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English and Portuguese are the languages taught at Tip Toe Discovery School. In Elementary, core subjects are taught in English, while Brazilian-based subjects (Portuguese and Brazilian Social Studies) are taught in Portuguese, and other complementary languages are taught. Other languages are offered as part of the curriculum. From Early Education, English is introduced alongside Portuguese from a young age, with most materials English-based to establish a bilingual foundation.
Tip Toe Discovery School provides bilingual education from preschool through middle and high school. In Early Education, English is introduced alongside Portuguese from a young age, and most material is English-based to support bilingual development. In Elementary School, core subjects are taught in English, while Portuguese and Brazilian Social Studies are taught in Portuguese, with other complementary languages also taught. In Middle & High School, instruction continues with English immersion and Portuguese is used for Brazilian Studies, with additional languages taught as part of the program.
English immersion is the primary language approach across the school. Core subjects are taught in English, with English-language materials used (notably in Elementary with materials from a major English publisher). Portuguese is used for Brazilian Studies, and other languages are taught as part of the curriculum. English is introduced from a young age and is integrated across the learning experiences.
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.
