International Partnerships
Villa was accredited as an International Baccalaureate World School, an international seal that recognizes the school’s robust capacity as an educational organization, the competence of its educators and the consistency of its pedagogical processes. Villa is an IB school!
With the IB Diploma Programme, Villa Global Education is part of the prestigious United World Schools, an international community of schools, whose mission is to develop the construction of a more peaceful world and the responsible and shared custody of the planet through an education based on values universal, built on cooperation and critical analysis of reality.
By participating in the IB curriculum, students develop their potential with a broad and ethical vision, constituting themselves as agents of change, capable of acting locally and globally. Furthermore, considering the changing world, the IB curriculum reinforces the acquisition of research, communication and self-management skills, forming students who are interested and committed to their own lifelong education (Lifelong Learners).
The indisputable credibility of this partnership, which expands the possibilities for students to attend the most important higher education centers in Brazil and abroad, results from Villa’s consistent work since 2017 from Early Childhood Education to 9th grade, supported by the partnership with the International Curriculum Association (ICA).
ICA builds on a strong legacy of improving learning for over 30 years and as it has moved forward and worked collaboratively with the learning community, it has recognized the need for continuous improvement to implement quality curricula. The program, originating in the United Kingdom and in line with the IB, embraces similar educational values, methodology and convergent pedagogical approaches, as well as ensuring vertical and coherent articulation with the Villa Global Education curriculum.
International Curriculum Association programs are a complete curriculum for students ages 2 to 14, with engaging thematic units of work that follow a well-defined process with specific goals for personal and international learning and development.
- Early Childhood Education (Early Years), with the IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum) for students aged between 2-5+ years;
- Elementary School (Primary School), with the IPC (International Primary Curriculum) for students aged 5 to 11
- Elementary School Final Years (Middle School), with the IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum) for students aged 11 to 14
Early Childhood Education (Early Years):
The first years of life are essential for the student's development, and total immersion in English classes guarantees natural acquisition, as well as bilingual literacy. Children receive the support they need to learn and develop at their own pace. In order for learning to happen, there must be developmentally appropriate experiences, where teachers play the role of facilitators, and children's natural curiosity must be harnessed in a supportive environment.
Elementary Education Early and Final Years (Primary School and Middle School):
In this cycle, the objectives are associated with individual qualities, essential to the 21st century, linked to the Learner Profile, in which the following must be developed: investigation, resilience, ethics, communication, reflection, cooperation, respect and adaptability. Opportunities to experience and practice these qualities are incorporated into the learning tasks within each unit of work that follows an active methodology that promotes our student's development through the expansion and integration of the National Curriculum, taught in the mother tongue, with the National Curriculum. International Curriculum Association (ICA) which is taught in English.
High School:
In this cycle, we offer the Diploma Program, endorsed by the International Baccalaureate (IB), for our High School students in the 1st grade, starting in August, and concluding in the 3rd grade in May.
The Diploma Program (DP) offers a challenging educational experience with an international focus. The program is designed to equip students with basic academic skills necessary for university study, continuing education and their chosen profession. Furthermore, the Program supports the development of the values and life skills necessary to live a full and purposeful life.
Alongside cognitive development, IB programs and qualifications address students' social, emotional and physical well-being. They value and provide opportunities for students to become active, caring members of local, national, and global communities; they focus attention on the processes and outcomes of international learning. Students leave with double certification, with the Diploma Program accepted at international and national universities.
International Education
