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Graded is a private, co-educational, non-sectarian, non-profit American day school serving an international community of approximately 1315 students, ages 3-18. The school follows an American curriculum with instruction in English and is accredited in the United States through AdvancED and in Brazil by the Ministry of Education. The school has three divisions: Lower School, K3 to Grade 5 Middle School, Grades 6-8 High School, Grades 9-12 The Lower School consists of the Montessori Pre-primary School (K3-K5) and the Elementary School (Grades 1-5). The High School program is college preparatory, and all graduates receive an American High School Diploma. Seventy-five percent of students earn an International Baccalaureate Diploma. A Brazilian High School Diploma is also offered, and 49% of graduating seniors receive all three.

Maple Bear is the world's largest network of bilingual schools! With more than 500 schools across 37 countries—including 230 in Brazil alone—we have a presence in every Brazilian state. From Early Childhood Education to High School, we combine the best practices of Canadian education with the requirements of the Brazilian curriculum, creating a unique educational approach that is synonymous with excellence and prepares students for the future. Recognized as a benchmark for educational excellence, Maple Bear has become a global reference in immersive bilingual education while remaining committed to the holistic development of every student. Our mission is to equip young people with the knowledge, skills, and mindset they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.