Uruguayan American School
Secular, Founded 1958
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
IB DiplomaAccreditations
Languages
English
SpanishThe Uruguayan American School is a private, non-profit, college preparatory school in Montevideo serving approximately 350 students from Nursery through Grade 12. It provides a unique educational experience by integrating U.S., international, and Uruguayan curricula.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is a multicultural, academically challenging learning community that prepares students to be responsible global citizens and lifelong learners. Its core beliefs emphasize respect, acceptance, integrity, moral character, and the importance of taking responsibility for one's own decisions to foster a positive learning environment.
Programmes
The school offers a comprehensive academic program spanning Nursery through Grade 12. The Early Childhood program utilizes the Pyramid Project, which focuses on inquiry-based learning and planned play, while the Elementary and Secondary programs continue this focus on inquiry and critical thinking. Students have access to specialist-led classes in music, drama, visual arts, physical education, and computer science, with all instruction delivered in English alongside the Uruguayan curriculum.
Outcomes
The school is a college preparatory institution that offers three distinct diplomas: a U.S. diploma, a Uruguayan diploma, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma. It provides comprehensive college counseling services and supports students in preparing for SAT/ACT testing.
Student support
Learning support
The school emphasizes the development of the whole child, attending to academic, physical, social, and emotional needs. Spanish language instruction is differentiated to support Spanish language learners, and the school employs leadership with specific expertise in learning support coordination.
Frequently asked questions(5)
- What curriculum does Uruguayan American School offer?
- Uruguayan American School offers IB Diploma and IB PYP.
- Is Uruguayan American School a day or boarding school?
- Uruguayan American School is a day school.
- What accreditations does Uruguayan American School hold?
- Uruguayan American School holds accreditations including IB.
- Is Uruguayan American School co-educational?
- Uruguayan American School is a co-ed school.
- Where is Uruguayan American School located?
- Uruguayan American School is an international school in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school accepts applications throughout the academic year, which runs from August to June. Prospective families are encouraged to request more information, schedule an on-campus tour, or arrange a Zoom meeting with the admissions office to begin the application process.
Calendar
The academic year at the school runs from August to the following June. The school maintains both a 2025-2026 and a 2026-2027 academic calendar.
Facilities
About the campus
Located on a three-hectare campus in the Carrasco suburb of Montevideo, the school features 7,100 square meters of building space including elementary and secondary wings, a 300-capacity auditorium, and a media center with over 19,000 books. Athletic facilities include two gymnasiums, a fitness center, a regulation soccer field, a hard court, and multiple playgrounds. Academic spaces are equipped with interactive whiteboards, four modern science laboratories, a design lab, and flexible learning spaces featuring modular furniture and retractable glass walls.
Co-curriculars
The school offers an extensive after-school program that includes sports and activities such as modern dance, swimming, tennis, arts workshops, and karate. These programs are designed to enrich the student experience, foster new passions, and develop leadership and problem-solving skills in a safe environment.
Doug MurphyDirectorDr. Murphy has over 32 years of experience in education, including serving as the Secondary Principal at UAS from 2022 to 2025. He holds an EdD in Educational Leadership from Azusa Pacific University and has held leadership roles in California, Peru, and the Cayman Islands. His leadership philosophy emphasizes emotional intelligence, integrity, and relationship-building.
Bob McCarthySecondary PrincipalMr. McCarthy is an experienced educator and school leader who has taught and served as a principal in diverse settings, including international schools in Colombia and Italy. He holds a Masters in Teaching from Brown University and a Masters in Education from Harvard University. He is recognized for leading school-wide continuous improvement through collaborative structures.
Keitsa BrissonElementary PrincipalMs. Brisson has nearly three decades of experience in education, having served as an Elementary Principal at Danube International School in Austria and Country Day School in Costa Rica. She has held various roles including PYP Coordinator, Learning Support Coordinator, and Elementary Counselor. She holds a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s in Instructional and Curriculum Leadership.