Pan American Christian Academy
International School in São Paulo
340
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.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $15,593 – $20,240 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | R 77964-R 101200 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $19,567(+9%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $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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