Middle School

The Middle School curriculum runs off a standards-based curriculum designed with the end in mind. As an International Baccalaureate world school, the Middle School curriculum aims to prepare students for the rigors of IB in High School, and uses an assessment and reporting model based on the IB's 1-7 system. There are opportunities for students to practice skills, revise their work or thinking and collaborate with their peers.  The Middle School uses the Common Core Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics, the Next Generation Science Standards, and the National Core Arts standards.

Our Learner traits ensure students are approaching challenging concepts with the appropriate academic mindset, compliments our curriculum. The focus of the Middle School curriculum also is to develop students who are ready for the complexity of the world around them as well as to create a pathway to high school. 

Students are offered an array of course offerings to help them experiment with their own pathway as learners that are inquisitive about the world.

Every student in Middle School meets with a trusted adult daily in a small group Advisory FLEX program. During this time, students engage in social emotional learning and small group discussions that are developmentally appropriate for students in Middle School.

The American School of Brasília places students at the center of the learning experience, fostering their creative, intellectual, and personal growth in a welcoming, English-immersion environment. Select subjects are taught in Portuguese, including Brazilian History, Geography, Philosophy, and Sociology, ensuring a strong cultural foundation alongside international education. Our mission is to develop ethical, independent students who are well-prepared for higher education in Brazil or abroad.

By the end of high school, students can earn three diplomas—Brazilian, American, and IB—broadening their academic and career opportunities worldwide. For grades 6–12, we offer an afterschool writing course to strengthen students’ expression and argumentation skills, essential for both national and international exams.

Portuguese language learning is available for foreign students, promoting cultural integration and language development. At EAB, we value partnerships with families and community engagement, supporting our commitment to a well-rounded and globally minded education.

A Escola Americana de Brasília coloca o aluno no centro do processo de ensino-aprendizagem, desenvolvendo seu potencial criativo, intelectual e humano em um ambiente acolhedor e de imersão em inglês, com algumas disciplinas ministradas em português, como Língua Portuguesa, História e Geografia do Brasil, Filosofia e Sociologia. Nosso objetivo é formar cidadãos éticos e autônomos, prontos para desafios futuros, e preparados para ingressar em universidades no Brasil e no exterior.

Ao final do Ensino Médio, os alunos recebem três diplomas – Brasileiro, Americano e IB – que ampliam suas oportunidades acadêmicas e de carreira. A EAB também oferece cursos de redação para fortalecer a escrita e argumentação dos alunos do 6º ao 12º ano, essenciais para exames nacionais e internacionais.

Com o aprendizado de português disponível para alunos estrangeiros, promovemos integração cultural e desenvolvimento linguístico. EAB valoriza a parceria com as famílias e o engajamento social, fortalecendo a formação integral dos alunos.