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The British School of Brasilia

Brazil, Brasília

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2016
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages Portuguese, Spanish, French, Mandarin
Strengths Sport, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

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.

St. de Habitações Individuais Sul EQI 7/9 Conjunto 17 LOTE F - Lago Sul, Brasília - DF, 71615-370, Brazil

The Essentials

The British School of Brasilia has instruction in English.

Location
SHIS QI 7/9, Block 17, Lot F, Lago Sul, Brasília, Federal District 71615-370, Brazil. The campus is located in Lago Sul.

Stages
Ages 2 to 18 (EYFS 2–5; Primary 5–11; Secondary 11–18). IB Diploma Programme is offered.

Type
British international day school. Follows the English National Curriculum and places emphasis on English and Portuguese language proficiency.

Additional learning support
English as Additional Language (EAL) is mandatory for non-native English speakers in Primary and Secondary; initial assessment; targeted language support aligned with the English National Curriculum.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with The British Schools Foundation (BSF), a UK registered non-profit organisation.

School day structure
The school day runs from 8:00 to 15:30; lunch is provided; After School Activities (ASA) run 15:30–16:30.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
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.

Food Options
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.

House System
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.

Governance and Ownership
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.
Fees
Summary (scope and currency)
- The British School of Brasília (BSB) operates as an international day school offering Early Years through secondary education.

Application and enrolment fees
- No publicly available, up-to-date schedule of application or enrolment fees for the 2026/27 academic year is published. For historical reporting, there have been parent reports of standard enrolment/renewal charges in prior years, but a current school-published application fee table for 2026/27 was not found.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a publicly accessible, itemised tuition-fee schedule for 2026/27 (or a 2025/26 fee schedule available online). The most specific fee figures located from public reporting date from 2020 and reported monthly values for older primary pupils of BRL 6,800 and a combined amount including meal and additional English-language charges of BRL 7,700; these figures are historical and should not be treated as the current 2026/27 fees. No verified per-term or per-year breakdown for 2026/27 was found in public materials.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- There is no publicly posted, detailed billing schedule (for example: termly dates, instalment options, due dates, late-payment penalties) for the 2026/27 year available in the school's public materials. Billing frequency and specific payment terms are not published online; parents should expect a formal contract and billing schedule to be issued at offer/enrolment.

Boarding fees (where applicable)
- Boarding is not listed among the school's services; BSB operates as a day school and does not publish boarding provision or boarding fees. Therefore boarding fees are not applicable.

Other compulsory or commonly charged costs
- School lunches: school meals are provided on-site and are compulsory for all full‑day pupils (half‑day pupils excepted); lunch charges are handled as a separate service cost.
- Uniforms: the school sells school uniforms on campus; uniform purchase is an additional family cost.
- Additional curricular or language charges: past reporting identified separate charges for additional English-language classes and other extras in earlier years; such extras (where charged) are billed in addition to tuition.
- Transport (bus service): the school operates a bus service; transportation is provided as a separately charged service.
- Extracurricular activities, trips, examination or external-assessment fees, and materials/consumables are typically additional to tuition; no current definitive price list for these items for 2026/27 is published.

Refunds and fee adjustment policy
- No publicly posted refund policy, withdrawal fee schedule, or detailed fee-adjustment policy for the 2026/27 academic year was found. Financial-aid awards that have been granted are reviewed annually and may be adjusted, increased, decreased, or withdrawn — financial-aid arrangements are subject to means assessment and committee decision. Refund and contract‑termination terms are typically set out in the enrolment contract but are not published as a standalone public schedule.

Fee payment options (methods accepted)
- The school's public materials and admissions pages do not publish a definitive list of accepted payment methods (for example: which credit cards are accepted, whether online payment portals are available, or bank-transfer details). Contact details for the Admissions / Finance office are provided for enquiries and enrolment arrangements; specific payment options and banking details are supplied at offer/enrolment.

Financial assistance
- The school operates a financial‑aid programme; awards are usually between 10% and 30% of school fees, are subject to means assessment, and are reviewed annually.

Concise note about available public information (useful for database accuracy)
- As of the time of this review, BSB does not publish a current, itemised public fee schedule for 2026/27 or 2025/26 on its public pages. The most recent specific fee figures located in public reporting date from 2020 and are historical; a full, current term‑by‑term or year‑by‑year fee table suitable for direct entry into a fee database was not available in public sources. For families completing records, please note that exact per‑term and per‑year tuition figures, billing dates, exact mandatory extras and formal refund/withdrawal terms are determined in the school's offer and enrolment contract.
Academics

The British School of Brasilia teaches British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The English National Curriculum (ENC) is a starting point for our curriculum but we go well beyond its limitations. The Integrated Curriculum develops personal attributes through a mentoring programme and allows pupil choice within study, providing strong academic foundations in English, Maths, Portuguese and Science. Examinations begin from Year 10 upwards, providing a clear pathway to the best universities in the world. The programme emphasises proficiency in both English and Portuguese and is delivered within a global context that includes vibrant Sports, Music and Arts opportunities.

Exam Results
In 2025, the school reported a 100% GCSE pass rate with a higher proportion of good passes than UK schools and a 17% increase in top grades (9–7). The first GCSE cohort achieved 71% A–C with 13% A*–A. Graduates have been offered places at leading universities around the world, with 25% entering the top 30 universities in the UK and US and 95% entering their first-choice destination.

Higher Education Progression
Graduate destinations include leading UK universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial College London and UCL, among others, with 25% of graduates entering the top 30 UK/US universities and 95% entering their first-choice university.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Mentors know their pupils exceptionally well and form strong, positive relationships with parents, ensuring pupil wellbeing is a priority. PSHE supports wellbeing by helping pupils develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to make informed decisions, manage relationships, and take responsibility for their own wellbeing.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is a mandatory programme for non-native English speakers in both Primary and Secondary phases, identified after an initial assessment. The programme provides structured language support focused on listening, speaking, reading and writing in English, aligned with the English National Curriculum to enable access across all subjects.

Mental Wellbeing
PSHE develops the knowledge, understanding and skills required to make informed decisions, manage relationships, and take responsibility for wellbeing. Physical Education promotes psychological wellbeing, and mentors prioritise pupil wellbeing in the school context.

Safeguarding
The school has a Child Protection Policy and provides safeguarding messaging, including online safety guidance.
Parent Experience

History
The British School of Brasilia opened in 2016 and was officially opened by His Excellency, the British Ambassador to Brazil. It is part of The British Schools Foundation (BSF), a UK-registered non-profit organization. The campus spans almost 16,000 square metres and offers learning spaces, a library, an auditorium and specialist facilities, with classrooms and resources that meet the English National Curriculum standards. The school provides Early Years Foundation Stage through Primary and Secondary education, aligned with the English National Curriculum.

Community
The school maintains a Parent Community as an integral part of school life, with communications delivered via the school app, weekly updates from teachers and school leaders, termly curriculum letters and regular pupil progress reports. The Events and Fundraising Group (EFG) coordinates the planning and delivery of school events and fundraising activities. At the start of each academic year, volunteers register their interest via the school app, and each Year Group has a parent representative who supports communication within the cohort. The school hosts a range of events including Family Day, Christmas Fayre, Carnival, International Day, Art Week, Science Fair, Sports Day, Festa Junina, BSB's Got Talent and School Trips.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA function is carried out through the Events and Fundraising Group (EFG) within the Parent Community, which plans and delivers events and fundraising activities. At the start of each academic year, volunteers can register their interest via the school app, and each Year Group has a parent representative to support communication within the cohort. New families are encouraged to connect with their Year Group representative and may take on the role in time. Participation by parents strengthens the partnership between school and home and contributes to a welcoming community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The British School of Brasilia is located at SHIS QI 7/9, Lot 7 in Lago Sul, Brasília. The campus spans almost 16,000 square meters with green, clean-air surroundings and state-of-the-art facilities. The campus provides generously proportioned learning areas and well-maintained outside spaces. The facilities support a high-quality international education, with modern classrooms and learning spaces.

Sports Facilities
BSB has two large, well-equipped playgrounds with climbing frames and a garden for gardening lessons. EYFS, Primary and Secondary have age-appropriate outdoor areas for relaxation, play and socialising. The sports programme is supported by a sports gymnasium, an athletics track, a heated swimming pool, and four more sports courts for football, tennis, basketball, volleyball, rugby, cricket, and more. There is a Forest School area for outdoor creative learning in nature.

Academic Facilities
All classrooms are generously resourced and equipped to meet the English National Curriculum standards, with technologies including interactive white boards, MacBooks, Chromebooks, iPads and air conditioners. Specialist classrooms include music with a studio, arts, language classrooms and a science lab. The assemblies, drama lessons, choir, and general presentations take place in a spacious and well-equipped auditorium with light and sound systems. The library is large and exceptionally well resourced, with books in English and Portuguese, complemented by comfortable reading areas and access to two exclusive websites for further English and Portuguese literature.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Beyond Academics includes sports, music, arts, theatre, school trips, and after-school activities. The school offers a Forest School area for outdoor learning in nature. School trips are a core part of the extracurricular programme, providing experiential learning opportunities. The after-school activities programme offers additional opportunities for students to pursue interests outside the classroom.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
ASAs run daily from 15:30 to 16:30. ASAs provide a diverse range of opportunities designed to nurture individual interests, develop new skills and encourage collaboration across year groups. Many activities are included in the school provision at no additional cost, while some specialised programmes are offered for an additional fee. Each semester, the ASA options are reviewed and refreshed to maintain variety and relevance.

Arts & Creative
Arts education develops creativity and imagination through visual, tactile and other sensory experiences. Pupils study a wide range of artists, craftspeople and designers from the past to the present. They learn to appreciate images and artefacts across times and cultures and reflect on their own and others' work. Excellent work is regularly celebrated and displayed throughout the school.

Cultural & Language
The school hosts events that celebrate international culture, such as International Day. The Lions' Roar is a student-created site for content highlighting student successes, school news and topical information articles, and BSB Voices podcasts provide opportunities for students to create media content. These activities give students language and communication practice and help them engage with a multicultural school community.

Social & Hobbies
ASAs provide opportunities that nurture interests, develop new skills and encourage collaboration across year groups. The Lions' Roar newsroom and BSB Voices podcasts offer creative media-related activities for students. School-wide events such as Carnival, International Day and BSB's Got Talent provide social and performance opportunities. Participation in after school activities helps students connect with peers across year groups.

Community & Service
Educational visits are an essential part of pupils' experience and are designed to blend educational objectives with adventure and fun. All pupils from Year 4 upwards are encouraged to take part in Outward Bounds, a residential programme designed to develop independence, confidence and life skills. These experiences extend learning beyond the classroom.

Leadership & Professional
Our Secondary students took part in the Model United Nations conference, engaging in structured debates and representing different countries. The Year 13 Student Project involves pupils in school operations, such as helping organise the car park during drop-off and pick-up times. BSB's Got Talent provides a platform for student leadership and presentation.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education is a core subject that develops physical fitness, psychological wellbeing and leadership qualities. Students experience a wide range of activities, including football, rugby, badminton, basketball, volleyball, cricket, gymnastics, crossfit and athletics. Throughout the year, sports competitions and inter-House tournaments help develop communication, leadership and teamwork. The ABCs (Agility, Balance, Coordination and Speed) are emphasised as students progress to secondary, building a foundation for fitness for life.
Languages

Language Provision
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.

Bilingual Teaching
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.

Immersion Programs
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.
Reputation

Awards
BSB was visited by COBIS in 2021 and received nine commendations and Beacon School status for strong practice across key areas.

Accreditations
The school is an accredited International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) school and follows the English National Curriculum. It is approved by the Federal District State Department of Education (SEEDF) for Early Years, Primary, and Secondary education, with additional approvals for 2023 for Secondary and Sixth Form. The school is a COBIS member and part of the Latin American Headteacher Conference (LAHC). Pearson Edexcel GCSE qualifications are used at the school.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The school offers individual tours throughout the year and hosts open days. Prospective families visit to observe the campus in action and learn about the curriculum. They meet members of the community, including the Head of School. Tours and open days provide insight into how the school supports student learning and development. 2. Applications are submitted through the online application form. If online submission is not possible, the Admissions Office provides assistance. In addition to the application form, copies of the child's school reports may be requested. The admissions process is designed to accommodate different year groups. 3. After the application is received, meetings with parents and the child, as well as an assessment, may be arranged. The specific procedures depend on the child's year group. The admissions process is designed to assess fit with the program and to inform next steps. The school aims to communicate the outcome within a few days of the admissions process being completed. 4.

Scholarships
Financial aid broadens access by providing support to families unable to afford full fees. The aid level typically ranges from 10% to 30% of school fees and is determined by means assessment. Applicants complete a financial aid application, and the Financial Aid Committee assesses all applications and may request a meeting. Each case is assessed on its own merits and awards are reviewed annually, with potential adjustments; donations support the Scholarship Fund and the Committee safeguards, disburses, and invests the funds.
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