Colégio Militar de Salvador

Colégio Militar de Salvador (CMSAL) is one of Brazil's prestigious network of federal military secondary schools, administered by the Brazilian Army. Offering education from the 6th grade of fundamental school through high school (ensino médio), CMSAL provides rigorous academic preparation alongside military discipline, physical training, and civic values. The school is highly competitive, accepting students through selective entrance examinations, and consistently ranks among Bahia's top-performing institutions in the ENEM and national assessments. The curriculum follows the Brazilian National Curriculum enriched with additional mathematics, sciences, languages, and military studies. Students benefit from excellent infrastructure including laboratories, sports facilities, a library, and dedicated teaching staff. CMSAL cultivates qualities of discipline, leadership, patriotism, and academic excellence in its students. The school serves both children of military personnel and civilian students, forming well-rounded citizens ready for higher education, military careers, or professional life in Brazil.