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At present, the Swiss School of Curitiba has around 800 students, including Swiss, German, Brazilians and 14 other nationalities, from Kindergarten up to High School.

The teaching staff is mainly composed of Swiss and Brazilian teachers. Teaching is bilingual: Portuguese and German up to the end of secondary school, Portuguese and English at the high school level. The curriculum also includes French and Spanish. Italian is offered as an extracurricular course.

In addition to the Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), which allows access to numerous international universities, students obtain the Certificate of Completion of High School and several diplomas and certificates of proficiency in languages.

Mission

Aware of the fact that the vision becomes reality only through the goal and solution-oriented action of all those involved in the school community, the stakeholders commit themselves to create an environment through their encouraging and challenging action as well as their proactive commitment.

in which it is possible for the teaching staff to carry out a high-quality teaching through its professional activities, which enable all students, according to their potential, to achieve the greatest possible learning success,
in which the parents, primarily in their role as educators at home, constructively accompany and support the teachers in their pedagogical work for the benefit of their students,
for which the administrative and technical staff of the school provides a financial, structural, organizational and personnel-organizational infrastructure aimed at sustainability and professionalism,
in which the school management team always balances the legitimate claims of all the participants in the school community for the benefit of the student’s success
and in which the students accept, with trust and curiosity, the vision of the school as a goal of their efforts, and always tackle the challenges of learning with courage.

Vision

The Swiss School of Curitiba is an international, cultural and ideally pluralistic and multilingual Swiss school in Brazil. It is a place of learning and life where students, thanks to their competences acquired at school, are enabled to live a successful, sustainable and meaningful life and contribute to the society for the benefit of others.

Values

We have the courage to act with:

TRUST and RESPECT
HONESTY and SINCERITY
EMPATHY and COLLABORATIVE REFLECTION
RESPONSIBILITY and SUSTAINABILITY
AWARENESS and CONSEQUENCE

Code of Ethics and Conduct

The AESB’s Code of Ethics and Conduct sets up the principles to guide the conduct of all “collaborators” before the school community: parents, students, suppliers, service providers and other stakeholders we connect with. To access the full Code of Ethics and Conduct, click here.

HISTORY

The Association of Swiss Schools in Brazil was founded on the 10th of June 1979 by the companies BBC-Camargo-Correa, Statomat-Micafil, Siemens-Equitel, Servopa and Incepa, along with idealists such as the Murbach family. On the 3rd of March 1980 the school opened its gates with 12 students.

Already in 1983, the school changed its address to a rented property belonging to the Ukrainian Church in the Água Verde neighborhood because of insufficient space. After 10 years, on the 8th of March 1993, the year began with 216 students at the new premises in Pinhais, where the school remains to the present day. Since 1999 the school has been a member of the International Baccalaureate – IB.

1979

Constituent Assembly of the “Associação Escola Suíço-Brasileira”

1980

The school opens its gates

1983

Recognition by the Swiss Government / Move to rented premises in Água Verde

1993

The school year starts at the new premises in Pinhais

1995

Inauguration of Infant Education

1999

Construction of new building for High School / Member of the International Baccalaureate-IB

2000

Inauguration of the Chalet for Nursery School (for children aged 3-4) / Integration of Swiss School Curitiba with the “Associação Escola Suíço-Brasileira de São Paulo”

2001

First International Baccalaureate Diplomas awarded

2002

Inauguration of the bilingual Library

2005

25th anniversary of the school

2007

Construction of the second Chalet for Nursery School, new classrooms for Afternoon Supervision, Arts and Crafts and Maintenance / Renovation of the Dining Room / Inauguration of the new Sports Gymnasium

2009

Inauguration of the new classroom for Year 1

2010

Certification ISO 9001/2008

2011

Inauguration of 6 more High School classrooms

2012

Installation of the new playground for Infant Education / Introduction of Q2E (quality management system in schools)

2013

Implementation of the project “Schools on the move” with physical activities to stimulate development and learning

2014

The school becomes the first ICDL (International Computer Driving License) recognized test center in Brazil / Language courses for employees / Renovation of IT rooms, warehouse, supervision, psychology room and first aid post

2015

Implementation of Competence Assessment in addition to grades / Implementation access control system

2016

Inauguration of the Hermann-Straube-Square (covered area) / Inauguration of the Swiss woods / Inauguration of the Pestalozzi Garden (pergola next to the teachers’ room)

2017

Renovation of the secretary’s and accounting office / Inauguration of the study room “Salle Jean Piaget” / Introduction of French into the curriculum of the Year 6 / Installation of foam panels to improve acoustics in the Sports Gymnasium

2018

Creation of the Culture of Peace Project / Creation of the Sustainability Group / Creation of GIN (Global Issues Network) and Ted-Ed / Creation of the Parents and School Organization

2019

Inauguration of the new building with classrooms for the High School, the 9th grade of the Middle School and a modern restaurant.

2020

Commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Swiss School of Curitiba / Emergency Remote Education Begins Due to Pandemic

2021

Return of the face-to-face classes with the Hybrid Teaching System

SPONSORING INSTITUTION

The Association of Swiss Schools in Brazil, a non-profit organization, maintains the Swiss Schools of São Paulo and Curitiba. The Association is managed by a Board of Directors, elected by the General Assembly, with a 2-year term, whereby re-election is possible.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Our School offers large classrooms, chemistry, physics and biology labs, a computer lab, a room for woodwork, an art room and a study room, the “Salle Jean Piaget”. It also offers a multimedia library, a sports gymnasium, a playground, some woodland, a dining room, a canteen and a first aid post.

The New Building

In November 2019 the Swiss School of Curitiba inaugurated the new school building as part of its expansion project. The new building is located across the street from the old one, and they are connected by a walkway over the public road, ensuring everyone’s safety on a daily basis. This new structure has been holistically designed and provides new learning environments for high school students as a form of inspiration for comprehensive learning. The construction also includes the restaurant in an environment fully equipped to serve meals to all students and employees.

Library

The library has resources in German, Portuguese, English and French, with a special area for young children.

Laboratory

The school has laboratories for Chemistry, Physics and Biology with optical microscopes as well as electrical, mechanical and magnetic equipment.

Computing

The IT laboratory, in addition to being used in regular lessons, is also available during the day, at specific times, so that students can develop their projects.

Sports Gymnasium

The Sports Gymnasium measures 1,200 square meters and is used for various physical, sporting and cultural activities. It was constructed with the help of the Aargau Canton and specially decorated with a ceramic panel created by the artist Jorge Cardoso Pagano, representing the union between Brazilian and world cultures.

Music, Arts and Crafts

Three dedicated rooms are used for music and arts and crafts. The Crafts room is appropriately equipped and attended by a specialized teacher.

Salle Jean Piaget

‘Salle Jean Piaget’ is a multiple use room that provides a place for self-study, researches and group or individual work for our students. This is its main function. Furthermore, teachers can use the room with the students for other pedagogical activities, involving movement, etc. The place is also prepared for online conferences with students from other countries, giving them the possibility of a linguistic, pedagogical, social and cultural exchange.

Playground

Restaurant

Forest

CAMPUS SÃO PAULO

The Swiss School São Paulo, founded in 1965, is also maintained by the Association of Swiss Schools in Brazil. Located at Rua Visconde Porto Seguro, São Paulo, the school currently has 750 students, from Infant Education to High School.

As well as the High School Certificate and language certificates, the students also obtain the International Baccalaureate Diploma, which allows access to many international universities.

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Swiss Schools abroad

Swiss schools and education projects abroad aim to promote Switzerland’s cultural and economic presence abroad, facilitate access to schools and vocational training abroad and/or in Switzerland and strengthen the relationship with the motherland. Swiss schools and educational projects abroad receive financial support from Switzerland, provided they meet the requirements of the Federal Act of 9 October 1987 on Promoting the Education of Swiss Youth Abroad (Swiss Education Abroad Act).

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