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Escola Concept is a group of three vanguard schools (Toddlers to grade 12) founded in 2017 by Grupo SEB, a family owned organization, which is the largest K-12 education group in Brazil and the 6th largest in the world.
This company, which started with one school 60 years ago, now comprises 50+ schools all over Brazil, in addition to bilingual franchises in over 30 countries worldwide Today, Chaim Zaher, a refugee from Lebanon, and president of the company, has a team of over 6,000 change agents who are actively committed to impacting the lives of more than 350,000 students, be it through corporate-owned schools and/or franchises, or by developing innovative solutions for schools through their edtech hub called Conexia.
Escola Concept is part of Grupo SEB's commitment to moving the educational sector forward in Brazil through project-based approaches to teaching and learning The school's program is designed to nurture the dispositions of lifelong learners who collaborate to co-create, embrace an entrepreneurial mindset, understand the meaning of living sustainably, and are globally and digitally fluent Learners apply habits of mind to their daily actions, use the language of thinking to communicate, and understand the elements of design thinking to problem-solve and innovate. Learning is facilitated and assessed through relevant, project-based experiences in and outside of the classroom.
In 2018, one year after opening its first two campuses in Ribeirão Preto and Salvador, the flagship campus in São Paulo came into existence and is today one of the largest bilingual schools in Brazil with over 1000 learners.
PRISCILA TORRES
HEAD OF BUSINESS UNIT
priscila torres@conceptedu com br +55 11 97148-1847
DAN LOUREIRO
HIGH SCHOOL COORDINATOR
dan nascimento@conceptedu com br +55 71 9991-9889
CAMILLA DE SIERVI
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL COUNSELOR
camilla siervi@conceptedu com br +55 71 9957-2672
grupoSEB
NADJA VALENTE
HEAD OF SCHOOL
nadja valente@conceptedu com br +55 71 9123-8661
GABRIELA GUIMARÃES
CAREER AND UNIVERSITY COUNSELING
gabriela guimaraes@conceptedu com br +55 71 9134-2701
MILENA SOBRAL
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL COUNSELOR
milena sobral@conceptedu com br +55 71 9950-4661
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The Escola Concept Salvador Campus opened in 2017 with grade levels that ranged from Toddlers 1 (1 year of age learners) to grade 6 The campus was designed through the lens of sustainability in the neighborhood of Piatã, amidst the extensive Atlantic Rainforest in an area that is owned and preserved by Escola Concept. An innovative, purpose-built, 3-story building, with multipurpose labs, a maker space, a stunning inspiration commons with a beautiful collection of books, a state-of-the-art auditorium, a full basketball court inspired by the 2016 Olympic courts replicated in our backyard, a fantastic gymnasium, and multiple flexible learning spaces are intertwined within the local vegetation and city landscape. Today, in 2023, Escola Concept has 393 impact-driven learners and is graduating its first senior class
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learners TOTAL HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
99% graduation RATE 80% educators WITH ADVANCED DEGREES
curriculum
16 learners AVERAGE CLASS SIZE 3:1 ratio STUDENT-FACULTY
The high school program offers six distinctive diploma pathways tailored to meet the diverse needs and aspirations of the graduates: AP International Diploma; AP Capstone Diploma; Innovation Diploma (in partnership with Design Tech High, Silicon Valley); Global Citizen Diploma; Escola Concept Diploma (Brazilian Common Core); American Diploma (in partnership with Providence Country Day, Rhode Island) Students can tailor their learning needs to match their future goals, focusing on different diplomas, as well as specific clubs and organizations that speak to their interests and needs.
The Brazilian Common Core and AP classes are mandatory and part of the daily schedule, however, it is optional for the student to sit the official College Board exam.
8x45min CLASSES PER DAY
7:50a.m.to3:30p.m. academic program regular classes schedule
3:30p.m.to5:30p.m.
student-led clubs and organizations are offered after-school hours
project-based LEARNING
2 3 yearlyevents 2017 TO 2019
festivaloflearning
Project showcase event in which students have an authentic audience to give and get feedback on their designs. Projects are class-based and hone in on a Sustainable Development Goal and trans-disciplinary learnings from the semester
2 conferences PER YEAR
6 clubs 2021-2023 student-ledclubs yearlyevents 2020-TODAY
6 submissions PER YEAR
Individual celebratory moment of learning in which learners present their digital portfolios highlighting their learning for the trimester with their areas of strength and opportunities for growth The presentations are made to the head educator and to the child’s family. student-ledconference
Between 2021 and 2023 our high school graduates started 6 student led clubs.
Projects that are submitted can be developed in the Clubs, Innovation Diploma, and/or Scientific Initiation classes sciencefairs
8 regular group PROJECTS 5 service learning PROJECTS
18 scientific PROJECTS
Athletics Model United Nations (MUN) Secretariat Scientific Initiation Program MUN Club afterschool extracurricular OPPORTUNITIES
Academia Olympiads Math Club Service Learning Club
Music Production Club
FabLab Club
Science Club
Business / Financial Literacy Club duringschoolhours
Science Fairs
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PROJECTS
Over 500 hours of community service per year
Partnerships with multiple local NGOs to develop Student or School Led projects like Projeto Intercâmbio Solidário, Abrace uma Escola, Catavento Literário and Arte na Paz
Sustainability initiatives, including circular economy projects and recycle and reuse initiatives. Student Led Clubs, older students can help and stimulate the younger ones to get involved in MUN events, science fairs and olympics
+500 hours COMMUNITY SERVICE
brazilian high school diploma
Brazilian Core National Curriculum
AP capstone diploma
4 AP courses offered during the 4-year high school, in addition to the AP Seminar and Research courses. The AP Capstone Diploma may be coupled with the AP International Diploma if all academic criteria are met
innovation diploma in partnership with dTech high school
Escola Concept is the exclusive partner for d.tech High, an innovative high school located on the Oracle campus in Silicon Valley. The Diploma is a 4-year commitment of developing a real project of the impact that will positively impact the life of the community outside the school.
Students can earn the Innovation Diploma by demonstrating proficiency in the innovation mindsets (initiative, persistence, seeking inspiration) skills (design thinking skills, project management and storytelling), and responsibilities (self-awareness, building community appropriately and understanding their impact in multiple contexts). The signature piece of the program is an independent project that works to address one of the 17 United Nations sustainable development goals
global citizen diploma
Facilitated by a consortium of like-minded international schools, the Global Citizen Diploma (GCD) provides a framework for students to actively take small steps leading to a better future Through intentional reflection, students develop a deeper understanding of who they are and what they value by capturing their individual stories and celebrating their growth. By identifying their passions, each student who earns the GCD becomes more inclined to act ethically and responsibly as a global citizen. Our learners dedicate their time in 4 years to develop a portfolio with reflections based on how their actions and projects support their Global Citizenship Development Students can be accredited with 3 certifications based on the number of elements shown in reflections.
american high school diploma in partnership with providence country day high school*
Students can choose and pay additionally to take 6 credits held afterschool, online with the Providence Country Day High School teachers based on two tracks: STEM or Social Sciences & Communications. Subjects include: Leadership; Business Law; AP Psychology; Honors Calculus; Honors Arts History & Criticism; Programming; Artificial Intelligence; Web Design; Marketing; etc
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The Class of 2023 is the 1rst graduating class at Escola Concept Salvador All high school students are required to take compulsory subjects to meet the standards of the Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC) to be awarded the Brazilian High School Diploma (Certicado de Conclusão do Ensino Médio). All high school students take mandatory AP classes but sitting the exam is not a requirement to graduate With the aim of fostering and guiding the development of various skills in our students, our school continuously evaluates them throughout their academic journey, whether individually or in groups. Assessments covering the entire student journey, formative assessments, account for 60% of the quarterly final grade Individual, summative assessments make up 20%, and assessments of engagement and competence in project development, project grades, account for the remaining 20% of the final grade for each quarter. Escola Concept does not officially rank its students. Grades are not weighted.
brazilian high school DIPLOMA
Integrated Sciences: Advanced Biology, Chemistry, and Physics I Portuguese: Language and Literature 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade ap capstone CERTIFICATE
Integrated Maths: Focus on Principles of Algebra
University Level Contemporary History
English Language Arts (Language and Literature)
Integrated Sciences: Advanced Biology, Chemistry, and Physics I
Portuguese: Language and Literature
Integrated Maths: Focus on Principles of Algebra
University Level Contemporary History
English Language Arts (Language and Literature)
Integrated Sciences: Advanced Biology, Chemistry, and Physics I Portuguese: Language and Literature
Integrated Maths: Focus on Principles of Algebra
University Level Contemporary History
English Language Arts (Language and Literature)
Integrated Sciences: Advanced Biology, Chemistry, and Physics I
Portuguese: Language and Literature
Integrated Maths: Focus on Principles of Algebra
University Level Contemporary History
English Language Arts (Language and Literature)
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS AND CONFERENCES
International competitions and conferences
Harvard MUN 2022: One 10th grade student awarded Best Delegate.
FabLearn Latin America 2019: Four students presented 3 Middle School Projects.
Festival De Cinema Festita 2019 (Uruguai) - Five Middle School students presented 1 movie developed by them.
FabLarn Flagship (Worldwide - Online) 2020: Twelve students presented 4 Middle School Projects.
FabLarn Flagship (Worldwide - Online) 2023: Five students presented 3 High School Projects.
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ACCEPTANCES
2022-2023
Administration at Universidade Católica de Salvador
Medicine at UNIME and FTC
Psychology at Bahiana (EBMSP)
Medicine at FTC
Medicine at FTC
Medicine at Uni Don Pedro
Law at Faculdade Baiana de Direito
Psychology at Bahiana (EBMSP) (2nd Place)
Medicine at Uni Don Pedro and FTC
Mechanical Engineering at UCSAL
Biomedical Engineering at American Academy (PUC-PR / Kent State University) and Southern Oregon University
(OBQ) awards
(ONHB)
(OBF) awards
(ONC) awards
Energy Efficiency Olympiad (ONEE) awards
Law at Faculdade Baiana de Direito
Product Design at Instituto Europeo de Design
Physiotherapy at Bahiana (EBMSP)
Odontology at Bahiana (EBMSP)
Psychology at Bahiana (EBMSP) (1st Place and highest grade in the entire health area)
Law at FTC
Law at Faculdade Baiana de Direito
Business at Hult University
Entrepreneurship at Link School of Business
Mechanical Engineering at UCSAL
Global Business at EDHEC International BBA
Medicine at Anhembi Morumbi
Psychology at Universidade federal Fluminense (UFF)