International Early Years Curriculum | BCB Brazil| São Paulo

OUR EARLY YEARS CURRICULUM

At our international kindergarten in São Paulo, children follow the English National Curriculum, known as the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Our international early years curriculum specialists deliver play-based learning in a warm and nurturing environment, which fosters understanding, critical thinking, and enthusiasm. This ensures our children meet the seven EYFS learning milestones.

TEACHING AND LEARNING AT OUR INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN

The British College of Brazil delivers a modern and innovative international early years education, which is rich in traditional values.

Teaching and learning at our international kindergarten in São Paulo are based around three principles:

Stimulating curiosity and nurturing an interest in learning.
Thinking critically and taking a structured approach to understanding and solving problems.
Having an open mind and respect for other people and new ideas.

OUR EARLY YEARS CURRICULUM APPROACH

The British College of Brazil’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum is underpinned by these three principles. They inspire our teachers to deliver interactive and thought-provoking lessons that stimulate and engage our children.

Lessons are planned to suit a range of abilities so that every student can improve their skills and knowledge. We encourage each child to actively participate, too. Assistant Teachers work alongside our international early years curriculum experts in each year group, which gives our lead teachers the time and space to provide specialist attention and monitor progress.

We strive to create an environment where our international kindergarten children feel at home and are excited to explore new concepts. We encourage self-discipline, a sense of responsibility, and respect for others. Our classroom walls have many displays of the children’s arts and crafts, as well as language-based information that encourage their literacy skills. Our displays and ever-changing role-play area further stimulate our students’ enthusiasm.

EARLY YEARS CURRICULUM SUBJECTS

In mathematics lessons, we introduce our children to core concepts. Our young learners participate in practical activities, using and understanding simple mathematical language.

We help our students to build their communication, language, and literacy skills, too, through interactive speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities.

Our children also acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of their environment, other people, and features of the natural and man-made world. Their personal and social development focuses on how to work, play, cooperate with others, and function in a group beyond the family.

Our physical development programme, meanwhile, helps our international kindergarten children to develop physical control, mobility, awareness of space, and manipulative skills in indoor and outdoor environments. We encourage positive attitudes towards a healthy and active way of life. We also give our students opportunities to be creative, through art, craft, role-play, and music.

A TYPICAL DAY AT THE BRITISH COLLEGE OF BRAZIL

Our EYFS students’ days are filled with play, discovery, and plenty of socialising, as they explore new ideas and connect with one another.

EXPLORE OUR DAILY SCHEDULE

MORNING GREETINGS

Our energetic teachers and school leaders greet us and our families as we enter school. We’ll gather around a circle with peers, where we’re welcome to talk, sing, and share whatever’s on our minds as we start the day!

GETTING READY

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Our activities are always linked to themes, as we begin to explore our huge world. Our teachers will even take us outside or show us a new place, where we might get to munch on snacks or jump into swimming lessons with friends.

EXPLORING THE WORLD

TALKING AND LISTENING

We come together at midday to eat our nutritious lunches while having meaningful conversations with our teachers, TAs, and peers. We listen to different stories, use our vocabulary, and have lots of laughs that make our bonds stronger.

LUNCHTIME CONVERSATION

CONNECTING WITH OUR BODIES

Just like a battery-recharge, nap time allows us to connect with our bodies after refuelling, as we relax in our comfortable classroom. Our teachers and Tas know how to make the lighting and breezy airflow just right for a snooze.

RELAXING AND RECHARGING

STORYTELLING

We practice our listening and speaking skills when it comes time for stories! We get immersed in books and movies, and we also get excited to start reading and writing soon, too. Sometimes, we even get to sing and dance.

BUILDING LITERACY

STAY AND PLAY

After school, we continue to grow our curiosity, imagination, and creativity. During ‘Stay and Play’, we’ll jump into fun activities like Lego building, puppet shows, art making, or Juilliard dance lessons.

EXPLORING NEW THINGS