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Students aged 6 to 10 lay strong academic foundations and develop essential life skills through the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).
In our Juniors classes, learners dive into hands-on inquiry-driven projects, collaborate in small groups, and explore their world bilingually in English and Portuguese. Guided by curiosity, creativity, and reflection, children grow as independent thinkers, confident communicators, and empathetic peers.
Foster independence through the IB Primary Years Programme as students explore a bilingual curriculum, engage in hands-on STEAM projects and Book Clubs, and build curiosity, confidence, and bilingual fluency.
Begin a bilingual journey in Portuguese and English, expanding to Spanish from Juniors 3. Through Book Clubs, explore diverse texts, boosting reading fluency, vocabulary, and a love for languages and cultures.
Build collaboration, responsibility and leadership skills through STEAM projects, eco-campaigns, and global citizenship activities.
Build, create, and solve real-world challenges at our campus lab, guided by experts, and inspired by a culture of creativity and innovation, fostering confidence.
Enjoy nutritious, thoughtfully prepared meals that promote healthy habits, with personalized options ensuring every child feels cared for and included.
Benefit from unique experiences in the Escola de Girafa program, specially tailored for Juniors students to nurture social-emotional growth, ethical awareness, and character development.
Experience a diverse range of activities - from ballet and judo to figure skating and orchestral workshops - nurturing talents, building confidence, and developing teamwork beyond the classroom.
Experience a smooth, personalized, and supportive admissions process that ensures every Primary Years student feels welcomed and ready to flourish at Escola Internacional.
In the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), students build knowledge through an inquiry-driven curriculum. Young learners engage with themes that spark curiosity, foster critical thinking, promote independence, and a deep understanding of local and global issues.
Building confidence through reading, writing, and speaking
Young learners explore stories, poems, facts, and a wide range of text genres to grow as readers and writers.
Through mini-lessons, writing workshops, and personal feedback, students build essential literacy skills.
Students actively collaborate in book clubs and projects, sharing ideas, exploring diverse perspectives, and using thinking routines to reflect and build critical thinking.
Developing problem-solving and logical thinking
Children explore mathematics through engaging, inquiry-based units that connect numbers, geometry, measurement, data, and patterns to real-life situations.
Students ask questions, solve problems, and apply logical reasoning to make sense of the world around them.
This hands-on approach, fully aligned with the Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC), builds confidence and critical thinking, empowering students to become capable problem-solvers ready to use math in meaningful, everyday contexts.
Exploring the world through inquiry and discovery
Students explore Geography, History, and Science through inquiry-based learning, asking questions, investigating real-world issues, and connecting ideas across subjects.
This hands-on approach builds critical thinking, collaboration, and global awareness, empowering students to make meaningful connections and engage actively with the world around them.
Exploring Portuguese
Young learners develop fluency and comprehension by exploring narratives, poetry, informational, and persuasive texts through inquiry-based reading sessions.
Writing workshops provide personalized feedback, while book clubs, projects, and thinking routines encourage students to share ideas, reflect deeply, and develop as critical thinkers.
These experiences help students express themselves confidently in both written and spoken Portuguese, fostering strong communication skills and a love for language.
Promoting health, movement and teamwork
Students build physical skills through sports, games, and exercises, while learning teamwork, respect, and healthy habits.
Through inquiry, students reflect on their health and choices, gaining a global perspective on movement and well-being. Classes promote socialization and inclusion, celebrating diversity and body awareness.
As bilingual learners, students also develop English skills, using technical terms and communicating across cultures, preparing them to thrive in a diverse and connected world.
Growing communication and creative expression
Young learners dive into Arts with curiosity and creativity. They explore drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital media to express ideas and emotions.
Through inquiry, students discover artistic traditions, reflect on their work, and grow as confident creators.
Art classes celebrate imagination, cultural diversity, and self-expression, helping students connect with the world and share their unique voices.
Discovering the world through music
Students dive into music through engaging vocal lessons and from Juniors 3 to Juniors 5 in violin classes. They sing, play, and explore rhythms, discovering music from around the world.
Vocal lessons help students develop breath control and expressive skills, while violin classes help focus on technique and performance.
Through these experiences, students connect sound with emotion, express themselves creatively, and collaborate with others. Music becomes a joyful journey of culture, skill, and self-discovery, inspiring confidence and a lifelong love of learning.
Building respect, empathy, and responsibility in everyday life
Children explore Ethical Living Together by discussing values, emotions, and social issues such as bullying and cyberbullying.
They take part in class assemblies, make agreements, and help create action plans. Through inquiry and collaboration, students reflect on their habits, practice empathy, and learn peaceful conflict resolution.
Activities promote respect, kindness, and responsibility, helping students build a strong ethical foundation.
Connecting language, culture, and global understanding
From Years 3 to 5, children explore Spanish through engaging, inquiry-based activities that strengthen listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. In a multilingual environment, they expand vocabulary and grammar while discovering the rich cultures of Spanish-speaking countries.
By asking questions, making connections, and reflecting on real-world topics including traditions and current events, students deepen their understanding.
Through music, stories, and conversations, students grow as confident communicators and global learners, ready to connect with the world around them.
Every day at Escola Internacional is filled with exciting learning experiences and discoveries for your child. While timetables vary across the year groups, here’s an example of what happens between the lessons in our Juniors classes.
8:00 – 8.45am
Ready to begin the learning journey with confidence and enthusiasm.
8:45 – 9:00am
Fuel up with a healthy snack and get ready to learn.
9:00 – 9:45am
Engaging sessions that spark curiosity and foster critical thinking.
9:45 – 10:15am
A moment to relax, connect with friends, and recharge for learning.
10:15 – 11:45am
Inspiring classes to empower problem-solving and critical thinking.
11:45am – 12:45pm
A healthy and relaxing mealtime in the school cafeteria.
12:45 – 3:00pm
Engaging activities across subjects to spark curiosity and foster calm, focused exploration.
3:00 – 3:25pm
A short break to relax and recharge before the day finishes.
3:25 – 3:30pm
The school day ends, preparing children for tomorrow’s new experiences.
3:45 – 6:00pm
Young learners explore new passions in ballet, judo, futsal, and capoeira, building physical and social skills.
At Escola Internacional de Alphaville, students thrive in a bilingual, inquiry-driven environment that blends Portuguese and English learning with international experiences. From Early Years through Juniors 5, children develop academic skills, life competencies, and multilingual fluency while engaging in hands-on projects, global collaborations, and creative exploration.
Enjoy personalized learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills and understanding.
Gain essential life skills to thrive in academics, as well as careers and personal lives.
Fast-track English fluency while continuing to grow in home languages, including Portuguese and Spanish.
Try global skill-building programs and activities that develop critical thinking, teamwork and leadership.
Students celebrate growth through a mix of formative and summative assessments - classroom observations, projects, reflections, quizzes, and tests - giving a full picture of their learning journey.
Achievements in academics, creativity, and leadership are recognized through awards, exhibitions, student-led conferences, and public celebrations.
Sharing progress in meaningful ways helps students build pride, confidence, and a love of learning as they continue to thrive.
Students develop essential life skills through collaboration and active engagement. They grow in communication, critical thinking, independence, and social responsibility - building the confidence and abilities to thrive beyond the classroom.
Guided by the IB Learner Profile, children embrace curiosity, reflection, empathy, and clear communication. They flourish as thoughtful, ethical global citizens, ready to make a positive impact in their communities and the world.
Students grow as confident bilingual communicators, learning across Portuguese and English while tracking progress through Cambridge English exams and celebrating achievements.
From Juniors 1, they explore stories and authors in Book Clubs, deepening fluency in both languages, and begin Spanish lessons to open doors to a third language and a broader global perspective.
In Juniors 3 to 5, children spend 48.5% of their time in English, 48.5% in Portuguese, and 3% in Spanish, strengthening multilingual skills.
Children shape their linguistic journey, strengthening new languages and honoring their home language, gaining confidence, support, and empowerment along the way.
Students engage globally through ISP’s International Learning Opportunities (ILOS), collaborating with peers in dynamic programs, such as the Virtual Exchange. These experiences help them build leadership, teamwork, and a strong sense of global citizenship.
Students also have the possibility to sharpen critical thinking and problem-solving skills on an international stage through the Kangaroo Math Competition, tackling challenges alongside peers worldwide.
Additionally, they strengthen their reading and communication skills in Portuguese by engaging with Be-a-Bá, a nationally recognized literacy program that nurtures confident expression in diverse settings.
We just started school a week ago, and we are very happy with all the affection, welcome, and care we have received. Internacional is a very welcoming school. The professionals are impeccably competent. Thank you for welcoming us with so much love.
Priscila Amorim de Morais, Mother of the Juniors Segment
At Escola Internacional de Alphaville, families can enroll their children in our Juniors classes anytime throughout the school year. Our admissions team works closely with each family to choose the best start date, ensuring a smooth, welcoming transition tailored to every child’s needs and your family’s schedule.
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