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Beacon SchoolRua Mergenthaler 1138, Vila Leopoldina, São Paulo, SP 05311-030, Brazil+55 11 3643 6900 |
admissions@beaconschool.com.brwww.beaconschool.com.br |
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| School type |
Co-educational Day |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Status | Private |
| Principal | Audrey Peverelli |
| Language of Instruction | English, Portuguese |
| Co-ed Age Range | 2-17 years |
| Number of pupils | 1,400 |
| R$ | 7,000 - 12,500 monthly |
| Authorised IB Programmes | IBDP, IBMYP, IBPYP |
| Diploma Coordinator | Pedro Henrique Fernandes |
| MYP Coordinator | Felipe Pregnolato |
| PYP Coordinator | Maiara Terra |
| Associations | IB |
Founded in 2010 and recognized by the International Baccalaureate Organization as an IB World School, Beacon School welcomes students from Early Childhood Education to High School and currently has around 1,400 students.
Our mission is to provide an international bilingual education that is open to the world and, at the same time, values our Brazilian roots. In a welcoming, enthusiastic, and respectful environment, Beacon offers an academically challenging, inquiry-based education to form responsible citizens who believe in diversity as an opportunity to enrich their development and that of our society.
In 2023, the first class of Beacon students graduated with dual certification - the completion of the National High School program and the internationally recognized Diploma Programme - making them eligible to enter the best universities in Brazil and abroad.
International Education, Brazilian Identity
Recognition as an IB World School highlights our commitment to providing an international education aimed at shaping open-minded citizens who can face the challenges of the 21st century and contribute to the transformation of society. International education is also promoted through experiences abroad and events that seek to develop intercultural sensitivity, not only in students but throughout the entire school community.
Beacon offers all three IB programs: the Primary Years Programme | PYP, for Early Childhood and Elementary School; the Middle Years Programme | MYP, for Middle School; and the Diploma Programme | DP, for High School students.
As a school that recognizes its Brazilian identity, Beacon articulates the IB programs to the national curriculum and thus contributes to the development of individuals capable of understanding, acting, and transforming the contexts in which they live. Language and Brazilian Literature, History and Geography of Brazil, and manifestations of our culture have a fundamental place in the curriculum at all levels. The understanding of our country and the strengthening of identity bonds are also facilitated through field trips, offering immersive experiences and insights into the rich history, diverse experiences, and local issues within Brazil, a nation of vast dimensions.
Beacon promotes learning experiences in Portuguese and English, recognizing both languages as means of instruction, communication, and student identity development from Early Childhood to High School. Bilingualism strengthens students' creative potential and their awareness of the contexts in which languages are spoken. By the age of 10, students begin studying Spanish as a foreign language to enter High School fluent in three languages.