Brazil, Brasilia
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The school has a uniform policy. Pupils wear a school uniform up to Year 11, and in the Sixth Form they may opt for the uniform or a smart dress code.
The school provides meals prepared on site under the supervision of a qualified nutritionist. The menu offers healthy and balanced options drawn from local and international cuisine, with two animal-protein options daily alongside a vegetarian option. Menus are regularly reviewed by independent specialists to ensure nutritious meals.
The school has a vibrant House Programme with cross-year activities and House Competitions. A House colour T-shirt is part of the PE uniform and is used on PE days and during House Competitions.
The school is a member of The British Schools Foundation (BSF), a UK registered non-profit organisation. The Head of School reports to the BSF Board of Governors, which ensures high standards in all aspects of school life including academic performance, employment practices, facilities and pupil well-being.
The British School of Brasilia, located in Lago Sul, is a British international day school for ages 2 to 18. It follows the English National Curriculum and offers Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. The school is affiliated with The British Schools Foundation (BSF), a UK-registered nonprofit organization. The campus spans almost 16,000 square metres and features modern learning spaces, a library, an auditorium and specialist facilities that meet English National Curriculum standards. The curriculum begins with ENC as a starting point and extends through an Integrated Curriculum with a mentoring programme and pupil choice within study, building strong foundations in English, Maths, Portuguese and Science. Examinations begin from Year 10, providing a pathway to universities worldwide. The school emphasizes proficiency in both English and Portuguese within a global context that includes sports, music and arts. The campus also includes a Forest School area, outdoor play spaces, a heated swimming pool, an athletics track, and a well-resourced library with English and Portuguese literature and access to two exclusive websites for literature.