Embracing over twenty-five nationalities, School of the Nations is a mosaic of cultural diversity. Founded over four decades ago as an international school with the objective of sharing cultures and values, a place where people from around the world can feel at home and become global citizens. Located in Brasília, in the Lago Sul neighborhood, the school offers programs from Early Childhood to Elementary, Middle, and High School.
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Core Values edit
School of the Nations is Bahá’í-inspired and cultivates in students the values of the oneness of God, of humankind, and religion; unity in diversity; the elimination of all forms of prejudice; the equality of men and women; the essential nobility of man; the independent investigation of truth; and service to humankind as the primary purpose of life.
Holistic Student Development edit
The school nurtures a transformational learning culture that supports the students in becoming conscious, compassionate, and capable world citizens. In keeping with this broad goal, the school fosters four dimensions of human development: Cognitive (Learning to learn), Physical (Learning to do), Spiritual (Learning to be), Social/Emotional (Learning to Live Together).
International Excellence edit
NEASC edit
School of the Nations is accredited internationally 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) edit
School of the Nations is a Candidate School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). The School is pursuing authorization as an IB World School.
Diverse Learning Experiences edit
Moral Education and Service edit
Moral education and service are intertwined at School of the Nations, shaping students into socially responsible individuals. For our youngest students, our curriculum involves engaging students in learning important virtues and performing acts of kindness. As students progress, it evolves into structured, high-impact projects, fostering a lifelong commitment to positive change.
College Counseling edit
School of the Nations prepares High School students to enroll in universities in Brazil and abroad. Students prepare for the required exams and college entrance tests, such as PAS, ENEM, the Vestibular, and SAT. Our College Guidance Counselor offers personalized advice to students to help them understand all options open to them and support their choices. High School provides students mock exams, study halls, and ENEM/PAS Week and prepares them to do well on international external tests such as the PSAT and SAT.
Athletics and Sports edit
From a pedagogical standpoint, students should be encouraged to participate in sports in a manner that emphasizes cooperation and demonstrates excellence. We provide students with opportunities to explore a variety of team and individual sports. We strive to create a safe environment where all students can take part. This enables students to learn through problem-solving and encourages autonomy. Students also have the opportunity to engage in sports tournaments, enhancing their teamwork.
After School edit
Aiming to enrich the regular curriculum, our After School program offers students the opportunity to explore skills in areas of interest to them. Students may choose from over twenty-five activities in recreation, sports, arts, academics, and culture, all of which are taught by qualified professionals.
History edit
The school was founded in 1980 by two North American families of educators who envisioned building a school around a new model of international education. The basis of this model was the Baháʼí teaching of "unity in diversity"; to create an environment in which students from different races, nationalities, cultures and religions could learn to live in peace and harmony, while developing their intellectual, physical and spiritual potentials to the highest degree.
During the 1990 International Literacy Year the school cooperated with several communities on projects, one of which included sponsorship by the Secretary of Education of the Federal District.[1]
During a special session of the Brazilian Federal Chamber of Deputies honoring the 1996 visit of Madame Mary Rabbání, a Deputy of the Social Democratic Party (Brazil) noted the school as an example of the contributions of the Baháʼí faith in "the economic and educational fields".[2]
Awards edit
- For the 2005-6 school year, the school is noted by "Artsonia" for several awards - Leadership, Art Publishing, Fan Clubs, Comments, and Fund Raising Award (Ranked #1 in all categories).[3]
Adress edit
Main Campus: edit
SHIS QI 21, Conjunto C1 Brasília, DF, Brazil | 71655-600
Early Childhood: edit
Campus SMDB Conjunto 19 Chácara 02 Brasília, DF, Brazil | 71680-190
References edit
- ^ Activities in Support of International Literacy Year - 1990 Archived 2001-11-25 at the Wayback Machine Baha'i International Community, Organizational Report to the seventh meeting of the International Task Force on Literacy, Bonn, Germany, 4–8 February 1991, Annex I - List of Activities Reported by National Affiliates
- ^ Brazilian parliament honors leading Baháʼí dignitary, OneCountry, Volume 8, Issue 2 July–September 1996
- ^ Artsonia School Awards 2005-6
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