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ABA Global School

Brazil, Recife

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Portuguese, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1987
Bus Service No
Part of
ABA Global School
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, IB (PYP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Portuguese
Strengths STEM, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

ABA Global Education in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, offers bilingual education from infancy through high school, combining a Canadian curriculum with Brazilian study requirements and a bespoke program. ABA Maple Bear will provide this bilingual path from early childhood through high school, starting in 2025. It is the only Pernambuco school to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), certified by IB World Schools. The English Education program is recognized by the U.S. Embassy for excellence in teaching and includes an American Space, an information center for studying abroad, and a FabLab/Maker Space to foster hands-on innovation. The three-campus complex on the Aflitos and Boa Viagem sites supports a safe, welcoming learning environment with spaces for digital fabrication, research, and collaboration. ABA is an UNESCO Associated School and part of a binational network with U.S. educational partners. The school also hosts leadership and service initiatives and is an Apple Distinguished School.

This campus is part of ABA Global School

R. Ten. João Cícero, 301 - Boa Viagem, Recife - PE, 51020-190, Brazil

The Essentials

ABA Global School has instruction in Portuguese, English.

Location
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. ABA Global Education operates three campuses: the main campus on Avenida Rosa e Silva in the Aflitos district; the ABA Innovation building on Avenida Santos Dumont in the Aflitos; and Boa Viagem on Rua Tenente João Cícero. The Boa Viagem campus is at 301 Rua Tenente João Cícero, Boa Viagem, Recife, PE 51020-190. The Aflitos campus is Avenida Rosa e Silva, 1510, Aflitos, Recife, PE 52020-220.

Stages
Early childhood to high school

Country affiliation
Brazil
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
ABA Global Education is a nonprofit association founded in 1987 to promote intercultural and educational exchange between Brazil and the United States. It is part of a global network of more than 100 binational centers.
Fees
Application / Admission fees

- No fixed application or one-time admission fee amount is published publicly for ABA Global Education (including its Maple Bear bilingual school units in Recife). Public-facing pages for the institution and its Maple Bear unit list services and contacts but do not show numeric application or enrollment fees.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- Detailed tuition amounts by year group and by term (or annual tuition totals) are not published on the school's public pages for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The institution describes its bilingual program and grade levels (early years through high school) but does not provide a publicly accessible fee schedule listing specific monthly, term or annual figures.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No public billing calendar, term dates tied to invoicing, installment options or contractual payment terms are available on the school's public pages. There is no published schedule showing whether fees are billed monthly, per term, or annually, nor are specific late-payment penalties or discount schedules posted publicly.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The school's public information describes bilingual day-school education and associated services; there is no indication that ABA Global Education or its Maple Bear Recife units operate boarding/residential facilities. Therefore, no boarding fees are applicable.

Other costs and recurring fees

- The school's public pages do not list amounts for uniforms, textbooks, school materials, transportation, lunch plans, extracurriculars or activity fees. Public materials for the institution do reference curricular and extracurricular offerings but do not show itemized charge amounts.

- Public records and local administrative documents note that the institution has previously been the subject of inquiries relating to additional mandatory charges such as a material fee, a compulsory lunch/food charge and an extra (13th) monthly charge; those inquiries indicate such categories of additional charges have been applied by the institution in the past. Specific amounts for those items are not published in the school's public materials.

Refund information

- No published, publicly accessible refund policy, contract excerpt or numeric refund schedule is available on the school's public pages for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. There is no public statement of the conditions under which tuition or other fees are refundable.

Fee payment options

- The school's public pages list contact details and addresses but do not publish an explicit list of accepted payment methods (such as bank transfer, credit/debit card, boleto bance1rio or direct debit). No public payment platform or online billing portal with supported payment types is shown on the institution's public pages.

Practical summary for a parent

- ABA Global Education (including its Maple Bear bilingual units in Recife) does not publish a detailed tuition and fees schedule for the requested 2026/27 academic year (nor for 2025/26) on its public pages.

- The school operates bilingual programs from early years through high school and maintains campus addresses and contact numbers for Boa Viagem and Aflitos (Recife). No boarding service or boarding fees are indicated.

- Public administrative records show that additional mandatory charges such as material fees, lunch charges and an extra monthly charge have been the subject of regulatory inquiry; specific current amounts for these categories are not published publicly.

- Because numeric tuition figures, billing frequency, refund rules and accepted payment methods are not available in the school's public materials, those specific items remain unspecified in this overview.
Academics

ABA Global School teaches Canadian Curriculum, IB (PYP), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school offers bilingual education from infancy through high school. ABA Maple Bear is a bilingual school with a Canadian and Brazilian curriculum that offers education from early childhood through high school, starting in 2025. It is the only school in Pernambuco to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), certified by IB World Schools. The English Education program is recognized by the U.S. Embassy for excellence in teaching and includes the state's only American Space. The school also provides an information center for studying abroad and a FabLab Maker Space to foster innovation.

Exam Results
The school measures impact by students' success in international exams. Over 31,000 students have enrolled in ABA's English courses and participated in our activities and projects; over 3,300 have benefited from the English Scholarship Program; and more than 100 projects have been developed over 38 years.

Higher Education Progression
EducationUSA is the official source of information on studying in the United States, represented in Recife by ABA Global Education. A dedicated team of counselors helps with all stages of the US study application process.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The ABA English Education programs integrate social and emotional learning through a focus on global citizenship, multicultural competence, media literacy, and social awareness, developing life skills such as problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and autonomous learning.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers bilingual education from early childhood through high school, with English instruction central to its ABA English Education programs. Programs include Kids, PreTeens, Teens, Adults, Corporate, and Special Courses, delivered with a communicative methodology that emphasizes linguistic and multicultural learning alongside global citizenship and 21st‑century skills.

Mental Wellbeing
Mindfulness is part of the ABA methodology within its 21st‑century skills framework, supporting student well‑being as part of language learning.
Parent Experience

History
ABA Global Education was founded in 1987 as the Associação Brasil–América (ABA) to prepare children, youth, and adults to understand, respect, and collaborate to build a better world. In 1988, ABA opened its doors to provide English language instruction and cultural exchange between Brazil and the United States, and launched the ABA Cultural project with music, theatre, and exhibitions. The organization introduced an Educational Counseling service for studies in the United States in 1989 and established a satellite teleconferencing system with the United States, with the University of Michigan accrediting proficiency tests in 1990. The Boa Viagem unit opened in 1992, and the groundbreaking for the ABA Aflitos headquarters occurred in 1997. ABA Global Education is part of a global network of more than 100 Binational Centers, with partners including the U.S. Embassy, University of Michigan, Fulbright, Educational Testing Services, EducationUSA, World Future Society, the American Chamber of Commerce, Maple Bear Global Schools, and IB World Schools.

Community
Expanding Borders in English Education: ABA Global Education believes education goes beyond the classroom and seeks to create experiences that connect people, knowledge, and purposes. The Women's Expo ABA, held in partnership with the U.S. diplomatic mission, encouraged women of all generations to participate in science, technology, arts, entrepreneurship, leadership, and English teaching through interactive activities; 200 people were directly impacted. ClimateExpo ABA, also in partnership with the U.S. diplomatic mission, educated visitors for a sustainable future, inspiring, connecting, and transforming their view of the environment; 1,000 people were directly impacted. These social initiatives illustrate ABA's community-focused approach to learning and intercultural exchange.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ABA Global Education has three buildings in Recife: the main building on Av. Rosa e Silva in the Aflitos neighborhood; the Prof. Francisco de Matos building (ABA Innovation) on Av. Santos Dumont, also in Aflitos; and a third location in Boa Viagem on Rua Tenente João Cícero. The three buildings form a large complex dedicated to educational excellence and the holistic development of students. Each space is designed to reflect a commitment to a safe, welcoming, inspiring environment conducive to learning. The school offers a Maker Space where creativity meets space for innovation, and the ABA Fab Lab is part of a global network of laboratories providing access to digital fabrication tools.

Academic Facilities
ABA Global Education comprises three buildings across Recife: the main building on Av. Rosa e Silva in Aflitos; the ABA Innovation building, Prof. Francisco de Matos, on Av. Santos Dumont in Aflitos; and a Boa Viagem location on Rua Tenente João Cícero. The campus is presented as a large complex dedicated to educational excellence and the holistic development of students. It offers bilingual education from early childhood through high school, and English instruction is certified by the U.S. Embassy. The school includes a Maker Space and the ABA Fab Lab to support hands-on learning and digital fabrication.

Extra Curricular Facilities
ABA's educational projects extend beyond the classroom to connect people, knowledge, and purpose. The YLAI Conference, held in May 2021 with the U.S. Embassy, provided professional development and networking for the YLAI cohort and alumni. The Women's Expo ABA, also in partnership with the U.S. Embassy, encouraged women's participation in science, technology, arts, entrepreneurship, leadership, and English teaching through interactive activities. ClimateExpo promoted sustainability education in collaboration with the U.S. diplomatic mission. Library For All supports inclusion and accessibility with adaptive equipment and educational materials. Exhibitions Raízes Entrelaçadas and Dois Países highlighted Brazil–U.S. relations, and BRITE and OPEN Alumni Seminar gathered educators who participated in BRITE and OPEN programs for lectures and workshops.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
ABA offers bilingual education from infancy through high school. An information center on studying abroad supports students exploring international opportunities. English instruction is recognized by the U.S. Embassy for excellence.

Arts & Creative
The FabLab promotes hands-on creativity and innovation through access to digital fabrication tools as part of ABA's global FabLab network.

Cultural & Language
ABA Maple Bear is a bilingual school with a Canadian and Brazilian curriculum from early childhood through high school, starting in 2025. It is the only Pernambuco school to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), certified by IB World Schools. ABA is a UNESCO Associated School. ABA hosts an American Space and operates as a Binational Center to promote U.S.–Brazil exchange.

Social & Hobbies
The school runs social projects and community outreach initiatives.

Community & Service
The school implements social responsibility initiatives through its projects and programs.

Leadership & Professional
ABA is an Apple Distinguished School. ABA EducationUSA serves as a counseling center for studying abroad and international programs.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages of instruction are English and Portuguese. The program spans from preschool to high school, and English instruction is certified by the U.S. Embassy.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual education from early childhood through high school, with instruction in English and Portuguese.
Admissions

Admissions
Enrollment for ABA English Education courses is straightforward. The enrollment process is simple: visit the enrollment page on the site, fill out the form with your personal information, and select the desired course. After enrollment, you will be contacted to receive additional guidance and to confirm enrollment.

Scholarships
ABA provides annually a number of scholarships for low-income students in the Recife Metropolitan Region. Eligible candidates are students from the 7th year of elementary school who have an average grade of 8.0 and present a letter of recommendation from a teacher. In addition, proof of financial need is required by completing a specific form and presenting relevant documents. The program is also open to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as to those who demonstrate engagement in social activities. The full call for applications containing all details of the program is published every December. Stay tuned to our social networks.
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