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Brazil, Sao Paulo
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English is the language of instruction for the majority of the curriculum, while Portuguese is used for Brazilian content such as Portuguese Language, Brazilian History, and Geography. Spanish is taught as a third language, starting in Year 1 in Primary and continuing through the curriculum. The mother tongue of instruction is English. Language development is supported by the IELS system and Cambridge exams (from Young Learners to CPE), with DELE Spanish certification preparation beginning in Year 6.
Three languages are used in instruction: English, Portuguese, and Spanish. In Primary (Years 1–5), Year 1 is 50% English and 50% Portuguese, with Spanish starting in August, and the programme combines the IB Primary Years Programme with the exclusive IELS – International English Learning System. The approach develops bilingual fluency in English and Portuguese and growing multilingual competence in Spanish.
Three languages are used across the curriculum: English, Portuguese, and Spanish. The IELS underpins English language mastery, and Cambridge English preparation begins in Year 2, progressing from the Young Learners suite to higher Cambridge exams.
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.
