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Escola Beit Yaacov

Brazil, São Paulo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 120
Type Co-educational
Opened 2001
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Portuguese, English, Hebrew, French
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Escola Beit Yaacov is an IB World School in Brazil offering the full IB continuum alongside a bespoke curriculum for students aged 3 to 18. English is the language of instruction, reflecting a global orientation, and the school began as Brazil's first trilingual Jewish school. The Primary Years Programme has been in place since 2009 for Early Years through Elementary; the Middle Years Programme has been available since 2025 for G6-G9; the Diploma Programme since 2013 for High School. The campus features a new High School and EJA building (2024) with a covered gymnasium, modern laboratories, study and social areas, spacious classrooms, and synagogues. Libraries with Follett Destiny catalogs are open to staff, students, and families. Torah values and international-mindedness are central to the education, preparing students to engage confidently in a world that is constantly transforming. The school emphasizes inquiry, character, and service within a collaborative, multilingual community today.

Av. Marquês de S. Vicente, 1748 - Várzea da Barra Funda, São Paulo - SP, 01142-000, Brazil

The Essentials

Escola Beit Yaacov has 120 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Barra Funda. On February 20, 2001, the school opened in a small green house on Dr. Brasílio Machado Street. The headquarters were inaugurated in Barra Funda in 2003.

Stages
Early Years Education; Elementary School; Middle School; High School

Type
IB World School (IB Continuum)

Religious affiliation
Judaism
Fees
Application fees
- No publicly posted, itemized application or admission fee amounts for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) were found in the school's published admissions materials or policy documents.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)
- No publicly posted schedule of tuition amounts by year group or per term for the 2026/27 academic year (nor for 2025/26) is available in the school's publicly available materials. There are no itemized monthly, termly, or annual fee tables accessible in the school's published documents.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No specific billing schedule, payment due dates, number-of-instalments options, or late‑payment penalties are published in the documents reviewed for the 2026/27 (or 2025/26) academic year. The school's admissions policy and other published school documents do not contain an explicit, public fee billing calendar or payment-terms table.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school's publicly available program descriptions and policy documents do not describe a boarding/residential programme or boarding fees. The school operates as a day school; no boarding-related charges were located.

Other costs or fees (uniform, materials, transport, insurance, exams, extra-curricular extras)
- There is no publicly posted, itemized list of uniform costs, transport fees, material or textbook contributions, or routine extra fees for 2026/27 (or 2025/26) in the school's published materials. No explicit refund schedules for items such as uniforms or material kits were found.

Refund information
- No publicly available refund policy for tuition, registration, or other fees was found in the school's published admissions or policy documents for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, boleto, etc.)
- The school's publicly available admissions materials and policies do not list accepted payment methods or banking/payment instructions for tuition or other fees in the documents reviewed.

Brief summary of search and limitation
- A review was conducted of the school's public pages and published policy documents (including the Admissions Policy and other administrative PDFs). No itemized fee schedule, no published per‑year/per‑term tuition table, and no public billing/payment policy for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years were located in those materials.
- A separate, two‑page PDF file titled "School Fees_2024-25" containing detailed euro‑denominated fee figures was located on a third‑party host; that document's header and hosting do not clearly identify it as the school's official 2024/25 fee schedule and it could not be confirmed as applicable to this institution. For that reason, its figures were not used as the school's fee schedule here.
Academics

Escola Beit Yaacov teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Beit Yaacov School is an IB World School offering a full IB continuum. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) has been in place since 2009 for Early Years through Elementary. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) has been available since 2025 for Middle School (G6–G9), and the Diploma Programme (DP) has been available since 2013 for High School. English is the language of instruction, reflecting a global orientation, and the school began as Brazil's first trilingual Jewish school. Torah values and international-mindedness are central to the school's education.

Gifted and Talented
Bright Minds Program provides scholarships to High School students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters social and emotional learning through a holistic approach that integrates well-being into daily learning.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides mental health and guidance support across the student journey, including parental guidance, Life Intelligence Lab (LIV) classes, SAFE program for Middle to final years, STEER tracking for early identification of needs, and Educational Guidance Center (NOE) support to guide behavior, reflection, and problem-solving.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is used as a language of instruction as part of the school's global orientation and international programs.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental well-being is addressed through structured programs and classes designed to create safe spaces for students to express feelings, build coping skills, and engage with teachers and counselors.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are embedded across programs, with a focus on respectful relationships, coexistence, and responsible conduct within the school community.
Parent Experience

History
Beit Yaacov School was born from a dream to offer the Jewish community an education that combines international academic excellence with the timeless strength of authentic Judaism, transmitting the values of the Torah with deep meaning. In 2026, the school celebrates 25 years of life, a journey built on the belief that true knowledge emerges from the integration of Jewish wisdom and global understanding. Since its founding, Beit Yaacov was the first trilingual Jewish school in Brazil, and English was adopted as a language of instruction to prepare each student to act with confidence, sensitivity, and purpose in a world in constant transformation. The school opened in 2001 in a small green house with 120 students, and inaugurated its headquarters in Barra Funda in 2003 as it expanded to include the first Elementary grades. Beit Yaacov has earned IB accreditation for the Primary Years Programme in 2009, launched the Diploma Programme in 2013, and became an IB Continuum School with MYP certification in 2025.

Community
Cultural and religious events are central to Beit Yaacov School's community life. The first cultural event in 2002 was Building, Creating, Playing; Bat Mitzvah ceremonies began in the school theater in 2008. In 2014 Bar Mitzvah and Brit Milá ceremonies were held in the school synagogue, and the J. Safra Theater opened to the public. The Beit Cultural Event was launched in 2015 to celebrate the anniversary, two new synagogues were inaugurated in 2018, and in 2024 the High School and EJA building opened with a covered gym, modern laboratories, and synagogues, highlighted by a mega concert by an Israeli band.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Beit Yaacov School's new High School and EJA building, opened in 2024, features a covered gymnasium, modern laboratories, study and social areas, spacious classrooms, and synagogues. The libraries are open to staff, students, and families, with borrowing rights and online catalogs. The school is an IB World School offering PYP, MYP, and DP programs. The campus serves students from Early Years through High School.

Sports Facilities
The new High School and EJA building includes a covered gymnasium. The After School program offers modalities including Athletics, Basketball, Soccer, Futsal, Tennis, and more. The facility upgrade supports physical education and extracurricular sports.

Academic Facilities
The school has modern laboratories. The libraries are open to staff, students, and families, with borrowing privileges and Follett Destiny catalogs. Beit Yaacov is an IB World School offering PYP, MYP, and DP programs. The curriculum uses technology and active learning methodologies across core subjects and electives.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After School modalities include Athletics, Ballet, Baby Jazz, Basketball, Beach Tennis, Circus, Israeli Dance, Soccer, Futsal, and Goalkeeper Training. Additional activities include Artistic Gymnastics, Judo, Maker Station, Music, Skating, Skateboarding, Theater, Tennis and Table Tennis, and Chess.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Beit Yaacov School is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The PYP serves Early Years through Elementary, the MYP covers Middle School, and the DP is for High School. The school has participated in national academic events such as the Brazilian Mathematics Olympiad. The IB framework emphasizes international mindedness and a global mindset as core aspects of the program.

Arts & Creative
After School offers arts and creative activities including Music, Theater, Ballet, Israeli Dance, Circus, and other performing arts. It also includes Maker Station, Artistic Gymnastics, and Chess as part of the program.

Cultural & Language
English is used as the language of instruction, reflecting the school's global orientation. International mindedness is a core value, fostering global citizenship and intercultural understanding.

Social & Hobbies
After School promotes social and recreational development through numerous modalities, including Athletics, Ballet, Baby Jazz, Basketball, Beach Tennis, Circus, Israeli Dance, Soccer, Futsal, and more; the program emphasizes play, cooperative learning, and engagement.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The After School Program is dedicated to promoting students' physical, social, and psychological well-being. It centers on three pillars: autonomy, perceived competence, and healthy relationships.
Languages

Language Provision
Beit Yaacov teaches Portuguese, English, and Hebrew across PYP, MYP, and DP. Portuguese anchors learning as the mother tongue, English is the immersion language, and Hebrew strengthens cultural identity and heritage. Language support includes EAL, PAL, and HAL, with initial placement assessments and ongoing monitoring to ensure equitable access. In DP, English is the language of instruction, with Portuguese A, English A/B, Hebrew B, and French Ab initio available, enabling a bilingual Diploma.

Bilingual Teaching
Beit Yaacov School offers trilingual education in Portuguese, English, and Hebrew. English is the immersion language and the main language of instruction for many transdisciplinary subjects, while Portuguese anchors learning as the mother tongue and Hebrew strengthens cultural identity. The IB Diploma Programme provides a bilingual Diploma with language options including Portuguese A, English A, English B, Hebrew B, and French Ab initio. Beit Yaacov emphasizes that every teacher is a language teacher and language learning is embedded across the PYP, MYP, and DP.

Immersion Programs
English is the immersion language and the main medium for instruction for many subjects. In Elementary, approximately 43% of instruction is in English, 33% in Portuguese, and 23% in Hebrew, reflecting the school's tri-lingual approach. Beit Yaacov provides language support through initial placement assessments and Language Support Teachers (ELS – English Language Support, PLS – Portuguese Language Support, HAL – Hebrew Language Support) for students joining after preschool. The Diploma Programme is taught in English, with language options including Portuguese A, English A/B, Hebrew B, and French Ab initio, supporting immersion and multilingual development.
Admissions

Admissions
1. PYP and MYP admissions: There are no specific admission criteria or selection processes for students already enrolled at Beit Yaacov School to participate in the Primary Years Programme (PYP) or the Middle Years Programme (MYP). Participation is based on seamless educational continuity within the school, ensuring a continuous IB experience for current students. 2. DP admission criteria: Admission to the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in High School involves an application and selection process focused on evaluating student commitment and engagement, ensuring alignment with the program's rigorous academic standards. The DP admission process includes a set of participation conditions for eligibility. 3. Conditions for participation (DP): Students must be a Grade 9 Beit Yaacov student and have completed Middle School. They must demonstrate fluency in English, the official instructional language of the IBDP at EBY. They must complete all application steps, including submission of required materials and participation in interviews. Students with special educational needs are welcome to apply and Beit Yaacov provides qualified staff to support them, with accommodations available in line with IB regulations. 4. DP admissions process and steps: Information Sessions (August) explain the High School curriculum options (Brazilian National Curriculum BNCC and the IB Diploma Programme IBDP). After the general meeting, DP leaders hold individual meetings with Grade 9 students and families to provide further DP details. 5. Application requirements (mid-October deadline): A Google Classroom is created for the admissions process where applicants submit a Letter of Intent, explaining their motivation for joining the DP, and a 3-minute video answering the prompt “Why is the IBDP good for me?” Submitting neither item by the deadline results in automatic exclusion from the admissions process. 6. Engagement and committed questionnaire: All candidates complete a questionnaire focusing on student engagement and commitment, administered in the High School building under test conditions. 7. Interviews (October–November): Selected applicants are interviewed by the DP Coordinator and the College Counsellor to discuss the letter of intent, video submission, academic expectations, and willingness to undertake the DP. 8. Selection and notification (November): After the four-part application process, the High School leadership team reviews applications and makes final admission decisions; families receive a formal letter in November informing them of the decision. 9. Review cycle: Beit Yaacov School reviews its admissions policy every three years to ensure alignment with IB standards and Brazilian educational regulations; the last revision was March 2025 and the next is scheduled for March 2028.

Scholarships
Bright Minds Program granted scholarships to High School students, honored by Mr. Joseph Safra Z”L. The EJA Beit Yaacov (Youth and Adult Education) program offers 100% scholarships to those wishing to return to school.
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