| Escola Americana de Brasília | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Brasília, Federal District, Brazil | |
| Coordinates | 15°48′S 47°54′W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private School |
| Motto | Celebrating diversity and cultivating citizenship |
| Established | 1961 |
| Faculty | 65 full-time teachers |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Enrollment | 577 |
| Campus size | 5 acres (20,000 m2) |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Athletics conference | Big 4, Big 8 |
| Mascot | Bull |
| Nickname | Candangos |
| Headmaster | Barry Dequanne |
| Neighborhood | Asa Sul |
| Website | http://www.eabdf.br |
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.
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The curriculum is college-preparatory. The school is accredited by the Brazilian Ministry of Education 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 school is located on a 5-acre (20,000 m2) campus in Asa Sul, with a panoramic view of Lake Paranoá. 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.