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FAMILY GUIDE · CHOOSING A SCHOOL

Not “the best school”, but the right fit

Price, brand and a polished building do not prove quality. A sound decision starts with family needs, the exact campus and an in-person visit.

We compare verifiable conditions: stages, commute, language, schedule, infrastructure, total cost and school responsiveness.

Start with the commute

Distance is a poor proxy for Recife travel time. Test both directions at school-shift hours and check van ride time.

  • home → campus at the correct time
  • rain and congestion backup
  • van, chaperone and pickup time

Check the exact campus

Campuses in one network may offer different stages, programmes and facilities.

  • INEP code and address
  • grades actually offered
  • continuity at another campus

Unpack the language model

English lessons, bilingual education and independent international accreditation are different claims.

  • subjects taught in English
  • staff and timetable
  • verifiable IB or equivalent register

Calculate the full year

Tuition is only one component. Request enrolment, materials, books, uniform, meals, full-day care, activities and transport.

  • contractual annual total
  • required versus optional
  • indexation and exit terms

Observe daily life

A normal school day matters more than a staged laboratory photograph.

  • group size
  • meals, rest and outdoor space
  • parent communication

Accessibility and support

Discuss the actual need and ask how support works in practice.

  • physical accessibility
  • specialist support
  • adaptation and emergencies
CHECKLIST

12 questions for a first visit

01Which stages operate on this campus?

02How many children and adults per group?

03What does full-day include?

04How is progress assessed?

05How are Portuguese learners supported?

06What does bilingual mean in the timetable?

07Which costs sit outside tuition?

08Are meals provided?

09Which vans already serve the campus?

10How is child handover managed?

11How are incidents reported?

12Can I review the contract before paying?