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Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
American Academy offers a BRA-USA dual curriculum for students in Brazil and the United States, delivered in two languages and culminating in double certification and a double degree through its American Academic Programs. The school blends American methodology with a Brazilian context, creating a bilingual, internationally oriented learning environment. With more than 18 years of experience in school internationalization and 40 years of partnership delivering the American Academic System in Brazil, the academy operates through AA SCHOOL, AA TOGETHER and AA INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION initiatives. The campus features over 4,000 m2 of modern learning spaces plus a 4,100 m2 Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, enabling hands-on projects in tablets, 3D printing and robotics. Students engage in distinctive programs that cultivate social, nutritional, cognitive, personal, spatial and technological development. Extracurriculars include AA PLAY, AA GROW, AA CLUB, AA TECH, AA CODE, AA MAKER and AA K-MATH, reinforcing language skills and intercultural collaboration everyday life.
Rua Rio Grande do Sul 1151, São Caetano do Sul, SP, Brazil, 09510021
The Essentials
American Academy has instruction in English, Portuguese.
Location
The school is located at Rua Atibaia, 150, São Bernardo do Campo, SP 09751-080, Brazil. The campus sits in the ABC region of the São Paulo metropolitan area and features more than 4,100 m2 of space with active classrooms, modern facilities, and an international-standard playground. A new unit, AA School São Caetano do Sul, is planned.
Stages
In 2022, AA School SBC served from mini maternal up to the 4th year of elementary school. AA School São Caetano do Sul in 2023 was planned to serve from Nursery to High School.
Type
International school with American methodology and a dual curriculum across Brazil and the United States.
Additional learning support
Support is provided for students who do not speak English; they will participate in regular classes and, if necessary, will receive support from the school.
Country affiliation
Brazil and United States
Fees
Application fees
- No publicly listed application or enrollment fee amount was published for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. Families should confirm the current non‑refundable application/enrollment fee directly with the school.
Tuition fees by year group and per term
- No tuition amounts by year group, per term, or per academic year were published for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. There is no publicly available schedule showing monthly, termly, or annual tuition rates broken down by grade on the school's public pages.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- There is no published billing schedule, stated payment frequency (monthly/termly/annual), invoice timing, or standard payment deadlines available in the school's publicly listed materials. Specific billing terms and late‑payment penalties are not shown on the publicly accessible policy pages.
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school does not publish any boarding program or boarding fee schedule. No boarding/hostel services or associated charges are listed in the school's public information.
Other costs and typical extra charges
- No separate, published fee amounts were found for uniforms, textbooks, school meals, extracurricular activities, transport, or activity/material fees. The school's public pages do not present line‑item amounts for uniforms or optional program fees. Parents should expect that some schools charge separate fees for uniforms, materials, transport and optional activities, but no such amounts are published here.
Refund information
- The publicly posted policy material includes a cancellation and refund policy that applies to event ticket purchases (7‑day cancellation and reimbursement rules) but does not publish a tuition cancellation or tuition refund policy for enrollment or school fees. No formal, published tuition refund schedule or procedure was found on the school's public policy page.
Fee payment options
- No specific, published information about accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, boleto, credit card, or electronic payment portals) was found on the school's public pages. Payment method details and instructions are not listed in the publicly available sections.
Brief summary of findings
- The school's publicly accessible pages (home, frequently asked questions and policies) do not publish a detailed fee schedule or numeric tuition amounts for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The only clear published policy item found relates to event ticket cancellation and refunds; specific tuition figures, billing schedules, payment methods, and refund rules for tuition are not provided in the public materials consulted.
Academics
American Academy teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
The school offers a dual BRA X USA curriculum; students participate in American Academy's unique programs and receive dual curriculum instructions for social, nutritional, cognitive, personal, spatial, and technological development. There are two languages and double certification and double degree in our American Academic Programs.
Exam Results
The Bernoulli education system is 1st place in ENEM for the sixth consecutive year.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school uses collaborative pedagogy to develop socio-emotional education, including respect, individuality, community, teamwork, and emotional and assertive capacity.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in two languages: English and Portuguese.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through socio-emotional education and collaborative learning that fosters respect, community, and emotional competence.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Grade levels served. In 2022 AA School SBC served from mini maternal to the 4th year of elementary school. AA School São Caetano do Sul in 2023 will serve from nursery to high school. 2. English language enrollment. Yes. We admit new students who do not speak English at any grade level. Your child will participate in regular classes and, if necessary, will receive support from our academic team. Enrolling early helps ensure access to the dual USA-Brazil curriculum. 3. Is the school bilingual? We are more than a bilingual school; we are an International Education school with American Methodology, offering the dual curricula of the USA and Brazil. 4. Vacancies and visits. Vacancies are limited and competitive to ensure individualized instruction and personalized service. Contact the secretariat to schedule an on-site or online academic visit and learn why the school is a passport to the world and to secure a place. 5. School–family relationship. The AA School SBC community emphasizes a family-oriented environment, with values aimed at forming citizens who are trustworthy, respectful, caring, integrated, cooperative and emotionally prepared to excel in life. 6. New São Caetano do Sul unit. A new unit in São Caetano do Sul is under construction, with inauguration planned for the second semester of this year. It will serve from nursery/infant to high school. Reservation of vacancies is necessary. 7. Contact information. Address: Rua Atibaia, 150, São Bernardo do Campo, 12345-678. Phone/WhatsApp: (11) 4124-6355.
FAQs
What curriculum does American Academy follow?
The school offers a dual BRA X USA curriculum; students participate in American Academy's unique programs and receive dual curriculum instructions for social, nutritional, cognitive, personal, spatial, and technological development. There are two languages and double certification and double degree
What are the tuition fees?
Fee details should be confirmed directly with American Academy.
Where is American Academy located?
The school is located at Rua Atibaia, 150, São Bernardo do Campo, SP 09751-080, Brazil. The campus sits in the ABC region of the São Paulo metropolitan area and features more than 4,100 m2 of space with active classrooms, modern facilities, and an in
Does American Academy have a religious affiliation?
No published religious affiliation was found for American Academy.
Does American Academy offer learning support?
Support is provided for students who do not speak English; they will participate in regular classes and, if necessary, will receive support from the school.
What languages are used for instruction?
English and Portuguese are taught. Language instruction is delivered through a BRA X USA dual curriculum. The bilingual program integrates language development across subjects.
What is the admissions process?
1. Grade levels served. In 2022 AA School SBC served from mini maternal to the 4th year of elementary school. AA School São Caetano do Sul in 2023 will serve from nursery to high school. 2. English language enrollment. Yes. We admit new students who do not speak English at any grade level. Your chil
What facilities does American Academy have?
More than 4,000 m2 are architected to deliver spacious environments, modern facilities, furniture and a playground of international standard. There is an additional 4,100 m2 AI Lab, the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. The school runs a BRA-USA dual curriculum with two languages and offers double
What extracurricular activities are available?
The school uses a dual Brazil-USA curriculum to promote knowledge, cultural capital, language learning and intercultural skills. The American methodology offers a broad and balanced educational approach, supported by a wide range of extracurricular activities. AA programs include AA PLAY, AA GROW, A
What is the school community like?
The American methodology offers a broad and balanced educational approach, supported by a wide range of extracurricular activities, providing students with a unique environment to develop the cognitiv
