Escola Canadense de Brasília

Two campuses in Brasília: Unidade Sudoeste (SIG Quadra 8, Lote 2225, Parte F, Brasília – DF) and Unidade Águas Claras (QS 05 Av. Areal, Lote 04, Águas Claras – DF).

Unidade Sudoeste offers Early Years, Elementary, Middle Years and High School; Unidade Águas Claras offers Early Years and Elementary.

International bilingual school; IB World School; Canadian School of Brasília.

The school is an IB World School offering an integrated, inquiry-based curriculum. It follows BNCC as the national curricular guideline, alongside international curricula aligned with the school's mission. Education is bilingual with a partially bi-literate model: Portuguese and English are used, with the first language handling cultural subjects and the second language for other disciplines; language support is provided to newcomers. The IB Primary Years Programme provides a student-centered, inquiry-based framework through Early Years to Grade 5. From Year 6 onward, elective curricular options and enrichment opportunities—such as monitorias, debates, Olympiads, proficiency-test prep, and clubs—complement the core program.

Intercâmbio Educacional ao Canadá: Columbia International College (CIC), our partner for High School, is one of the largest and best private boarding schools in Canada, located in Hamilton, Ontario, with 40 years of experience and specialization in international students, offering Total Care, on-campus facilities, and a summer camp, and partnerships with various universities that provide higher education scholarships. The partnership includes Year 9 exchanges and other exchange opportunities. Dual Certification: Through a partnership with Rosedale Global High School, students can earn both the Brazilian diploma and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), internationally recognized, broadening access to universities in Brazil and abroad, especially in Canada, the United States and Europe.

The school fosters a loving and caring community for students and families. Empathy and respect for differences are integral to its bilingual IB approach. Students are encouraged to question, explore, and share, developing autonomy, critical thinking, and a love of reading and learning. Social responsibility is cultivated through Projetos Sociais, with high school students required to complete 50 hours of community service annually, and student leadership is enabled in many projects. A broad array of extracurricular activities supports social and emotional development within a supportive culture and staff, and the motto "We love, We care, We share" underpins the school's caring ethos.

Support for learning comes from Support Teachers who visit students during the regular classroom schedule to assist with learning and accommodations. English as an Additional Language is offered for new students starting from Grade 1, with an English proficiency assessment before starting to tailor support. Portuguese language support for non-native speakers is provided through tutoring, which can be one-to-one or in small groups. A Home Language program starts in Kindergarten and develops to support all areas of development (oral, visual, written, and reading). In Elementary, the program begins with a 50/50 English and Portuguese split with dedicated language teachers for each language to ensure balanced bilingual learning.

English is taught through an immersion program in Early Years, with English as the majority language and Portuguese introduced later; a Portuguese language block begins in Senior Kindergarten. In Elementary years, the program shifts to roughly 50% English and 50% Portuguese, with a dedicated teacher for each language. Most students are native Portuguese speakers, so English as an Additional Language is offered after class for new students starting from Grade 1. Students are assessed on their English proficiency before starting the EAL program to tailor support. A Home Language program starts in Kindergarten to support oral language and early literacy, evolving to support all areas of development.

The school emphasizes strong emotional commitment to students and their families as part of its educational mission. The community is described as loving and caring, with an emphasis on empathy and respect for differences as core values. Students are encouraged to engage in inquiry, collaboration, and reflection, supporting autonomy and well-being. A wide range of extracurriculars—arts, sports, clubs—fosters social and emotional development within a supportive culture and staff. The motto We love, We care, We share reinforces a positive, caring climate for well-being.

There is an Ombudsman (Ouvidoria) channel for complaints and feedback to safeguard student welfare, with anonymous submission available. Public Transparency Reports exist for each unit to promote accountability. The Privacy Policy outlines data protection commitments under LGPD, including health data handling limited to protecting life. The school is part of the IB World School network, which supports safeguarding standards within its community, and the We love, We care, We share ethos reinforces a safe, caring environment.

Admission process: New students are admitted throughout the school year, and English fluency is not a prerequisite to enroll. Registration: Complete your registration here or by phone to join our list of interested families. Schedule a visit: To schedule a visit, fill the form by clicking the WhatsApp icon or via Schedule your visit. This moment is important, as the Admissions team will assist you. After submitting the registration, we will contact you promptly. Meeting: Beginning with Grade 1 (1st year of Elementary), the family and student participate in a meeting with coordinators and teachers. Finalize enrollment: Time to finalize enrollment and secure your child's place. Online registration: Online registration is available.

Join the waitlist by completing your registration online or by phone to become part of our list of interested families.