The Early Childhood Program at Nations

A transformative experience for young minds aged 2 to 7

International Perspective: Classes with international teachers beginning in Early Childhood.
Nurturing Environment: Safe and supportive campus with access to open and green areas.
Dual-language Curriculum: A seamless integration of English and Portuguese classes.

Balanced Literacy Approach

From Nursery through Grade 1, our Balanced Literacy approach combines reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities. This method meets the diverse needs of our students and nurtures a deep-rooted passion for learning and reading.

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A day at our Early Childhood

Join three-year-old student Mia on an exciting adventure as she takes us through her day at school in this heartwarming video!

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There's nothing we enjoy more than welcoming families into our community and sharing the learning experience at Nations.

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Holistic Education

We nurture a transformational learning culture that supports our students in becoming conscious, compassionate, and capable world citizens. In keeping with this broad goal, our school fosters four dimensions of human development.

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International Excellence

We continuously invest in programs and accreditations that ensure a world-class educational standard. As part of our efforts to maintain the highest academic quality, we are aligned with globally renowned organizations that validate our commitment to educational excellence.

NEASC

School of the Nations is internationally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), one of the most prestigious accrediting organizations in the world, recognized globally as a standard of excellence.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

School of the Nations is an authorized IB World School for the Diploma Programme (DP) and is an official Candidate School* for the Primary Years Programme (PYP).

Diverse Learning Experiences

At School of the Nations, we believe that education goes beyond the classroom. We offer a variety of learning experiences that enrich the holistic development of our students.

We offer a program from Early Childhood Education through High School. The child must be at least two years of age by August 1 to enroll.
Early Childhood Education (Nursery to Grade 1): 8:10 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.

Elementary School (Grades 2 to 5): 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Middle and High School (Grades 6-12): 7:45 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.

School of the Nations offers an After School Program. Aiming to enrich the regular curriculum, our After School program offers students the opportunity to explore skills in areas of interest to them. Find out more about our After School Program here.
We follow the international school calendar. The school year begins at the end of July or in the beginning of August, and ends around June.
School of the Nations holds both national and international accreditations:

In Brazil, the School is Accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Federal District and meets all Brazilian legal requirements.

School of the Nations is internationally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
School of the Nations is an authorized IB World School for the Diploma Programme (DP) and is an official Candidate School* for the Primary Years Programme (PYP). These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education that the School of the Nations believes is important for our students. In October 2024, we will undertake a crucial phase in our pursuit of full authorization for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) as we prepare for the PYP Verification Visit.

*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org.

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Hands-On Experiences and Engaging Projects

Through hands-on experiences and engaging projects, our curriculum sparks curiosity and develops essential abilities in our students. Drawing from the finest pedagogical methods, we create an environment where children are enthusiastic, inquisitive, and actively engaged in their learning journey.