Escola Concept - School Profile

PRO FILE SCHOOL

Peter Drucker

MISSION an academically rigorous, challenging, inclusive, global education designed to develop happy and thoughtful human beings who positively impact the world we live in. The school's program is designed to nurture the dispositions of lifelong learners who collaborate to co-create, embrace an entrepreneurial mindset, understand the meaning of living sustainably, and are globally and digitally fluent.

Learners apply habits of mind to their daily actions, use the language of thinking to communicate, and understand the elements of design thinking to problem-solve and innovate.

Learning is facilitated and assessed through relevant, project-based experiences. Upon graduation, learners will be prepared for their university of choice in Brazil, or elsewhere around the world.

STATEMENT

ESCOLA CONCEPT OFFERS

Beyond our four pillars of collaboration, sustainability, digital fluency, and entrepreneurship, we chose to highlight seven core values that ground us.

Innovation We value the ability to think creatively and to come up with novelty ideas that can solve complex problems to mobilize positive change.

Creativity We believe that creativity is essential for success in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. We are committed to fostering a culture that values and nurtures the active use of imagination in all its forms.

Academic mindsets We value the ability to think deeply and critically about complex issues and to approach problems with an open and curious mind. We believe in setting high expectations, viewing mistakes as part of learning, and in cultivating culturally responsive practices.

We are committed to supporting our community in understanding their belonging and value, alongside who they are as learners to empower their successes.

Continuous learning and improvement We believe that learning is a lifelong process. We are committed to continuous learning, growth, and development in all that we do.

Intercultural competencies We believe that to navigate the complexities of the world we inhabit, inclusivity and diversity need to be intentionally addressed and supported. We are committed to cultivating a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects all individuals.

Ethics and integrity We value honesty, transparency, and strong ethical responsibility.

We are committed to acting with integrity in all that we do.

Social responsibility We believe that we have a responsibility to make a positive impact on the world and are committed to using our resources and expertise to create positive change.

VALUES

OUR CORE

OUR We believe that creativity is an important part of the innovation and success journey. To foster creativity, academic mindsets, and innovation within our school, we encourage a culture of feedback/feedforward, collaboration, open-mindedness, risk-taking, and continuous learning.

We provide opportunities for our team to collaborate, cocreate, and share ideas, while we embrace failure as a natural part of the creative process.

With this being shared, it’s important to note that when we launch ideas and projects we embrace the mindset of, “let’s try this and see if and how it works for our community.”

Most likely the idea will go through multiple iterations after it’s launched and it’s important to know: that’s okay.

Our projects are dynamic and we are aware that there is no single right path or answer to how we can approach solutions. We choose to look at every problem with curiosity and awe and see these as ideas because we understand that every solution also starts as an idea.

This framework allows for a lively, vigorous, and innovative environment that enables us to think about what the unimaginable could look like and how to generate innovative ideas to solve the problems we face in the world.

FRAMEWORK

Our framework outlines the principles and approaches that we use to foster creativity, academic mindsets, innovation, and design-led projects.

Habits of Mind At Escola Concept we strive to develop mindful, caring, and joyful citizens who are committed to their personal growth, the growth of others, and the growth of their community. When we commit to growing the habits both individually and as a community, we become more thoughtful, responsive, and innovative.

This framework for thinking, which includes 16 dispositions called the "Habits of Mind" are used as a foundation to support this positive mindset that permeates our community of learners.

Thinking Culture At Escola Concept, the slogan, "learning the meaning of learning" comes to life through the Cultures of Thinking.

Learners are continuously encouraged to think about their thinking, pose questions, make relevant connections, identify how their thinking has evolved/changed over time, and identify possible challenges a specific idea poses, while exploring questions they may have about a specific concept.

There are 8 cultural forces that shape the culture of our learning spaces, which include: routines (visible thinking routines), opportunities, time, modeling, language, environment, interactions, and expectations . These forces provide students with an environment that enables critical thinking and builds the capacity for positive social learning and a deeper understanding of knowledge co-created in the classroom.

Design Thinking Problem-solving approach that involves empathy, prototyping, and iteration. It is often used in the development of new products or services and is applied to educational contexts in tandem with the project based learning approach.

Futures Thinking Involves considering potential future scenarios, trend analysis, and strategic foresight to make decisions based on informed predictions. Futures thinking supports individuals and organizations to make data rich decisions and prepare for the future by considering a range of possible outcomes and the factors that may influence them.

Academic Mindsets Beliefs and attitudes that students have about their own learning and academic abilities. Belonging, resilience, purpose, perseverance and growth mindset are major competencies for a deeper learning experience.

Deeper Learning Involves learning that goes beyond the basics of knowledge acquisition and evolves into a focus on developing skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration.

This approach emphasizes the importance of student ownership and agency in the learning process and encourages the use of authentic, project-based learning experiences.

Science of reading Grows confident and capable readers based on the science of how proficient reading and writing develops. Reading outcomes are improved, while empowering educators to elevate the reading and writing profiles of learners.

Learning Architecture Refers to the design and structure of a learning environment, including the physical space, the use of technology, and the roles and responsibilities of the learners and educators.

Learning Analytics Use of data and technology to track, analyze, and impact growth on learning and performance with the goal of personalizing the learning journey, while continuing to enhance the teaching and learning capacity.

Agency Striking the balance between scaffolding and achieving autonomy. It refers to identifying valued goals and desired outcomes and learning how to pursue the goals and outcomes purposefully, effectively, and proactively, while taking ownership of the intentions that will lead to actions and behaviors.

Mathematical Mindsets Refers to the active approach to growing maths knowledge, competencies, and the deep understanding of number sense and quantities to develop mathematical fluency and the application of maths thinking and sequencing to all areas of learning.

OUR MANIFESTO

WE BELIEVE: that all learners have the potential to be creative and innovative thinkers, and we are committed to fostering these dispositions in all of our learners. in the power of collaboration and teamwork to encourage our learners to work together and support one another in his/her learning and growth. in the importance of personal and social responsibility, and action to instill these values in our learners through our curricula and programs.

WE ARE COMMITTED TO: using the latest research data and technology to enhance the learning experience to prepare our learners for success in an ever-changing world. building strong partners with our immediate and greater community to enhance the success of our learners.

WE VALUE: thinking, inquiry, curiosity, projects of impact, collaboration, diversity of thought, questions, predictions, global & digital fluency, alongside a welcoming and inclusive environment where all learners are valued and supported to achieve their utmost potential. creativity and innovation in all areas of learning, alongside a culture that fosters and supports these dispositions in our learners, faculty, staff, and greater community.

WE EMBRACE: a culture of continuous learning and growth and we encourage our learners, faculty, and staff to take risks, embrace new ideas, and strive for excellence in all they do.

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 is collabora(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.

Updated on July 2nd, 2024

SCHOOL PROFILE

3 campi

1799 learners

400 educators

6 nationalities on our staff

Pillars

ACADEMIC

Sustainability | Collaboration | Digital Fluency | Entrepreneurship

Updated on July 2nd, 2024

73% 72% 30% Our of educators have PhDs, masters or graduate degrees

Concept Diploma

TEAM

diplomas

6

of educators have of weekly working hours lived or studied devoted to planning and abroad professional development

AP Capstone Diploma

AP International Diploma

Global Citizen Diploma

Innovation Diploma

American High School Diploma*

*Optional, with Providence Country Day

university

ADMISSIONS

Preferential admissions to the 20+ Universities of the U.S.

Updated on July 2nd, 2024

Project Based Learning

Bilingual Program

6

90%

projects on average are developed by each class per year

100%

of the projects are connected to a Global Goal for Sustainable Development

of classes in English in Early Years

60%

of classes are in English in Lower, Middle and High School

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ACADEMIC

Assessment

Data from MAP Growth Test

100%

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 ENGLISH LANGUAGE

100%

of our Grade 1 to Grade 11 classes reached the range of excellence in SCIENCE

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PARTNERSHIPS 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

GRADE 10

GRADE 11

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

English Language Arts Language & Literature

AP English Language & Composition

AP English Literature & Composition

Advanced English Composition

Integrated Maths: Focus on Principles of Algebra

Integrated Maths: Focus on Advanced Algebra and Statistics

Integrated Maths: Focus on Advanced Geometry

AP Statistics

MATHS

SOCIAL SCIENCES

AP Human Geography University Level Contemporary History

AP Human Geography AP Capstone Seminar University Level World History: Pre-civilization to mid 19th century

AP Capstone Seminar AP Capstone Research University Level World History: mid 19th century to present day

AP Capstone Research University Level: Conflicts & Globalization in the Contemporary World

NATURAL SCIENCES

GRADE 12

AP Environmental Science AP Environmental Science University Level Integrated University Level Integrated Integrated Sciences: University Level Integrated Sciences: Advanced Sciences: Advanced Advanced Biology, Sciences: Advanced Biology, Chemistry, and Biology, Chemistry, and Chemistry, and Physics I Biology, Chemistry, and Physics III Physics IV Physics II

GRADE 9

GRADE 10

GRADE 11

GRADE 12

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

Portuguese Language & Literature Oral expression Writer's Workshop

Portuguese Language & Literature Oral expression Writer's Workshop

Portuguese Language & Literature Oral expression Writer's Workshop

Portuguese Language & Literature Oral expression Writer's Workshop

INNOVATION DIPLOMA

Innovation Diploma: Foundation in Design Thinking

Innovation Diploma: Design Studio I

Innovation Diploma: Design Studio II

Innovation Diploma: Design Studio III

BODY&MOVEMENT

Body & Movement Year 1

Body & Movement Year 2

Body & Movement Year 3

Body & Movement Year 4

ARTISTIC DESIGN

Advanced Design Studio Year 1

Advanced Design Studio Year 2

Advanced Design Studio Year 3

Advanced Design Studio Year 4

Sound Exploration Year 1

Sound Exploration Year 2

Sound Exploration Year 3

Sound Exploration Year 4

Global Citizen Diploma Year 1

Global Citizen Diploma Year 2

Global Citizen Diploma Year 3

Global Citizen Diploma Year 4

PATHWAYS: PREPPING FOR THE FUTURE Project Wayfinder Curriculum

SOUND EXPLORATION

GLOBAL CITIZEN DIPLOMA

TED ED PROGRAM

GRADE 9

GRADE 10

GRADE 11

GRADE 12

MANDARIN OR SPANISH

World Languages & Culture: Advanced Mandarin/Spanish I

World Languages & Culture: Advanced Mandarin/Spanish II

World Languages & Culture: Advanced Mandarin/Spanish III

World Languages & Culture: Advanced Mandarin/Spanish IV

BUILD YOUR OWN START-UP & FINANCIAL LITERACY

Financial Literacy: Collaborating in Connected Ecosystems

Financial Literacy: Impacting Global Economies Year 1

Financial Literacy: Impacting Global Economies Year 2

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

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ASSESSMENTS The NWEA MAP Growth Test is an adaptive, online assessment designed to measure student growth over time.

PSAT/NMSQT

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.

TOEFL*

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.

SAT*

A standardized test used for some college and university admissions in the United States. *At Escola Concept, learners started taking this test in 2023.

OFFICIAL TEST CENTER

summer

SCHOOLS

& other opportunities abroad 2022 These are programs and opportunities our students attended in 2022.

HARVARD MODEL UNITED NATIONS

DESIGN TECH HIGH EXCHANGE

Washington, DC

Boston, MA

Redwood, CA

NSLC - Business Political Sciences, Georgetown Middle School Enrichment

Citizenship, Communication

Design

SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE

iD TECH STANFORD UNIVERSITY

COLLÈGE DU LÉMAN

New York, NY

Stanford, CA

Switzerland

EXPLO - Summer Camp, Youth Program

Artificial Intelligence

High School

GEORGETOWN

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

& other opportunities abroad 2023 These are programs and opportunities our students attended in 2023.

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

DUKE UNIVERSITY

LINK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

New York, NY

Durham, NC

São Paulo, SP

NSLC - Acting Intensive Design

NSLC - Business & Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship

LATIN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

ESPM

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

Virtual

São Paulo, SP

Washington D.C.

Latin American Leadership Academy

EduExplora

NSLC - Middle School Enrichment

DUKE UNIVERSITY

DESIGN TECH HIGH EXCHANGE

PARSONS - THE NEW SCHOOL

Durham, NC

Redwood, CA

New York, NY

NSLC - Citizenship, Communication

Design

Painting and Fashion Design

YALE

GENEVA SCHOOL OF DIPLOMACY

IE University

Segovia, Spain

New Haven, CT

Switzerland

Behavioral Marketing, Communication & Design

EduExplora Humanities and Social Sciences

Middle School Enrichment

UC BERKELEY

OXFORD

CAMBRIDGE

Berkeley, CA

Oxford, UK

Redwood, CA

EduExplora Exploratory

Immerse Education Creative Writing

Design

THE NEW YORK TIMES

UCLA

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

New York City, NY

Los Angeles, CA

London, UK

Fashion/Film/ Photography

Summer Discovery Fashion Business

Immerse Education Business

EU BUSINESS SCHOOL

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

PROVIDENCE COUNTRY DAY HIGH EXCHANGE

Switzerland

New York City, NY

Providence, RI

Business

Business

Academic Enrichment

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY

UC BERKLEY

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

Washington D.C.

Berkeley, CA

Cambridge, UK

Political Sciences

STEM

International Relations

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY

LES ELFES

ROBIN HOOD CAMP

Washington D.C.

Switzerland

Maine, NE

Middle School Enrichment

English

Summer Camp

ST. EDWARD’S SCHOOL

UC BERKLEY

PROVIDENCE COUNTRY DAY HIGH EXCHANGE

Oxford, UK

Berkeley, CA

Providence, RI

Summer Program

Calculus I

Academic Enrichment

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY

UC BERKLEY

Washington D.C.

Berkeley, CA

Political Sciences

STEM

summer

SCHOOLS

& other opportunities abroad 2024 Our students have been admitted to the following programs for the summer of 2024.

Updated on July 2nd, 2024

SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

New York, NY

New York, NY

New York, NY

EXPLO - Summer Camp, Youth Program

Business

Computer Science

YALE UNIVERSITY

YALE UNIVERSITY

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

New Haven, CT

New Haven, CT

New York, NY

Advanced Pre-College Medical and Bioscience Program

Advanced Pre-College Humanities and Social Sciences

Sports Management

IE BUSINESS SCHOOL

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

France

Madrid, Spain

Baltimore, MD

French Course

Summer Program

Calculus I

ANTIBES

TASIS THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN SWITZERLAND

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

Milan, Italy

Switzerland

Baltimore, MD

Business Course

English Course

NSLC - Aerospace

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

UC BERKELEY

YALE UNIVERSITY

Baltimore, MD

Berkeley, CA

New Haven, CT

NSLC - Artificial Intelligence

EduExplora

Medicine Course

BOCCONI UNIVERSITY

EXPLO

YALE UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS

USA

New Haven, CT

New York, NY

EXPLO - Summer Camp, Youth Program

Business Course

Pre-college Program

SWISS INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CAMP & ACADEMY

OXFORD UNIVERSITY

EXPLO

Italy

Oxford, UK

Bronxville, NY

Summer Camp

Creative Writting

STEM Program

university

ACCEPTANCES Updated on April 22nd, 2024

Law (5 Admissions)

Engineering (2 Admissions)

1. Faculdade Baiana de Direito

1. American Academy (PUC-PR / Kent State University)

2. Zarns

2. UCSAL Other Areas (4 Admissions)

Medicine (7 Admissions) 1. Zarns

1. Istituto Europeo di Design (Design)

2. Uni Don Pedro

2. Bahiana (EBMSP) (Odontology and Physiotherapy)

3. UNIME

3. Southern Oregon University (Computer Science)

4. FTC

4. Universidade Católica de Salvador (Administration)

5. Anhembi Morumbi

Business and Entrepreneurship (3 Admissions)

Psychology (3 Admissions)

1. Hult University

1. Bahiana (EBMSP)

2. Link School of Business

2. Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF)

3. EDHEC International BBA

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)

Psychology (2 Admissions)

Other Areas (4 Admissions)

1. Ibmec

1. Ibmec

1. Ibmec (Law)

2. ESPM

2. Mackenzie

2. Economics (Ibmec)

3. Insper

Marketing (4 Admissions) 1. ESPM

3. Medicine (UNIFACS) 4. Software Engineering (Ibmec)

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SCALE 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.

E.E. + (exceeding expectations)

E.E. (exceeding expectations)

M.E. + (meeting expectations)

M.E. (meeting expectations)

A.E. + (achieving expectations)

10.0

9.0

8.0

7.0

6.0

A.E. (achieving expectations)

A.E. (achieving expectations)

D.E. + (developing expectations)

D.E. (developing expectations)

D.E. (developing expectations)

5.0

4.0

3.0

2.0

1.0

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