American School of Recife

The school is located at Rua Sá e Souza, 408, Boa Viagem, Recife-PE, Brazil. The postal code (CEP) is 51.030-065. The contact number is 81 3341-4716.

EAR is organized from Nursery through Grade 12. It comprises an Early Childhood Center (Nursery–Kindergarten), Elementary (Grades 1–5), and Secondary (Grades 6–12).

The school is a private, not-for-profit American Overseas School offering United States and Brazilian accredited programs in an English-language setting.

ELL support is provided in the Elementary School with a dedicated ELL specialist who collaborates with classroom teachers. The program supports English language development across the curriculum.

Brazil, as an American Overseas School with U.S. accreditation.

Gates open from 7:20 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. Students arriving after 7:50 a.m. must check in at Reception. Dismissal occurs at 3:15 p.m., and students may remain on campus after 3:15 p.m. only if involved in a supervised after-school activity.

EAR offers United States and Brazilian accredited programs in an English-language setting. In Secondary School, EAR offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses approved by the AP College Board, across English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages (French and Spanish), Studio Art, and Computer Science. AP classes can earn college credit; EAR also offers the AP Capstone Diploma, which requires completing four AP courses/exams and two year-long research-focused courses (AP Seminar and AP Research). AP Course offerings include: 10th grade — AP Seminar and AP Chemistry; 11th grade — AP Seminar, AP Biology, AP Language and Composition, AP French, AP Spanish, AP Computer Science, AP World History, AP Studio Art; 12th grade — AP Research, AP Physics, Calculus A/B, AP French, AP Spanish, AP Computer Science, AP Human Geography, AP Studio Art. The school also provides a Brazilian Studies Program and a broad range of electives.

The school prepares students for Brazilian and international colleges and provides College Counseling.

AP coursework, including the AP Capstone Diploma, provides advanced academic opportunities.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is integral to EAR's education. SEL is designed around the CASEL framework, with the five competencies of Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Responsible Decision Making, Relationship Skills, and Social Awareness. The program emphasizes equitable learning environments and coordinated practices across classrooms, families, and communities to enhance social, emotional, and academic learning. EAR coordinates SEL to foster youth voice, agency, and engagement and to establish supportive classroom climates while building adult SEL competence and authentic family and community partnerships. Instruction includes mindfulness, integrity, navigating emotions, and time management, together with extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, and student government.

Student Support delivers Learning Support (LS), English Language Learner (ELL) services, and Psychological & Counseling Services. The program operates under a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) with data-driven interventions. Support may be delivered in the classroom or in small-group or individualized settings. Support plans are created for students with high abilities, learning differences, diagnosed disorders, language needs, or social-emotional guidance; the team coordinates referrals, designs and monitors Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), provides test accommodations, and adapts curriculum as needed; external professionals may be engaged when appropriate. The Secondary School Counselor coordinates academic achievement, career development, and socioemotional development, with a team that includes a Learning Support Coordinator and school psychologists.

The language of instruction is English in all classes except Brazilian Studies and world language classes. Developing fluency in oral and written English is a priority, and maintaining an English language environment on campus is essential to EAR's mission. Students who are not proficient in English may receive academic support for English language development. English Language Learner (ELL) services are part of EAR's Student Support Services under MTSS to support language development and academic progress.

EAR supports student mental wellbeing through counseling and psychological services. The School Counselor develops and implements counseling programs in ECC and elementary school to support social and emotional well-being and its carryover into academics. School Psychologists develop programs to assess adjustment needs and plan appropriate supports in collaboration with teachers, administrators, and outside professionals. The Student Support Services department provides MTSS-based interventions to support well-being and academic achievement. A School Nurse is on campus daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to provide medical care and health information, with procedures for medication and illness.

EAR's Student Protection Policy (SPP) is informed by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, Brazilian law, and the International Task Force on Child Protection (ITFCP). It recognizes abuse, neglect, and bullying as serious concerns and requires educators to identify and support at-risk students. All EAR employees, After School Activities contractors, and providers read, acknowledge, and adhere to the SPP and annually sign the EAR Code of Conduct. EAR is committed to protecting students and maintaining a safe and secure environment; concerns are reported to a supervisor and the Superintendent, with confidential handling of details. The policy is disseminated to the school community via handbooks, the school website, and includes a Child Protection Policy Appendix with reporting procedures.

The American School of Recife (EAR) is an American Overseas School offering United States and Brazilian accredited programs in an English-language setting, with two recognized diplomas and graduates who study at universities in the United States, Europe, and Brazil. Admission is based on an evaluation of academic records, questionnaires, and recommendations from the former school, a personal interview with the student, and the availability of class space. Enrollment can begin at the start of either semester during the school year, August or February. For Elementary candidates onward, extensive tests assess needs in English, Math, Portuguese, and other areas, and families may schedule a visit to view the community. For ECC (Early Childhood Center) grades, age eligibility is by July 31: Nursery 2 (2 years old by July 31), Pre-Kindergarten 3 (3), Pre-Kindergarten 4 (4), Kindergarten (5). ECC applicants must submit: completed application, copy of birth certificate, two 3x4 photos, Health Information form, copy of updated immunization card, blood type and RH factor, and any psychological or special needs reports if applicable; Kindergarten reports must be apostilled. Parent requirements include a copy of ID, CPF and proof of residence (Brazilian parents); foreign parents must provide a copy of RNE or passport with valid visa, CPF, and proof of residence. Enrollment is complete when contracts are signed, the enrollment fee is paid, and the health form is submitted. Grades 1–12 require: completed application, birth certificate, two 3x4 photos, Health Information form, immunization card, blood type/RH, psychological and/or special needs reports if applicable, Official School Transcript (transcripts from abroad must be apostilled or validated by the nearest Brazilian Embassy/Consulate if not Hague, and translated to English by a certified translator; Brazilian students must also have translations to Portuguese). The Grade Level System may require placement tests or age-based decisions, and a Grade Equivalence table is provided; questions about placement can be clarified via the equivalence information. Enrollment decisions are subject to class space availability, and families may schedule a visit to observe the EAR community. Address: Rua Sá e Souza, 408, Boa Viagem, Recife, PE 51.030-065.