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Opened in 2013, Postivo International School stands out for its innovative architecture, combining sustainability and collaborative spaces as facilitators of learning. The campus is located within the Positivo University complex, providing a complete, safe, and integrated environment. Its highlights are the connection with green areas, soccer field, swimming pool, sports gym, and laboratories that promote the development of an international and inclusive mentality.
The PYP transdisciplinary framework brings to our young learners real opportunities to focus on key developmental abilities, in which play is the primary driver for inquiry. Moreover, it involves social interaction, learning spaces, symbolic exploration and expression. In Elementary School, this framework aims to develop various skills: physical, social, intellectual, aesthetic, and cultural.
Learners refine their agency by making responsible choices. The Action Cycle (Check image…) is worked every day at our school, making students more open-minded and risk-taking to make the necessary changes in their lives. By reflecting on our attitudes and choices, we are able to grow as local and global citizens, seeking a more empathetic, respectful and balanced world.
The MYP emphasizes intellectual challenge and encourages students to connect their studies with real-world applications. Our curriculum fosters active learning, international-mindedness, empathy, and purposeful living. It empowers students to explore significant issues and ideas on local, national, and global levels, resulting in young people who are creative, critical, and reflective thinkers.
MYP students in their final year explore an area of personal interest over an extended period. It provides them the opportunity to consolidate their learning and develop important skills they’ll need in both further education and life beyond the classroom. It also helps them develop confidence to become principled, lifelong learners.
O MYP enfatiza o desafio intelectual e incentiva os alunos a conectar seus estudos com aplicações no mundo real. Nosso currículo promove a aprendizagem ativa, a mentalidade internacional, a empatia e uma vida com propósito. Ele capacita os alunos a explorar questões e ideias significativas nos níveis local, nacional e global, tornando-os jovens pensadores criativos, críticos e reflexivos.
Serviço e ação são partes essenciais do MYP, destacando a importância de aplicar o aprendizado em contextos reais. Os alunos se envolvem em projetos que promovem responsabilidade social, empatia e cidadania global. Assim, desenvolvem habilidades de pensamento crítico e colaboração enquanto contribuem significativamente para suas comunidades. Essa abordagem ajuda os alunos a entenderem o impacto de suas ações e os inspira a levar vidas com propósito e empatia.
Theory of Knowledge at our school, an integral part of the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP). TOK provides students with a unique opportunity to contemplate the essence of knowledge and how we justify what we claim to know. By engaging with TOK, students gain insight into the interpretative aspects of knowledge, including their own ideological perspectives – whether reaffirming, revising, or challenging them.
The three strands of CAS, which are often interwoven with particular activities, are characterized as follows: Creativity, Activity and Service. CAS enables students to enhance their personal and interpersonal development by learning through experience. It provides opportunities for self-determination and collaboration with others, fostering a sense of accomplishment and enjoyment from their work.
For high school students wishing to apply to international universities, mentorship and mediation are essential. The College Counselor at Positivo International School provides specialized guidance and counseling. With personalized support, students receive assistance in preparing a competitive international application, increasing their chances of success.
Bachelors in English Language, Literature and Linguistics on the São Paulo State University - UNESP. Isabela has been working with College Counseling for 2 years and is always seeking new opportunities to enrich and best guide her students. Member of the International Association for College Admission Counseling.
The 9th Grade is where everything begins in the college counseling process. At this stage, we encourage student involvement by presenting the steps that will guide them on their academic journey. In the 10th Grade, the focus is on self-knowledge, helping students understand their preferences and explore careers and courses that align with their interests. Additionally, we promote engagement in extracurricular activities, which are essential for enriching their education and preparing students for the future.
Encouraging cultural and sports expressions is in our DNA. That's why we offer a variety of activities and a diverse structure for your child to develop multiple skills in one place. We provide various Clubs with extracurricular activities held outside regular hours, covering cultural, sports, and language areas, such as: Vestibular Club, Business Club, Language Clubs, among others.
Our school's Language Clubs offer students the opportunity to learn English and French in a dynamic and interactive way. In English classes, the focus is on developing communication skills, including vocabulary, grammar, and cultural expressions. Meanwhile, French classes explore a language rich in culture, helping students improve their grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation in an engaging learning environment.
Our Dining Area, with a cafeteria and a canteen, is designed for each stage, from Early Childhood Education to High School. With a focus on a healthy diet, menus are monitored by a nutritionist. In addition, our snack bar and cafeteria provide specific meals and snacks for students with dietary restrictions.
We have spacious indoor and outdoor social areas for Early Childhood Education, providing opportunities for outdoor classes, exploration, and recreation. Additionally, our boat-shaped deck allows children to interact in a relaxed and safe manner within our facilities.
In our school, we have a vast green area that can be used for hands-on classes, fun, and relaxation for students during breaks. Additionally, we also have a representation of the Atlantic Forest, aimed at raising awareness and conserving the environment.
We have four recreational areas for young students: outdoor, Elementary School, High School, and the High School Lounge. In these spaces, students can play sports, engage in activities, conduct research, attend outdoor classes, and participate in events.
The Blue Sand is an extension of the classroom, expanding the possibilities for group work allowing students to engage in integrated projects and activities, as well as playful moments with their peers. It offers a unique experience that encourages new explorations and holistic play involving the whole body.
We have Art Rooms for the Early Childhood Education, Elementary School (Early and Years) and Extracurricular Activities. Here, the focus is on stimulating creativity and enhancing knowledge through techniques and materials. Additionally, we give students the freedom to create without constraints and to explore possibilities for cooperation, aesthetic sense, and poetry.
Designed for all segments, our Library is a welcoming space that allows for engagement with different artistic languages, storytelling, reading projects, group studies, and events. We have a collection of 7,019 titles and 14,439 volumes of Brazilian and foreign literary works available for parents and students.
Our Cultural Complex is an inspiring environment focused on awakening students' artistic expression. The Music Room offers an immersion in a variety of percussion instruments, while the Drama Room encourages exploration of the performing arts. The learning experiences contribute to the cognitive, emotional, and social development of the students.
Body expression is crucial for development. That’s why we offer Dance, Gymnastics, and Judo classes. We also have shared spaces with the University Positivo, such as the Athletics Track, Gymnasium, and Courts. These facilities are equipped for students to explore their skills, work as a team, and develop discipline and well-being.
To enhance security standards at student entrances, our turnstiles are equipped with facial recognition. This innovative technology eliminates the need for ID badges, accurately identifying authorized students. The initiative aims to promote a modern and safe school experience.
These areas are designed to promote relaxation and foster connections among students in an outdoor environment. These spaces include outdoor courts for basketball, futsal, and volleyball, all well-equipped and organized to support a range of activities.
We offer a spacious parking area for all segments, providing greater convenience and safety for our families during pick-up and drop-off.
It is an environment designed to provide a respectful moment of sensitivity and care for the child's body. In addition to a well-maintained space, we provide disposable and essential supplies to ensure all necessary care during this important time.
Featuring a foosball table, and cozy sofas, this area serves as a retreat for students to relax and unwind during breaks. It’s a vibrant space dedicated to enjoyable and entertaining moments.
In this engaging environment, we foster a deeper connection among our students between science, nature, technology, and society. Furthermore, knowledge is enhanced through collaborative practices that encourage critical thinking, hypothesis development, and exploration of potential solutions to relevant scientific issues in daily life.
We have an outdoor area and another with playground equipment, designed for the development of both body and mind. With nature, physical movement, and interaction as pillars, students can play, interact, explore, and discover the world around them, using toys that are thoughtfully designed for fun and learning.
In partnership with Universidade Positivo, our school offers an Olympic-sized swimming pool for swimming activities. To ensure the safety of the students, the extracurricular activities are supervised by qualified teachers. The classes aim to promote fun while contributing to the development, health, and well-being of the students.
We have a gymnasium for sports, which is used during Physical Education classes, extracurricular activities, and events. We provide a spacious and well-lit environment that allows students to have fun while learning simultaneously.
Our classrooms for students in the Final Years are spacious and well-lit, equipped with age-appropriate furniture. These environments feature whiteboards and multimedia equipment, providing a dynamic and engaging routine for students.
Middle Years classrooms are spacious and bright, furnished with age-appropriate furniture. These learning environments are equipped with whiteboards and multimedia technology, creating a dynamic and engaging experience for students.
The Early Childhood Education classroom is specially designed for children, creating a welcoming environment that fosters curiosity, and inquiry through play. It is connected to the outdoor Engagement Area, through large doors and windows that create a bright room and a warm feeling. This flexibility allows children to develop their autonomy and encourages them to explore and develop.
Our high school classrooms are designed to be spacious and inviting, featuring ample natural light and comfortable, age-appropriate furniture that promotes an engaging learning atmosphere. These classrooms facilitate interactive lessons and collaborative learning experiences.
