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Brazil, Brasilia
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English is the language of instruction under the English National Curriculum framework. Portuguese is taught as part of the Brazilian Curriculum and Portuguese lessons are supported by PAL (Portuguese as Additional Language). PAL provides targeted language support for learners. Non-native English speakers receive English as Additional Language (EAL) support to access the curriculum.
The programme places emphasis on proficiency in both English and Portuguese. The English National Curriculum provides the starting point for the curriculum, with the Brazilian curriculum fully implemented to meet national standards. The programme is designed to develop competence in both languages, ensuring a high level of competency and confidence in English and Portuguese. Portuguese is supported through Portuguese as Additional Language (PAL), which offers targeted language support.
BSB uses a bilingual immersion process to develop language proficiency in English and Portuguese. Students engage with both languages across the curriculum, allowing language development to occur in context. The immersion approach supports development of language skills alongside academic learning and reflects the site's emphasis on bilingual education.
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.
