American School of Brasília
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Escola Americana de Brasília (American School of Brasília or EAB) provides a U.S. and Brazilian accredited pre-K through twelfth grade curriculum. EAB is an English-language school operated using American-style teaching. The school is open to students of all nationalities.
The school was founded in 1961 when Brazil's planned capital Brasília
opened. It is a private, coeducational, day school governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Directors. The U.S. Ambassador
appoints one member. The school is administered by a headmaster, four principals, and a director of Brazilian studies.
and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
. EAB awards both the American diploma and Brazilian diploma. The school is implementing the International Baccalaureate.
In 2008-09 EAB was home to 35 athletic teams, clubs, and other activities, with 65 full-time teachers, 35 of whom were U.S. citizens.
. The campus comprises interconnected buildings that house 45 classrooms, three science laboratories, three computer laboratories, a library, and a center for the arts. The campus also houses a regulation soccer pitch, two playgrounds, a covered basketball court, and a gymnasium. EAB has a full-service cafeteria and a snack bar.
The school was founded in 1961 when Brazil's planned capital Brasília
Brasília
Brasília is the capital city of Brazil. The name is commonly spelled Brasilia in English. The city and its District are located in the Central-West region of the country, along a plateau known as Planalto Central. It has a population of about 2,557,000 as of the 2008 IBGE estimate, making it the...
opened. It is a private, coeducational, day school governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Directors. The U.S. Ambassador
United States Ambassador to Brazil
The following is a list of Ambassadors of the United States, or other chiefs of mission, to Brazil. The title given by the United States State Department to this position is currently Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.-See also:...
appoints one member. The school is administered by a headmaster, four principals, and a director of Brazilian studies.
Curriculum
The curriculum is college-preparatory. The school is accredited by the Brazilian Ministry of EducationMinistry of Education (Brazil)
The Ministry of Education , MEC, is a Brazilian government ministry.Functions of this ministry: national education policy, early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, higher education, youth and adult education, among other teachings Taking their proper decisions so that...
and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is one of the six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation...
. EAB awards both the American diploma and Brazilian diploma. The school is implementing the International Baccalaureate.
In 2008-09 EAB was home to 35 athletic teams, clubs, and other activities, with 65 full-time teachers, 35 of whom were U.S. citizens.
Facilities
The school is located on a 5 acres (20,234.3 m²) campus in Asa Sul, with a panoramic view of Lake ParanoáLake Paranoá
Paranoá Lake, or Lago do Paranoá, is an artificial lake located in Brasília, the capital of Brazil. On the east side of the city, the Paranoá River has been dammed to form this large lake, which has a circumference of...
. The campus comprises interconnected buildings that house 45 classrooms, three science laboratories, three computer laboratories, a library, and a center for the arts. The campus also houses a regulation soccer pitch, two playgrounds, a covered basketball court, and a gymnasium. EAB has a full-service cafeteria and a snack bar.
Sources
- Content has been adapted from:
- US Office of Overseas Schools report which can be found at: http://www.state.gov/m/a/os/1529.htm
- Annual Report 2007-08, American School of Brasília