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PAS is a private, international, nonprofit school for children ages 3 through 18. English is the language of instruction; an ESL and PFL programs are available. PAS is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (AdvancedED) and the Brazilian Ministry of Education. The school is also a member of the International Baccalaureate Organization. The school is divided into four divisions: - Early Childhood Education Program (ECE) – from 3 years old to years old: * P3 / P4 - 3 and 4 years old are half or full day : 8:15 am to 12 pm or 8:15 am to 3:15 pm * K5 - 5 years old are full day: 8:15 am to 3:15 pm - Elementary School – grades 1st - 5th - Middle School – Grades 6th – 8th - High School – Grades 9th – 12th Some of the benefits of studying at PAS include: • International accreditations through Advanced/SACS (which issues the US High School diploma) and the International Baccalaureate Organization (which approves our Primary Years Program and school-wide learner profile). • Dual high school degrees (students graduate with the Brazilian and US high school diplomas). Students moving to other international school or countries are very likely to be placed at the same grade level as PAS. • Advanced Placement courses (college level courses that are valid at hundreds of international universities). • Individualized and personalized instruction. • National and international standardized testing that assures the quality of our programs. (“Avaliação Externa das Escolas Americanas no Brasil” [Portuguese Proficiency Test – Cespe UnB] and the North Western Evaluation Association in the United States. Our students always perform at levels much higher than the national average in the United States). • A truly international perspective that prepares our students to be successful in a new and more globalized world that focuses on critical thinking, respect, and healthy living. Our website is full of great information about PAS. We invite you to explore it for a wealth of information. We hope you enjoy your visit. How to choose your child's school |