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General information
20 years ago in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, the largest network of language schools in the world was born.
Starting out in 1987 with a single school, Wizard has since built a vast teaching network which has grown beyond the frontiers of Brazil.
With a completely unique teaching method, Wizard provides courses which fit the particular characteristics of each individual, allowing students to take full advantage of the learning experience.
By always putting the needs of the student first, Wizard continues to be the principal language teaching network in Brazil. There are now more than 1200 Wizard schools spread throughout the country, and the number continues to grow.
Wizard also has schools in the USA, Japan, and Portugal.
With our practical and revolutionary methodology, Wizard schools teach approximately half a million students each year.
Every day, more students experience the unbeatable quality of the Wizard method!
English
English, the world language: Find out about our courses.
Wizard provides a variety of options for those who wish to study English. At Wizard, you will certainly find a course perfectly fitted to your needs.
The revolutionary Wizard teaching method is based on advanced neurolinguistic techniques which enable improved language learning. From the very first class you will have the experience of speaking English.
From children to highly qualified professionals, Wizard has the right course for you.
Course options:
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The course includes lots of games, stories, rhymes, and songs. It is in this environment of well-being that a child learns English in the Tots course. The course is designed for children from 5 to 7 years old, the best age for learning a foreign language.
At this age, children learn a foreign language the same way they learn their native language, and they never forget it. Oral communication, listening, reading and writing are taught in a way that is easy, fun and entertaining. |
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Especially designed for children between 8 and 9, the Kids course is a fun way to learn English. Although there are plenty of entertaining activities in this course, English is taught seriously.
Speaking, listening, and the development of reading and writing skills are the focus of a variety of class activities, all of which have been carefully prepared by qualified professionals. |
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The Teens course is designed to supply the needs of junior high and high school students. With this course, young people will be able to speak English fluently. They will take the first steps toward professional success, while at the same time learning to understand their favorite English-language songs, video games, and authors.
This course also prepares students for the standardized tests required for university admissions and exchange programs. Classes are taught at prescheduled times in groups of 10 to 16 students. Conversation is emphasized, and grammar lessons are focused on the needs of the student. |
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This course meets for two hours a week in groups of 10 to 16 students.
Students choose from available class times at a Wizard school in their local area. This is the most traditional of the various courses offered at Wizard schools. |
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Students have the flexibility of attending class at their convenience: in the morning, afternoon or evening. In accordance with their personal needs, students can move ahead in the course by having more classes, or interrupt their course and return later. The course material is similar to that used in the Class course. |
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This course is ideal for a group of people who have a common specific need, such as preparation for a business or tourist trip, and whose time is for study is limited.
Class material is taught an accelerated pace. The group may be formed by the school or by the students themselves, and classes are held at a time and place chosen by the group. |
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This course consists of individual classes which can be held at a Wizard school, at the student’s workplace, or at a location chosen by the student. Only Wizard offers such convenience and service to the student.
The VIP course is designed for students who have limited free time and who need to learn at an accelerated pace. By attending class two class hours a day, the student may complete the course in seven months. The VIP course combines flexibility with a high quality of teaching. |
Tots
- Target public: Children 5 to 7 years of age
- Course content: Basic communication and ABC’s in English
- Course duration: 3 years (6 units)
- Frequency: Twice a week, according to the school calendar
Kids
- Target public: Children 8 to 10 years of age
- Course content: English for children in elementary school
- Course duration: 3 years (6 units)
- Frequency: Regular course, twice a week according to the school calendar
Teens
- Target public: Students of junior high and high school age
- Course content: Conversation, language skills and leadership for young people. The course is divided into 2 parts.
- Action (part 1): Immediate conversation
- Course duration: 2 years (4 units)
- Graduation (part 2): Language skills and leadership
- Course duration: 1.5 years (3 units)
- Frequency: Twice a week, according to the school calendar
Class
- Target public: Adults, university students and high school seniors
- Course content: Conversation, language skills, proficiency. The course is divided into 3 parts.
- Part 1: Immediate conversation
- Course duration: 2 years (4 units)
- Part 2: Language skills
- Course duration: 1.5 years (3 units)
- Part 3: Proficiency
- Course duration: 1.5 years (3 units)
- Frequency: Twice a week, according to the school calendar
Flex Class
- In this course the student has the flexibility of having class in the morning, afternoon or evening, at his or her convenience. The student can move ahead rapidly by scheduling more classes during the week, and can interrupt the course and return later as necessary. The course content is similar to the Class course.
Vip
- Target public: Adults needing individualized service
- Hours: 2 hours a day, or according to the student’s needs
- Course duration: In accord with the student’s available time. May be concluded in 6 weeks.
- Class attendance: Flexible
Executive
- Target public: Groups of adults with specific shared needs.
- Hours: 2 hours a day, or according to the needs of the group
- Course duration: In accord with the students’ available time. May be concluded in 6 weeks.
- Class attendance: Flexible
Travel
- Target public: Professional or future professionals in the travel, hotel, or tourist industries
- Hours: 4 units, given simultaneously with the Class course Part 1 (immediate conversation)
- Frequency: Twice a week, according to the school calendar
Business English
- Target public: Professional or future professionals in the area of business
- Hours: 4 units, given simultaneously with the Class course Part 1 (immediate conversation)
- Frequency: Twice a week, according to the school calendar
College admissions preparation
- Target public: Adults and young people preparing for college admission tests
- Hours: 2 units per semester; may be intensified if necessary
- Frequency: Twice a week, according to the school calendar; may be intensified if necessary
English in Braille
- Target public: Students needing to use the Braille alphabet. Integration of students with the regular groups is encouraged.
- Course duration: 2.5 years (5 units)
- Frequency: Twice a week, according to the school calendar
Brigham Young University
- Wizard maintains an agreement with Brigham Young University (USA), giving Wizard schools the right to administer standardized English language tests to Wizard students. Students can receive three levels of certification from the University:
- English Proficiency 1
- English Proficiency 2
- English Proficiency 3
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