Pan American Christian Academy
International School in São Paulo
Quick answer
Pan American Christian Academy provides an American curriculum with AP course options, with a 40-year track record in São Paulo. Tuition of $15,593–$20,240/year is in line with São Paulo averages. Founded in 1986.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American taught at Pan American Christian Academy.
- Tuition: $15,593–$20,240/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- 14 nationalities top: The student body is approximately 25% North American, 30% Brazilian, 35% Asian.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:05 am.
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14 (The student body is approximately 25% North American, 30% Brazilian, 35% Asian, and 10% other nationalities.)
Rolling
1986
About Pan American Christian Academy
PACA is a Christian, American and Brazilian curriculum school located in the city of São Paulo. All PACA students follow an American program of study, which has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (AdvancEd) since 1986. PACA also offers an optional dual curriculum which is accredited by the Ministry of Education in Brazil. The program allows students to receive two diplomas, American and Brazilian, upon graduation and opens doors for them to study in the best universities in the USA, Brazil or throughout the world. The curriculum is fully transferable, allowing students to move to another American school worldwide with minimum academic disruption.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $15,593 – $20,240 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | R 77964-R 101200 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $19,567(+9%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $21,067 |
| Cost position in São Paulo | 75th percentile(above average) |
American
Advanced Placement
Portuguese, Spanish
unknown
Students in KG1 - KG3 who need assistance in improving their English are eligible for the English Language Learner Program. This involves a computer assisted language-learning program. Eligibility for this program is based on academic progress and teacher recommendation.
8:05 am – 3:20 pm
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in São Paulo
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: The student body is approximately 25% North American, 30% Brazilian, 35% Asian, and 10% other nationalities.
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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