BSF set to open school in Brasilia

We are pleased to announce the opening of The British School of Brasilia (BSB), an independent, coeducational and non-denominational school providing a world class education to Brazilian and international students in Brasilia. The school is established by The British Schools Foundation (BSF), one of the leading international school organisations with a global network of schools spanning four continents and 11 cities.

BSB is already accepting applications for both Early Years and Primary School, and it intends to gradually expand every year in order to eventually become an Early Years to Year 13 school. BSB is located in Asa Sul, in the Plano Piloto of Brasilia, in a historic landmark building designed by Oscar Niemeyer, and complemented with murals from Athos Bulcão.

BSB offers a contemporary British international education in a student-centred learning environment. It follows the English National Curriculum, enhanced to meet international and local requirements. The School provides personalised learning that combines academic rigour with a strong focus on personal development and the nurture of a broad range of talents, from sport to music, the arts, languages and technology.

Mr Stewart Fry, Chairman of BSF, said: “We have a long tradition of providing quality British education across the world from the Americas to Europe and Asia. At every school within the organisation we provide children with the best opportunities to thrive not only in an academic setting but also through a range of activities in sports, music and other extra curricular activities.

“As the capital of Brazil, an increasingly important player on the world stage, Brasilia has a growing need for quality international schools. As the need for school places from multinationals and diplomatic missions mounts, BSB will be a great choice for those looking for their children to have a truly global education.”

Ms Tracey Thomas, Headteacher at BSB, commented: “At BSB, we ensure every child achieves their potential and more. We believe in educating the whole child and we work hard to create an environment where children enjoy learning and feel safe and confident to participate.  We believe that children should have fun while they are at school and that mistakes are simply learning opportunities. Our aim isn’t just to prepare students for further education but for success in life as a whole.”

BSB becomes the 11th member of the BSF family. More than 4,000 students between the ages of 2 and 18 attend BSF schools in Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Marbella, Moscow, Nanjing, New York, Pamplona, Sao Paulo, Tashkent and Yangon.