Brazil, Brasilia
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Two languages are used in daily learning, creating a bilingual, multicultural environment. The school is a place to learn and thrive, offering a stable and caring environment where students feel supported and challenged. The curriculum is supplemented with a range of activities outside the classroom to enrich learning during the school day. After-school activities develop interpersonal relationships, planning, sports, artistic and socio-emotional skills, with activities supervised by qualified educators. SIS International Activities promote cross-border exchange through the SIS Cup and Intercountry Activity, providing shared experiences and exposure beyond the classroom.
English is taught alongside Portuguese by immersion. English language development is supported through Cambridge Certificates. German and French language certificates (Goethe-Zertifikate and DELF/DALF) are available as options. The multilingual program aims for high levels of proficiency based on the CEFR.
The school provides a stable and caring environment where students feel supported and challenged. After-school activities develop interpersonal and socio-emotional skills. SIS International Activities promote international exchange, teamwork, and cross-cultural understanding. The school's learning spaces and nutrition program contribute to student wellbeing by supporting a welcoming campus and healthy routines.
Located in Brasília, SIS Swiss International School Brasília is a private bilingual day school that blends the Brazilian curriculum with International Baccalaureate programmes. Preschool is bilingual; Primary School is bilingual and combines the Brazilian curriculum with the IB Primary Years Programme; Secondary School follows the Brazilian curriculum and is driven by the IB Middle Years Programme; College combines the Brazilian college degree with ENEM preparation and the IB Diploma Programme. The school is part of SIS, a group founded in 1999 to provide bilingual education, now integrated into the Klett Group as of January 1, 2025. Facilities emphasize open spaces: an Indoor Sports Hall, a Cafeteria, an Adventure Park, plus a Biology Lab and a Computer Lab equipped for modern learning with Office 365. Extracurriculars include the SIS Cup, Intercountry Activity, Best Essay Award, after-school activities, and field trips that celebrate local and international festivals and traditions.