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Brazil, Recife
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The school offers United States and Brazilian accredited programs. The school offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses approved by AP College Board in the United States. The school provides the AP Capstone Diploma pathway for in-depth research and college readiness. The school prepares students for Brazilian and international colleges and the world of work.
The Arts Club promotes plastic expression and helps students interpret ideas through different languages and forms, with attention to art history and artists. The Arts Club supports creative thinking through projects in painting, drawing, sculpture, and related media.
The Brazilian Studies Program includes mandatory national studies required by the Brazilian Government for MEC accreditation. The program focuses on the Common National Curriculum Base, developing competencies and skills for general academic training and citizenship. The school provides daily Portuguese instruction and weekly Brazilian History and Geography, and emphasizes art and culture, philosophy, and sociology as part of a holistic approach.
The school offers After School Activities including Art Club, Knowledge Bowl, Eco Club, and a Study Club. These clubs foster creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and cross-disciplinary learning through projects and competitions.
The National Honor Society (NHS) at EAR recognizes students for Academic achievement, Service, Leadership, and Character. The NHS chapter at EAR is named the Jangadeiro Chapter. The School also runs a Student Government Association (SGA) that organizes student activities and community service projects. Fundraising and service activities are coordinated through both NHS and SGA to engage the EAR community.
The NHS recognizes leadership alongside academics, service, and character and supports leadership opportunities through its programs. The SGA elects officers annually to lead clubs and represent student voices. The school offers College Counseling to help students plan for higher education and select AP courses that align with college goals.
The infirmary is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and provides first aid, medications, and health guidance. The infirmary tracks health events and follows CDC-aligned protocols; an isolation area is available for suspected COVID-19 cases and routine care is provided. The campus has two cafeterias and extensive athletic facilities, and extracurricular activities start after school from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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.
