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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Elementary, Secondary School
Introduction
Uruguayan American School (UAS) is a private, college-preparatory day school in Montevideo, founded in 1958 to promote intercultural understanding through a U.S.-style education in Uruguay. The curriculum blends the American Education Reaches Out (AERO) standards with the U.S. Common Core, delivered in English in Early Childhood and Elementary, while Spanish Language and Social Studies follow the Uruguayan ANEP-DGEIP framework. An optional Uruguayan Program (UP) through Grade 6 provides an integrated, inquiry-based track in Spanish that yields both U.S. and Uruguayan diplomas and Mercosur transcript recognition. In Secondary, Grades 9–10 use a U.S. curriculum, and Grades 11–12 offer the International Baccalaureate, with three diplomas available: U.S. High School Diploma, Uruguayan Diploma, and IB Diploma. UAS is NEASC-accredited in the United States and ANEP-accredited in Uruguay, and the IB Diploma Program is offered. The three-hectare Carrasco campus houses a large library with more than 19,000 books, four science laboratories, a Design Lab, multiple computer labs, two gymnasiums, a fitness center, outdoor fields, an auditorium, and airy, air-conditioned classrooms. The school serves a diverse, 35+ nationalities with strong language offerings including German and French.
Uruguayan American School has 340 pupils, typical class sizes of 9, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
Saldún de Rodríguez 2375, Montevideo, Uruguay.
Stages
Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school enrolls approximately 340 students across these levels.
Type
An international co-educational school offering three diploma pathways: USA, Uruguay, and International Baccalaureate (IB).
Pupil Nationality Mix
Uruguayan 29%; United States 25%; Argentine 9%; Brazilian 7%; Other 30%. Local to international mix: 29% local, 71% international.
Country affiliation
United States
Fees
Application fees - No public, fixed application or registration fee amount is published for Uruguayan American School. Application fee amounts, any one-time registration or enrollment deposits, and whether they are refundable are provided directly to families by Admissions at the time of application or offer.
Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year) - The school does not publish a public fee schedule showing tuition by grade, term, or academic year for 2026/27 or 2025/26. Specific tuition amounts for each year group and any termly or annual breakdowns are issued to families through the Admissions or Finance office when a student applies or is accepted.
Billing schedule and payment terms - A detailed billing schedule (for example: number of instalments, due dates per term, late-payment penalties) and the school's payment terms are not published as fixed figures. Billing frequency, due dates and any discount or surcharge policies are communicated with the student's fee statement provided by the school.
Boarding fees - Uruguayan American School operates as a full-day day school (jornada completa) serving Pre‑Kinder through Grade 12; boarding is not offered and therefore boarding fees do not apply.
Other costs and additional fees - No public line-by-line amounts are published for other likely costs. Items families should expect to check with Admissions/Finance include, where applicable: - Uniforms and PE/sports kit. - Textbooks, classroom consumables and individual learning materials. - Fees for external examinations (AP, IB, standardized tests) when students register for them. - Field trips, off‑campus activities, tournaments and travel-related costs for athletics or SAAC events. - After‑school activities or extracurricular program fees. - Any student insurance, health or medical coverage charges required by the school. Specific amounts and whether any of these are included in tuition or billed separately are provided on the school's fee statement.
Refund information and withdrawal policy - The school's policies on refunds, reimbursements or pro‑rata charges on withdrawal or late arrival are not published as numeric rules. Refund terms and any applicable deadlines or penalties are communicated as part of the enrollment/fee agreement provided to families.
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Brief summary of findings - A public, itemized fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (and for 2025/26) is not published on the materials accessible during this search. The school issues specific fee amounts, billing schedules and payment instructions directly to applicants and enrolled families through Admissions/Finance rather than as a publicly posted table of figures. For confirmation of exact amounts, payment deadlines and refund rules for a given year group, request the school's current fee statement from Admissions or the Finance office.
Academics
Uruguayan American School teaches American Curriculum, IB (DP).
Curriculum
UAS uses the AERO Standards (American Education Reaches Out), aligned with the U.S. Common Core and designed for international schools. In Early Childhood and Elementary, core subjects are taught in English (Language Arts, Math, and Science) while Spanish Language and Social Studies are taught in Spanish, aligned with the Uruguayan ANEP-DGEIP curriculum. The Uruguayan Program (UP) is an optional track through Grade 6 that provides an integrated, inquiry-based learning experience; UP courses are delivered in Spanish and allow students to earn both U.S. and Uruguayan diplomas, with the Certificado de Suficiencia Escolar issued at Grade 6 and Mercosur transcript recognition. In Secondary, students study a U.S. curriculum in grades 9–10 and the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum in grades 11–12, with three diplomas offered: the U.S. High School Diploma, the Uruguayan Diploma, and the IB Diploma. The UAS High School Diploma is NEASC-accredited; UAS is NEASC-accredited in the United States and ANEP in Uruguay, and the IB Diploma Program is offered at UAS.
Exam Results
In the graduating Class of 2024, 52% earned all three diplomas and 76% earned the IB Bilingual Diploma. The Class of 2024 also shows scholarship outcomes and college admissions data as summarized in the School Profile.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates have pursued higher education at universities worldwide, including Brown University, Duke University, New York University, Stanford University, University of California San Diego, University of Florida, and University College London, among others.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social-Emotional Learning is included in Early Childhood and Elementary as a dedicated specialist class. The curriculum emphasizes holistic development, including cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. The UAS Learner Profile includes Globally Aware, Creative, and Emotionally Intelligent attributes that guide learning and interaction. Learning units are organized around six transdisciplinary themes that address personal and social health, relationships, and well-being. SEL is reinforced through the Social-Emotional Learning class and related activities across the EC-ES program.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
UAS provides a Student Support Team (SST), a Counselor, and a Learning Specialist to support students with diverse needs. An English Language Learner (ELL) program provides English language acquisition support for non-English-speaking students. MAP Growth assessments (Grades 2–5) and SEA assessments monitor progress and help teachers tailor instruction. The Uruguayan Program (UP) classes are taught in Spanish. The school operates in a bilingual environment with English and Spanish as the two main languages, and many students study Portuguese.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
An English Language Learner (ELL) program provides English language acquisition support. The language of instruction is English in most classes; the Uruguayan Program classes are taught in Spanish. All students study English for four years and a second language for at least three years to earn the American Diploma.
Mental Wellbeing
Social-Emotional Learning is integrated across EC-ES to support emotional and social development. The school provides a Counselor, a Learning Specialist, and a Student Support Team (SST) to support mental wellbeing and learning needs. Ability Awareness, organized by the counselor and the Middle School Student Council, fosters empathy and understanding of people with sensory deficits, developmental disabilities, and chronic conditions. The UAS Learner Profile includes Emotionally Intelligent as an attribute guiding interactions.
Safeguarding
UAS Code of Conduct sets standards of acceptable behavior and protects the rights of students; violations can lead to disciplinary action, including detention, internal or external suspension, or behavioral contracts. There is an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. The School Nurse and other school specialists (Counselor, Learning Specialist, SST) support student health and safety as part of safeguarding.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Application Process: The Uruguayan American School operates rolling admissions and accepts applications year-round via the online admissions portal. Applications may be submitted up to one year before the anticipated start date to allow planning. Required documents for Nursery through Grade 12 include: passports for both parents and the student; up-to-date health and vaccination records; a USD 150 application fee (one per family); a handwritten student essay for entry into Grades 3–12; teacher and principal recommendations; and school transcripts/report cards for the last two years (in English or Spanish). The Admissions Committee, composed of division principals, counselors, learning support specialists and other educational team members, reviews each application to ensure alignment with UAS's mission, values, and admissions criteria. MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) or ELL (English Language Learner) testing may be requested as part of student assessment.
Waitlist
2) Waitlist: If there is no space available in the requested grade level, qualified applicants are placed on a waiting list.
FAQs
Where is Uruguayan American School located and what grade levels does it serve?
UAS is located in Carrasco, an eastern suburb of Montevideo, Uruguay. The school serves Pre-K through Grade 12 on a three-hectare campus, offering a U.S.-style international education.
What curriculum framework does UAS use, and what diplomas are available?
UAS follows the AERO Standards aligned with the U.S. Common Core. In Early Childhood and Elementary, core subjects are taught in English with Spanish Language and Social Studies taught in Spanish; in Secondary, students can pursue the U.S. High School Diploma, the Uruguayan Diploma, or the IB Diploma. The UAS High School Diploma is NEASC-accredited, and ANEP accreditation is held in Uruguay.
Is Uruguayan American School a day school or boarding school?
UAS is a private day school (full-day jornada completa) for Pre-K through Grade 12; boarding is not offered.
How does the admissions process work and what are the application fees?
UAS uses rolling admissions with applications accepted year-round. The family application fee is USD 150. Required documents include passports, health/vaccination records, transcripts, and recommendations, and MAP/ELL testing may be used as part of the assessment.
Are tuition fees published publicly, and how are exact fees communicated?
There is no public, fixed tuition schedule published. Exact tuition by grade and year is provided to families by Admissions or Finance at application or after acceptance, via a detailed fee statement.
Is there a waitlist if a grade is full, and are scholarships available?
If a grade has no space, qualified applicants may be placed on a waiting list. Scholarships are not listed in the available data.
What diplomas are available at UAS, and how is the curriculum structured across grades?
UAS offers the U.S. High School Diploma, the Uruguayan Diploma, and the IB Diploma. The school uses a U.S. curriculum for Grades 9-10 and the IB program for Grades 11-12, with different diploma options depending on the track chosen.
How did recent graduates perform in terms of diplomas and college admissions?
In the Class of 2024, 52% earned all three diplomas and 76% earned the IB bilingual diploma. Graduates have progressed to universities worldwide, including Brown, Duke, NYU, Stanford, UC San Diego, University of Florida, and University College London, among others.
What assessment tools does UAS use to monitor student progress?
UAS uses MAP Growth assessments for Grades 2–5 and SEA assessments to monitor progress and tailor instruction; English Language Learner support is provided for language learners.
What facilities does the UAS campus offer?
The campus spans three hectares with 7,100 square meters of building space, including an elementary and a secondary wing, a large library, science labs, a Design Lab, two gyms, a fitness center, outdoor fields, a regulation soccer field, a hard court, three playgrounds, an auditorium, and a cafeteria.
Are there specialized labs or technology resources for students?
Yes. UAS has four modern science labs, a Design Lab, a Media Center with English and Spanish collections, a Computer Lab with 36 PCs, a 3D printer, and mobile device carts (laptops and iPads) for student use.
What sports and after-school facilities exist?
Outdoor facilities include a regulation soccer field and a hard court; two large gyms (one opened in 2021) with a weight room; swimming is offered for Elementary and Middle School through the Carrasco Polo Club pool; students participate in interschool SAAC events.
What clubs and leadership opportunities exist at UAS?
UAS offers long-standing clubs and activities such as National Honor Society, Model United Nations, Student Council, New Student Ambassadors, and Yearbook/Newspaper committees to develop leadership and collaboration.
What after-school activities are offered?
Activities include sports (soccer, baseball, swimming, volleyball, karate), arts (plastic arts, dance), technology (WeCode, Robotics), and language programs (German, French), with some activities offered on weekends as part of ASA.
How does UAS support college and career planning?
The school provides college and career counseling using Morrisby and BridgeU to help students identify suitable universities and plan their paths.
What support is available for students with learning needs and English language learners (ELL)?
UAS offers a Student Support Team, a Counselor, and a Learning Specialist, along with an English Language Learner (ELL) program to assist non-English-speaking students and those with learning needs; the Uruguayan Program is taught in Spanish and supported accordingly.
How does UAS address social-emotional wellbeing and safeguarding?
Social-Emotional Learning is integrated across the program, with a dedicated SEL class and a team including a Counselor and School Nurse to support wellbeing. Safeguarding is governed by a Code of Conduct and an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy, with safeguarding procedures in place.
What assessments monitor student progress and language acquisition?
MAP Growth assessments (Grades 2–5) monitor progress for learning needs, while SEA assessments help tailor instruction; there is dedicated ELL support for language acquisition.
Is there a uniform, and how does it differ by level?
Elementary students (Pre-K to Grade 5) wear the UAS Uniform; Secondary students (Grade 6–12) dress in a respectful, non-uniform manner, with uniforms purchased from Cecilia Chiarino Uniforms.
How is food and meals managed at UAS?
The cafeteria provides a daily nutritious menu with main and vegetarian options; dietary restrictions can be accommodated, and meals are billed weekly. Students may also bring lunch, and meals can be paid by bank transfer or cash.
