Globe Trotting Stance Students

Local Roots, Global Wings.  Some of our former students have spread their wings globally - choosing to study abroad in North America and Europe, all the while having a firm sense of who they are as Brazilians, their local roots.  Here is what some of them have to say and what their teachers, coaches and parents have to report back. 

Ricardo Miranda - Class of 2015
I’m in the business school at University of Colorado - Boulder. It has been really great living in the US; Boulder is a city filled with opportunities, great people and an awesome college town. I’m very thankful for Stance. It was a big part on my intercultural development which has made possible my success abroad. Today my mind is open for opportunities all around the globe, Stance turned me into a citizen of the world.

Enzo Lee - Class of 2018 - Currently studying at the American International School in England
Enzo reports that he tested directly into the regular English classes of British and American students, whereas almost all other international students were required to take separate English classes for international students.  He is in the engineering club, as seen in the photo above.  Here is a comment from one of the teachers at his boarding school:
Enzo is always ready to answer and to contribute to the class. He does not only answers questions but also bring topics, other questions and good reflexions to the class. It is fantastic to read his written texts because they are full of creativity and fun. He manages to bring new stories with the current leaning topics. He does with joy and generosity. He goes beyond what he is asked for.


Felipe Bannwart - Class of 2018 - Currently studying at the IMG boarding school for athletes in the United States of America
Felipe tested into all the classes with American students similarly to Enzo, even though most international students must take classes specifically for them due to their level of English.  Here is a comment from Felipe’s soccer coach at IMG:
Felipe is really doing great at IMG. He has settled in very, very well. He his a very good team player.  His teammates enjoy playing the game with him because he is very skillful on the ball.


Laura Peçego - Class of 2018 & Pedro Peçego - Currently in Year 6
Laura and her brother, Pedro, moved to Ontario, Canada this year with their family.  Here is what their father told us about their transition to Canadian schools.
Laura and Pedro completed extensive assessments in math and English in order to determine what their knowledge is in each of those two key areas.  They both performed fantastically!  Laura, moreover, was recommended for the highest academic level of classes (there are no levels at Pedro’s age).  This is a testament to the excellent quality of education they received at Stance Dual!