouraging questions, real-world investigations, and purposeful action. Field trips are organized twice a year to extend learning beyond the classroom. Celebrations of learning, such as Read Across Americas, Art & Music Festival, International Day, June Festival, and Science Fair, give students opportunities to share discoveries, showcase talents, and reflect on their learning with peers, teachers, and families.
The school offers arts and creative activities such as Watercolor Painting, Drawing, and Eco Creative Art. Music is provided with Choir, Flute, and Musical Instruments Practice. Body and Culture activities include Expressive Movement, Asian culture, and Capoeira. Art and music are showcased through events like the Art & Music Festival, highlighting student creativity and collaboration.
The school teaches the Primary Years Programme in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. The International English Learning System (IELS) underpins language learning. Cultural and language events include International Day, Read Across Americas, Art & Music Festival, and June Festival. Intercultural understanding and global citizenship are central to the IB framework.
Social and hobbies are supported through a range of activities in music, athletics, and arts. Music offerings include Choir, Flute, and Musical Instruments Practice. Athletics include Capoeira, Functional Training, Handball and Basketball for students from Y5 to Y9, and Men's and Women's football. Body and Culture activities also involve Expressive Movement and Asian culture.
Student Agency places learners at the center of their learning journey. Agency empowers students to express ideas, make decisions, and take meaningful action. Students actively participate in constructing their learning and develop skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. Self-efficacy is cultivated as teachers guide and provide feedback to support autonomous learning.
Athletics and activities support mind and body development. Daily practices take full advantage of expansive green spaces and multifunctional outdoor areas. All sports, physical and artistic activities aim to foster belonging, respect, teamwork, fair play, and responsible attitudes. Practices emphasize balance of mind and body and the importance of taking care of themselves.
St. John's International School in Cotia, Brazil operates two campuses and offers a unique blend of IB and Cambridge programs for ages 1 to 17. The Little John campus serves ages 1–5, while the St. John's International School campus serves ages 6–17. The Primary Years Programme is taught in English, Portuguese and Spanish, combining the IB PYP with the school's International English Learning System (IELS). From Year 1 onward, the curriculum also meets Brazilian curricular requirements. Cambridge English Preparation begins in Year 2, with Cambridge Main Suite progression from Year 6 (A2 Key to CPE). Students learn core subjects - English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Portuguese, and Spanish , alongside specialist instruction in Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education and Performing Arts. Facilities include indoor/outdoor learning spaces, a Theater, Arts Atelier, Sports Rooms and Courts, and a buffet-style restaurant; field trips, festivals and a Student Agency program enrich the international learning community.
