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Pan American School of Porto Alegre

Brazil, Porto Alegre

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Portuguese
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 434
Type Co-educational
Opened 1966
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum
Taught languages Portuguese, Spanish, English
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Pan American School of Porto Alegre is a private, not-for-profit, coed, secular American-International day school serving preschool through Grade 12. Founded in 1967, PAS educates about 460 students across two campuses. It is an IB World School offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), alongside American, Brazilian, and Advanced Placement options, including AP Capstone. The Brazilian Program provides Portuguese, Literature, and Brazilian Social Studies. The school is Cognia-accredited, MEC-authorized, and Distinguished by AMISA, NAIS, AASB, CIS, and PTC. PAS follows a North American calendar with classes running from late July/early August to June. The main campus houses 24 classrooms, science labs, music/theatre studios, a library, and outdoor spaces; the Preschool Campus includes six classrooms, a sports court, and a cafeteria. The school emphasizes service learning, language acquisition, cross-cultural experiences, and a strong after-school program with PUCRS collaboration, International Day, and POAMUN simulations.

www.panamerican.com.br

Av. João Obino, 110 - Petrópolis, Porto Alegre - RS, 90470-150, Brazil

Vibes and Culture
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The Essentials

Pan American School of Porto Alegre has 434 pupils, instruction in English, Portuguese.

Location
Av João Obino, 110 – Petrópolis, Porto Alegre, RS 90470-150, Brazil. The campus is in the Petrópolis neighbourhood of Porto Alegre.

Stages
Preschool (age 3) through Grade 12.

Type
American-International day school.

Additional learning support
Learning Support; Language Support; Counseling; Health Unit.

School day structure
North American calendar; classes begin in late July/early August and finish in June; two semesters.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees

- No publicly available, itemised application or enrollment fee amounts were found for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. Families should expect the school to confirm any non‑refundable application/enrollment fee amount directly through the admissions office.

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

- The school does not publish a public fee schedule breaking down tuition by year group or by term for 2026/27 (or for 2025/26) on its publicly accessible materials. No verifiable per‑term or per‑year figures could be located. Families must obtain the precise tuition amounts for each grade level directly from admissions or the school finance office.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school follows a North American academic calendar (late July/early August start, school year finishing in June) and maintains primary enrollment periods in May and November; however, a published billing schedule (for example: monthly by calendar month, by semester, or by trimester), deadlines, late‑payment penalties, or discount policies were not found in publicly available materials. The exact billing frequency, invoice dates, and penalties/discounts are confirmed by the school at registration.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Pan American School of Porto Alegre operates as a day school with campus locations listed for main campus and preschool campus. Boarding services and boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Uniforms, agendas, school supplies, extracurricular activity fees, and field trip costs are handled as additional expenses; specific prices for uniforms and other optional/mandatory items were not published. Lunch is provided on campus by a contracted food service (Refeicenter), and meal costs or meal plan billing arrangements are managed separately from tuition. Fees for special programmes (for example: extracurricular clubs, summer programmes, external exam fees) were not published.

Refund information

- No publicly posted refund policy or the detailed refund terms (for withdrawal, early departure, deposit refunds) for 2026/27 or 2025/26 were located in publicly available materials. Refund rules and timelines are administered by the school and provided at registration or in the family financial agreement.

Fee payment options

- No definitive, published list of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, local "boleto", credit/debit card, direct debit) was found. The school uses parent/guardian portals and direct admissions contact for administrative matters; accepted payment methods and how to transmit payment are confirmed by the school's finance office during enrollment and invoicing.

Summary of search and limitation

- A search of the school's publicly available pages and admissions information did not reveal a published, itemised fee schedule showing application fees, tuition broken down by year/term, billing calendar, payment terms, uniform pricing, refund policy text, or accepted payment method lists for the 2026/27 academic year (nor for 2025/26). Because those specific numbers and terms were not published in the materials reviewed, exact monetary figures cannot be provided here. For precise amounts and the full formal fee policy, contact the school's admissions or finance office directly using the school contact details published for prospective families.
Academics

Pan American School of Porto Alegre teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). The Brazilian Program includes Portuguese, Literature, and Brazilian Social Studies. The diplomas/programs include American, Brazilian, AP Capstone, IB PYP, IB MYP, and Advanced Placement. The school is accredited by Cognia and authorized by MEC; it is a Distinguished member of AMISA, NAIS, AASB, CIS, and PTC. Pan American is a IB World School, the only one in Rio Grande do Sul offering IB (PYP and MYP). The school follows a North American calendar; for 2025-2026, classes run from late July/early August to June.

Student Teacher Ratio
5:1

Exam Results
AP Capstone Diploma recipients: 16 Pan American School of Porto Alegre graduates earned the AP Capstone Diploma.

Higher Education Progression
70% of PAS graduates attend universities outside Brazil (USA, Canada, and Europe), while 30% attend universities in Brazil. Brazilian universities where PAS students have enrolled since 2016 include UFRGS, ESPM, FAAP, UniRitter, UNISINOS, PUC-Rio, PUCRS, FGV, and others.

Gifted and Talented
High abilities and Giftedness are supported with differentiated instruction, Learning Support, Accommodation Plans and IEPs, Support Classes, Special Education, and access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. You are here: Fill out the contact form. This starts the admissions process. It gathers basic information about the family and the student. It signals the family's intention to pursue enrollment.

2. Meet PAS POA: Schedule a conversation. A conversation is arranged to discuss enrollment options. This step lets the family ask questions and learn more about Pan American School of Porto Alegre. It sets the stage for subsequent steps in the process.

3. Everything we need to know: Complete the admission package. The admission package must be completed with all required documents and information. Providing the package ensures the school has what is needed to evaluate the application. This step moves the process toward assessment.

4. We value who you are: Schedule admission test and family interview. The student takes an entrance test and a family interview is scheduled. These assessments help the school understand the applicant's needs and fit with the program. They form part of the final evaluation before a decision.

5. Almost there! Wait for the final response. The family waits for the final admissions decision. The final response communicates whether enrollment is approved. The process concludes with notification of the decision.
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