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OUR PRIMARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

The British College of Brazil is the leading British school in São Paulo, offering the renowned English National Curriculum to our Primary students. Our teachers deliver stimulating activities that build our learners’ confidence and harness their natural curiosity. This develops high levels of knowledge, skills, and understanding, and immerses our children in the learning process.
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PERSONALISED ATTENTION THROUGH OUR PRIMARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

At our British primary school in São Paulo, Assistant Teachers work alongside our class teachers in every year group. This ensures each student receives expert personal attention, and that our lead teachers can closely monitor individual progress.

Our international primary school children work mainly with their class teacher, although specialist teachers deliver certain subjects, such as Music and PE. All our teaching staff speak English as their first language. They also possess exceptional qualifications and are highly experienced in the English National Curriculum.

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KEY STAGE 1 CURRICULUM

At Key Stage 1 of the English National Curriculum, the aim is for our students to enjoy their time at school and build the knowledge, understanding, and values they need to fulfil their potential, both personally and academically.

In a vibrant private elementary school setting, we focus on English and Mathematics, daily. We teach Science, Geography, History, and Art and Design through themed topics, which enhance students’ learning. Music, PE, PSHE, Portuguese, and Computing are also essential aspects of the curriculum.


In Language and Literacy lessons, we create a rich and stimulating environment where our international primary school children enjoy communicating in English. We offer a wide range of experiences, too, which nurture their interest in reading, writing, and speaking.


In Mathematics and Science lessons, students build their knowledge and understanding through real-world experiences. We also encourage our children to relate their work to other areas of the English National Curriculum.

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KEY STAGE 2 CURRICULUM

Throughout Key Stage 2, our students develop their critical inquiry skills by using active investigative methods that make learning relevant to the world. Our private elementary school approach encourages independence and nurtures individuality, while ensuring that every child meets the requirements of the English National Curriculum.

In line with UK expectations, The British College of Brazil’s international primary school students complete end-of-year assessments that identify progress and achievement in the ‘core’ areas of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. The English National Curriculum also incorporates Science, Geography, History, Art and Design, Music, PE, PSHE, Portuguese (plus additional opportunities to learn languages), and Computing.

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PRIMARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM SUBJECTS

At Primary, we teach the following subjects:
  • English.
  • Mathematics.
  • Science.
  • History.
  • Geography.
  • ICT.
  • Music.
  • Art and Design.
  • Physical Education.
  • Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural Education.

A TYPICAL DAY AT OUR BRITISH SCHOOL IN SÃO PAULO

Our Primary students’ days are filled with fascinating activities – based around themed topics – that encourage collaboration and inspire new ideas.
EXPLORE OUR DAILY SCHEDULE
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MORNING WELCOME
Our energetic school leaders greet us as we enter school, catch up with our friends, and share information across families. We might tell our teachers more about what’s happening at home, or we might pass a football and play some music before heading to our first class.
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GETTING READY
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MUSICAL TUNES
We discover the world through curricula that take us on adventures about many different topics – and we build several kinds of skills, as a result. In music class, for example, we learn harmony and tempo with different tunes, and assemble to play for our parents and the extended community.
LEARNING AND PERFORMING
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LUNCHTIME AND PLAY
We come together at midday to eat our nutritious lunches while discussing our thoughts and swapping stories with our teachers, TAs, or peers. In between lots of laughs, we may then shift to an active recess that can include life-size chess, football, basketball, or jump rope.
CONNECTING WITH PEERS
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TELLING STORIES
We get engrossed in a book of our choice every day, and we practice using our own words – from summarising what we’ve read to inventing our own imaginative story. We can enrich our expression through Spanish or Portuguese lessons and arts and crafts activities, too.
NURTURING LITERACY
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SPORTS TOURNAMENTS
During different sports and athletics, we strengthen our physical skills and nurture our well-being by boosting our resilience and collaborating with teammates on our common goals. During tournaments with competitors, we’ll show our sportsmanship while striving for our best.
GETTING ACTIVE
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AFTER-SCHOOL FUN
After school, the learning doesn’t end! During extracurricular activities, we can continue to explore different things, and see what we do or don’t like. We might discover talents in rock band, hand-sewing, arts, reading, or sports – to name just a few favourites.
EXPLORING NEW INTERESTS
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HOW WE TEACH

AN INDIVIDUALISED APPROACH

At The British College of Brazil, international primary school teachers provide the individualised attention every child needs to thrive. Our expert educators make coming to school exciting and uplifting, too, delivering outstanding experiences and activities that bring learning to life.
Our Teachers
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OUR FACILITIES

SHINING IN OUR SÃO PAULO SURROUNDINGS

Located in a leafy, green area of São Paulo, our British school campuses are warm, collaborative, and family friendly environments for our children. Creativity and curiosity abound on both sites, as our international primary school students discover their passions and develop their strengths. Here, your child will have ample space to learn and grow – whether that’s exploring nature or enjoying hands-on adventures.
Discover our Campuses

A PERSONALISED JOURNEY TO SUCCESS

We put our students’ best interests at the heart of everything we do at The British College of Brazil’s private elementary school. Our teachers will tailor your child’s journey, supporting and challenging them to become a problem solver and critical thinker – so they’ll be fit for success, no matter what the future brings.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AT BCB
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