The school year comprises 2 semesters extending approximately from August 10 to December 18 and from January 18 to June 9. The U.S. Ambassador has one appointee on the Board. Membership in the Association is automatically conferred on the parents or guardians of children enrolled in the School. The School is tax-exempt in the United States. The curriculum is that of U.S. public schools.
Instruction is in English.
Portuguese and French are taught as foreign languages. A full college-preparatory program is offered at the high school level. The School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The School is recognized by the Secretary of Education of the Federal District of Brazil. The School occupies a 5-acre campus with a panoramic view of the lakes of Brasilia.