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We are an IB World School

We offer a modern, challenging and international educational programme according to the standards set by the International Baccalaureate (IB)*.

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GIS SP - The International School of São Paulo

Learning at GIS SP - The International School of São Paulo is an international experience that focus on the development of skills and attitudes that young people require to participate fully in the world of tomorrow, both as national and global citizens.

We inspire ourselves on the Reggio Emilia approach for our Early Years.  An innovative and inspiring philosophy to early childhood education which values the child as strong, capable and resilient; rich with wonder and knowledge. Every child brings with them deep curiosity and potential and this innate curiosity drives their interest to understand their world and their place within it.

In the Primary section, we believe in inquiry based and transdisciplinary learning. Concepts are explored from a local and global perspective through the lenses of the different disciplines. The child develops the necessary skills to ask relevant questions and find evidence based answers to fulfill their curiosity and reach their own conclusions. They also develop social skills, learning how to work with others in cooperation, to reach a common goal, and develop the necessary confidence to share their ideas and thoughts. Through these different elements, children are prepared to foster their love for learning that should permeate throughout their entire lives.

School hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Office hours: 8 am - 5 pm

Half-day morning (18 months - 3 years old): 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Full day (mandatory for children ages 4 and older): 8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Extracurricular activities: (extra cost, paid directly to our third party partner ): 4 pm - 4:50 pm

After School Play and Care (care after school hours. Additional cost, ask our office): 4 pm - 4:50 pm

View of the modern front of the school that uses many glass plates, allowing natural light to enter its interior.
Professor and student in activity involving light, color and investigation with magnifying glasses.
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What is better than pies fresh from the oven? Today for a snack we had apple and strawberry pies made from scratch with natural and healthy ingredients, fresh strawberries and coconut water. Kudos to our cook Fabi, for this nutritious
Are you curious to know more about how your child learns at GIS? 🤔 Do you wonder how education nowadays is different from our childhood experiences? Do you want to know how to best support your child's learning? 🤩 If your answers to these questions
We're very excited to meet our GIS families this Saturday, August 27th, to celebrate our community and start the academic year by sharing some super fun moments. 😊We are looking forward to meeting you there! #gissaopaulo #internationalschool #inte
What we have been through this week!
Did you know that singing helps to develop spoken and written language? It also helps with words pronunciation and in vocabulary acquisition. Do you like to sing with your children? Você sabia que cantar ajuda a desenvolver a fala e a escrita?

*About the International Baccalaureate® (IB)

IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision.

Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate® can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme or the IB Career-related Certificate (IBCC).

For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org

Mission Statement from the IB

The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.