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If you're researching international schools in Brazil offering Advanced Placement (AP), this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is Advanced Placement (AP), taught by 9 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 51,600–101,200 BRL, with the average sitting around 77,341. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like Our Lady of Mercy School (opened 1952).
Compare 9 Advanced Placement (AP) international schools in Brazil. Filter by curriculum, fees (average BRL 77,341), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Our Lady of Mercy School Rio (OLM Rio) is a Catholic American school serving students aged 2 to 18 in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro. Founded in 1951 and staffed by the Our Lady of Mercy Society, the school combines an American and Brazilian curriculum with accreditation from Cognia and ICA. Early years follow IEYC with a play-based preschool that includes a robust phonics program, while elementary education uses thematic, project-based learning and quarterly learning celebrations. Middle School emphasizes critical thinking and interdisciplinary exploration, supported by field trips. High School offers AP courses including AP Capstone, together with Model United Nations, ENEM preparation, and college counseling; graduation requires 100 hours of volunteering. The Learning Resource Center coordinates student support, with a GPA system for grades 9-12 and annual PASS surveys. Campus facilities include 24/7 security, a nurse, cafeteria, and learning spaces; a PTA and student leadership structures foster community and engagement.
Located in Campinas, SABIS International School Campinas is a multinational, English medium day school for ages 3 to 18. The campus blends the SABIS Educational System with an international curriculum framework that includes Cambridge IGCSE and Advanced Placement, while aligning with MEC requirements. Students follow an integrated program drawing on American, British, and Brazilian educational traditions, with fluency in English and Portuguese and Spanish introduced from Grade 6. The school emphasizes ongoing assessment and a 360 degree view of progress, supported by the SABIS Digital Platform and the SABIS Point System. A life skills focus comes through the SABIS Student Life Organization, embedding leadership and service into the daily schedule. Facilities span a 300,000 square meter campus featuring a 400-seat performing arts theater, a semi-Olympic pool, sports courts, and a dedicated KG building. Graduates are prepared to study at Brazilian universities or abroad, including AP, SAT, and ENEM pathways globally accessible.
The American School of Recife is a private, not-for-profit American Overseas School serving Nursery through Grade 12 in Recife, Brazil. It offers an English-language education with an American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and a Bespoke Curriculum designed to meet individual student goals. The school welcomes students aged 2 to 18 and maintains accreditation in the United States by Cognia and in Brazil by MEC, Pernambuco and Recife education authorities. In Secondary, AP courses cover English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages (French and Spanish), Studio Art, and Computer Science, with the AP Capstone Diploma available for in-depth research. The 8.5-acre campus hosts separate pre-school, elementary, and secondary buildings, 48 classrooms, a modern library and future media center, and dedicated laboratories, arts, and music spaces. Extracurriculars include Arts Club and the Brazilian Studies Program, plus NHS, SGA, athletics, and a Little Theater, enriching a comprehensive campus life for students worldwide today.
Escola Americana de Belo Horizonte (EABH) serves PK-12 students in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, as the region's sole American-style school. It is a non-profit association reinvesting tuition into education. EABH offers three diploma pathways: Brazilian, American, and IB/AP program incorporating IB PYP and MYP with AP Capstone. Instruction is in English; Spanish is introduced in grade 6 and Mandarin from grade 11. Portuguese is taught through Brazilian programs, and literacy is bilingual in English and Portuguese. The northern-hemisphere calendar runs August–June. Class sizes are small: PK 18 students; K–5 classrooms have two full-time teachers (one foreign, one Brazilian). The campus covers 24,000 m2 and features spacious classrooms, Theater, Music, and Visual Arts spaces, science, language, and technology labs, a multi-sport gym, a natural grass field, an outdoor court, a restaurant, and a library with international collection. Athletics include Hawks and Lady Hawks; NHS and student council support leadership and service.
Sant'Anna International School, based in Brazil, serves students aged 1–18 with two programs: the Brazilian Program and the International Program. Early Childhood Education is 100% bilingual with English immersion and a Reggio Emilia‑inspired approach that builds global citizenship from the start. Elementary School (Grades 1–5) is a bilingual program with English 60% and Portuguese 40%, blending international standards with Brazilian guidelines and emphasizing inquiry, collaboration, and 21st‑century skills, with STEAM and BYOD from 4th grade. Middle School (Grades 6–8) offers a rigorous international curriculum that blends Brazilian and international standards, with classes in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, plus a strong socioemotional focus, advisory and a House Program. High School (Grades 9–12) follows the K12 International Academy pathway, offering Honors and AP options, PLL language support, and multiple pathways; graduation yields both the Brazilian High School Diploma and the International Diploma. Service Learning is integrated. The school provides learning and facilities.
be.Living School offers two curricula: the Advanced Placement (AP) program and the Brazilian Curriculum. The school serves students aged 2 to 11, providing an educational pathway from early childhood through the early years of primary education. The AP component introduces learners to college-level content and assessment practices where appropriate within the school program, while the Brazilian Curriculum anchors learning in the national framework, including language, culture, and subject-area standards. The pairing of these curricula supports a diverse learning experience designed to foster curiosity, foundational literacy and numeracy, and structured academic progression across the elementary years. The school emphasizes continuity across age groups, with a learning environment that aligns curriculum aims and assessment expectations to help students develop confidence in their growing academic responsibilities. Be.Living School positions itself as a place where families can access an internationally informed framework and a Brazilian educational foundation within a cohesive school community globally connected.
Brasilia International School (BIS) is an international Christian school founded in 1998 to serve international community. It offers a North American education delivered in English, blending the American Educators Reach Out standards with Biblical worldview integration. The elementary program (Pre-K to Grade 6) provides English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Bible, Music, Physical Education, and Art, emphasizing group learning, STEM projects, and Kingdom Seekers social-emotional learning. In secondary Grades 7–12, BIS emphasizes individualized guidance, course selection, and college preparation, with access to online NorthStar Academy courses that include AP and Dual Enrollment, enabling students to earn college credit while still in high school and graduate with an American diploma. The school is non-denominational and a member of the Network of International Christian Schools (NICS). BIS supports intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual development in a safe, structured environment, preparing graduates for study in the United States, Canada, England, and beyond.
Pan American School of Porto Alegre is a private, not-for-profit, coed, secular American-International day school serving preschool through Grade 12. Founded in 1967, PAS educates about 460 students across two campuses. It is an IB World School offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), alongside American, Brazilian, and Advanced Placement options, including AP Capstone. The Brazilian Program provides Portuguese, Literature, and Brazilian Social Studies. The school is Cognia-accredited, MEC-authorized, and Distinguished by AMISA, NAIS, AASB, CIS, and PTC. PAS follows a North American calendar with classes running from late July/early August to June. The main campus houses 24 classrooms, science labs, music/theatre studios, a library, and outdoor spaces; the Preschool Campus includes six classrooms, a sports court, and a cafeteria. The school emphasizes service learning, language acquisition, cross-cultural experiences, and a strong after-school program with PUCRS collaboration, International Day, and POAMUN simulations.
Pan American Christian Academy (PACA) is a non-denominational Christian international day school serving students ages 3 to 18. It offers a dual American and Brazilian curriculum with English as the primary language of instruction and Portuguese taught as both a first language and a foreign language. The curriculum is biblically integrated across subjects, including Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Bible, Physical Education, Technology, and Fine Arts, with Advanced Placement courses available to support college preparation and dual diplomas earned at graduation. The campus spans nine acres and features 22 classrooms, a Science Lab, a Maker Space, a Library, and a Music Room, plus a Gym, outdoor courts, pools, fields, and cafeterias. A range of extracurriculars, including National Honor Society, Knowledge Bowl, Choir, Drama, Community Service, and Student Council, complements classroom learning. Weekly chapels and Bible classes reinforce the faith-based environment and emphasis on service, leadership, and faith in action daily.
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