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Grade 9 Takes Their Graduation Trip

Jul 3, 2017
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Grade 9 Takes Their Graduation Trip

Every year Grade 9 students take a trip during the second semester to celebrate their completion of one phase of their studies and their transition into high school. The trip offers a chance for students to learn outside the classroom and to dive into a different culture through fun and enriching learning experiences. On May 3, 2017, students went on a journey to Pantanal and Bonito, where they spent the week learning, having fun, strengthening their friendships, and making n

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High School Students’ Taking Moral Initiative Project Goes Viral

Apr 19, 2017
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High School Students’ Taking Moral Initiative Project Goes Viral

Our students have gone above and beyond expectations. We proudly share this service initiative of three Nations’ High School students that they call "Absorb Kindness." Currently, our local female prison houses 700 women. Prison administrators shared that often there are not enough personal hygiene products for all. Over half the women, therefore, do not receive sanitary pads. Students heard about this issue and researched social media networks to find testimonials of these wo

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2016 PSAT Results

Mar 17, 2017
2 min

2016 PSAT Results

The PSAT is one of the assessments designed by the College Board in the United States. The test consists of a Reading, Writing and Language, and Math Test. It has two purposes. One, it helps students prepare for the SAT, which is used in the acceptance process in most U.S. and Canadian universities, much like ENEM is used in Brazil. Two, American students with the highest PSAT scores may qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program. There is a close relationship between

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Alumnus Teaches High Schoolers Pixel Art

Mar 17, 2017
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Alumnus Teaches High Schoolers Pixel Art

On February 21, 22 and 24, Nations’ alumnus, Philippe Jugnet, game and Pixel Art designer, met with our high school students to share his knowledge on Pixel Art. Philippe was named one of the top 3 Pixel Art designers in Brazil! What an honour to have him as a Nations’ Alumnus and guest speaker. During the workshops, Philippe described some processes and techniques, showing students how to use MsPaint (design program used). He shared some examples of his artwork and prizes he

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Early College Acceptances

Mar 17, 2017
5 min

Early College Acceptances

Top 4 petroleum universities in the U.S., 7 partial scholarship offers and more! As members of an international educational community, it is important to visualize the many doors of opportunity School of the Nations opens for your children for their future studies and careers. We are pleased to share a few recent international successes of our students. Six seniors in our class of 2017 just received notice of their early acceptance into international and national universities

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Testimonials from Seniors/2017

Feb 13, 2017
3 min

Testimonials from Seniors/2017

As they approach the end of their academic journey at School of the Nations, students of our graduating class of 2017 share their thoughts on what our school means to them. Ana Micaela Scheidemantel, Nations’ student since 2002, is captain of the girls soccer team and is a very active and engaging student in many projects. “I think that the school prepared us to face universities with a variety of AP courses and national classes, keeping all doors opened for future opportunit

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Eleven High Schoolers Take Part in Wellness Conference

Sep 21, 2016
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Eleven High Schoolers Take Part in Wellness Conference

On September 12 and 13, eleven students from High School and Mr. Kieran De Groote, teacher and service coordinator, flew to São Paulo to take part in AASB’s Wellness Summit, hosted by Graded School. The idea is to gather people who are willing to share ideas and techniques to improve school environments around the world. The main topics discussed were mindfulness - how to take some personal time to relax, take a step back and regain perspective - and the role of a student cou

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Nations’ Senior Earns Perfect Score in Brazilian Astronomy Olympics

Sep 16, 2016
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Nations’ Senior Earns Perfect Score in Brazilian Astronomy Olympics

Gabriel Chandler Lignelli (Grade 12) earned a perfect score in the 19th Brazilian Astronomy Olympics (Olimpíada Brasileira de Astronomia (OBA)). Gabriel, who has studied at Nations for 14 years, has taken part in the last six OBA exams and won medals in four of them. His performance puts Gabriel in a select group of gold medal winners. Students in only three schools in the Federal District earned gold medals. Gabriel also was selected from 800 thousand participants to take pa

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University Acceptance 2016

Aug 22, 2016
2 min

University Acceptance 2016

University acceptance at School of the Nations is updated throughout the year. Because the American and Brazilian university entrance exam dates differ, all results are not available at the end of any given school year. The School, therefore, shares results with the community as they become available. International Universities Eight students of the Class of 2016 have been accepted to universities abroad. Of these, five were accepted early and four received a total of six sch

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2016 Advanced Placement Scholars

Jul 25, 2016
3 min

2016 Advanced Placement Scholars

We are happy to announce that eight students received AP Scholar Awards in 2016! Gabriel Motta (Grade 12) received the highest award granted by the College Board—AP Scholar with Distinction. He earned the top score of 5 on his Calculus AB AP Exam. Passing AP Calculus with a score of 5 is no small accomplishment, but doing it in Grade 9 is nothing less than exceptional. Stefan Zurman (Grade 9) passed the AP Calculus AB Exam with a perfect score of 5. Age is no limit for a stud

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Grade 9 Students Take TMI Projects to the Next Level

Jun 16, 2016
3 min

Grade 9 Students Take TMI Projects to the Next Level

“Let deeds, not words, be your adorning.” - Bahá’u’’láh “Be anxiously concerned with the needs of the age ye live in, and center your deliberations on its exigencies and requirements.” - Bahá’u’lláh As part of Taking Moral Initiative (TMI) classes, Grade 9 students worked throughout the year on a service project in the community of Vila do Boa in São Sebastião. The project, known as “Foundations of Unity,” culminated in a morning of fun on May 21. “TMI classes help students d

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2016 Seniors Off To University

Jun 16, 2016
2 min

2016 Seniors Off To University

Some Seniors have sorted out their next steps already, packing their suitcases to start their first year of university abroad. Others, having just taken the federal university entrance exam (the famous vestibular) anxiously await their scores. At this time of fast-paced change and news, our recent High School graduates, Antônio Guilherme, Victoria Porto, Mariel Jeffris, and Ricardo Zatz, share some of their thoughts. “It’s stressful,” sums up Victoria. “But it’s a new phase,

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Nations Students Excel at BRAMUN 2016

Mar 18, 2016
2 min

Nations Students Excel at BRAMUN 2016

From March 9 through 13, 2016, twenty-two High School students took part in BRAMUN, the largest Model United Nations conference in Latin America. For months, they prepared by meeting weekly, taking part in Model United Nations conferences and even organizing their own. Their results were great – many awards! Students develop debating, problem-solving, critical thinking and public speaking skills through practice. By having to think on their feet and use creative ideas and con

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PSAT Results

Mar 18, 2016
2 min

PSAT Results

As a School that focuses on the holistic development and success of our students, we like to celebrate their outstanding achievements in multiple areas: academics, sports, moral education, service and the arts. We are proud on this occasion to share with you the excellent performance of our Grade 11 students on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT). The PSAT is one of the assessments designed by the College Board in the United States. The test consists of a Reading,

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Career Fair for High School Students

Mar 9, 2016
1 min

Career Fair for High School Students

On March 3, renowned professionals in different professions came to School of the Nations to talk with our High School students about career paths and choices. They spent the morning with students and shared their experiences and advice. The Fair began with a general question and answer session. All professionals talked about a given topic in relation to the field in which they work. They shared their impressions on what has changed from their generation to that of students,

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Nations' Students Earn Early College Acceptances

Mar 9, 2016
2 min

Nations' Students Earn Early College Acceptances

Four seniors in our class of 2016 and one student from the class of 2015 just received notice of their early acceptance into international universities! They knew what they wanted and focused on preparing early enough to apply for scholarships. With the help of their Guidance Counselor, Ms. Márcia Guedes, the five soon-to-be university students have filled all requirements to enter universities abroad. Two universities have already accepted Gabriel da Motta, and he is waiting

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MUN Club Takes Part in BSBMUN

Dec 7, 2015
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MUN Club Takes Part in BSBMUN

On November 13 and 14, student members of the Model United Nations Club at School of the Nations took part in the BSBMUN (Brasília Model United Nations) Conference, hosted by the American School of Brasília. They worked intensely throughout these two full days of conference. Twenty-two students represented Nations in three different committees: the Security Council, the Economic-Social Committee (ECOSOC) and the innovative FIFA Committee. Chairs Marina Julião and Artur Della

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School of the Nations Joins the Campaign Paint the Change - Education Is Not a Crime

Nov 11, 2015
3 min

School of the Nations Joins the Campaign Paint the Change - Education Is Not a Crime

School of the Nations' ninth and tenth graders are involved in a beautiful cross-curricular project involving Arts and Moral Education that is part of the international campaign Paint the Change - Education Is Not a Crime. This is the first work of art in the campaign done by a group and not an individual. See the video of the process of creation of the artwork. The Campaign: The campaign Education Is Not a Crime was idealized by the highly respected Muslim journalist, Maziar

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AP Capstone Implementation at School of the Nations

Oct 10, 2015
3 min

AP Capstone Implementation at School of the Nations

School of the Nations is now one of two international schools in Brazil and one of more than 300 schools worldwide to implement AP Capstone™ — an innovative diploma program that allows students to develop the skills that matter most for their future college success: research, collaboration, and communication. Three Diplomas In addition to the Brazilian diploma (issued by the Ministry of Education) and the American diploma (accredited by AdvancEd), students can now graduate

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