Mission

St. Francis College offers a challenging educational programme through inquiry-based instruction with rigorous assessment. We strive for excellence, providing a warm and friendly community committed to the philosophy of the International Baccalaureate (IB).

We empower pupils

• to be passionate lifelong learners.

• to achieve academic and personal excellence.

• to be committed to impact the world positively.

We believe that

• pupils have the potential to develop in all areas within a well thought-out, balanced and stimulating curriculum.

• everyone in the community has an important role to play in achieving our mission.

• learning is achieved best through inquiry, significant experimentation and meaningful problem-solving.

• pupils develop best in the environment of a safe supportive community.

• pupils are unique and active agents in their own learning.

• teachers are active leaders and role models who guide pupils to achieve their innate potential.

• pupils should respect and understand their home culture and heritage and those of others.

• acquiring fluency in English and Portuguese and developing pupils' mother tongue are all crucial.

Pupils will

• be responsible independent learners and critical thinkers who strive for excellence.

• acquire and apply the IB learner profile attributes.

• understand their needs and those of the school community, and take appropriate action.