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Amazon Valley Academy

Brazil, Ananindeua

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Portuguese, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1958
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Christian Curriculum
Taught languages English, Portuguese, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Amazon Valley Academy (AVA) is a co-educational international Christian school in Ananindeua, Pará, Brazil, serving ages 3 through 18. AVA offers an American curriculum with a Christian worldview and English-language instruction from Early Childhood to High School, with selective integration of additional languages. Primary School uses the Abeka curriculum in lower elementary, combined with a Christian Classical approach and immersive English. Middle School provides a bilingual program with core subjects taught in English and daily Portuguese instruction, and is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). High School delivers a rigorous American curriculum with multilingual instruction in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and biblically integrated courses; electives include culinary, fashion, health, wood shop, and advanced math. ESL support assists students new to English. AVA has a mission history, once overseen by missionary networks and administered under Word of Life Brazil North. The campus emphasizes leadership, arts, and language development.

Tv. Tenri, 132 - Coqueiro, Ananindeua - PA, 67113-120, Brazil

The Essentials

Amazon Valley Academy has instruction in English, Portuguese, Spanish.

Location
Amazon Valley Academy is located at Tv. Tenri, 132 – Coqueiro, Ananindeua – PA 67113-120, Brazil. It lies in Ananindeua, in the Belém metropolitan area of Pará state, northern Brazil. The campus operates as a Christian English-immersion international school.

Stages
Early Childhood Education; Primary School; Middle School; High School

Type
International School; Christian English-immersion program

Country affiliation
Brazil

Religious affiliation
Christian

School day structure
School hours vary by program. Early Childhood Education runs 7:30 AM–11:30 AM, Monday through Friday. Primary School runs 7:30 AM–2:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school was founded in 1958 as a boarding school for the children of missionaries. In 1999, AVA became an open enrollment international school operated by the Network of International Christian Schools (NICS). In 2014, NICS turned AVA over to Believer's Bridge, and in July 2019 Word of Life Brazil North became the overseer.
Fees
Application fees

- No application or registration fee amount is published for the 2026/27 academic year. Publicly available school and directory pages do not list a specific application fee or processing charge.

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

- No published tuition schedule by year group, term, or annual total is available for the 2026/27 academic year. There are no publicly posted per-term or per-grade tuition figures for Early Childhood (K3–K5), Elementary, Middle, or High School that could be located.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No specific billing schedule (for example: number of terms/semesters, due dates, or installment plan details) is published for the 2026/27 academic year. No public statement of payment deadlines, penalties for late payment, or tuition contract terms could be located.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The school is listed as a day school; there is no public indication of a boarding program or boarding fees. Therefore no boarding charges are published.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, books, activity fees, transport, meals, materials, exam fees, etc.)

- No itemized schedule of ancillary fees (uniform costs, book or materials fees, transport/shuttle fees, meal plans, extracurricular/activity fees, exam/test fees, or graduation charges) is published for the 2026/27 academic year. No individual amounts for uniforms or compulsory supplies were found in publicly available material.

Refund information (withdrawal, cancellation, or refund policy)

- No publicly posted refund, withdrawal, or cancellation policy with specific refund terms or prorated refund schedules for the 2026/27 academic year could be located.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, installment plans, online portal, accepted currencies)

- No published list of accepted payment methods (for example credit card, bank transfer, local payment systems, online payment portals, or installment/finance options) is available for the 2026/27 academic year.

Brief summary of findings and data gaps

- An examination of the school's public pages (school overview, Early Childhood, High School, contact information, and news items) and international school directory listings shows general school information but does not publish a fee schedule, tuition table, or the specific items requested for the 2026/27 academic year.

- Because no numerical fee schedule or policy documents for 2026/27 (or for 2025/26) were found on the school's public pages or major directory entries, numeric amounts, per-term breakdowns, billing dates, and payment-method specifics are not available to report here.
Academics

Amazon Valley Academy teaches American Curriculum, Christian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
AVA uses an American curriculum with a Christian worldview across Early Childhood through High School. Primary School combines the Abeka curriculum in lower elementary with a Christian Classical approach and immersive English instruction. Middle School offers a comprehensive bilingual program with all core subjects taught in English and daily Portuguese instruction, and is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). High School provides a rigorous American curriculum with multilingual instruction in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and biblical integration across subjects. A range of electives and enrichment options are available, including culinary, fashion, health, wood shop, and advanced math. Graduates progress to higher education and beyond.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes with a maximum of 20 students per class (Middle School).

Higher Education Progression
Graduates progress to higher education and beyond.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters community and Christian values to support students' social development within the ESL program.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides an English as a Second Language (ESL) program to support students who are not yet fluent in English; instruction is in English, with targeted reading, writing, speaking, and listening development.

Mental Wellbeing
In a caring and supportive environment, the ESL program empowers students to grow in language, faith, and character.

Safeguarding
The school provides a safe environment for students.
Parent Experience

History
AVA was founded in 1958 as a boarding school for the children of missionaries on land purchased by Wycliffe and the Un- Evangelized Field Missions of Great Britain and North America (UFM). It is the only English-language international school in Pará and sits near the mouth of the Amazon River outside Belém. In 1999 AVA became an open enrollment international school operated by the Network of International Christian Schools (NICS). In 2014, NICS turned AVA over to Believer's Bridge, and in July 2019 Word of Life Brazil North became the overseer of AVA. The campus is just north of BR316 and is easily accessible by public transportation.

Community
AVA hosts events and activities that involve students and families, including Balloon Car Grand Prix, Natal dos Ribeirinhos, Reading Contest 2025, Family Day, and Student Council Elections. The site also features posts about school events and leadership activities such as School Director Conferences, indicating an active school community.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school serves students from early childhood through 12th grade. The school is an international Christian school with English-language instruction. The school provides ESL (English as a Second Language) support for students who are not fluent in English. All disciplines are taught in English, with the exception of physical education, Portuguese, and music.

Arts & Creative
The school has a Music Teacher. The school has a Sewing Teacher for the high school. These staff roles indicate arts-related instructional programs, including music and sewing, within AVA.

Cultural & Language
The school uses English as the language of instruction for the majority of courses. The school offers ESL (English as a Second Language) support for non-fluent students. The school teaches Portuguese and Spanish in middle school and high school. The school is located in Ananindeua, Pará, Brazil.

Social & Hobbies
The school hosts events such as Balloon Car Grand Prix. The school hosts Natal dos Ribeirinhos. The school conducts Student Council Elections as part of student leadership activities. The school hosts Reading Contest 2025 and Family Day Aug. 30.

Community & Service
The school began as a boarding school for missionary children. The school was later overseen by mission networks, including the Network of International Christian Schools (NICS) and later Believer's Bridge and Word of Life Brazil North, reflecting a mission-centered governance. The history describes a community connected to missionary education and Christian outreach.

Leadership & Professional
The school has a Director and an Assistant Director. The school has a School Coordinator and a Financial Director. The school has an ESL Coordinator and office staff. Student leadership is fostered through events such as Student Council Elections.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school is a confessional evangelical Christian institution. Biblical principles guide the school's beliefs and daily practices. The faith tradition emphasizes separation from worldly practices and alliances. The Statement of Faith includes beliefs about Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the Second Coming.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught: English. The school uses English as the language of instruction and offers an English course for kids, teens, and adults. ESL support is available for non-fluent speakers, focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Course levels include Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced, with a Conversation Class available after completing the Advanced level.

Immersion Programs
The school provides English-immersion instruction in a Christian setting. Instruction is primarily in English. The ESL program supports students who are not yet fluent in English, offering targeted reading, writing, speaking, and listening instruction. Conversation classes with foreign missionaries frequently visiting the school provide live English practice as part of the immersion experience.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Enrollment for 2026-2027 begins after completing the enrollment form. The enrollment form states that the process will proceed after submission and that AVA will contact within 10 days if there are vacancies. The enrollment form collects essential information to start the enrollment process. Families should provide accurate contact details to facilitate communication. 2. The enrollment form collects information about the family and student. It asks for the full name of the person responsible, their WhatsApp number, and their email address. It requires the student's full name, date of birth, and current school. It asks for the intended grade level, how the family learned about AVA, and for references. 3. AVA is an evangelical Christian institution; it follows Biblical principles and guides its educational practices according to this truth. All subjects are taught in English, with physical education, Portuguese, and music taught in other contexts. To schedule a visit or meeting, indicate the preferred times; available times are Monday through Friday mornings 7:30–11:40 and afternoons 12:15–15:30.
School Events
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