Escola Eleva Recife

R. Alameda das Hortências, 279, Imbiribeira, 51160-400 Recife - PE, Brasil, Brazil

In short: Escola Eleva Recife is a private, secular, co-ed international school in Recife, Brazil. It offers the IB. Stages: nursery, preschool, primary, middle school and high school (ages 1–17). Taught in English and Portuguese.

Type: Private · Secular · Co-ed
Ages: 1–17 · Nursery to high school
Curricula: IB
Languages: English, Portuguese

Awards & accreditations

IB World School DP

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Fees

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Curriculum & results

The academic framework combines the Brazilian National Core Curriculum (BNCC) with the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). In Grade 10 students choose between the Brazilian pathway and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and can graduate with up to three diplomas, including the bilingual IB and Brazilian certificates. The IB lists Escola Eleva Recife as authorised for the Diploma Programme since April 2025. IB options mentioned include English B or French, Business Studies, Brazilian Social Studies and Biology.

Stages · ages 1–17

Approach · General Curriculum

The school's vision is to educate purpose-driven leaders with a growth mindset who act with kindness and make a lasting difference. Its mission is to blend Brazilian traditions with globally proven teaching methods, shaping bilingual, well-rounded young people who succeed academically and contribute to their communities. Its core values are respect, enthusiasm, excellence, responsibility and kindness, and socio-emotional learning is delivered through the Brazilian LIV programme with an on-site psychologist.

Languages

Escola Eleva Recife is bilingual in Portuguese and English. In Kindergarten, English makes up 80% of the daily programme following the CLIL methodology; in Elementary, students receive up to 80% of instruction in English depending on grade, and in Middle School around 50% of the school day is in English. High School aims at full academic fluency in both languages. French is listed as a language acquisition option in the IB Diploma, and language courses are also offered among the academic clubs.

Programmes & accreditations

IB World SchoolAuthorised to teach International Baccalaureate programmes

IB Diploma ProgrammeInternational Baccalaureate

Open Days

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Location

R. Alameda das Hortências, 279, Imbiribeira, 51160-400 Recife - PE, Brasil, Brazil

Facilities & services

Facilities

The purpose-built campus was designed in 2022 by architect Miguel Pinto Guimarães and is divided into areas for each age group. Indoor spaces include sun-lit classrooms, specialist science laboratories, Maker Spaces, a Media Lab, rooms for drama, dance, visual arts and music technology with two studios, and an auditorium for performances. Outdoors there are playgrounds with jungle gyms and sensory gardens for younger children, quiet zones, a multi-sport court for basketball, volleyball and indoor soccer, a full-size soccer field and an open gymnasium. Meals are served in separate cafeterias by age group.

Services

Learning support

After-school activities

The after-school programme runs from K2 to Senior School. Sports include parkour, yoga, skating, soccer, volleyball, basketball, athletics and dance. Arts clubs cover ballet, textiles, cooking, regional dance, design and architecture, drama, visual arts, music, music technology, public speaking and film. Academic clubs include robotics, chemistry, biology, languages, debate, Maker Lab, coding, Media Lab and entrepreneurship, and students take part in olympiad teams at regional and international events.