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Brazil, Brasilia
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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.
American School of Brasilia (EAB) is an independent, non‑profit day school offering preschool through Grade 12 education. It provides three diplomas: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, American High School Diploma, and Brazilian High School Diploma. As an IB World School and CIS‑accredited institution, it is authorized by Secretary of Education of the Federal District. The school uses a differentiated learning model to meet diverse learner needs and hosts an international community representing 48 nationalities, with over 680 students. Campus facilities include iCommons learning spaces, a library with print and digital resources, Escola Gourmet meals. The Athletics program features a gym and outdoor spaces, while Arts offerings include IB Visual Arts, Film, Theatre, General Music, Band, and Choir. After‑school options include Club EAB and Upper School clubs; weekend STEAM robotics; and service and leadership programs such as EduArtes, EAB Goes Green, NHS/NJHS, and TEDx EAB Youth. The IB Diploma average is 36.
