Academics
Our innovative, research-backed curriculum integrates global learning with the Brazilian national curriculum and is designed to foster the skills and knowledge students need to thrive in a changing world. From the early years to graduation, our program weaves joyful, world-focused learning experiences with core competencies, preparing students for lives of impact in Brazil and overseas.
AdmissionsDIVISIONS AND GRADES
A transformative educational journey
Avenues São Paulo serves students from age 1 to 18 with a bespoke curriculum, designed as a comprehensive educational journey and interwoven with transformative learning experiences that lead to bilingualism, mastery, and global citizenship.
TODDLERS
Small World
A program for 1- and 2-year-olds designed to trigger curiosity, stimulate creativity and sow the seeds of bilingualism.
NURSERY-GRADE 1
Lower Primary
Language immersion, learning through play and interdisciplinary study in a state-of-the-art early childhood facility.
GRADES 2-5
Upper Primary
A transformative academic program to engage young minds and promote creative thinking.
GRADES 6-8
Middle Grades
Fostering innovative thinkers with an increasing sense of ownership for their own learning.
TODDLERS
Small World
01 / 05
A program for 1- and 2-year-olds designed to trigger curiosity, stimulate creativity and sow the seeds of bilingualism.
NURSERY-GRADE 1
Lower Primary
02 / 05
Language immersion, learning through play and interdisciplinary study in a state-of-the-art early childhood facility.
GRADES 2-5
Upper Primary
03 / 05
A transformative academic program to engage young minds and promote creative thinking.
GRADES 6-8
Middle Grades
04 / 05
Fostering innovative thinkers with an increasing sense of ownership for their own learning.
GRADES 9-12
Upper Grades
05 / 05
Developing architects of lives that transcend the ordinary.
FAST FACTS
Avenues São Paulo by numbers
Global in essence and local in presence, Avenues São Paulo is a diverse learning community where international and Brazilian perspectives go hand-in-hand.
OUR CURRICULUM
Global in essence, local in presence
From early childhood through graduation, Avenues provides an innovative, world-focused education seamlessly integrated with the Brazilian national curriculum. Our global program is rooted in the Avenues World Elements (AWE), a curricular system that defines the skills, knowledge, and qualities that every student develops on their journey from early childhood to graduation. From empathy to creativity, critical thinking to metacognition, the Avenues World Elements represent our highest vision for a future-facing global education.
At Avenues São Paulo, this global perspective is combined with a strong local focus. By thoughtfully integrating key elements of the Brazilian national curriculum into the Avenues program, we rigorously uphold both Brazilian and international educational standards while honoring the local context. This approach ensures that students are prepared to thrive in Brazil and beyond.
In addition to our integrated curriculum, students benefit from a range of transformative learning experiences and signature programs unique to Avenues.
At Avenues São Paulo, this global perspective is combined with a strong local focus. By thoughtfully integrating key elements of the Brazilian national curriculum into the Avenues program, we rigorously uphold both Brazilian and international educational standards while honoring the local context. This approach ensures that students are prepared to thrive in Brazil and beyond.
In addition to our integrated curriculum, students benefit from a range of transformative learning experiences and signature programs unique to Avenues.
Avenues World Elements (AWE)
The AWE table defines both what and how Avenues students learn. It’s a powerful tool for teaching and learning, based on a decade of in-house R&D.
Dual diploma
All students graduate with both a U.S. diploma accredited by the NEASC and a Brazilian one accredited by the São Paulo State Education Board.
Language immersion
Our language immersion program develops fluency and cultural competency in two languages, English and Portuguese.
High‑Intensity Practice (HIP)
In HIP, students develop key cognitive skills and sharpen executive function through the intensive practice of writing, math, and multi-disciplinary problem solving.
Mastery Program
In Mastery, students pursue a passion to extraordinary depth, developing a multi-year project with support from faculty mentors and industry experts.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Avenues students of all ages complete projects that cut across disciplinary boundaries, cultivating real-world problem-solving skills.
World Course
From preschool through graduation, the World Course combines interdisciplinary global humanities with Brazilian social studies.
OUR TEACHERS
World-class educators, fearless change-makers
Our mission attracts a special kind of teacher: ambitious, idealistic, and driven by a desire to push the boundaries of education in order to unlock their students’ potential. Bringing rich global experience and diverse perspectives to their classrooms, our world-class faculty are united in their commitment to innovation, collaboration, and student success.
That shared commitment is grounded in deep expertise. Nearly 40% of Avenues faculty hold master’s or doctoral degrees, and all bring years of experience across disciplines and learning environments in Brazil and around the world.
That shared commitment is grounded in deep expertise. Nearly 40% of Avenues faculty hold master’s or doctoral degrees, and all bring years of experience across disciplines and learning environments in Brazil and around the world.
A rigorous hiring process
The time and care we invest in recruitment reflect our commitment to hiring exceptional educators who share our bold vision for education.
Modelling lifelong learning
Avenues teachers are lifelong learners, never content with the status quo. Our culture of innovation and collaboration supports their continued growth.
World-focused, student-centered
Joining us from the world’s top schools, our faculty infuse their teaching with global awareness and engagement, whatever the subject.
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