A bilingual community inspired by courage, commitment, and perseverance.
St. Brendan was an Irish monk and an exceptional navigator. He was born in 484 AD and is said to have discovered a new land after sailing for seven years across treacherous seas.
His boat was small and fragile, yet he never lacked courage or commitment to persevere in reaching his promised land, a dream and source of inspiration.
His perseverance and constant dedication to excellence, together with his determination to achieve his goals, inspire us and set the direction we strive to follow.
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Founded as a non-profit civil association, St. Brendan’s School today forms a large community with a strong institutional culture and a clear vision for the future.
St. Brendan’s School is a bilingual, non-denominational school that promotes a constructivist approach centred on the child as a whole person. Learning is built on the knowledge children bring with them, connecting it with new experiences and achieving meaningful outcomes.
This approach fosters the development of skills, attitudes, and critical thinking. Cooperative learning and individual talents are nurtured through recognition of diverse learning styles, promoting the development of multiple intelligences.
We see ethical education as a shared responsibility between the school community and families. The focus is on learning to value, decide, and act, guided by the attributes of the IB Learner Profile.
The goal is to educate CITIZENS OF THE WORLD who respect a shared humanity, are self-aware, guided by strong principles, and sensitive to the needs of their community.
St. Brendan’s School promotes an open and inclusive approach to diverse cultures, beliefs, and values, fostering understanding through respect and tolerance.
St. Brendan’s School is fully authorized by the Primary and Secondary Education Councils at all levels.
To contribute significantly to the development of individuals through a comprehensive, bilingual, and non-denominational education, in which students enjoy and engage in an innovative process of continuous learning in an environment of care, respect, and solidarity, where all participants contribute with commitment and enthusiasm to an International Educational Project.
To be an educational community that develops individuals with a strong national identity and a deep intercultural awareness who, as global citizens and in the ongoing pursuit of self-improvement, contribute to the positive transformation of themselves and society.
St. Brendan, “The Voyager,” has left us:
for his confidence, independence of spirit, and fascination with the unknown that drove him to adventure.
for the responsibility toward his beliefs, reflected in active and creative participation.
for his constancy in refining the processes that led him to his long-awaited destination.
The St. Brendan’s School song reflects our identity and sense of community. You can listen to it and access the material through the link.
We are an IB World School, offering the full continuum of programmes from Early Years through to the Diploma level.
Primary Years Programme
Middle Years Programme
Diploma Programme
Career-related Programme
As an IB World School, St. Brendan’s School is committed to developing the attributes of the IB Learner Profile, which embody an international mindset. The development of this profile forms the foundation of St. Brendan’s values education. The main goal of IB programmes is to nurture individuals with an international mindset who, aware of their shared humanity and responsibility to care for the planet, contribute to creating a better and more peaceful world.
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We cultivate curiosity, developing research and inquiry skills. We know how to learn independently and collaboratively, learning with enthusiasm and maintaining a lifelong love of learning.
We explore and use conceptual understanding across disciplines. We engage with ideas and issues of local and global significance.
We apply critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and responsibly address complex problems. We take initiative in making reasoned and ethical decisions.
We express ourselves confidently and creatively in multiple languages and ways. We collaborate effectively, listening attentively to the perspectives of others.
We act with integrity and honesty, guided by a deep sense of fairness, justice, and respect for the dignity and rights of people worldwide. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and consider diverse perspectives and are willing to learn from experience.
We show empathy, sensitivity, and respect. We are committed to helping others and acting with the purpose of positively impacting people and the world around us.
We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination. We explore new ideas and innovative strategies independently and collaboratively. We demonstrate ingenuity and resilience when facing change and challenges.
We understand the importance of physical, mental, and emotional balance for our own well-being and that of others. We acknowledge our interdependence with others and the world in which we live.
We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experiences. We strive to understand our strengths and weaknesses to support our personal learning and development.
Service-Learning Approach as the IB Action Framework and as part of our identity as an IB World School
Service experiences at St. Brendan’s are guided by a Service-Learning model. Service-Learning involves the development and application of knowledge and skills to address identified community needs. Through this research-based approach, students participate in service initiatives often linked to prior curriculum studies, applying skills, knowledge, and values developed through these studies. Service-Learning allows students to connect academic disciplines with real-life service experiences. It provides students with the opportunity to understand their capacity to make meaningful contributions to their community and society. Students develop and apply academic knowledge and personal and social skills to real-life situations involving decision-making, problem-solving, proposing initiatives, and taking responsibility for their actions. The goal is for students to positively impact society, improving lives or addressing environmental or living-being issues. Service-Learning benefits all involved: students continue to develop applied skills and knowledge, while the community gains through reciprocal collaboration. It promotes the development of skills, attitudes, and values aligned with the IB’s principles and the Learner Profile.
Through Service-Learning, students should be able to:
Different approaches to Service-Learning at St. Brendan’s include:
(CAS Guide 2015, Service-Learning Guide 2015)
The best Service-Learning occurs as a continuous, regular experience, with the stages of Service-Learning (Investigation, Planning, Action, Reflection, and Demonstration) providing a structured framework. Reflection is key, enabling students to explore ideas, skills, strengths, limitations, and areas for improvement, and to consider how prior knowledge can be applied in new contexts.
St. Brendan’s School is the only school in the country that implements the full IB Continuum, offering all four programmes and covering every stage of the educational journey: PYP, MYP, Diploma Programme, and Career-related Programme. Learn more
Founded in 2013, the Uruguayan Association of International Baccalaureate Schools brings together schools in Uruguay that offer IB programmes. Learn more
On December 3, 2008, the Old Brendan’s Club was established with the aim of developing sports and social activities.
Liceo Jubilar is the first educational institution in the country that, despite being privately managed, provides free education to its students. Located in the Casavalle area, it works with high standards and strong commitment to challenge social determinism.
Together, we can go further.
St. Brendan’s School is a member of AIDEP (Association of Private Education Institutions), a civil association that brings together institutions authorized by the public authority to provide privately managed public education.
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