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Brazil, Sao Paulo
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Maker Lab and STEAM laboratories offer projects beyond standard science and math curricula. Students engage in hands-on challenges that require problem-solving and creative thinking, applying what they have learned to real-world scenarios. They use the latest technology and tools to build and demonstrate their thinking. These activities foster inquiry, experimentation, and collaboration.
Music, drama, and dance are offered through the Juilliard curriculum, integrating performing arts into the program. Students participate in Juilliard-inspired music rehearsals and drama experiences, developing musical and dramatic skills. There are opportunities to perform on stage for families and the school community.
Languages taught include English and Portuguese in Early Years and Primary; Secondary adds Spanish. Spanish or Portuguese lessons are integrated into everyday learning, with opportunities to practice in conversation and through related activities. This multilingual approach supports communication across the curriculum.
After-school activities include Stay and Play with Lego building, puppet shows, art making, and Juilliard dance lessons. Extracurricular options include rock band, hand-sewing, arts, reading, and sports that let students explore personal interests. Lunchtime and after-school play feature activities such as life-size chess, football, basketball, and jump rope.
There is a university counsellor for one-on-one guidance to plan university pathways and applications. Students can shadow professionals, attend career fairs, and participate in workshops with BCB parents to broaden their perspectives. These experiences help students develop professional awareness and make informed choices about their futures.
Sports tournaments strengthen physical skills and teamwork and contribute to well-being. Lunchtime play and after-school activities provide opportunities to be active and social. The daily rhythm includes rest and play opportunities that support energy and well-being for learning.
The British College of Brazil is a British international school for ages 2 to 18, with two São Paulo campuses, Cidade Jardim and Chácara Flora. The school follows a British curriculum framework beginning with EYFS, continues through IPC and Cambridge IGCSE, and offers the IB Diploma in the secondary years, complemented by a Bespoke Curriculum to meet student needs. In Early Years and Primary, English and Portuguese are taught bilingually, while Secondary students study English, Portuguese, and Spanish, supporting multilingual communication across the curriculum. The Juilliard curriculum informs music, drama, and dance, and Maker Lab and STEAM laboratories enable hands-on, project-based learning. A university counsellor provides one-on-one guidance for university applications and career planning. Class sizes range from about 16 to 18 students per class, and a 10:1 student-teacher ratio supports personalized attention. The campus culture emphasises collaboration, inquiry, and practical exploration across academics, arts, and sport for curious learners.
