SCHOOLPRO FILE
Peter Drucker
ESCOLACONCEPTOFFERS MISSION
anacademicallyrigorous,challenging, inclusive,globaleducationdesignedtodevelop happyandthoughtfulhumanbeingswho positivelyimpacttheworldwelivein.The school'sprogramisdesignedtonurturethe dispositionsoflifelonglearnerswho collaboratetoco-create,embracean entrepreneurialmindset,understandthe meaningoflivingsustainably,andareglobally anddigitallyfluent.
Learnersapplyhabitsofmindtotheirdaily actions,usethelanguageofthinkingto communicate,andunderstandtheelementsof designthinkingtoproblem-solveandinnovate. Learningisfacilitatedandassessedthrough relevant,project-basedexperiences.Upon graduation,learnerswillbepreparedfortheir universityofchoiceinBrazil,orelsewhere aroundtheworld.
T A T E M E N T
Beyondourfourpillarsofcollaboration,sustainability,digitalfluency,and entrepreneurship,wechosetohighlightsevencorevaluesthatgroundus.
Innovation
Wevaluetheabilitytothink creativelyandtocomeupwith noveltyideasthatcansolve complexproblemstomobilize positivechange.
Creativity
Webelievethatcreativityis essentialforsuccessinan increasinglycomplexand interconnectedworld.Weare committedtofosteringaculture thatvaluesandnurturestheactive useofimaginationinallitsforms
OUR CORE V A L U E S
Academicmindsets
Wevaluetheabilitytothink deeplyandcriticallyabout complexissuesandtoapproach problemswithanopenandcurious mind Webelieveinsettinghigh expectations,viewingmistakesas partoflearning,andincultivating culturallyresponsivepractices. Wearecommittedtosupporting ourcommunityinunderstanding theirbelongingandvalue, alongsidewhotheyareaslearners toempowertheirsuccesses.
Continuouslearningand improvement
Webelievethatlearningisa lifelongprocess.Weare committedtocontinuouslearning, growth,anddevelopmentinall thatwedo.
Interculturalcompetencies
Webelievethattonavigatethe complexitiesoftheworldwe inhabit,inclusivityanddiversity needtobeintentionallyaddressed andsupported.Wearecommitted tocultivatingawelcomingand inclusiveenvironmentthatvalues andrespectsallindividuals.
Ethicsandintegrity
Wevaluehonesty,transparency, andstrongethicalresponsibility. Wearecommittedtoactingwith integrityinallthatwedo.
Socialresponsibility
Webelievethatwehavea responsibilitytomakeapositive impactontheworldandare committedtousingourresources andexpertisetocreatepositive change.
Ourframeworkoutlinestheprinciplesandapproachesthat weusetofostercreativity,academicmindsets,innovation, anddesign-ledprojects.
Webelievethatcreativityisanimportantpartofthe innovationandsuccessjourney.Tofostercreativity, academicmindsets,andinnovationwithinourschool,we encourageacultureoffeedback/feedforward,collaboration, open-mindedness,risk-taking,andcontinuouslearning.
Weprovideopportunitiesforourteamtocollaborate,cocreate,andshareideas,whileweembracefailureasa naturalpartofthecreativeprocess.
Withthisbeingshared,it’simportanttonotethatwhenwe launchideasandprojectsweembracethemindsetof,“let’s trythisandseeifandhowitworksforourcommunity.”
Mostlikelytheideawillgothroughmultipleiterationsafter it’slaunchedandit’simportanttoknow:that’sokay.
Ourprojectsaredynamicandweareawarethatthereisno singlerightpathoranswertohowwecanapproach solutions.Wechoosetolookateveryproblemwithcuriosity andaweandseetheseasideasbecauseweunderstandthat everysolutionalsostartsasanidea.
Thisframeworkallowsforalively,vigorous,andinnovative environmentthatenablesustothinkaboutwhatthe unimaginablecouldlooklikeandhowtogenerateinnovative ideastosolvetheproblemswefaceintheworld.
F R A M E W O R K
HabitsofMind
AtEscolaConceptwestrivetodevelop mindful,caring,andjoyfulcitizenswho arecommittedtotheirpersonalgrowth, thegrowthofothers,andthegrowthof theircommunity.Whenwecommitto growingthehabitsbothindividuallyand asacommunity,webecomemore thoughtful,responsive,andinnovative. Thisframeworkforthinking,which includes16dispositionscalledthe "HabitsofMind"areusedasa foundationtosupportthispositive mindsetthatpermeatesourcommunity oflearners.
ThinkingCulture
AtEscolaConcept,theslogan,"learning themeaningoflearning"comestolife throughtheCulturesofThinking. Learnersarecontinuouslyencouragedto thinkabouttheirthinking,pose questions,makerelevantconnections, identifyhowtheirthinkinghas evolved/changedovertime,andidentify possiblechallengesaspecificidea poses,whileexploringquestionsthey mayhaveaboutaspecificconcept
Thereare8culturalforcesthatshape thecultureofourlearningspaces, whichinclude:routines(visiblethinking routines),opportunities,time,modeling, language,environment,interactions,and expectations.Theseforcesprovide studentswithanenvironmentthat enablescriticalthinkingandbuildsthe capacityforpositivesociallearningand adeeperunderstandingofknowledge co-createdintheclassroom.
DesignThinking
Problem-solvingapproachthatinvolves empathy,prototyping,anditeration.It isoftenusedinthedevelopmentof newproductsorservicesandisapplied toeducationalcontextsintandemwith theprojectbasedlearningapproach.
FuturesThinking
Involvesconsideringpotentialfuture scenarios,trendanalysis,andstrategic foresighttomakedecisionsbasedon informedpredictions.Futuresthinking supportsindividualsandorganizations tomakedatarichdecisionsandprepare forthefuturebyconsideringarangeof possibleoutcomesandthefactorsthat mayinfluencethem.
AcademicMindsets
Beliefsandattitudesthatstudentshave abouttheirownlearningandacademic abilities.Belonging,resilience, purpose,perseveranceandgrowth mindsetaremajorcompetenciesfora deeperlearningexperience.
DeeperLearning
Involveslearningthatgoesbeyondthe basicsofknowledgeacquisitionand evolvesintoafocusondeveloping skillssuchascriticalthinking, problem-solving,andcollaboration.
Thisapproachemphasizesthe importanceofstudentownershipand agencyinthelearningprocessand encouragestheuseofauthentic, project-basedlearningexperiences.
Scienceofreading
Growsconfidentandcapablereaders basedonthescienceofhowproficient readingandwritingdevelops.Reading outcomesareimproved,while empoweringeducatorstoelevatethe readingandwritingprofilesoflearners.
LearningArchitecture
Referstothedesignandstructureofa learningenvironment,includingthe physicalspace,theuseoftechnology, andtherolesandresponsibilitiesofthe learnersandeducators.
LearningAnalytics
Useofdataandtechnologytotrack, analyze,andimpactgrowthonlearning andperformancewiththegoalof personalizingthelearningjourney,while continuingtoenhancetheteachingand learningcapacity.
Agency
Strikingthebalancebetweenscaffolding andachievingautonomy.Itrefersto identifyingvaluedgoalsanddesired outcomesandlearninghowtopursue thegoalsandoutcomespurposefully, effectively,andproactively,whiletaking ownershipoftheintentionsthatwill leadtoactionsandbehaviors.
MathematicalMindsets
Referstotheactiveapproachtogrowing mathsknowledge,competencies,andthe deepunderstandingofnumbersenseand quantitiestodevelopmathematicalfluency andtheapplicationofmathsthinkingand sequencingtoallareasoflearning.
WEBELIEVE:
thatalllearnershavethepotentialtobecreativeand innovativethinkers,andwearecommittedtofosteringthese dispositionsinallofourlearners.
inthepowerofcollaborationandteamworktoencourageour learnerstoworktogetherandsupportoneanotherinhis/her learningandgrowth.
intheimportanceofpersonalandsocialresponsibility,and actiontoinstillthesevaluesinourlearnersthroughour curriculaandprograms.
WEARECOMMITTEDTO:
usingthelatestresearchdataandtechnologytoenhancethe learningexperiencetoprepareourlearnersforsuccessinan ever-changingworld. buildingstrongpartnerswithourimmediateandgreater communitytoenhancethesuccessofourlearners.
WEVALUE:
thinking,inquiry,curiosity,projectsofimpact,collaboration, diversityofthought,questions,predictions,global&digital fluency,alongsideawelcomingandinclusiveenvironment wherealllearnersarevaluedandsupportedtoachievetheir utmostpotential. creativityandinnovationinallareasoflearning,alongsidea culturethatfostersandsupportsthesedispositionsinour learners,faculty,staff,andgreatercommunity.
WEEMBRACE: acultureofcontinuouslearningandgrowthandweencourage ourlearners,faculty,andstafftotakerisks,embracenew ideas,andstriveforexcellenceinalltheydo. OUR M A N I F E S T O
We believe in citizenship. We believe in sustainable decision making followed by sustainable action while potentializing the use of our resources.
CONCEPT
is sustainability
CONCEPT iscollabora(C)tion
We believe in fostering joyful learning environments and learning from one another. Synergy is at our core. We believe in bringing awareness about diversity while embracing differences and celebrating uniqueness.
CONCEPT is entrepreneurship
We believe in developing strong networks, in growing leadership capacities, and cultivating long lasting relationships.
CONCEPT is digital
fluency
We believe in the multiple global languages of innovation, integration, and accessibility.
SCHOOL PROFILE
3 campi
1799 learners
400 educators 6 nationalities on our staff
Sustainability | Collaboration | Digital Fluency | Entrepreneurship
73% 72% 30%
ofeducatorshave PhDs,mastersor graduatedegrees
ofeducatorshave livedorstudied abroad ofweeklyworkinghours devotedtoplanningand professionaldevelopment
Concept Diploma 6 d pi l o m a s
Diploma
Diploma
Diploma
*Optional, with Providence Country Day
Preferential admissions to the 20+ Universities of the U.S. university ADMISSIONS
Project
Based
Learning
Bilingual
projects on average are developed by each class per year 6
100%
100% of our Grade 1 to Grade 11 classes reached the range of excellence in ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Program Assessment Data from MAP Growth Test of the projects are connected to a Global Goal for Sustainable Development 100% of classes in English in Early Years 90% 60% of classes are in English in Lower, Middle and High School
of our Grade 1 to Grade 11 classes reached the range of excellence in MATHEMATICS
100% of our Grade 1 to Grade 11 classes reached the range of excellence in SCIENCE Updated on July 2nd, 2024
PARTNERSHIPS academic
Escola Concept has an exclusive partnership with the Institute for the Habits of Mind. It is the only school in Latin America certified as a center of excellence. Habits of Mind are part of the school’s foundational pillars to support social emotional learning and development.
A certification that recognizes our schools for the relevant use of technology to potencialize teaching and learning opportunities and to highlight the visionary leadership that exists to support these practices.
Accreditation with GEAC is a mark of distinction and a recognition of excellence in education. It demonstrates that an institution has undergone a thorough evaluation and has met or exceeded our high standards of quality and effectiveness. Accredited institutions benefit from increased credibility, visibility, and recognition, as well as access to a network of accredited institutions and other stakeholders.
São Paulo Campus was accredited by AMISA, the American International Schools in the Americas (AMISA). AMISA aims to discover and develop ways and means for improving understanding through international education; to improve upon the quality of teaching and learning in Association schools; to facilitate communication and cooperative action between and among all Association schools; and to facilitate cooperative action with national, state, local or non-governmental agencies in the field of international education.
Started by IVY League Universities and pioneered by Harvard, the Mastery Transcript Consortium is a prestigious award-winning high school transcript which gives students the opportunity to showcase who they are for colleges and universities through a portfolio of accomplishments versus a simple document which only shows their grades. Only 3 schools in Brazil offer this exclusive path for learners to get to their college of choice.
A diploma program from the College Board based on two yearlong AP courses: AP Seminar and AP Research. Rather than teaching subject-specific content, these courses develop students’ skills in research, analysis, evidence-based arguments, collaboration, writing, and presenting. Students who complete the two-year program can earn one of two different AP Capstone awards, which are valued by colleges across the United States and around the world.
Escola Concept is the only exclusive partner for d.tech high, the most innovative high school in the world located on the Oracle campus in the Silicon Valley. Learners can graduate high school with the Innovation Diploma offered by d.tech to Escola Concept. The Diploma is a 4 year commitment of developing a real project of impact that will positively affect the life of the population outside the school.
TED-Ed is TED’s youth and education initiative. TED-Ed’s mission is to spark and celebrate the ideas of teachers and learners around the world. Through the use of the TED curriculum, the goal at Escola Concept is for learners to gain presentation literacy skills while celebrating innovative leadership within TED-Ed’s global network.
Offers Escola Concept an internationally recognized curriculum for Early Years to Middle School. Fieldwork Education works with more than 1,000 schools worldwide, but in Brazil, only 30 schools offer it.
Facilitated by a consortium of 8 like-minded international schools, the Global Citizen Diploma (GCD) provides a framework for students to actively take small steps leading to a better future. Through intentional reflection, students develop a deeper understanding of who they are and what they value by capturing their individual stories and celebrating their growth. By identifying their passions, each student who earns the GCD becomes more inclined to act in an ethical and responsible way as a global citizen.
Providence Country Day (PCD) is one of the most prestigious prep schools in the east coast of the United States. It is known for its high admissions rate to IVY League schools in addition to competitive colleges and universities. Learners have the option of participating in the PCD Global Academy to receive an American High School Diploma.
The AP International Diploma (APID) is a globally recognized certificate awarded to students who display exceptional achievement across a variety of disciplines. Learners don't need to apply for the Diploma; it's automatically awarded in the year all eligibility requirements are met.
Escola Concept believes MAP Growth is a significant assessment opportunity to collect data to inform our teaching and learning processes while allowing us to observe and document student growth and development. Nwea Map Test is part of our commitment to academic rigor. The Map Test provides a unique and personalized test for each student.
The United Nations Global Compact (UN Global Compact) is a special initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General dedicated to sustainability. The Global Compact is based on Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labor practices, environmental protection and anti-corruption and promotes their integration in the strategy and operations of each company. The UN Global Compact has also the responsibility of contributing to the achievement of the goals of the Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda.
The Babson EPIC (Entrepreneurship Program for Innovators and Changemakers) program focuses on teaching fundamental entrepreneurial skills and principles within the context of the global business environment. The diploma program typically covers topics such as innovation, venture creation, business management, and leadership, providing students with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship on a global scale.
ADVANCED ACADEMIC
Offers from grades 9 to 12
100% of learners take AP Classes starting in Grade 9. By graduation, learners will have taken 6 AP Classes leading them to pursue AP Diploma. GRADE 9
ENGLISH LANGUAGEARTS
MATHS
SOCIAL SCIENCES
English Language Arts
Language & Literature
Integrated Maths: Focus on Principles of Algebra
AP Human Geography
University Level
Contemporary History
AP English Language & Composition
AP English Literature & Composition
Advanced English Composition
NATURAL SCIENCES
AP Environmental Science
Integrated Sciences:
Advanced Biology, Chemistry, and Physics I
Integrated Maths: Focus on Advanced Algebra and Statistics
AP Human Geography
AP Capstone Seminar
University Level World
History: Pre-civilization to mid 19th century
AP Environmental Science
University Level Integrated
Sciences: Advanced Biology, Chemistry, and Physics II
Integrated Maths: Focus on Advanced Geometry
AP Capstone Seminar
AP Capstone Research
University Level World
History: mid 19th century to present day
University Level Integrated
Sciences: Advanced Biology, Chemistry, and Physics III
AP Statistics
AP Capstone Research
University Level: Conflicts & Globalization in the Contemporary World
University Level Integrated Sciences: Advanced Biology, Chemistry, and Physics IV
PATHWAYS: PREPPING FOR THE FUTURE
ProjectWayfinderCurriculum
Pathways: Prepping for the Future Year 1
Pathways: Prepping for the Future Year 2
Pathways: Prepping for the Future Year 3
Pathways: Prepping for the Future Year 4
PORTUGUESE
LANGUAGE LITERATURE INNOVATION
DIPLOMA
BODY&MOVEMENT
Portuguese Language & Literature
Oral expression Writer's Workshop
Innovation Diploma: Foundation in Design Thinking
Portuguese Language & Literature
Oral expression Writer's Workshop
Portuguese Language & Literature
Oral expression Writer's Workshop
Portuguese Language & Literature
Oral expression Writer's Workshop
GRADE 9
World Languages & Culture: Advanced Mandarin/Spanish I MANDARIN OR SPANISH
GRADE 10 GRADE 11
World Languages & Culture: Advanced Mandarin/Spanish II
World Languages & Culture: Advanced Mandarin/Spanish III
BUILDYOUR OWNSTART-UP &FINANCIAL LITERACY
Financial Literacy: Collaborating in Connected Ecosystems
Financial Literacy: Impacting Global Economies
Year 1
Financial Literacy: Impacting Global Economies
Year 2
GRADE 12
World Languages & Culture: Advanced Mandarin/Spanish IV
Financial Literacy: Sustainable Finance
All learners meet for the Metacognition class with a focus on the following:
Digital Portfolio
Preparation for Student Led Conferences
Moment to identify and explore student's strengths and advancement opportunities
Connecting all parts of the project to design a coherent learning journey
external
ASSESSMENTS
PSAT/NMSQT
TOEFL*
The NWEA MAP Growth Test is an adaptive, online assessment designed to measure student growth over time.
A practice version of the SAT exam for students not yet in the grade level to take the exam. An informative tool to give students feedback of where their performance is with regards to their university and career goals and aspirations.
A test that measures English proficiency and how well students can use English in an academic setting.
*At Escola Concept, learners started taking this test in 2023
A standardized test used for some college and university admissions in the United States.
*At Escola Concept, learners started taking this test in 2023
SCHOOLS
& other opportunities abroad 2022
GEORGETOWN summer
These are programs and opportunities our students attended in 2022.
HARVARD MODEL UNITED NATIONS
Washington, DC
NSLC - Business Political Sciences, Georgetown Middle School Enrichment
SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE
Boston, MA
Citizenship, Communication
New York, NY
EXPLO - Summer Camp, Youth Program
iD TECH STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Stanford, CA
Artificial Intelligence
DESIGN TECH HIGH EXCHANGE
Redwood, CA Design
COLLÈGE DU LÉMAN
Switzerland
High School
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
These are programs and opportunities our students attended in 2023. &otheropportunitiesabroad2023
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
New York, NY
NSLC - Acting Intensive Design Durham, NC
- Business & Entrepreneurship
LINK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
São Paulo, SP Entrepreneurship
NSLC - Middle School Enrichment
DUKE UNIVERSITY
Durham, NC
NSLC - Citizenship, Communication
IE University
DESIGN TECH HIGH EXCHANGE
Redwood, CA
Design
PARSONS - THE NEW SCHOOL
New York, NY
Painting and Fashion Design
YALE
Segovia, Spain
Behavioral Marketing, Communication & Design
New Haven, CT
EduExploraHumanities and Social Sciences
GENEVA SCHOOL OF DIPLOMACY
Switzerland
Middle School Enrichment
UC BERKELEY OXFORD CAMBRIDGE
Berkeley, CA
EduExploraExploratory
Oxford, UK
Immerse Education Creative Writing
Redwood, CA
Design
New
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
Washington D.C.
Middle School Enrichment
ST. EDWARD’S SCHOOL
PROVIDENCE COUNTRY DAY
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
Washington
SCHOOLS
& other opportunities abroad 2024
SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE summer
Our students have been admitted to the following programs for the summer of 2024.
Updated on July 2nd, 2024
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
New York, NY
EXPLO - Summer Camp, Youth Program New York, NY Business New York, NY Computer Science
YALE UNIVERSITY
New Haven, CT
Advanced Pre-College Medical and Bioscience Program
YALE UNIVERSITY
New Haven, CT
Advanced Pre-College Humanities and Social Sciences
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
New York, NY Sports Management
ANTIBES
France
French Course
BOCCONI UNIVERSITY
Milan, Italy
Business Course
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Baltimore, MD
NSLC - Artificial Intelligence
IE BUSINESS
SCHOOL
Madrid, Spain
Summer Program
JOHNS HOPKINS
UNIVERSITY
Baltimore, MD
Calculus I
TASIS
THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN SWITZERLAND
Switzerland
English Course
UC BERKELEY
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Baltimore, MD
NSLC - Aerospace
YALE UNIVERSITY
Berkeley, CA
EduExplora
New Haven, CT
Medicine Course
EXPLO
USA
EXPLO - Summer Camp, Youth Program
SWISS INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CAMP & ACADEMY
YALE
UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS
Italy Summer Camp
New Haven, CT
Business Course
New York, NY
Pre-college Program
OXFORD
UNIVERSITY
Oxford, UK
Creative Writting
EXPLO
Bronxville, NY
STEM Program
ACCEPTANCES university
Updated on April 22nd, 2024
Law (5 Admissions)
Faculdade Baiana de Direito 1.
Zarns2.
Medicine (7 Admissions)
Zarns1.
Uni Don Pedro 2.
UNIME 3
FTC 4
Anhembi Morumbi 5
Psychology (3 Admissions)
Bahiana (EBMSP) 1.
Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF) 2.
Engineering (2 Admissions)
American Academy (PUC-PR / Kent State University) 1. UCSAL2.
Other Areas (4 Admissions)
Istituto Europeo di Design (Design) 1.
Bahiana (EBMSP) (Odontology and Physiotherapy) 2.
Southern Oregon University (Computer Science) 3.
Universidade Católica de Salvador (Administration) 4.
Business and Entrepreneurship (3 Admissions)
Hult University 1. Link School of Business 2. EDHEC International BBA 3.
Our Class of 2024 of Escola Concept São Paulo and Salvador have been admitted to the following universities:
Updated on July 2nd, 2024
Business (6 Admissions)
Ibmec1.
ESPM2.
Insper3.
Psychology (2 Admissions)
Ibmec1. Mackenzie2.
Marketing (4 Admissions)
ESPM1.
Other Areas (4 Admissions)
Ibmec (Law) 1. Economics (Ibmec) 2. Medicine (UNIFACS) 3.
Software Engineering (Ibmec) 4.
SCALE grade
Our school utilizes the grade scale below to assess and evaluate students' academic progress. This scale provides valuable feedback, measures achievement, and determines overall performance.
The grade scale ensures accurate assessments and supports students' growth while clearly understanding their academic standing.
(exceeding expectations)
E.E. + E.E.
(exceeding expectations)
A.E.
(achieving expectations) (achieving expectations)
(meeting expectations)
M.E.
(meeting expectations)
A.E. + M.E. +
(achieving expectations)
(developing expectations) (developing expectations)
A.E.D.E. + D.E. D.E. -
(developing expectations)
5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0
