Sphere Granja Viana
One place. Many worlds.
A Brazilian, international and bilingual school on a campus surrounded by nature in Granja Viana.
- +8,000 m²of campus surrounded by nature
- 25learning spaces on the campus map
- 2–10years old, from Early Childhood to Elementary School
- 2languages of instruction, English and Portuguese
The name
Sphere comes from sphaera. A sphere, a globe, the Earth itself.
The name reflects a way of educating. Circular movements that bring people and cultures closer, with references that reach beyond any border.
Our logo carries that idea. In motion, it reminds us that good actions multiply around the world and that a school is made of the people who belong to it.
Mission statement
Sphere aims at contributing to the development of critical and knowledgeable learners, who are able to use their diverse languages to interact with others collaboratively and with mobility to navigate national and international contexts. To this end, we offer quality bilingual education, with academic rigor and a focus on the development of intercultural understanding, enabling continuous advances in the ability to create solutions for different everyday situations and for the benefit of all.
Values
- Learning to learnLife-long learning, with a focus on intellectual, physical, social and emotional development.
- HumanityEthics, respect and honesty in relationships.
- CollectivityCollaboration, solidarity and teamwork.
What sets us apart
What makes Sphere, Sphere.
An international approach with Brazilian roots, designed for each student and supported by a team that keeps learning.
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Truly bilingual
English and Portuguese are languages of instruction. In Early Childhood, around 80% of the day takes place in English.
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National and international curriculum
The Brazilian national curriculum (BNCC) is integrated with IB programme frameworks and UNESCO's four pillars of education.
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Learning through inquiry
Units of inquiry connect fields of knowledge. There are four a year in Early Childhood and six in Elementary School.
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Every student at the centre
Mixed-ability classes, learning stations and teachers who closely follow how each child thinks and progresses.
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English certificates
Internationally recognised Cambridge English exams from Year 3.
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Full-day routine with Extra Time
Classes from 8 am to 3:30 pm from K4 onwards, with Extra Time until 6 pm. Toddlers and K3 attend in the morning.
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Teachers who keep learning
Weekly meetings, collaborative planning and training in January and July, plus national and international conferences.
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Balanced meals
A varied, healthy menu planned by a nutritionist who is at school every day.
Campus map
Explore the campus.
Twenty-five spaces to learn, create, play and connect. Choose a category and move through the list to find each space on the map.
- Administration office
- Nurse's office
- Meeting room
- Skate lane
- Changing room
- Geodesic dome
- Sensory garden
- Pau-brasil woods
- Sand court
- Sports court
- Library
- Design Lab
- Experimental kitchen
- Art room
- Cafeteria
- Vegetable garden
- Outdoor playground · Early Childhood
- Indoor playground · Early Childhood
- Outdoor playground
- Music room
- Classroom · Early Childhood
- Classroom · Elementary
- Learning support room
- Teachers' lounge
- Coordination office
Spaces
Spaces that teach.
Each space was designed for a different way of learning.
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LibraryLively and multi-purpose, also open during play time. -
Music roomMusic as one of many languages of expression. -
Art roomTiles painted by students are part of the room. -
Design LabScience, technology, engineering, art and maths from age 3. -
Experimental kitchenWeights, measures and chemical reactions, learned hands-on. -
CafeteriaA balanced menu planned by a nutritionist. -
ClassroomDesks in pairs and groups, not rows. -
Sports courtSports, games and play time. -
Water circuitWater to touch, observe and investigate. -
Indoor playgroundSand, nets and a slide to explore with the whole body.
Our story
A new school in a place with history.
The campus was once home to Projeto Âncora, a reference in educational innovation. Sphere Granja Viana preserved its gardens, trees and buildings in essence and began a new chapter there.
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Before
Projeto Âncora
The site was home to Projeto Âncora, a place of living and learning that helped many children and young people grow.
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2023
Launch
In September, Sphere Granja Viana is introduced to the local community.
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2024
First classes
Classes begin for children from Toddlers to Year 3, aged 2 to 8.
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Today
Two stages
Early Childhood and Elementary School, for children aged 2 to 10.
Book a visit
Your next chapter could begin here.
Visit the campus and talk to our team about your family's journey.
