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Brazil, Salvador
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Early Childhood Center serves children from 2 to 6 years old, Elementary School covers Years 1 through 5, Middle School covers Years 6 through 8, and High School covers Years 9 through 12. The school emphasizes digital fluency and a Maker Culture, with MakerSpaces supporting project work. The library operates as a multimedia center to support inquiry and knowledge creation. The Community Hub includes an Auditorium/Cafeteria, a Black Box, a New Gym, a Music Room with a studio, two MakerSpaces, a Media Lab, and an MPR. The academic year follows a North American calendar with divisions operating across the four levels.
Panther Sports serves students from PK3 through Year 12. Students participate in local and national events such as FEEPS, Jocopar, Friendship Festival, and ISSL. As a member of the Association of American Schools in Brazil (AASB), PASB offers sports including football, futsal, volleyball, basketball, swimming, and cheerleading at no extra cost. The after-school program coordinates athletic activities through the athletics office.
PASB offers three diplomas: the Brazilian Ensino Médio Diploma, the American Diploma, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). All classes across grade levels and subjects are taught in English, with exceptions for Brazilian History and Geography (Secondary), Spanish (Secondary), and Portuguese (ECC, Elementary, and Secondary). ESOL support is provided in Elementary School for English Language Learners, and Portuguese language support is available as Portuguese Language Learners for speakers of other languages. The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) runs from PreK-3 to Year 5, and the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) operates in Years 11 and 12. The school calendar follows a North American schedule.
Panther Sports targets sport and competition for PK3 through Year 12, with opportunities to participate in local and national events such as FEEPS, Jocopar, Friendship Festival, and ISSL. Panther Clubs (PK2–Y12) include non‑sport activities such as TED‑Ed, Astronomy, Investments, MUN, NHS, NJHS, and student governance, alongside the traditional PASB musical. Panther Performing Arts (Y2–Y5) offers acting, singing, and dance as part of musical theatre experiences. Panther Partnerships extend after-school access to sports or other activities through partner companies. Learning Labs (Kinder–Y8) provide invited academic support to learners needing extra help.
Pan American School of Bahia (PASB) is an international day school for students aged 2 to 18. It offers three diplomas: the Brazilian Ensino Médio Diploma (MEC), the American High School Diploma, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB DP). The IB Primary Years Programme runs from Pre-K to Year 5, and the IB Diploma Programme is offered in Years 11–12. All classes are taught in English, with Brazilian History and Geography (Secondary), Spanish (Secondary), and Portuguese (ECC, Elementary and Secondary) taught in other languages. The curriculum blends American-style college-preparatory coursework with MEC requirements and the IB framework to prepare students for universities worldwide. PASB was founded in 1960 and now operates across campuses featuring an Early Childhood Center (2–6), Elementary (1–5), Middle (6–8), and High School (9–12). The school emphasizes digital fluency and a Maker Culture, with MakerSpaces and a multimedia library. The Community Hub houses an Auditorium, Black Box, a gym, a Music Room, two MakerSpaces, a Media Lab and an MPR. Panthers Sports includes football, futsal, volleyball, basketball, swimming, and cheerleading, part of AASB.
