Pedra da Gávea School is committed to educating children for independent thinking, expanding their understanding of the world, encouraging free expression, respect for differences, social interaction, and the recognition of human diversity. We aim to nurture a sense of belonging — to both our species and our planet — while empowering children to fully develop their potential and recognize themselves as active participants in their own growth journey.
To this end, our educational approach is grounded in interdisciplinary projects that integrate knowledge and arise from children’s interests, allowing space for new discoveries.
We value play as a powerful source of learning and embrace multiple languages of expression as essential tools for communication, creativity, and documentation.
Early Childhood Education and 1st Grade of Elementary School
From 08:00 to 18:00
Av. Vitor Konder, 459
Schedule a VisitElementary, Middle School and High School
From 07:15 to 18:00
Av. Vitor Konder, 500
Schedule a VisitEarly Childhood Education and Baby Space
From 07:30 to 18:30
R. Nascimento Silva, 470
Schedule a VisitEarly Childhood Education and Baby Space
From 08:00 to 18:00
Av. João Carlos Machado, 411
Schedule a VisitConstructivism has brought countless contributions to contemporary education. Many of today’s most innovative educational practices were developed based on this teaching philosophy, as children gradually became the central focus of the pedagogical process—as active and engaged participants.
To achieve this goal, various strategies were implemented, including project-based learning approaches, which foster greater involvement, autonomy, and meaningful learning experiences.
We approach sustainability from three interconnected perspectives:
• Environmental – cultivating care and respect for nature through hands-on practices like tending to the school garden and encouraging conscious consumption.
• Personal – fostering inner balance and well-being through mindfulness and yoga activities.
• Social – nurturing empathy and respect for others through collaborative projects and daily interactions within our school community.
We believe that visual arts, music, cinema, theater, photography, and body movement are essential languages for human development. Through these forms of expression, children are encouraged to explore their creativity, sensitivity, curiosity, and innovative potential—nurturing unique ways of seeing, feeling, and engaging with the world.
The English curriculum at Escola Pedra da Gávea is designed to develop fluent, proficient students with a broad academic and cultural repertoire. Built to expand learners’ worldviews and ways of thinking, second language acquisition is an integral part of everyday life. Immersed in a stimulating, experience-rich environment, students enhance not only their cognitive abilities and linguistic awareness but also their capacity to connect with diverse perspectives—preparing them to engage as active, thoughtful global citizens.
We believe in the power of technology to transform the learning experience. At Escola Pedra da Gávea, digital tools are integrated into our educational approach through four key pillars: unrestricted access to content, interactivity, personalized learning tools, and continuous improvement in information management. This integration enhances autonomy, engagement, and critical thinking, preparing students to navigate and shape a constantly evolving digital world.
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