Middle School | Land School International School

Bilingual Middle School Education in Bahia

Middles School Campuses in Federação & Pituba

Grades 6 to 9

Our bilingual Middle School in Salvador, Bahia, offers students a future-proof education by combining traditional academics with innovative practices from both the Brazilian curriculum and the globally recognized International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IB MYP). This integrated approach ensures an exclusive and successful learning experience, as well as a smooth transition into High School.

Middle School students at Land continue their bilingual education in English and Portuguese from their Elementary years at Gurilândia School and take additional responsibility for their learning outcomes. With individualized support from our expert teachers, who uphold high standards of academic excellence, they develop individual study, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, learning to apply their interdisciplinary knowledge to real-life contexts.

Why Choose Our Middle School in Salvador, Bahia?

Land’s Middle School in Salvador, Bahia, offers a holistic foundation of knowledge, skills, and values needed for success in our fast-paced world. Guided by specialist teachers, pupils explore a comprehensive program, gain an international perspective, develop a solution-oriented mindset, and achieve native-level fluency in English and Portuguese.

Our Middle School’s IB MYP framework cultivates in-demand skills such as creativity, problem-solving, organization, leadership, collaboration, and adaptability. Students also develop their talents in public speaking, performing arts, technology, and sports. Additionally, they take part in diverse extracurricular activities and programs such as the entrepreneurial Land Enterprise Challenge, the Land Sports Cup, and the Thematic Symposium.

Participation in national and regional Academic Olympiads throughout the school year is also encouraged, with tailored training ensuring excellent performances and results, including gold medals and honorable mentions. These competitions foster academic excellence, teach effective stress and time management, and prepare students to excel in High School exams.

Middle School Curriculum

IB Middle Years Program & Brazilian National Curriculum

In our Middle School in Salvador, students experience a perfect balance between the Brazilian National Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate’s Middle Years Program framework (IB MYP). In addition to core subjects like Portuguese, Writing, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Humanities, our Middle School educational program includes IB MYP subjects that enhance learning and develop essential 21st-century skills. These subjects encompass Individuals and Societies for social sciences, Oratory and IB English for languages, Laboratory Sciences for natural sciences, and Mathematics in English. Moreover, MYP classes focused on research and reflection skills elevate discussions in traditional subjects such as English, Science, Maths, and Humanities, while introducing a variety of new disciplines and preparing students for the rigorous standards of High School.

Sports & Arts

Middle School pupils also participate in two dedicated sports periods: Physical Education, aligned with National Curriculum standards, and Competitive Sports, dedicated to training teams to represent our school.

In the arts, students engage in Drama classes conducted in English, providing opportunities to stage theatrical performances throughout the Middle School years.

Assessment

Our Middle School in Salvador includes individual progress monitoring and preparation through mock exams to ensure readiness for assessments and external examinations in both the IB and the Brazilian pathways later on.

After Middle School

By the time they reach High School, our students will have a clear understanding of their goals and the autonomy to make decisions based on them. At the end of Middle School, with the assistance of expert teachers, they will choose between the Brazilian Diploma or an international pathway with dual preparation (IB Diploma and the Brazilian core curriculum) for their high school years. This decision is made considering their interests, university and career aspirations, and academic profiles. Regardless of the path each student chooses, all teachers provide the support and tools needed to achieve their goals.

Language Immersion in Middle School

At our Middle School in Federação, Salvador, mastering different languages is an essential element of our educational approach. While we ensure our Portuguese and Writing classes comply with the core Brazilian curriculum standards for national exams, our goal is to prepare individuals who can express themselves effectively in a multicultural context, both orally—through our Oratory and Public Speaking sessions—and in writing, enhancing their chances of future success in our globalized world. With a Land Middle School education, all students become proficient in English and Portuguese. We also offer the opportunity to learn French or Spanish, further enriching their language skills and broadening their cultural horizons.

Middle Stage Teachers

We believe that educators are the most important variable for an excellent education, which is why our Middle School teaching staff comprises hand-picked, dedicated professionals who are fully committed to student engagement and learning. We cultivate an environment marked by empathy and respect, where the teacher-student relationship is essential to school life.

Our teachers ensure that students are both challenged and supported, offering one-on-one assistance to help them realize their full potential. Furthermore, to maintain the highest quality in teaching, we hold regular professional development meetings to discuss and implement the most renowned and recognized practices, guaranteeing that our students receive a world-class education throughout their time at Land School.

Middle School Facilities

Our purpose-built, state-of-the-art Middle School facilities at the Federação and the brand-new Pituba campuses are designed to help our students reach their full potential. With modern classrooms equipped with cutting-edge resources, technology integration, and flexible furniture, each learning area is set up to enhance focus, collaboration, and creativity.

Our facilities also include specialized labs, a maker space for technology and innovation projects, and spaces dedicated to the arts, such as a film room and music room. Additionally, we have sports and physical activity areas to promote an active lifestyle, including an indoor gym, a multi-sports court, a synthetic grass court, and a beach tennis court. These purpose-built facilities inspire students to explore their knowledge, passions, and talents in various fields, contributing to the development of well-rounded individuals.

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Extracurricular Activities for Middle Stage Students

Middle School students at Land have access to holistic curricular and extracurricular opportunities. Pupils at both Pituba and Federação can take part in exciting after-school enrichment activities spanning sports, martial arts, robotics, languages, and more. We enhance our offerings every year and currently include:

Volleyball
Beach Tennis
Foot Volley
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Karate
Judo
Chess club
Jazz
Ballet
Spanish DELE exam preparation
French

Co-Curricular Clubs & Enrichment Programs

We offer a diverse range of educational initiatives aimed at broadening our Middle School students' perspectives, developing essential skills, and preparing them for life beyond school. These include our Model United Nations club to develop diplomacy and problem-solving in different sessions throughout the year, an annual Science and Technology Fair, literature meetings with famous Brazilian writers, sports competitions like the Land Cup, and the Thematic Symposium, which enhances critical thinking and research skills. We also foster entrepreneurship through our Land Enterprise Challenge, inspired by 'Shark Tank,' and host the annual Land Talks to enhance student communication and public speaking skills. Each initiative is designed to nurture individual talents and equip students for success in higher education and future careers.

Visual and Performing Arts

Our Middle School in Salvador is fully committed to nurturing students' artistic talent and creativity. Our diverse curriculum offers opportunities to learn musical instruments, delve into musical theatre, and explore dance and fine arts with specialist teachers in purpose-built spaces, including music rooms and a film lab. Middle School students are encouraged to organize music bands and film festivals, as well as showcase their creativity at exhibitions, on the school stage, and beyond.

Sports

Beyond physical education, students can take part in after-school sports activities, including soccer, judo, volleyball, and basketball, making full use of our school's facilities, which include three outdoor multi-purpose courts. Our extracurricular sports classes also involve selecting students to represent us in the main competitions in Bahia and Brazil. Our male and female sports teams are recognized for their discipline, resilience, and eagerness to participate. As a result, Land School has made a name for itself in the main inter-school regional and national sporting competitions. This success is due not only to the hard work of our experienced coaches but also to the continuous support we provide for our students, who proudly represent the school wherever they compete.

Additional Services at Middle School

To ensure student well-being and optimal performance, all Middle School learners can receive individual pedagogical guidance and social-emotional support from qualified professionals.

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