The English curriculum at Escola Pedra da Gávea is designed to develop students with a broad academic repertoire, fluency, and proficiency in the language.
Created to expand each student’s worldview and introduce new ways of thinking, the daily immersion in English provides a stimulating environment rich in meaningful experiences. This approach fosters cognitive development and enhances linguistic awareness.
Through creative and meaningful learning, our students are actively engaged in this dynamic process, exploring curious, unexpected, and fascinating topics from Early Childhood Education through Middle School. Our project-based methodology sparks curiosity and encourages exploration across various knowledge areas.
The educational materials we use support contextualized language exploration and help systematize English learning. Students are empowered to learn through their own experiences.
At Pedra, we believe English learning extends beyond the classroom. That’s why we offer the PDG Camp, a pedagogical immersion where students go camping and communicate entirely in English.
The Cambridge English Exams serve as valuable tools to recognize and motivate students’ progress, helping them gradually build confidence.
These exams align with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the international standard that assesses the four main communication skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
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Our ESL (English as a Second Language) program offers immersive English learning experiences, with sessions held three to five times per week.
The program encourages everyday interactions in English, enabling students to engage in meaningful and authentic learning experiences. Through natural exposure to the language, children gradually build awareness and confidence in using English in a spontaneous and intuitive way.