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The American School of Brasilia is a private, coeducational day school which offers an educational program from K-3 through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The School was founded in 1964. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending from August 7 to December 15 and from January 15 to June 8. A Board of Directors, composed of at least 7 and at most 11 members with 2-year terms, governs the School. At least 6 of its members will be elected by the General Assembly of the Association. The U.S. Ambassador appoints 1 member. Membership in the Association is conferred to parents who elect to pay the annual association fee. The School is administered by a Headmaster, a Principal, a Director of Brazilian Studies, a Director of Curriculum and a Dean of Students. The School is recognized and registered as tax-exempt in Brazil and in the United States. The curriculum is that of a U.S. college-preparatory school including Advanced Placement courses. Instruction is in English and all students are enrolled in the American Diploma program. Courses in the fine arts, performing arts and in computer, along with extracurricular activities, complete the well-rounded curriculum. The School is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The School occupies a 5-acre campus with a panoramic view of Lake Paranoa. There are several interconnected building containing 45 classrooms, 3 science laboratories, 3 computer laboratories, a library, and a gymnasium and a Center for the Arts. A cafeteria and a separate snack bar provide lunch and snacks after school. A regulation soccer field, basketball courts and elementary playgrounds enhance the physical plant facilities.