A journey of training, certification and growth that becomes a network
Context
Escola Parlenda, founded in Curitiba (Brazil), is a renowned nursery and preschool known for its high educational standards and focus on the child’s central role in learning. In 2018, the school embarked on a five-year training journey with the Learning by Languages® Team. The goal was to renew its pedagogical practice and embrace an approach centered on children’s expressiveness, atelier culture, relationships, learning experiences, and discovering nature.
Objectives
- Strengthen the skills of the educational team through continuous training.
- Integrate the Learning by Languages® method into daily educational planning and adapt it to the Brazilian context.
- Build an educational identity that is recognized internationally.
- Become a reference hub for training and consultancy in Brazil.
The Contribution of Learning by Languages®
The partnership, developed over five years of continuous collaboration, included:
- Remote and in-person training sessions with the Learning by Languages® team.
- Shadowing and study experiences in nurseries and preschools in Reggio Emilia, Italy
- Joint observations and reflections on transforming educational practice.
- Supervision of the implementation process and quality assurance checks.
In 2023, Escola Parlenda obtained certification of compliance with the Learning by Languages® method, becoming part of the international network of accredited schools.
Sonia Sillas, the school’s director, shares:
“Since 2018, Escola Parlenda has been engaged in a continuous training process with the Learning by Languages® team. […] This training has not only enriched our educators’ knowledge but has also strengthened our commitment to delivering quality education focused on meaningful learning and valuing linguistic and cultural diversity.”
Results
- Systematic and integrated adoption of the Learning by Languages® method.
- Official recognition through compliance certification.
- Growth of the school’s pedagogical identity and reputation locally and nationally.
- Launch of a new phase: a training partnership with the Italian team.
Today, Escola Parlenda actively collaborates with Learning by Languages® in training other partners and clients in Brazil. The school facilitates training sessions, study groups, consultancy activities, and pedagogical support at a national level.
Significance
The journey of Escola Parlenda demonstrates how a targeted and sustained investment in professional development can generate concrete and sustainable outcomes—not only in educational quality but also in professional and commercial visibility.
Becoming a Learning by Languages® accredited school means more than adopting a method; it means joining an active, generative network in which acquired skills can be transformed into opportunities for development, visibility, and collaboration.
