Brazil, Brasilia
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Primary languages of instruction are English and Portuguese. A dual-language program operates up to Grade 5; starting in Grade 6, Spanish is introduced and French is available in the After School Program. ELL supports students learning English, and PLL supports Portuguese language learning for students whose first language is not Portuguese. The school maintains an English-speaking environment and provides multilingual language resources to foster intercultural understanding.
The school provides a dual-language curriculum in English and Portuguese. The dual-language program runs through Grade 5. From Grade 6, Spanish is introduced alongside English and Portuguese, and French is offered in the After School Program. English and Portuguese are supported by language-learning programs (ELL and PLL) to aid multilingual development.
School of the Nations is a private, not-for-profit, coeducational international day school in Brasília, Brazil, serving Nursery through Grade 12. It operates on two campuses, Main Campus and Early Childhood Campus, and educates over 700 students from 25 nationalities. The calendar runs from late July or early August to June. Primary instruction is English and Portuguese, with Spanish introduced in Grade 6 and French offered in the After School Program. It is an IB World School authorized for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP); DP authorization was achieved in May 2024 and PYP authorization granted in November 2024. The school is accredited by NEASC and by the Brazilian Secretary of Education. The bilingual curriculum includes Moral Education, arts and sports. Students may earn the Brazilian High School Diploma, the IB Diploma, and the NEASC-accredited High School Diploma. Extracurriculars feature drama, Model United Nations, and service opportunities.