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American School of Brasilia

Brazil, Brasília

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 656
Type Co-educational
Opened 1961
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Portuguese
Typical class size 9
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

American School of Brasilia (EAB) is an independent, non‑profit day school offering preschool through Grade 12 education. It provides three diplomas: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, American High School Diploma, and Brazilian High School Diploma. As an IB World School and CIS‑accredited institution, it is authorized by Secretary of Education of the Federal District. The school uses a differentiated learning model to meet diverse learner needs and hosts an international community representing 48 nationalities, with over 680 students. Campus facilities include iCommons learning spaces, a library with print and digital resources, Escola Gourmet meals. The Athletics program features a gym and outdoor spaces, while Arts offerings include IB Visual Arts, Film, Theatre, General Music, Band, and Choir. After‑school options include Club EAB and Upper School clubs; weekend STEAM robotics; and service and leadership programs such as EduArtes, EAB Goes Green, NHS/NJHS, and TEDx EAB Youth. The IB Diploma average is 36.

SGAS II SGAS 605 Conjunto E Lotes 34/37 - Asa Sul, Brasília - DF, 70200-650, Brazil

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The Essentials

American School of Brasilia has 656 pupils, typical class sizes of 9, instruction in English.

Location
Located in Brasilia, Brazil. Address: SGAS 605 CONJUNTO E, LOTES 34/37, BRASILIA, 70200-650. The campus is in the Brazilian Federal District. Contact number: +55 (61) 3442-9700.

Stages
Early Childhood; Elementary School (Grades 1–5); Middle School (Grades 6–8); High School (Grades 9–12).

Type
Independent, non-profit day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
There are 48 nationalities represented in our community. The most represented nationality is Brazil (Brazil) at 49% in the Class of 2025 High School profile. Local (Brazilian) students account for about 49% and international students about 51% of the Class of 2025.

Additional learning support
A dedicated international counseling program supports academic, career, personal, social, and global development. Counseling is short-term and typically six to eight sessions; if more extensive support is needed, students are referred to external agencies. Most external services in Brasília are conducted in Portuguese, which can present challenges for international students.

Country affiliation
Affiliations include International Baccalaureate (IB) and diplomas: U.S. High School Diploma and Brazilian High School Diploma.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees
- Application fee: R$ 550 (charged when admissions testing is administered and the application is submitted for review).

Tuition structure and billing schedule
- Billing cycle: July through June (annual school year). Payments are due monthly.
- Enrollment fee: equivalent to one month's tuition, payable when the contract is signed.
- Regular tuition payments: eleven monthly tuition payments in addition to the enrollment fee, for families enrolled year‑round (12 payments total). Subsequent monthly payments are due on the 5th of each month.
- Students who join after the school year begins are billed for the months they attend plus the enrollment fee.

Tuition amounts by year group / per term
- The school states that tuition fees vary by division (Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School) and that certain categories (International Priority or International Guarantee) incur additional charges. The publicly available student materials and admissions pages do not publish a detailed table of tuition rates by grade or term for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year; exact per-grade, per-term or annual fee figures are provided to families through the school's enrollment/contract process rather than in the publicly posted handbooks.

Payment terms and accepted methods (school tuition billing)
- First (July) installment: may be paid by wire transfer. Subsequent school tuition invoices are issued as Brazilian boletos for monthly payment. Payments are expected to be identified to clear a student for attendance.
- Business Office contact for billing enquiries: businessoffice@eabdf.br.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable: the American School of Brasilia operates as a day school and does not offer boarding services.

Other costs and regular ancillary fees
- Enrollment-related one-time charges: the enrollment fee (one month's tuition) and the application fee (R$ 550) are required at the start of enrollment.
- Uniforms: Official uniforms are mandatory and must be purchased prior to the first day of school. The school's uniform provider is Sasse Uniformes (contact details provided in the student handbook). Gently used uniforms may be available through the school's NHS sales. No fixed uniform price list is published in the public student handbook.
- School supplies and technology: Most classroom supplies and curriculum materials are included in tuition, but Upper School students (Grades 6–12) are required to provide their own laptop (minimum specifications listed). Laptop purchase cost is the family's responsibility.
- Transportation: Bus/van services are outsourced and billed separately by external providers (example provider listed in school documents); the school is not contractually responsible for those charges.
- Cafeteria/meals: Meals and snacks are charged separately through the Nutrebem app (the school partners with Escola Gourmet). Example published prices: snacks for PreK/K5/Lower School R$14; ECP lunch R$18; Lower School lunch R$22; Middle and High School lunch R$26. Payment options for cafeteria purchases include PIX (instant payment), credit card (via the app), direct PIX transfers to the cafeteria, or cash. Processing fees may apply for app payments.
- Activities & extracurriculars: Some after‑school clubs are free; certain partner programs and external activities require participation fees (amounts vary by activity).
- Insurance: Every student is covered by school insurance as described in the school materials; specific terms and whether a separate fee is charged are not itemized in the public handbook materials.

Refunds and cancellation
- No general refund schedule for tuition or fees is published in the school's publicly available student handbook or admissions materials. The student handbook and admissions pages describe payment timing and contract requirements but do not present a public, line‑by‑line refund policy for application fees, enrollment fees, or tuition; families receive contract terms at enrollment which set the binding financial terms. For definitive contractual refund or cancellation terms, refer to the enrollment contract provided at registration.

Summary of where detailed numeric tuition figures are provided
- The school's published student handbook and admissions pages set out the fee structure (application fee, enrollment fee = one month's tuition, 11 monthly payments, billing cycle and payment methods) and list the mandatory ancillary costs (uniforms, laptop requirement, cafeteria). However, detailed published numeric tuition rates by grade or term for the 2026/27 academic year are not present in the publicly accessible handbooks and admissions pages; exact tuition amounts are supplied to families through the school's enrollment/contract process.
Academics

American School of Brasilia teaches IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school provides English-based preschool through Grade 12 education. It offers three academic diplomas - International Baccalaureate (IB), American, and Brazilian. The school is an IB World School and CIS-accredited and is authorized by the Secretary of Education of the Federal District. The school uses a differentiated learning model to meet diverse learner needs. The school has an international community with 48 nationalities represented.

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1

Exam Results
The school reports an average IB Diploma score of 36. Upper School MAP results show an average score of 93% in math, reading, and languages.

Higher Education Progression
21 top-50 universities worldwide accepted EAB students in the last 3 years. 1.5M scholarships were awarded to students for US universities in 2022.

Gifted and Talented
Differentiated learning model to meet diverse learner needs.
Wellbeing
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
Enrollment begins with the submission of an online application. To get started, go to Apply Now, select your preferred language (English or Portuguese), choose the school year, and create an account on the application platform. The required documents depend on grade level: K3 to K5 (ECP); Grades 1 to 5 (Lower School); Grades 6 to 8 (Middle School); Grades 9 to 12 (High School). For K3–K5 (ECP): recent photo; student ID (Brazilian: RG or birth certificate; foreign: passport); parent ID (Brazilian: RG or birth certificate; foreign: passport); immunization records; documented blood type; Preschool Progress Report if applicable; ECP Parent Questionnaire; ECP Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form (to be completed by current school and sent directly to admissions). Grades 1–5 (Lower School): recent photo; student ID; parent ID; immunization records; documented blood type; report cards from the last two school years; LS Parent Questionnaire; LS Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form; LS Confidential Support Services Form (to be sent directly by the current school to admissions). Grades 6–8 (Middle School): recent photo; student ID; parent ID; immunization records; documented blood type; report cards from the last two school years; MS Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form; MS Confidential Math Recommendation Form; MS Confidential Support Services Form (to be sent directly by the current school to admissions). Grades 9–12 (High School): recent photo; student ID; parent ID; immunization records; documented blood type; report cards from the last two school years; HS Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form; HS Confidential Math Recommendation Form; HS Confidential Support Services Form (to be sent directly by the current school to admissions). In addition, prospective students must take admissions tests based on grade level: K3–Grade 1 (Early Childhood Screening, in person); Grades 2–10 (MAP Test and WIDA Test, remote or in person); Grade 11 (MAP Test, WIDA Test, IB Writing, and IB Math tests, remote or in person); Grade 12 (applications are considered on a case-by-case basis due to IB program requirements). Important dates include: February onward—applications are reviewed for consideration; April–May—applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee; May–June—admissions decisions are sent by email; first week of June—deadline to respond to an offer; last week of June—contracts are due; first week of July—deadline to pay the July installment; last week of July—any remaining testing, if needed; Grade 11–12 students meet with their Counselors; last week of July or early August—Family Orientation and deadline to submit any missing documents and the first day of classes. Apply now: Applications for 2025–2026 are available in English and Portuguese, and applications for 2026–2027 are available in English and Portuguese.

Waitlist
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