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Secondary education (grau 2) covers from grades 9 to 11 with the possibility of staying on for a further year. There is often a local selection examination for entry to this cycle. Students may also take a course ranging from three to five years in a variety of technical and vocational fields leading to the qualification of Certificado de Auxiliar Técnico (Assistant Technician) or Diploma de Técnico de Nivel Médio (Technician), such as SENAC (National Service for Commercial Learning) and SENAI (National Service for Industrial Learning). Holders of these qualifications may take the university entrance examination. In general, classes in Brazil begin at 7 am and end at noon. Students and parents often have lunch at home, as it is the most important meal of the day. There is no school on Sunday, but some schools do have classes or tests on Saturday mornings. Brazilian students are expected to spend the afternoon studying independently at home.

Variety of courses is an important part of the educational system. Additional training programmes have also been established in basic training courses (Habilitação Básica) leading to a Certificado de Habilitação Básica.

Schools in Brazil begin in mid-February (after summer vacation) and finish by the end of November. The school year is divided into 4 quarters with only one vacation break for 4 weeks in July. Summer vacation is from December to February.

There are three grade levels in the Brazilian high school system:

Typical subjects in a Brazilian high school include: Portuguese Language & Literature, Physics, Chemistry, Geography,  Mathematics, Biology, History, Geometry, Physical Education, and English. Student Exchange Program Brazil

Academic year:

Classes from: Mar to: Dec

Long vacation from: 15 Dec to: 28 Feb

Languages of instruction: Portuguese

Higher Education: Brazil