High School Profile 2025-2026

HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE 2025-2026

HIGH PROFILE SCHOOL 2025-2026

ACADEMIC PILLARS SUSTAINABILITY CITIZENSHIP

COLLABORATION

DIGITAL FLUENCY

SYNERGY

RESPONSIBLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AGENCY

ENROLLMENT OVERVIEW

HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT (GRADES 9–12)

Escola Concept enrolls approximately

339 High School learners

Small class sizes, up to 25 learners, ensure individualized attention, strong faculty relationships, and a personalized learning experience aligned with each learner’s goals.

across Grades 9 through 12.

The current enrollment per grade is as follows:

LEARNERS

FOR THE CLASS OF 2025, THE 69 GRADE 12 LEARNERS ARE DISTRIBUTED ACROSS ESCOLA CONCEPT’S THREE CAMPUSES: SÃO PAULO, RIBEIRÃO PRETO AND SALVADOR.

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With over six decades of pioneering work in education, Grupo SEB has established itself as a vibrant, multicultural, global community defined by educational excellence. Grupo SEB leads with innovation, continuously investing in disruptive educational technologies and solutions that shape the future of learning. As the parent group of Escola Concept, Grupo SEB empowers learners to connect globally, expand their opportunities, and build futures of impact through excellence and innovation. Grupo SEB drives innovation and excellence in education, enabling institutions like Escola Concept to thrive as global learning hubs.

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EMPLOYEES

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LEARNERS

MISSION STATEMENT

Escola Concept offers an academically rigorous, challenging, inclusive, global education designed to develop happy and thoughtful human beings who positively impact the world. Our program nurtures lifelong learners who co-create, embrace an entrepreneurial mindset, act sustainably, and are globally and digitally fluent.

LEARNERS

Escola Concept follows the southern hemisphere academic calendar, with classes beginning in early February and concluding in mid-December. All core and AP courses are year-long, divided into three trimesters. Grade 12 learners graduate in December.

Mid-year reports for Grade 12 are issued in late August, capturing performance from the first and second trimesters. Final transcripts and diplomas are released in early January following graduation.

& COURSE STRUCTURE

THINKING, LEARNING, EVOLVING.

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+50

+7,000

80 69 GRADE 12

LEARNERS

GRADE 11

LEARNERS

GRADE 10

GRADE 9

104 86

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR

ABOUT ESCOLA CONCEPT

Escola Concept is a Brazilian-born, bilingual, international, coeducational, non-denominational, and non-residential school serving learners from Pre-school through Grade 12 across its 3 campuses. Rooted in innovation, our approach blends global best practices with local relevance. Inspired

by Reggio Emilia in the Early Years and driven by researchbased frameworks throughout, we nurture learning through Project-Based Learning (PBL), Visible Thinking Routines, Design Thinking, and a partnership with the Institute for Habits of Mind, for which we are recognized as the only Latin American Center of Excellence. Learning at Concept is inquiry-driven, intentional, grounded in a culture that values feedback and welcomes responsible risk-taking as a key component of innovation, and guided by our four foundational pillars:

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Embedded into Core Curriculum

All Escola Concept learners graduate with a Brazilian High School Diploma, grounded in the BNCC and accredited by the Ministry of Education. This diploma is enhanced by international academic opportunities and globally recognized credentials. Escola Concept is a member of AMISA, a network that fosters innovation and collaboration among leading international schools, and is accredited

by GEAC for its academic rigor, student support, and future-ready approach.

GRADES

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

9-12 4 CORE

Escola Concept’s High School curriculum, spanning Grades 9 through 12, is rooted in inquiry-based and project-based learning. Each year builds upon the “Understand  Explore  Materialize” learning model, guiding learners through a transformative journey. By the time they graduate, learners are recognized as Innovative Global Citizens.

COURSES

AP WORLD HISTORY, AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION, AP SEMINAR, AND AP RESEARCH

BNCC

SELECTIVE COURSES

SUBJECT AREAS

Powered by 6 diplomas and personalized pathways:

COLLEGE BOARD

COMMON CORE, NGSS, NCSS, ILLUSTRATIVE MATHS

ADVANCED PLACEMENT FRAMEWORKS

Core subject areas and departments: PORTUGUESE

PASSIONINFORMED PATHWAYS

U.S.

BRAZILIAN NATIONAL CORE

 SITTING FOR AP EXAMS IS NOT YET MANDATORY, THOUGH AN INCREASING MAJORITY OF LEARNERS OPT TO DO SO.

AP CAPSTONE

E.L.A.

MATHEMATICS

SOCIAL

ENGLISH, LANGUAGE, AND ARTS

SCIENCES

CORE COURSES:

PORTUGUESE, ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS, MATHEMATICS, BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, SOCIOLOGY, AND PHILOSOPHY

CORE AP COURSES: AP WORLD HISTORY, AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION, AP SEMINAR, AND AP RESEARCH

ADDITIONAL AP COURSES: AVAILABLE THROUGH THE

AP HONORS TRACK: AP CALCULUS, AP STATISTICS, AP BIOLOGY, AP LITERATURE, AP MICROECONOMICS, AP COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT, AND AP ART DESIGN

IMPACT COURSES: GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP, ARTS & MUSIC, BODY & MOVEMENT, DESIGN THINKING, AND PATHWAY ELECTIVES

DIPLOMA

AP INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA

GLOBAL CITIZEN DIPLOMA

AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL* DIPLOMA

BRAZILIAN DIPLOMA

These diploma options support academic differentiation, global competitiveness, and alignment with learners’ personal and university goals.

*IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PROVIDENCE COUNTRY DAY HIGH SCHOOL

DIPLOMA

INNOVATION

We believe all learners have the potential to be creative, empathetic, and impactful thinkers who contribute to the world in meaningful ways.

CREATIVE HUB

At Escola Concept, elective learning is structured through the Creative Hub — a dynamic ecosystem of interdisciplinary courses designed to nurture self-expression, innovation, and personal growth. The Creative Hub is grounded in learner choice and voice, offering semester-long courses that evolve annually based on learner interest and emerging trends.

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VISUAL & MEDIA ARTS

COLLAGE AND MIXED MEDIA, POTTERY, ARTIST BOOK, MURALISM, PRINTMAKING, GRAPHIC DESIGN, PHOTOGRAPHY, DIGITAL ART, DIORAMAS, STOP MOTION ANIMATION

PERFORMING ARTS & EXPRESSION

INTRODUCTION TO THEATER ARTS, VISUAL STORYTELLING, WORLD MUSIC EXPLORATION, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, CHOIR & INSTRUMENTAL PRACTICES

GLOBAL LANGUAGES

FRENCH, SPANISH, ITALIAN, MANDARIN

CULTURAL INQUIRY & CRITICAL THINKING

SEMENTES: ANCESTRALIDADES EM DIÁLOGO, SHUFA CALLIGRAPHY, ORIGAMI, ADVANCED MINECRAFT CODING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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NATURAL SCIENCES

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

ACADEMIC PROGRAM OVERVIEW

In addition to electives, learners engage in curated enrichment programs that emphasize well-being, global citizenship, and hands-on innovation. These offerings include:

BODY & MOVEMENT SERVICE LEARNING MAKER LAB &

INNOVATION SPACES

*AS REQUIRED UNDER THE BNCC NATIONAL CURRICULUM

Minimum attendance rate of 75%.

TRANSCRIPTS & CLASS RANK Escola Concept issues two versions of its official transcripts:

INTERNATIONAL TRANSCRIPT

In English, designed specifically to support learners applying to universities abroad. This transcript highlights academic performance in the context of international admissions, including GPA and AP coursework.

NATIONAL TRANSCRIPT

In Portuguese, for learners applying solely within Brazil.  ESCOLA CONCEPT DOES NOT RANK LEARNERS, NOR DOES IT PUBLISH A CLASS RANKING. TO PROVIDE CONTEXT, EACH STUDENT’S GPA IS CONTEXTUALIZED BY IDENTIFYING ITS PERCENTILE PLACEMENT WITHIN THE OVERALL GRADE DISTRIBUTION OF THE GRADUATING CLASS. THIS PERCENTILE IS INDICATED DIRECTLY ON THE TRANSCRIPT TO PROVIDE CLARITY WITHOUT ASSIGNING A FORMAL RANK.

STANDARDIZED TESTING PROFILE

Among 40 learners who took the SAT during the 2024–25 academic year (from August onward) and earned valid scores, Escola Concept learners achieved: 1400 1200

1210

1000 800 600 400 200 0

600

610

 EBRW  MATH  AVERAGE SCORE

SAT RESULTS — AUGUST 2024 TO MAY 2025

CONCEPT

NUMERICAL

LETTER GRADE

EQUIVALENCY

Exceeds Excellence

9.5-10.0

A+

4.1-4.3

Exemplifies Excellence

8.5-9.4

A

3.8-4.0

Meets Expectations +

7.5-8.4

B

3.0-3.7

Meets Expectations

6.5-7.4

C

2.0-2.9

Approaches Expectations +

6.0-6.4

D

1.0-1.9

F

0

DESCRIPTOR

GRADE

Approaches Expectations - 5.9 or below

GRADE DISTRIBUTION Final cumulative Grade averages for the Class of 2025, representing all three campuses. GPA conversions are approximated for international understanding.

16.18%

C = 15 LEARNERS

2.94%

CLASS OF

A+ = 2 LEARNERS

2025

8.82%

F = 6 LEARNERS

32.35%

14.71%

B = 22 LEARNERS

D = 10 LEARNERS

 FINAL GPAS AND GRADE DISTRIBUTIONS ARE BASED ON ALL CORE SUBJECT PERFORMANCE. THIS BREAKDOWN OFFERS INSIGHT INTO PERFORMANCE TRENDS ACROSS THE FULL COHORT.

AP SCORE DATA

Escola Concept learners achieved an average AP score of 3.23 out of 5 across the AP subjects administered in 2024, including AP Language and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Human Geography, AP Seminar, AP Research, and AP Pre-Calculus.

CONCEPT GRADUATE

The Concept graduates are curious, reflective, and ethical thinkers who lead with empathy, communicate with clarity, and take initiative to create meaningful change.

Equipped with global awareness and digital fluency, they approach challenges with creativity, resilience, and purpose. They practice the Habits of Mind to think critically, act responsibly, and continuously grow—ready to thrive in university, career, and life.

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22.06%

A = 11 LEARNERS

Portrait of a

CURIOUS REFLECTIVE ETHICAL

4.0 GPA

ESCOLA CONCEPT CALCULATES GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) ON A 0–10 UNWEIGHTED SCALE, REPORTED PER TRIMESTER AND AS A CUMULATIVE YEARLY VALUE. GPA INCLUDES ALL CORE ACADEMIC COURSES, AS WELL AS ANY ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES TAKEN. NO ADDITIONAL WEIGHT IS GIVEN FOR COURSE RIGOR; AP COURSES ARE FACTORED EQUALLY INTO GPA.

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Escola Concept utilizes the MAP Growth assessment from Grades 1 through 12 to track longitudinal academic growth and support differentiated instruction. These results provide essential data to guide both classroom practice and strategic academic planning.  ALONGSIDE MAP, LEARNERS IN GRADES 8 THROUGH 11 ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THE PSAT AS PART OF OUR COMMITMENT TO COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS BENCHMARKING.

PARTNERSHIPS

Minimum final grade of 6.0* in every core subject.

MAP TESTING OVERVIEW

REQUIREMENTS

GRADING SCALE & ACADEMIC REPORTING

Graduation

Escola Concept uses a series of internal descriptors, and transcripts show the numerical grading system aligned with BNCC standards. The table shows how these descriptors align with our numerical grades and provides a suggested equivalency table to both letter grades and a 4.0 scale.

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COLLEGE & CAREER COUNSELING (C&C) PROGRAM

SCHOOL-WIDE LEADERSHIP & CONTACT INFORMATION PRISCILA TORRES

Escola Concept’s College and Career Counseling program is anchored in the W.A.K.E. Framework, which stands for Wonder, Act, Know, and Execute—the four progressive stages of career and college readiness that guide our learners through self-discovery and purposeful planning, which supports learners through four years of self-discovery, planning, and university preparation.

SELF-KNOWLEDGE AND IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT

WONDER GRADE 9

KNOW

GRADE 10

CAREER EXPLORATION, INTERESTS, AND ACADEMIC ALIGNMENT

GRADE 11

EXECUTE GRADE 12

Escola Concept employs a team of full-time College and Career Counselors across São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, and Salvador. This team works collaboratively to provide equitable, personalized support to learners on all campuses. Additional Guidance Counselors provide ongoing academic and socio-emotional guidance (1:17 Counselor-to-Student Ratio).

CLASSES OF 2023-2024 BRAZIL

American Academy (PUC-PR / Kent State University), Bahiana (EBMSP), Faculdade Baiana de Direito, FTC, Istituto Europeo di Design (IED), UCSAL, Uni Don Pedro, Universidade Católica de Salvador, UNIME, Anhembi Morumbi, CIMATEC, ESPM, Faculdade Baiana de Direito, Faculdade Sírio-Libanês, FGV (SP & Brasília), IBMEC, Insper, INTELI, Mackenzie, UCSAL, UFBA, UFMG, UNICAMP, UNIFACS, USP

UNITED STATES

Clemson University, DePaul University, Emerson College, Florida International University, Ithaca College, Northeastern University, Suffolk University, University of North Carolina-Wilmington, University of California-Davis, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, University of South Carolina, University of Tampa, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Drew University

Av. Nove de Julho, 5520 – Jardim Paulista São Paulo/SP • 01406-200 – Brazil CEEB Code: 910035 • SAT Test Center Code: 84362

PRISCILA TORRES

LEONARDO PUNTEL

BRIAN CHANEN

GENERAL CONTACT

HEAD OF SCHOOL  priscila.torres@conceptedu.com.br

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL  brian.chanen@conceptedu.com.br

APPLICATION STRATEGY, SUBMISSIONS, AND TRANSITION PLANNING

UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCES & OUTCOMES

HEAD OF COLLEGE AND CAREER COUNSELING  reggie.aguiar@conceptedu.com.br

SÃO PAULO CAMPUS

COLLEGE RESEARCH, RESUME BUILDING, AND ESSAY PREPARATION

ACT

REGGIE AGUIAR

HEAD OF BUSINESS UNIT  priscila.torres@conceptedu.com.br

COLLEGE AND CAREER COUNSELOR  leonardo.puntel@conceptedu.com.br

ESCOLA CONCEPT SÃO PAULO  visitsp@escolaconcept.com.br  +55 11 94306-0768

RIBEIRÃO PRETO CAMPUS Av. Luiz Eduardo T. Prado, 2675 – Vila do Golf Ribeirão Preto/SP • 14027-250 – Brazil CEEB Code: 910069

FRED AZEVEDO

ANA CLAUDIA GRACIANO

CARLA PROBST

GENERAL CONTACT

HEAD OF SCHOOL  fred.azevedo@conceptedu.com.br

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL  carla.probst@conceptedu.com.br

COLLEGE AND CAREER COUNSELOR  claudia.graciano@conceptedu.com.br

ESCOLA CONCEPT RIBEIRÃO PRETO  visitrp@escolaconcept.com.br  +55 16 99633-2679

SALVADOR CAMPUS Av. Orlando Gomes, 1094 – Bairro Piatã Salvador/BA • 41650-010 – Brazil CEEB Code: 910070

TIM SHIRK

GABRIELA GUIMARÃES

DAN LOUREIRO

GENERAL CONTACT

INTERIM HEAD OF SCHOOL  tim.shirk@conceptedu.com.br

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL  dan.nascimento@conceptedu.com.br

CANADA

Brock University, Toronto Metropolitan University, University of Toronto

COLLEGE AND CAREER COUNSELOR  gabriela.guimaraes@conceptedu.com.br

ESCOLA CONCEPT SALVADOR  visitsal@escolaconcept.com.br  +55 71 99617-7472

FUTURE CAMPUS: RIO DE JANEIRO

UNITED KINGDOM

HULT International Business School

SPAIN

EU Business School (Spain and Geneva campuses), IE University, CUNEF Madrid

NETHERLANDS

BUAS (Breda University of Applied Sciences)

LIFELONG

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 ESCOLA CONCEPT’S CLASS OF 2024 DEMONSTRATES A STRONG TREND TOWARD GLOBAL BUSINESS LEADERSHIP, CREATIVE INDUSTRIES, AND HEALTH SCIENCES. OVER 40% OF OUR LEARNERS PURSUED BUSINESS-RELATED FIELDS, AFFIRMING CONCEPT’S COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSETS. IN ADDITION, VIBRANT INTEREST IN MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, AND JOURNALISM, ALONGSIDE EMERGING STRENGTHS IN ENGINEERING, SUSTAINABILITY, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, AND TECHNOLOGY, ILLUSTRATE THE BREADTH AND RIGOR OF OUR ACADEMIC PREPARATION.

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