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Brazil, Sao Paulo
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Student Agency centers learning by placing learners at the center of their own learning journey. Learners participate in constructing their learning, express their ideas, and make decisions. They develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, and become resilient by learning from challenges and celebrating successes. The teacher acts as an inspiring facilitator, guiding, challenging, and supporting while learners explore, question, and build knowledge in an autonomous and engaging way. Agency includes voice, choice and ownership, recognizing the rights and responsibilities of the individual. Our aim is to develop confident, adaptable individuals prepared to lead their own paths in a dynamic world.
Students are educated in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. The IELS (International English Learning System) forms the backbone of the curriculum, focusing on English language mastery and global competencies. The mother tongue of instruction is English. The integrated curriculum blends the Brazilian Common Core with the British curriculum to support international-mindedness. The Cambridge Assessments International Mindset encourages global thinking, and Social Constructivism supports collaboration and idea-sharing. The program prepares students to be global citizens with strong English proficiency.
Assessment of social-emotional and physical development (PSPE) continues after enrollment to support students' adaptation and growth. In infants, assessments observe language exposure and social, emotional, personal, and physical development during visits. Primary assessments include informal interviews in English and Portuguese, with PSPE continuing after enrollment to support adaptation and growth. The admissions process emphasizes understanding the student's social-emotional profile and learning needs to support well-being. The school seeks to integrate social and emotional development with academic learning.
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.
