American School of Brasilia

Located in Brasilia, Brazil. Address: SGAS 605 CONJUNTO E, LOTES 34/37, BRASILIA, 70200-650. The campus is in the Brazilian Federal District. Contact number: +55 (61) 3442-9700.

Early Childhood; Elementary School (Grades 1–5); Middle School (Grades 6–8); High School (Grades 9–12).

Independent, non-profit day school.

There are 48 nationalities represented in our community. The most represented nationality is Brazil (Brazil) at 49% in the Class of 2025 High School profile. Local (Brazilian) students account for about 49% and international students about 51% of the Class of 2025.

A dedicated international counseling program supports academic, career, personal, social, and global development. Counseling is short-term and typically six to eight sessions; if more extensive support is needed, students are referred to external agencies. Most external services in Brasília are conducted in Portuguese, which can present challenges for international students.

Affiliations include International Baccalaureate (IB) and diplomas: U.S. High School Diploma and Brazilian High School Diploma.

The school provides English-based preschool through Grade 12 education. It offers three academic diplomas - International Baccalaureate (IB), American, and Brazilian. The school is an IB World School and CIS-accredited and is authorized by the Secretary of Education of the Federal District. The school uses a differentiated learning model to meet diverse learner needs. The school has an international community with 48 nationalities represented.

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The school reports an average IB Diploma score of 36. Upper School MAP results show an average score of 93% in math, reading, and languages.

21 top-50 universities worldwide accepted EAB students in the last 3 years. 1.5M scholarships were awarded to students for US universities in 2022.

Differentiated learning model to meet diverse learner needs.

The school has an international counseling program focused on academic, career, personal, social, and global development. Counseling is delivered preventatively through individual sessions, small-group interactions, and classroom lessons tailored to meet students' diverse needs. The counselors nurture and support the whole child within a diverse and inclusive environment, working collaboratively with teachers, parents, and community professionals. They provide short-term, educationally-based counseling (typically six to eight sessions) to address immediate concerns; when more extensive support is needed, students are referred to external agencies. The Student Support Team develops Student Success Plans to ensure that students' needs are addressed within the school community.

The school provides short-term on-campus counseling and a Student Support Team that develops Student Success Plans to address students' needs within the school community. For more extensive or long-term support, students are referred to external agencies. External services in Brasília are often conducted in Portuguese, which may present challenges for international students seeking assistance in their native languages. Counseling teams work with teachers, parents, and community professionals to tailor support to diverse needs. The school emphasizes inclusive, collaborative approaches to student well-being and development.

The school teaches in English, providing an English-based preschool through Grade 12 education. The community is diverse, with 48 nationalities represented and 60% of faculty from English-speaking countries, supporting an English-language environment. The school also participates in language-related language assessments and programs, including an External Portuguese Language Assessment (VUNESP) and a Portuguese writing course for select grades, reflecting intentional language support alongside English instruction. Language policies are part of the school's policy framework to guide language matters.

The Health Unit promotes the well-being of students, staff, and families through evidence-based practices, clear protocols, and close coordination with local health authorities. Health services include first aid and emergency care for injuries and urgent concerns, management of chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and allergies, and administration of prescribed medications in line with school procedures. The unit monitors student health and communicates concerns to families, provides support during illness including rest and hydration, and evaluates for early dismissal when needed. Contact information for the Health Unit is provided for ongoing access to medical support.

Lines of Communication provide guidelines on who to contact at EAB for questions or concerns, supporting a safe and responsive environment. Counselors work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and community professionals to address students' needs and safeguard their well-being within the school community. The Health Unit delivers medical support and safety protocols, coordinating with local health authorities to maintain a secure campus. When concerns arise, on-campus teams coordinate with families using established channels to ensure timely communication and appropriate action.

Enrollment begins with the submission of an online application. To get started, go to Apply Now, select your preferred language (English or Portuguese), choose the school year, and create an account on the application platform. The required documents depend on grade level: K3 to K5 (ECP); Grades 1 to 5 (Lower School); Grades 6 to 8 (Middle School); Grades 9 to 12 (High School). For K3–K5 (ECP): recent photo; student ID (Brazilian: RG or birth certificate; foreign: passport); parent ID (Brazilian: RG or birth certificate; foreign: passport); immunization records; documented blood type; Preschool Progress Report if applicable; ECP Parent Questionnaire; ECP Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form (to be completed by current school and sent directly to admissions). Grades 1–5 (Lower School): recent photo; student ID; parent ID; immunization records; documented blood type; report cards from the last two school years; LS Parent Questionnaire; LS Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form; LS Confidential Support Services Form (to be sent directly by the current school to admissions). Grades 6–8 (Middle School): recent photo; student ID; parent ID; immunization records; documented blood type; report cards from the last two school years; MS Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form; MS Confidential Math Recommendation Form; MS Confidential Support Services Form (to be sent directly by the current school to admissions). Grades 9–12 (High School): recent photo; student ID; parent ID; immunization records; documented blood type; report cards from the last two school years; HS Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form; HS Confidential Math Recommendation Form; HS Confidential Support Services Form (to be sent directly by the current school to admissions). In addition, prospective students must take admissions tests based on grade level: K3–Grade 1 (Early Childhood Screening, in person); Grades 2–10 (MAP Test and WIDA Test, remote or in person); Grade 11 (MAP Test, WIDA Test, IB Writing, and IB Math tests, remote or in person); Grade 12 (applications are considered on a case-by-case basis due to IB program requirements). Important dates include: February onward—applications are reviewed for consideration; April–May—applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee; May–June—admissions decisions are sent by email; first week of June—deadline to respond to an offer; last week of June—contracts are due; first week of July—deadline to pay the July installment; last week of July—any remaining testing, if needed; Grade 11–12 students meet with their Counselors; last week of July or early August—Family Orientation and deadline to submit any missing documents and the first day of classes. Apply now: Applications for 2025–2026 are available in English and Portuguese, and applications for 2026–2027 are available in English and Portuguese.

A no-cost application can be submitted to be placed on the waiting list.