Escola Americana de Vitoria

The school is guided by seven core pillars: sustainability, innovation, wellness, relationship building, protagonism, collaboration, and respect. It employs a socio-constructivist methodology based on project-based learning, where students act as protagonists in their own educational journey. The school emphasizes the development of both academic excellence and socio-emotional skills to foster global citizenship.

The school offers a bilingual curriculum that integrates international programmes—such as the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), Readers & Writers Workshop, and Eureka Math—with the Brazilian BNCC. Technology is embedded throughout the curriculum, including computational thinking and programming starting in preschool. Middle and high school students utilize MacBooks for their studies, and the school provides advanced academic pathways through AP® courses.

The school prepares students for global opportunities by integrating international curricula with the Brazilian National Common Core (BNCC). Students have access to SAT® and AP® (Advanced Placement) testing, facilitating pathways to international universities. The pedagogical approach aims to develop autonomous, critical thinkers who are prepared to thrive in an interconnected world.

The school provides an English Language Learning (ELL) programme for students from 1st to 11th grade who are developing their English proficiency. Entrance into this support programme is determined by the WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design Assessment). Additionally, the school has a dedicated Head of Inclusive Education to support diverse learning needs.

The school accepts applications for students from preschool (starting at 1 year and 4 months) through high school. Prospective families are encouraged to schedule a visit to experience the school's atmosphere and learn about the enrollment process. Admissions decisions and support for new students are managed by the school's dedicated admissions team.

The school operates across two campuses in Vitória: the Álvares Campus in Bento Ferreira and the Airport Campus. The Airport Campus is a 43,000 m² site featuring 22 classrooms, laboratories, and an extensive 6,000 m² sports complex. It also includes over 28,000 m² of open-air social and community space designed for leisure, relaxation, and outdoor learning.

The school offers an 'After School' programme and various student projects, including participation in international initiatives like the 'NASA Young Leaders' mission. Athletics are a key component of the school's offerings, with facilities including tennis courts, multi-sport courts, a soccer field, sand courts, a pickleball court, and spaces for table tennis and pole ball. Yoga and other wellness activities are also integrated into the student experience.