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Just a year after Brasília's inauguration, the need for an English-language school appeared as embassies, missionaries, and businesses relocated to Brazil's new capital. In March 1961, the U.S. Embassy invited the Franciscan Sisters of St. Anthony's Parochial School to establish a school for their children. Sister Rita Michael, the first teacher, began developing a curriculum based on the American model in April 1961, and missionaries and embassy families sent books to create a small library. By June 1964, the school sought broader support; the American community, with embassy backing, invited Jim Serfling to serve as EAB's first headmaster, and on September 15, 1964 the U.S. Embassy officially registered EAB with the Brazilian government, with classes initially held in two embassy apartments. Notary registration followed on November 4, 1964, land was requested for a permanent campus, construction began, and a new building opened in 1967; by 1967 the school had about 70 students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Today, EAB serves a vibrant community of over 680 students from more than 44 countries.
The EAB community is anchored by the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), an organization that represents and includes EAB parents, with volunteers welcome to get involved (pto@eabdf.br). The PTO has an Executive Committee and two main committees: a Parent Outreach Committee (including a Parent Ambassador Group and Parent Language Classes) and an Events Committee that runs Welcome Back Barbecue, World Fest, Halloween, Holiday Bazaar, Staff Appreciation, and Festa Junina. The PTO Newsfeed provides updates and volunteer opportunities, and there are welcome activities organized for new families by the Parent Ambassador Group, plus class-level WhatsApp groups to connect families. Four Advisory Councils (PACs) support communication between parents and administration for Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School, and High School.
The Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) represents and includes EAB parents, and volunteers are welcome; to get involved, contact pto@eabdf.br. The PTO Executive Committee for 2024-2025 includes roles such as Co-presidents, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer, with additional PAC and liaison positions. Committees include a Parent Outreach Committee (featuring the Parent Ambassador Group and Parent Language Classes) and an Events Committee that organizes Welcome Back Barbecue, World Fest, Halloween, Holiday Bazaar, Staff Appreciation, and Festa Junina. The PTO maintains a Newsfeed with updates and volunteer opportunities, and there are structured Welcome activities for new families plus Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) for each division to enhance parent–school communication. For families, there are opportunities to participate through volunteer forms and the PTO's ongoing programs.
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.
