Pan American School of Porto Alegre

The school is a private, non-profit, secular institution that focuses on educating the whole child through a multicultural, international perspective. It utilizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) Learner Profile to foster skills such as inquiry, critical thinking, and empathy. The school prioritizes academic excellence, personalized learning, and the cultivation of life-long learning habits in a caring, respectful environment.

The school offers an American-style curriculum taught in English, incorporating the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) for grades P3–G5 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades G6–G10. High school students engage in rigorous coursework, including the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) program and the AP Capstone Diploma. The school is fully accredited by NEASC and the Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC).

The school reports a 100% university acceptance rate, with approximately 70% of seniors attending universities outside of Brazil, typically in the USA, Canada, and Europe. Graduates earn a US High School diploma, and most also receive a Brazilian diploma. Students demonstrate high academic performance, with 92% of those taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams in 2023 passing at least one.

The school provides comprehensive student support services, including counseling, college counseling, and social and emotional counseling. Dedicated learning support and language support services are available to assist students in their academic and personal development. The school emphasizes educating the whole child through a data-based learning program focused on individual growth.

The school admits students from age three, provided they are out of diapers by the end of August. Admissions occur at the beginning of each semester, with exceptions made for international transfers. Interested families are encouraged to inquire via the admissions office or book a campus visit.

The school follows a North American academic calendar, with the school year beginning in late July and concluding in mid-June. The 2025-2026 school year runs from July 30, 2025, to June 19, 2026, with a mid-year break between semesters in December and February.

The school operates across two campuses in Porto Alegre: a main campus in the Petrópolis neighborhood and a dedicated preschool campus in Chácara das Pedras. The facilities support a range of academic and extracurricular activities, including classrooms designed for small group sizes.

The school offers an after-school program and various opportunities for learning beyond the classroom. Students participate in activities such as athletics, service learning, and academic competitions, including the Brazilian Geopolitics Olympiad. Additionally, the school hosts events like university fairs and student-led exhibitions.