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American Academy

Brazil, São Bernardo do Campo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Portuguese
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

American Academy offers a BRA-USA dual curriculum for students in Brazil and the United States, delivered in two languages and culminating in double certification and a double degree through its American Academic Programs. The school blends American methodology with a Brazilian context, creating a bilingual, internationally oriented learning environment. With more than 18 years of experience in school internationalization and 40 years of partnership delivering the American Academic System in Brazil, the academy operates through AA SCHOOL, AA TOGETHER and AA INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION initiatives. The campus features over 4,000 m2 of modern learning spaces plus a 4,100 m2 Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, enabling hands-on projects in tablets, 3D printing and robotics. Students engage in distinctive programs that cultivate social, nutritional, cognitive, personal, spatial and technological development. Extracurriculars include AA PLAY, AA GROW, AA CLUB, AA TECH, AA CODE, AA MAKER and AA K-MATH, reinforcing language skills and intercultural collaboration everyday life.

Rua Rio Grande do Sul 1151, São Caetano do Sul, SP, Brazil, 09510021

The Essentials

American Academy has instruction in English, Portuguese.

Location
The school is located at Rua Atibaia, 150, São Bernardo do Campo, SP 09751-080, Brazil. The campus sits in the ABC region of the São Paulo metropolitan area and features more than 4,100 m2 of space with active classrooms, modern facilities, and an international-standard playground. A new unit, AA School São Caetano do Sul, is planned.

Stages
In 2022, AA School SBC served from mini maternal up to the 4th year of elementary school. AA School São Caetano do Sul in 2023 was planned to serve from Nursery to High School.

Type
International school with American methodology and a dual curriculum across Brazil and the United States.

Additional learning support
Support is provided for students who do not speak English; they will participate in regular classes and, if necessary, will receive support from the school.

Country affiliation
Brazil and United States
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Operated by Centro Educacional Americano SBC Ltda (CNPJ 28.611.037/0001-75); part of the American Academy/AASchool international education franchise network.
Fees
Application fees

- No publicly listed application or enrollment fee amount was published for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. Families should confirm the current non‑refundable application/enrollment fee directly with the school.

Tuition fees by year group and per term

- No tuition amounts by year group, per term, or per academic year were published for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. There is no publicly available schedule showing monthly, termly, or annual tuition rates broken down by grade on the school's public pages.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- There is no published billing schedule, stated payment frequency (monthly/termly/annual), invoice timing, or standard payment deadlines available in the school's publicly listed materials. Specific billing terms and late‑payment penalties are not shown on the publicly accessible policy pages.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The school does not publish any boarding program or boarding fee schedule. No boarding/hostel services or associated charges are listed in the school's public information.

Other costs and typical extra charges

- No separate, published fee amounts were found for uniforms, textbooks, school meals, extracurricular activities, transport, or activity/material fees. The school's public pages do not present line‑item amounts for uniforms or optional program fees. Parents should expect that some schools charge separate fees for uniforms, materials, transport and optional activities, but no such amounts are published here.

Refund information

- The publicly posted policy material includes a cancellation and refund policy that applies to event ticket purchases (7‑day cancellation and reimbursement rules) but does not publish a tuition cancellation or tuition refund policy for enrollment or school fees. No formal, published tuition refund schedule or procedure was found on the school's public policy page.

Fee payment options

- No specific, published information about accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, boleto, credit card, or electronic payment portals) was found on the school's public pages. Payment method details and instructions are not listed in the publicly available sections.

Brief summary of findings

- The school's publicly accessible pages (home, frequently asked questions and policies) do not publish a detailed fee schedule or numeric tuition amounts for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The only clear published policy item found relates to event ticket cancellation and refunds; specific tuition figures, billing schedules, payment methods, and refund rules for tuition are not provided in the public materials consulted.
Academics

American Academy teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers a dual BRA X USA curriculum; students participate in American Academy's unique programs and receive dual curriculum instructions for social, nutritional, cognitive, personal, spatial, and technological development. There are two languages and double certification and double degree in our American Academic Programs.

Exam Results
The Bernoulli education system is 1st place in ENEM for the sixth consecutive year.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school uses collaborative pedagogy to develop socio-emotional education, including respect, individuality, community, teamwork, and emotional and assertive capacity.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in two languages: English and Portuguese.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through socio-emotional education and collaborative learning that fosters respect, community, and emotional competence.
Parent Experience

History
American Academy has more than 18 years of experience in school internationalization and celebrates 40 years of partnership delivering the American Academic System in Brazil. It acts in the implementation and management of the American Academic System in Brazil and operates a business network that includes AA SCHOOL (International Teaching School and American Methodology), AA TOGETHER (International Teaching System), and AA INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (Bilingual System and Internationalization).

Community
The American methodology offers a broad and balanced educational approach, supported by a wide range of extracurricular activities, providing students with a unique environment to develop the cognitive skills necessary to become well-rounded students capable of excelling in all subjects. Students participate in programs such as AA PLAY, AA GROW, AA CLUB, AA TECH, AA CODE, AA MAKER, and AA K-MATH, and there is an AI Lab. The campus emphasizes collaborative pedagogy, with students working in small groups toward common goals and developing respect, individuality, action, emotional and assertive capacity. The Bernoulli education system is ranked 1st in ENEM for six consecutive years in the ABC region near São Paulo.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
More than 4,000 m2 are architected to deliver spacious environments, modern facilities, furniture and a playground of international standard. There is an additional 4,100 m2 AI Lab, the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. The school runs a BRA-USA dual curriculum with two languages and offers double certification and a double degree in its American Academic Programs. The campus supports a bilingual, internationally oriented learning environment.

Academic Facilities
Artificial Intelligence Lab (AI Lab) is available. The school provides a BRA-USA dual curriculum. Instruction is delivered in two languages. Students receive double certification and a double degree through the American Academic Programs.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular programs include AA PLAY, AA GROW, AA CLUB, AA TECH, AA CODE, AA MAKER and AA K-MATH. AAtech - Technological Education introduces information technology tools into the classroom; classes use tablets, interactive online courses, 3D printers and robots.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school uses a dual Brazil-USA curriculum to promote knowledge, cultural capital, language learning and intercultural skills. The American methodology offers a broad and balanced educational approach, supported by a wide range of extracurricular activities. AA programs include AA PLAY, AA GROW, AA CLUB, AA TECH, AA CODE, AA MAKER and AA K-MATH. The school provides dual curriculum instructions for social, nutritional, cognitive, personal, spatial and technological development.

Cultural & Language
Two languages are used in the American Academic Programs, with double certification and double degree. Students gain intercultural skills and language proficiency through the dual Brazil-USA curriculum. Programs emphasize international education and collaborative pedagogy within the American methodology.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities including AA PLAY, AA GROW, AA CLUB, AA TECH, AA CODE, AA MAKER and AA K-MATH. These programs promote collaboration, teamwork and active learning among students. Technology in classrooms includes tablets, interactive online courses, 3D printers and robotics.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The modern structure features active classrooms and more than 4,000 m2 of facilities. An international-standard playground provides outdoor space for play and recreation. The AI Lab and technology-focused programs are integrated into learning to support student well-being and preparation for future study.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Portuguese are taught. Language instruction is delivered through a BRA X USA dual curriculum. The bilingual program integrates language development across subjects.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches English and Portuguese. It operates a dual curriculum (Brazilian and American) with two language streams. Students receive dual certification and a double degree through the American Academic Programs.
Reputation

Awards
The Bernoulli education system was 1st place in ENEM for the sixth consecutive year.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Grade levels served. In 2022 AA School SBC served from mini maternal to the 4th year of elementary school. AA School São Caetano do Sul in 2023 will serve from nursery to high school. 2. English language enrollment. Yes. We admit new students who do not speak English at any grade level. Your child will participate in regular classes and, if necessary, will receive support from our academic team. Enrolling early helps ensure access to the dual USA-Brazil curriculum. 3. Is the school bilingual? We are more than a bilingual school; we are an International Education school with American Methodology, offering the dual curricula of the USA and Brazil. 4. Vacancies and visits. Vacancies are limited and competitive to ensure individualized instruction and personalized service. Contact the secretariat to schedule an on-site or online academic visit and learn why the school is a passport to the world and to secure a place. 5. School–family relationship. The AA School SBC community emphasizes a family-oriented environment, with values aimed at forming citizens who are trustworthy, respectful, caring, integrated, cooperative and emotionally prepared to excel in life. 6. New São Caetano do Sul unit. A new unit in São Caetano do Sul is under construction, with inauguration planned for the second semester of this year. It will serve from nursery/infant to high school. Reservation of vacancies is necessary. 7. Contact information. Address: Rua Atibaia, 150, São Bernardo do Campo, 12345-678. Phone/WhatsApp: (11) 4124-6355.
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