Graded is an amazing American school that's been around for close to 100 years. It truly serves an…read moreinternational community, unlike a lot of international schools that cater primarily to a local audience. More than 60% of Graded faculty are foreign hires, which is one of the things that differentiates the school. Unlike the majority of Brazilian private schools, Graded is a non-profit institution, which means that everything goes back into the school. Graded's High School offers an IB Diploma, as well as American and Brazilian diplomas. Graded graduates go on to top universities around the world. The Pre-primary program which starts in K3 has a Montessori-based curriculum. Graded emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and math, but they also have an incredible arts program. The Arts Center houses a blackbox theater, dance theater, and ceramics student. The campus is currently undergoing major structural improvements and modernization. A new Student Center is the nexus for community activity and a new Athletics Center is being built which will house tennis courts, as well as a semi-Olympic swimming pool.