American School of Brasilia

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.