Maxi Global School
Secular
Updated July 2026
Colégio Maxi is a bilingual school in Londrina, Paraná, serving students from Early Childhood Education through to university preparation. It is known for its 15,000-square-meter campus, strong academic results, and integration of technology and nature.
Curriculum
Term structure
Teaching approach
Founded in 1986, the school combines traditional academic rigour with a holistic educational philosophy. It is guided by socio-interactionist theorists such as Piaget, Vygotsky, Wallon, and Gardner, focusing on the development of multiple intelligences and the student's interaction with their social and cultural environment.
Programmes
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum from Early Childhood Education through to High School and university preparation. It provides a bilingual education programme designed to foster critical thinking and a global mindset, alongside a strong focus on technological innovation and STEAM subjects. Students can choose between regular, semi-integral, and full-time schedules depending on their grade level.
Outcomes
The school consistently achieves top results in university entrance exams, including the ENEM, in Londrina. It emphasizes preparing students for higher education in Brazil and abroad, fostering a global mindset and entrepreneurial skills.
Student support
Learning support
The school employs an educational psychologist to support the student community. The pedagogical approach is rooted in 'Affective Pedagogy,' focusing on the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of students through a holistic lens.
Tuition & fees
This school publishes fees only on request — contact admissions for a current schedule.
Admissions
The admissions process begins with a mandatory online interest registration, followed by a scheduled visit to the school to tour the facilities and discuss the pedagogical proposal. Families then submit required documentation through the school's portal to finalize the contract and material purchase. The school provides specific age requirements for entry into Early Childhood Education, with cut-off dates for age completion by March 31st.
Calendar
The academic year is divided into three trimesters. For 2025, the calendar for Early Childhood and Elementary Education runs from late January through mid-December, while the High School programme concludes in early December.
Facilities
About the campus
The 15,000-square-meter campus integrates nature with modern technology, featuring a library, a cinema, study rooms, and specialized spaces like the 'Innovation Lab' for STEAM education. The school is a recognized 'Google for Education' reference site and includes a comprehensive sports complex, the Maxi Academy, and various outdoor parks and green areas.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including options at the Maxi Academy, which features pilates, gymnastics, functional training, weight training, and a swimming centre. These facilities are available to students, parents, staff, and alumni.
- Débora DurãesManaging Director
Débora has 30 years of experience in education and has been part of the Colégio Maxi family for 18 years. She holds degrees in education and teaching, an MBA in school management from the University of São Paulo, and has held various roles including pedagogical consultant and director of teaching.
- Eric MétéeEducational Director, Maxi Global School
Eric is a French national with over 20 years of experience in education as a professor, coordinator, and director in Brazil and the United States. He describes his leadership style as collaborative, flexible, and hands-on.
LUCIANA AUGUSTA GOMES HADDADDirector of Teaching and Educational Coordinator of Maxi International LearningLuciana has extensive experience as a director, educational coordinator, and guidance counselor. She holds degrees in languages and psychology, is a Cambridge assessment examiner, and has participated in educational exchanges in England and Canada.
- CÁSSIA GIMENES BÁRCARODiretora Pedagógica do ConnectX e 3ª série do Ensino Médio
Cássia has over 38 years of dedication to Colégio Maxi and has been present since its foundation, contributing to its pedagogical project.
- RAQUEL CALIL RUYDiretora Pedagógica do Ensino Médio (1ª e 2ª série)
Raquel holds a Master's in Education and has 43 years of experience in the field, including roles as a teacher, coordinator, and director in medium and large schools.
- JANAÍNA TAIS GARDENAL FENATODiretora de Inovação e Tecnologia
Janaína has over 25 years of experience in education and is certified by Google and Microsoft. She is currently a Master's student in science and new technologies education and a member of the STEM education research group.
- MICHELLE BRAMBILLA DE OLIVEIRATeaching Coordinator for Kindergarten
Michelle has a Ph.D. in education and over 30 years of experience in educational management, with 22 years in kindergarten and 12 in higher education teacher training.
Rosângela LUÍZA DA SILVATeaching Coordinator for Elementary SchoolRosângela has 30 years of experience in education as a teacher and coordinator across kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school levels.
- JAQUELINE ROMEIRO MARINHOCoordenadora Pedagógica do Ensino Fundamental – Anos Finais
Jaqueline has nearly 30 years of experience in education as a teacher, counselor, and coordinator. She is a specialist in institutional psychopedagogy, school management, and higher education methodology.
- ILEMAR CHRISTINA LANSONI WEY BERTITeaching Coordinator for Middle School
Christina holds a Ph.D. in information science and has over 20 years of experience in education. She currently serves as the middle school coordinator and safeguarding leader.
ROSANA SOHAILA TEIXEIRA MOREIRATeaching Coordinator for High School and University PrepRosana holds a Ph.D. in physical activity and health and has experience as a teacher in higher education, as well as in administrative and educational management.
- karina sosiganCoordenadora Pedagógica da Educação Infantil
Karina has 17 years of experience in early childhood education, with 10 of those at Colégio Maxi. She holds a degree in pedagogy and multiple post-graduate specializations in school management and psychopedagogy.