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Brazil, Sao Paulo
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Admissions are accepted throughout the year. We maintain class sizes to preserve our student/teacher ratio, and when a class has no vacancies, applicants are placed on a waiting list. Step One: Express interest. Express interest by clicking Start the admissions process; we will provide an overview of the school and inform you of availability for your child's grade level. Step Two: Stop by for a visit. Schedule a Pop-up school day and participate in Open House events held throughout the year. Step Three: Confirm enrollment. When ready, complete the necessary paperwork; the process is designed to be as straightforward as possible. The school operates on an American academic calendar, with the school year starting in late July and ending in mid-June.
If there are no vacancies in a class, admissions are placed on a waiting list. The waiting list is used to fill vacancies as they arise during the year.
Tip Toe Discovery School is a bilingual, Montessori-based day school serving children from ages 2 to 18 in Alphaville, near São Paulo, Brazil. The school uses a bespoke curriculum with Montessori in Early Education, fostering curiosity and a solid lifelong-learning foundation. English is introduced early and most materials are in English to support bilingual proficiency, while Portuguese and Brazilian Social Studies are taught in Portuguese. Elementary subjects are taught in English with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt materials, and additional languages are offered. Middle and High School maintain English immersion, with Portuguese and Brazilian Social Studies taught in Portuguese and other languages available. Small class sizes enable personalized attention, while grounds surrounded by nature include gardens and animals and extensive outdoor learning spaces. Founded in 1997 by Suzana and Vera, Tip Toe Discovery celebrated its first High School graduating class in 2020, with alumni studying worldwide. The campus emphasizes nature-based, experiential learning.
