British School of Brasília

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The British School of Brasilia (abbreviated BSB) is an international school serving the local and international community in Brasilia. Opening in August 2016 [1] it caters for Early Years, Primary and Secondary aged children. The school follows the English National Curriculum and it will expand up to Year 13.

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Location and facilities

The school is located in the Asa Sul area of Brasilia, close to many embassies. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and featuring murals by Athos Bulcão, BSB has music rooms, language rooms, a dining hall and a multi-purpose hall. Sports facilities include a multi-purpose pitch.

Administration

BSB is governed by the British Schools Foundation, an UK non-profit organisation which aims to promote British-style education worldwide. The day-to-day operation is overseen by the headteacher. Headquartered in London, the British Schools Foundation is a network of British schools around the world with a presence in 11 cities including Brasilia, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Marbella, Moscow, Nanjing, New York, Pamplona, Sao Paulo, Tashkent and Yangon. More than 4,000 students aged 2–18 attend BSF schools.

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References

  1. "BSF set to open school in Brasilia | The British Schools Foundation". britishschools.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2016-09-20. Retrieved 2016-04-13.