School of the Nations

The school is a Bahá'í-inspired institution that promotes the oneness of humanity and service to mankind. It fosters four dimensions of human development—cognitive, spiritual, social, and physical—to cultivate conscious, compassionate, and capable global citizens. The school emphasizes moral education, unity in diversity, and the elimination of prejudice.

The school provides a rigorous bilingual academic curriculum that integrates the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme and Diploma Programme. The curriculum is delivered in English and Portuguese, with Spanish introduced in Grade 6 and French available as an elective. The academic structure is divided into Early Childhood (Nursery to Grade 1), Elementary (Grades 2-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12).

Graduates may earn up to three diplomas: the Brazilian High School Diploma, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, and an internationally recognized High School Diploma accredited by NEASC. In the 2023-24 academic year, students achieved 57 university acceptances at institutions in Brazil and internationally.

The school requires documentation for students with special educational needs, including recent psycho-educational reports and Individual Learning Plans, as part of the admissions process. The school maintains a dedicated team of counselors for each school section to support student development.

The school accepts applications year-round for students from Nursery to Grade 12. The admissions process involves submitting academic records, including report cards and standardized test results, followed by assessments in English, Mathematics, and Portuguese, as well as an interview with the segment coordinator or counselor. Families are encouraged to schedule a campus visit to begin the inquiry process.

The school follows an international calendar, with the academic year beginning in late July or early August and concluding in June.

The school operates across two campuses in Brasília: a main campus in SHIS QI 21 and a dedicated Early Childhood campus in SMDB. These facilities support a comprehensive academic and extracurricular programme, including sports, arts, and library resources.

The school offers an After School Program that allows students to explore various skills and interests. Competitive opportunities include the International Schools Sports League (ISSL) for futsal and volleyball, the Knowledge Bowl, and the British English Olympics (BEO). Additionally, students may participate in the National English Honor Society (NEHS), which focuses on literary analysis and student-led initiatives.