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Brazil, Sao Paulo
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IB-based programmes promote agency, inquiry and problem solving. More than 90% of students earn a bilingual IB Diploma on graduating in Year 12.
Extra Curricular Activities (ECAs) include arts, as well as sports and recreational activities. ECAs take place at lunchtime and after school and are led by teachers, parents, outside agencies and Secondary School learners.
First language instruction at Diploma Level is offered in English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish.
ECAs provide opportunities to form friendships and discover new passions. They cover arts, sports and recreational activities.
Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) is part of the Diploma Programme and includes service to the local community.
Careers and Entrepreneurship is one of the seven global umbrella themes under the 4PEAKs.
Health and Wellness is one of the 4PEAKs. CAS (Creativity, Activity and Service) includes physical activity and well-being, and promotes the well-being of learners.
St. Nicholas School Pinheiros is a Brazilian IB World School offering the full IB continuum across two campuses, Pinheiros and Alphaville. It serves learners from early childhood to late adolescence, with Tiny Tots (18 months–3 years) in a play-based inquiry approach, the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–11, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for 11–16, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for 16–18, which leads to Cambridge IGCSE as a pathway. The MYP features the four Peaks core—Passion, Project, Peer and Play—and a homegrown curriculum aligned with IB philosophy. Languages taught include English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish, and first-language instruction at Diploma level is offered in these languages. Facilities include modern classrooms, Science and Technology Laboratories, well-stocked libraries, recreational areas, outdoor spaces and an on-site pool across both campuses. A structured sports program and Inter-House events accompany academics. The DP core (TOK, CAS, Extended Essay) anchors graduation; more than 90% of Year 12 graduates earn a bilingual IB Diploma.
