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Brazil, Belo Horizonte
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English is the language of instruction. Portuguese is taught through compulsory subjects within the Brazilian program. Literacy occurs simultaneously in English and Portuguese. From 6th grade, Spanish is a curricular subject and from 11th grade, Mandarin is offered.
The language of instruction is English. Portuguese is taught through compulsory subjects: Portuguese, History of Brazil, and Geography of Brazil. Literacy occurs simultaneously in English and Portuguese. From the 6th grade, Spanish becomes a curricular subject and, from the 11th grade, Mandarin is also offered.
Escola Americana de Belo Horizonte (EABH) serves PK-12 students in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, as the region's sole American-style school. It is a non-profit association reinvesting tuition into education. EABH offers three diploma pathways: Brazilian, American, and IB/AP program incorporating IB PYP and MYP with AP Capstone. Instruction is in English; Spanish is introduced in grade 6 and Mandarin from grade 11. Portuguese is taught through Brazilian programs, and literacy is bilingual in English and Portuguese. The northern-hemisphere calendar runs August–June. Class sizes are small: PK 18 students; K–5 classrooms have two full-time teachers (one foreign, one Brazilian). The campus covers 24,000 m2 and features spacious classrooms, Theater, Music, and Visual Arts spaces, science, language, and technology labs, a multi-sport gym, a natural grass field, an outdoor court, a restaurant, and a library with international collection. Athletics include Hawks and Lady Hawks; NHS and student council support leadership and service.
