Smira Williams

St. Francis College

St. Francis College is an international school which strives for excellence, providing a warm and friendly community committed to the International Baccalaureate (IB) philosophy. We offer a challenging educational programme with assessment through inquiry-based instruction highly focused on the academic and personal development of every pupil. St. Francis College is currently the only school in São Paulo to offer the IB Continuum through its Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. Mission St. Francis College offers a challenging educational programme through inquiry-based instruction with rigorous assessment. We strive for excellence, providing a warm and friendly community committed to the philosophy of the International Baccalaureate (IB). We empower pupils - to be passionate lifelong learners. - to achieve academic and personal excellence. - to be committed to impact the world positively. We believe that - pupils have the potential to develop in all areas within a well thought-out, balanced and stimulating curriculum. - everyone in the community has an important role to play in achieving our mission. - learning is achieved best through inquiry, significant experimentation and meaningful problem-solving. - pupils develop best in the environment of a safe supportive community. - pupils are unique and active agents in their own learning. - teachers are active leaders and role models who guide pupils to achieve their innate potential. - pupils should respect and understand their home culture and heritage and those of others. - acquiring fluency in English and Portuguese and developing pupils' mother tongue are all crucial.