Description

Brasilia International School (BIS) is a small caring international school established to meet the needs of expatriate families living in Brasilia. BIS is located in the capital city of Brazil. The population of the city is about 2 million. The climate is mild with a rainy season and a dry season (November - May for the rainy season and June to October for the dry season).

Brasilia International School is a private non-profit school established to primarily serve the international community in Brasilia. This community consists largely of the diplomatic core, but also includes businessmen, missionaries, and other expatriates.

Brasilia International School began in September of 1999 as Brasilia International Academy. The school was located in Asa Norte and was attended by 11 students from 6 different countries. In the 2004-2005 school year, the enrollment at BIS reached a high of 108 students from all around the world. BIS offers a quality caring, classroom environment for students Preschool through 12th grade.

The mission of Brasilia International School is to establish and maintain an American-based academic program in which families from many different countries can receive academic training in English for their children. The environment of BIS minimizes transition stress, provides safety and security for children, and helps each student individually be successful.

The goal of BIS is to provide a high quality North American style education based on a Christian worldview. It is understood, however, that students from all countries, cultures, and religions will be treated with respect and fairness, including the Federal Republic of Brazil, its leaders, and the people. The programs at BIS are directed toward individual enrichment. By providing a low student-teacher ratio, BIS is able to help each student achieve his/her fullest potential. The vision is that as students learn to behave responsibly at school, they will be gaining necessary life skills to help them become successful, contributing leaders who will make a positive impact in their culturally diverse, complex, interdependent world.

BIS uses curriculum materials published in the United States. Most of this material is common to public and private schools in the US. BIS uses both secular and Christian publishers. BIS strives to integrate Biblical principles into the entire curriculum.

Brasilia International School offers after school clubs to help students develop physically and socially. The clubs offered each year vary depending on interest and availability of club leaders. BIS welcomes parent volunteers who provide a special activity for one of our clubs.

Brasilia International School is an accredited member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). BIS also holds accreditation with the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges (SACS).

The faculty consists of United States and Brazilian personnel. The staff from the U.S is recruited each year by our stateside office and then placed accordingly after administrative approval. Each teacher must have proper certification and training. Teachers recruited from the states must raise partial support and therefore apply for appropriate visas to enter the country. The school provides housing and utilities. We would be very excited if you were to be a part of our international family.

Highlights

All NICS schools are accredited by accrediting associations in the States. Therefore, our schools use American curriculum and follow the American calendar. We use a variety of American-based curricula. Each of the NICS schools has an administrator and curriculum committee that determines the best curriculum and resources for their school. Just like schools in the United States, the amount of resources depends on the size of the school.

Salary depends on the school and the location. NICS has three basic types of schools, Pioneer (Start up), Transitional (Becoming an International school) and International (Established). While each school has different positive aspects that make it unique, the Pioneer and Transitional may require the raising of some support and the International schools will provide a salary. The salary is one that will allow you to live comfortably in that country. By comfortable we mean able to cover all living expenses (Apartment, utilities, clothing, food and able to go out to eat a couple of times each week and still be able to save enough money to come home for Christmas or travel during the summer break).

Qualifications

We prefer teachers who have classroom experience, at the minimum: student teaching. While most mission organizations require a teacher to have at least two years experience, NICS is willing to invest the time and effort to help you get that experience. In return, we get energetic teachers with a teachable spirit and a willingness to learn. Final decisions regarding staff placement are made by the school's administrator.

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Salary/Pay

Salary depends on the school and the location.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Australian and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

NICS (Network of International Christian Schools, Inc.)'s Mission Statement

The mission of NICS is to establish a worldwide network of international Christian schools staffed by qualified Christian educators, instilling in each student a Biblical world-view in an environment of academic excellence and respect for people of all cultures and religions.

Year Founded

1984