Brazil, Sao Paulo
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Portuguese and English are central to the curriculum, balancing Brazilian Portuguese culture with English language instruction. Spanish is introduced from the second year of Elementary School. Students take international exams to certify language levels: DELE for Spanish and FCE or CAE for English, in alignment with the CEFR. The school also offers national and international field studies and programs (Canada and Argentina) to deepen language and cultural exposure.
Bilingual education is provided in early childhood from 1.5 years old, with classes from 8:00 to 16:00. The interdisciplinary curriculum presents content first in English and content in Portuguese, and then interdisciplinary projects emerge from that bilingual base. Students transit between the two languages, and Spanish is introduced starting in the second year of Elementary School.
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.