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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.
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.
