EABH - Escola Americana de Belo Horizonte

Mission Statement
The American School of Belo Horizonte prepares students in a well-supported international setting for a fulfilling life as world citizens by developing a desire for lifelong learning and respect for individuals, cultures and the environment.
Vision Statement
Provide an outstanding internationally-focused education in a multilingual environment.

Click here to read the Association Statutes, adopted on March 8, 2008.

EABH, the only American School in the State of Minas Gerais, was founded in 1956 by a group of missionary parents and businessmen, with the intention of furnishing educational programs in the American tradition, with knowledge of the English language, for Brazilian children and other children of any nationality.

One of our main objectives is to provide an educational program to facilitate transference from and into schools in the United States, Brazil and other countries.

In the beginning, classes were held in a Brazilian school, and Calvert correspondence courses were used, supervised by mothers.

As the school began to grow, a formal grade school was organized under the guidance of three qualified teachers.

Correspondence courses were replaced by a curriculum based on American textbooks.

By 1964, the number of children in Grades 1 through 8 had grown to 39. In 1966, the school became an official member of the American Schools of South America.

In 1968, a high school program was organized, a kindergarten started, and with an American status in mind, the staff was enlarged to include teachers of Portuguese and a Brazilian secretary.

Another important addition was a professional administrator. Brazilian and international teachers were added to the staff and new courses offered.

By 1969, enrollment had increased to 99 students.

A grade 1-11 program was offered with correspondence courses for twelfth graders and now our school offers a full Pre-K - 12 program course.

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