Elementary School
Elementary School

Elementary School

Learners aged 6 to 10 flourish as they lead their own learning, blending Brazilian and international curricula to strengthen bilingual skills in English and Portuguese.
 
They develop a growth mindset, build socio-emotional skills, and approach challenges with curiosity and confidence, collaborating with peers and beginning to shape their identity as global citizens through every lesson.

Our curriculum

From Years 1 to 5, students strengthen their reading, writing, math, and science skills as they explore the world around them.

Portuguese subjects
English subjects

Portuguese

Language practices and meaningful literacy

Students develop effective literacy skills in Portuguese lessons in the Elementary School, progressing in reading and writing through meaningful social language practices. Lessons focus on mastering the alphabetic system, expanding vocabulary, and using language in diverse contexts.

Emphasis is placed on text production, reading, oral communication, and linguistic analysis, alongside regular exposure to high-quality literary works. Literary education fosters creativity, authorship, and a love of reading, supporting the comprehensive development of students’ communication skills.

Portuguese

Music

Expressing through rhythm and sound

Children develop sensitivity, expression, and sound perception in Music lessons, broadening their cultural repertoire. Lessons emphasize active listening, experimentation with sounds, rhythms, and melodies, and musical experiences through singing, movement, and instruments.

Through these practices, students cultivate creativity, coordination, attention, and musical appreciation, recognizing music as a form of cultural and artistic expression across contexts and cultures.

Music

Science

Observation, experimentation, and hands-on problem-solving
 
Students take an active role in Science through inquiry-based learning. By observing, experimenting, and solving problems, they develop curiosity, critical thinking, and the ability to support ideas with evidence.

Learning connects theory and practice, relates science to everyday life, and encourages care for the body, the environment, and society.

Science

History

Investigating time, identities and diverse histories

Students develop an understanding of time, social relationships, and identity through History teaching in the Elementary School, grounded in their experiences and daily lives.

Lessons prioritize inquiry and the analysis of historical sources, encouraging reflection on change, continuity, and respect for cultural diversity. Activities foster critical thinking and an appreciation of different human experiences, helping to shape thoughtful, responsible citizens.

History

Geography

Exploring geographic space and society–nature relationships

Learners develop an understanding of geographic space and the relationship between society and nature through Geography teaching in the Elementary years, starting from their daily lives and extending to the community and the wider world.

Lessons involve observation, investigation, and the use of multiple languages, such as maps, images, and records, fostering the reading and interpretation of lived spaces. Geography education supports students in understanding the spaces they inhabit, respecting diversity, and acting responsibly in the world.

Geography

Mathematics

Logical reasoning through concrete learning

Students develop logical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through Mathematics learning. By investigating real-life situations and using numbers to understand their world, students explore concepts concretely, pictorially, and abstractly - first with manipulatives, then visual representations, and finally using symbols and numbers independently - building a solid foundation appropriate to each grade level.

Mathematics

Programa Semente

Develop emotional intelligence and resilience

Students develop logical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through Mathematics learning. By investigating real-life situations and using numbers to understand their world, students explore concepts concretely, pictorially, and abstractly - first with manipulatives, then visual representations, and finally using symbols and numbers independently - building a solid foundation appropriate to each grade level.

Programa Semente

Language

Engaging with stories, perspectives, and meanings

Students expand their reading, interpretation, and analysis skills as Literary Projects grow in depth each year. Thoughtfully selected texts inspire meaningful conversations about social, cultural, and human themes, helping learners connect literature to their own experiences and think critically.

Through dialogue, creative writing, and interactive literary activities, they develop a genuine appreciation for language, widen their worldview, and strengthen the connection between school learning and life beyond the classroom.

Language

Physical Education

Exploring movement, teamwork, and wellbeing

In Physical Education,  students’ holistic development is supported through movement, play, games, sports, dance, and rhythmic activities.

These physical experiences strengthen motor skills, coordination, balance, and body awareness. Lessons encourage cooperation, respect for rules, social interaction, and care for the body in a playful, inclusive environment, promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive social behaviors.

Physical Education

Maker activity

Creating, experimenting, leading

Children explore hands-on projects in Little Maker, building creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving as they design, test, and refine ideas. They collaborate with peers and discover new ways to bring their thinking to life.

Each project strengthens their sense of agency, empowering them to take the lead and transform imagination into action.

Maker activity

Arts

Imagining and creating

Students develop creativity, sensitivity, and self-expression through Art education, exploring visual arts, music, dance, and theater. Lessons emphasize experimentation, appreciation, and creation, broadening students’ cultural repertoire.

Through these practices, students cultivate imagination, aesthetic sense, authorship, and respect for cultural diversity, understanding art as a form of expression, communication, and meaning-making.

Arts

Core learning pillars

In Elementary School, students develop leadership, communication, and independence through practical bilingual projects.

  • Academic achievement

    Academic achievement

    Enjoy personalized learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills and understanding.

  • Life competencies

    Life competencies

    Gain essential life skills to thrive in academics, as well as careers and personal lives.

  • Multilingualism

    Multilingualism

    Growing bilingually in English and Portuguese through immersion and learning experiences in both languages.

  • International opportunities

    International opportunities

    Try global skill-building programs and activities that develop critical thinking, teamwork and leadership.

Édulo Santana

We are very pleased and happy with the welcome that Progresso has given to our Guilherme, a place where he loves to play and share experiences, highlighting the remarkable progress in his learning, especially in English.

Édulo Santana, Guilherme's father from Elementary School I

When to enroll?

At Progresso Bilíngue Vinhedo, Elementary School enrolment is flexible throughout the year, and our Admissions Team works closely with families to select the best start date for each student’s learning journey.

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