Brazil, Ananindeua
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The school serves students from early childhood through 12th grade. The school is an international Christian school with English-language instruction. The school provides ESL (English as a Second Language) support for students who are not fluent in English. All disciplines are taught in English, with the exception of physical education, Portuguese, and music.
The school has a Music Teacher. The school has a Sewing Teacher for the high school. These staff roles indicate arts-related instructional programs, including music and sewing, within AVA.
The school uses English as the language of instruction for the majority of courses. The school offers ESL (English as a Second Language) support for non-fluent students. The school teaches Portuguese and Spanish in middle school and high school. The school is located in Ananindeua, Pará, Brazil.
The school hosts events such as Balloon Car Grand Prix. The school hosts Natal dos Ribeirinhos. The school conducts Student Council Elections as part of student leadership activities. The school hosts Reading Contest 2025 and Family Day Aug. 30.
The school began as a boarding school for missionary children. The school was later overseen by mission networks, including the Network of International Christian Schools (NICS) and later Believer's Bridge and Word of Life Brazil North, reflecting a mission-centered governance. The history describes a community connected to missionary education and Christian outreach.
The school has a Director and an Assistant Director. The school has a School Coordinator and a Financial Director. The school has an ESL Coordinator and office staff. Student leadership is fostered through events such as Student Council Elections.
The school is a confessional evangelical Christian institution. Biblical principles guide the school's beliefs and daily practices. The faith tradition emphasizes separation from worldly practices and alliances. The Statement of Faith includes beliefs about Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the Second Coming.
Amazon Valley Academy (AVA) is a co-educational international Christian school in Ananindeua, Pará, Brazil, serving ages 3 through 18. AVA offers an American curriculum with a Christian worldview and English-language instruction from Early Childhood to High School, with selective integration of additional languages. Primary School uses the Abeka curriculum in lower elementary, combined with a Christian Classical approach and immersive English. Middle School provides a bilingual program with core subjects taught in English and daily Portuguese instruction, and is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). High School delivers a rigorous American curriculum with multilingual instruction in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and biblically integrated courses; electives include culinary, fashion, health, wood shop, and advanced math. ESL support assists students new to English. AVA has a mission history, once overseen by missionary networks and administered under Word of Life Brazil North. The campus emphasizes leadership, arts, and language development.