Beacon School
International School in São Paulo
Quick answer
Beacon School delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum, as a large campus with 1,400 students. Well-suited to boarding and internationally mobile families. The student body draws from 20 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Beacon School.
- 20 nationalities top: Brazilian.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 7:30 am.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
1,400
20 (Brazilian)
24 max
Available
IBO
About Beacon School
Beacon is an IB Continuum School with an international program. We develop curious students with critical thinking skills, striving to create a more ethical and peaceful society for the 21st century.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
IB
IB Diploma
95% of our high school students were approved in the IB Diploma Programme, against an 79% world average.
We have Spanish from Year 4 on.
The Student Well-being Center is responsible for implementing educational practices that embrace all students, and adapt to their specific needs, supervising all the school support. It also approaches the socioemotional aspect in partnership with teachers and to guarantee a welcoming, inclusive environment that foster active citizens' development in society.
Yes, we have the Student Well-being Center.
Yes, we do. We have the English Support Program for students with difficulties in English.
7:30 am – 3:30 pm.
Yes, we do.
Yes, we do.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
School Profile
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Brazilian
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