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Stance Dual School uses a bilingual interdisciplinary curriculum with Portuguese and English taught across all subjects. Curricula are organized first in English and Portuguese, and interdisciplinary projects emerge from that integration. Spanish is taught from the 2nd year, and Libras is optional from EF2. Students may take international language exams (DELE for Spanish and FCE/CAE for English) under CEFR guidelines, and the Canada and Argentina international programs expand experiences in other cultures and languages.
Visual Arts, Music, Theater, and other artistic disciplines are part of the curriculum. In the early years, students participate in activities such as music, cooking, and chess as part of an experiential arts program. Arts are integrated into interdisciplinary projects, enriching student creativity and expression.
Portuguese language and Brazilian culture are balanced with English and global perspectives as part of Local Roots, Global Wings. Spanish is taught from the 2nd year, and Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) is optional from EF2. Students may certify language proficiency with DELE (Spanish) and FCE/CAE (English) under CEFR guidelines. The school offers international field trips and programs in Canada and Argentina to broaden cultural and linguistic experiences.
The school offers a broad range of after-school activities, including Clubinho (after-school care at no extra cost) and various paid courses. Dual Day provides monthly, cross-disciplinary activities such as cooking, fun science, games and crafts, with groups sometimes forming across different ages. The campus includes a library, chess and games spaces, and diverse enrichment activities to foster collaboration and critical thinking.
Ação Social programs run across all ages, with campaigns and institutional visits that promote inclusion and values related to diversity. Students participate in social projects and community outreach as part of the curriculum, reinforcing civic responsibility and empathy. A recent initiative involved the Casa de Longa Permanência Lar Batuíra, where students organized charitable activities to support elderly residents.
Students develop autonomy, take leadership in assemblies, and lead projects that address social issues. The curriculum emphasizes entrepreneurship and digital citizenship through project-based learning and interdisciplinary Makers, technology labs, and related activities. Students engage in real-world experiences and reflect on their roles as responsible global citizens.
The school operates a full-day program from 8:00 to 16:00 with extensive green spaces and facilities, including a swimming pool, science labs, Makers Lab, Tech Lab, arts spaces, a library, and sports courts. A nutritionally planned lunch program is provided by a team of dietitians to support health and well-being. The campus offers diverse wellness and enrichment options, including swimming, physical education, after-school programs, and no-cost Clubinho alongside paid courses and Dual Day activities.
Stance Dual School is a private, full time bilingual multicultural school in São Paulo for ages 1 to 14. The curriculum is a bilingual interdisciplinary program delivered in Portuguese and English, with contents from each subject taught in both languages and integrated into interdisciplinary projects. Spanish is introduced in the second year of elementary, and Libras is optional from EF2, with students eligible to take DELE for Spanish and FCE or CAE for English under CEFR. The school runs a Green Campus with outdoor spaces and a nutritionally planned lunch program. It offers international exposure through the Canada International Program for grade nine students and Argentina International Program, plus field studies and exchanges to broaden cultural and linguistic experiences. Facilities include a Makers Lab, Tech Lab, science labs, a library, and arts spaces. The program emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, blending local Brazilian culture with global perspectives for learners.
