ABA Global School
Secular
Updated July 2026
IB PYP
The Associação Brasil América (ABA) is an educational ecosystem in Recife, Pernambuco, offering bilingual education from early childhood through high school, alongside English language instruction and international study guidance. It is recognized as a center of academic excellence, holding certifications as an IB World School, an Apple Distinguished School, and a binational center recognized by the U.S. Embassy.
Curriculum
Term structure
Teaching approach
The school is dedicated to providing unique and transformative educational and cultural experiences that empower students to act positively in the world. Its core values include proactivity, collaboration, global consciousness, and a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. As a UNESCO Associated School, it prioritizes global citizenship, sustainable development, and the appreciation of cultural diversity.
Programmes
The school offers a bilingual curriculum through the ABA Maple Bear programme, which covers early childhood education through high school, utilizing a methodology certified by the International Baccalaureate (IB-PYP). The English language division provides courses for all ages—Kids, PreTeens, Teens, and Adults—as well as corporate training and preparation for international exams such as TOEFL, IELTS, ECCE, and ECPE. Additionally, the school provides guidance for international studies through EducationUSA and fosters innovation through its Maker Space.
Student support
Learning support
The school emphasizes an integral development approach, focusing on humanistic values and critical thinking. It integrates 21st-century skills and mindfulness into its curriculum to support the holistic growth of its students.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does ABA Global School offer?
- ABA Global School offers IB PYP.
- What accreditations does ABA Global School hold?
- ABA Global School holds accreditations including IB and UNESCO ASPnet.
- Where is ABA Global School located?
- ABA Global School is an international school in Recife, Brazil.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Prospective families are invited to schedule a visit to the school's units in Aflitos or Boa Viagem to learn more about the educational offerings. The admissions process is supported by a central contact team, and interested parties can request information through the school's website.
Calendar
The school operates on a semester-based calendar that includes a variety of educational and cultural activities. Families and students are encouraged to consult the official calendar for specific dates and programming throughout the academic year.
Facilities
About the campus
The school operates across three buildings in Recife: the main campus on Avenida Rosa e Silva in the Aflitos neighborhood, the ABA Innovation building (Edifício Prof. Francisco de Matos) also in Aflitos, and a unit in the Boa Viagem neighborhood. These facilities include a library with a significant collection in English, an ABA Fab Lab equipped with digital fabrication tools, and environments designed to support technology-integrated learning as an Apple Distinguished School.
- Dr. Ivon PiresPresidente do Conselho Deliberativo da ABA
Dr. Ivon Pires is a lawyer and partner-director of Pires Advogados & Consultores. He holds a Master's and Doctorate in Law from Tulane University and the University of Virginia, and has served as an International Legal Consultant for the United Nations. He has been the President of the Deliberative Council of the ABA since 2021.