Brazil, Sao Paulo
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Tip Toe Discovery School fosters self-confidence and aims to develop courteous, respectful students who will contribute to the world. The Montessori approach is a cornerstone of early education, with staff who are qualified Montessori teachers and an environment designed for learning by experience. The school envisions students growing into respectful and highly regarded individuals. English immersion supports social interaction in an English-speaking environment, while Portuguese and other languages are taught and spoken as part of the bilingual program. The open school grounds and emphasis on exploration support students' social development.
The school teaches all classes in English, including music, computer science, and physical education. The vast majority of day-to-day instruction is English-based. Portuguese and other languages are taught and spoken; the school is bilingual, teaching in English and Portuguese. Tip Toe Discovery School is a bilingual K-12 school teaching in English and Portuguese.
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.