In our admissions process, we aim to identify families who share our values and are committed to contributing to the school community, as well as candidates whose profiles align with our academic requirements. Our student body includes both Brazilian and international students.
We welcome new students in a thoughtful and supportive manner, ensuring they feel welcomed, supported, and secure as they transition into their new school environment. The Student Buddy Program, facilitated by their own classmates, helps new students adapt and feel a sense of belonging at Beacon, familiarizing themselves with new spaces and rules and building social connections.
Beacon offers all three IB programs: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Early Childhood and Elementary School, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Middle School, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for High School students. Due to the subject choices made by students in the Diploma Programme for High School, we only accept admission requests for Year 10.
We invite families to attend our introductory meetings in order to get to know our pedagogical project and the school’s physical facilities – Berlioz, Villa, and Campus.
We follow the Brazilian calendar, meaning the academic year at Beacon starts in February and ends in mid-December.
The cut-off date is March 31st. Children aged 1 year and 4 months who can walk autonomously are considered eligible for enrollment in our Early Childhood program.
Beacon offers optional programs during the academic year and vacation periods. The Extended Day Program is offered to students from 2 to 11 years old and is flexible, allowing families to choose the days and times that children will stay at school. We also offer a wide range of optional activities encompassing sports, arts, technology, as well as wellness and sustainability practices.
Beacon welcomes new students in a careful and welcoming manner, ensuring they feel included, supported, and secure for a smooth transition into the new school environment. The Student Buddy Program, carried out by fellow classmates, helps new students adapt and feel a sense of belonging to Beacon, familiarizing themselves with new spaces and rules while establishing social bonds.
Families can visit Beacon facilities by prior appointment. The tour of Berlioz, Villa, or Campus units can be conducted throughout the year. Schedule your visit here.
It is not our expectation for children in Early Childhood Education (up to 6 years old) to have fluency in English, as this skill will be developed through the immersion program. However, starting from 1st grade of Elementary School (Y1), the candidate undergoes a process to assess proficiency in the language. After careful and thorough analysis of each case, the student may be referred to the English Support Program (ESP). In certain cases, candidates may be admitted upon obtaining the necessary proficiency after enrollment, with the suggestion of additional English support to be able to keep up with the academic content of each grade.
Beacon does not offer tuition discounts for families with more than one child enrolled.
| Série | Idade | Nº de alunos |
| G1 | 1,4 | 14 |
| G2 | 1 – 2 | 16 |
| G3/G4 | 3 – 4 | 18 |
| G5 | 4 – 5 | 20 |
| G6 | 5 – 6 | 20 |
| Y1 – Y12 | 7 – 17 | 24 |
Beacon acknowledges both English and Portuguese as languages of instruction, communication, and student identity development. The use of both languages usage varies according to the age groups as follows:
G1 to G4 (1 to 4 years old) – Immersion in English during 4 school hours, except for 40 minutes daily in Portuguese Language and Brazilian Culture classes.
G5 to G6 (5 to 6 years old) – Beginning of full-time schooling, with Portuguese Language classes lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes daily.
Y1 to Y5 (7 to 11 years old) – Half of the areas of knowledge are taught in English and the other half in Portuguese.
Y6 to Y9 (12 to 15 years old) – Most areas of knowledge are taught in English, except for Portuguese Language, Literature, Brazilian History, and Elective subjects.
Y10 to Y12 (16 to 18 years old) – In High School, English is the predominant language, with the exception of Brazilian Social Studies.
We invite families to attend our introductory meetings in order to get to know our pedagogical project and the school's physical facilities - Berlioz, Villa, and Campus.
We invite families to attend our introductory meetings in order to get to know our pedagogical project and the school's physical facilities - Berlioz, Villa, and Campus.
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