Pan American School

What Pan American School does

Pan American School is a private American-International school operating in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, serving students from Preschool (age 3) through Grade 12. Founded in 1966 and operating for nearly 60 years, it is the only school in Porto Alegre offering international diplomas alongside the Brazilian diploma. The school operates under an unusual ownership structure as a parents' association, governed by a Board of Directors and an Investment and Funding Committee, with a formal Donation Fund and fundraising area established in March 2022. The institution is fully accredited by NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges), is an authorized IB World School delivering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), and is authorized to offer the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) program including the AP Capstone Diploma.

The school's product portfolio spans Primary School (Preschool through Grade 5), Secondary School (Middle School Grades 6-8 and High School Grades 9-12), the Brazilian Program (Portuguese, Literature, and Brazilian Social Studies), Student Support Services (Counseling, Learning Support, Language Support, Health Unit), an Athletics program, an After School Program, and a Service Learning graduation requirement (40 hours). Extracurricular offerings include school musicals and concerts, student-led clubs (Student Council, Robotics/Husky Bots, National Honor Society, MUN, Math/Sustainability/Yearbook/Arts/Music clubs), and university-prep partnerships such as the Latitude South fair. Two physical campuses in Porto Alegre (the Obino Campus for Primary/Secondary and athletics, and the Preschool Campus on Av. João Paetzel) deliver the program, supported by 225 employees.

Pan American's revenue model is tuition-driven (subscription/recurring) spanning Preschool through Grade 12, augmented by After School Program fees and a fundraising arm. Tuition is not publicly disclosed; prospective families are directed to admissions. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, relying on the school's reputation, community testimonials, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), school events, and word-of-mouth. Admissions are processed through the school's PowerSchool portal, with applications accepted at the start of each semester and exceptions for international transfers. Memberships in AMISA, TRI-Association, and AAIE connect the school to broader American-international school networks.

Name

Pan American School

Legal name

Pan American School

Website

https://panamerican.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Pan American School is a private American-International school in Porto Alegre, Brazil, serving students ages 3-18 across two campuses under a parents' association governance model. It is the only Porto Alegre school offering IB, AP, and Brazilian diplomas, operating since 1966.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• IB curriculum programs
• College preparatory schooling
• American international school
• Bilingual education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Porto Alegre

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Education Services: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees for its educational programs spanning Preschool (age 3) through Grade 12. Additional revenue streams include after-school programs and summer programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pan American School is an American-international school in Porto Alegre offering Preschool through Grade 12 education across two campuses, combining the IB Primary Years Programme, IB Middle Years Programme, College Board AP courses (including the AP Capstone Diploma), and the Brazilian Program (Portuguese, Literature, Social Studies). Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition fees, supplemented by after-school and summer programs. Student Support Services, athletics, service learning, and clubs round out the holistic offering.

Product overview

Pan American School is an American-International school serving students from Preschool age 3 through Grade 12. The school operates as a unified educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs: Primary School (Preschool through Grade 5) and Secondary School (Middle School Grades 6-8, High School Grades 9-12) form the core academic structure. The school is authorized to deliver IB programs (PYP and MYP) alongside the Brazilian Program (Portuguese, Literature, Social Studies) and College Board AP courses including the AP Capstone Diploma. Student Support Services, Athletics, and the After School Program provide holistic development, while School Clubs, Service Learning, and the School Musical program offer extracurricular enrichment. The school follows a North American calendar with classes from late July through June.

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Functional benefit

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges)coreOthersNEASC accreditation is a core quality assurance credential for American international schools. Pan American is fully accredited by NEASC in the United States, validating the school's educational standards and programs.
• IB (International Baccalaureate)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPan American is an authorized IB World School delivering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Elementary and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) through Grade 10. The IB authorization enables the school to offer globally recognized pre-university programs.
• College BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school offers the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) program with students pursuing AP Capstone Diploma. College Board partnerships enable students to earn college-level credits and qualifications.
• AMISA (Association of American Schools in South America)minorOthersMembership in the Association of American Schools in South America connects Pan American with other American international schools in the region, providing networking and professional development opportunities.
• TRI-AssociationminorOthersMembership in the Three Rivers Initiative Association connecting American international schools.
• AAIE (Association of American International Schools)minorOthersMembership connects the school with other American international schools worldwide for professional development and collaboration.
• Latitude SouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with counselors from prestigious schools in Montevideo, Buenos Aires, and Asuncion to organize the first Latitude South university fair, bringing together students and international university admissions representatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Graded - The American School of São Paulo: American-international school in São Paulo offering IB and AP programs to a similar expatriate and affluent Brazilian family segment. Highly comparable because it operates the same dual-credential, English-language instruction model for PreK-12 in Brazil.
• St. Paul's School: St. Paul's School in São Paulo is a British-style international school serving K-12 with international curricula. Comparable as a long-established Brazilian international school competing for the same affluent family segment seeking globally recognized credentials.
• Chapel School São Paulo: American international school in São Paulo offering IB programs to a similar dual-diploma, multicultural family segment. Directly comparable as a Brazilian international school with English-medium instruction and globally recognized credentials.
• Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro (EARJ): American international school in Rio de Janeiro with IB programs serving the same affluent expatriate and Brazilian family base. Comparable as a long-established American-international school in Brazil offering globally recognized credentials alongside local diploma preparation.
• American School of Brasilia (EAB): American international school in Brasilia offering IB programs to a similar elite family segment in Brazil. Comparable as a U.S.-accredited international school (NEASC/CIS) operating the same dual-credential model in the Brazilian market.
• International School of Curitiba: IB World School in Curitiba serving K-12 with international curricula. Comparable as a Brazilian international school in a secondary metro area competing for the same expatriate and globally-minded Brazilian family demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Avenues: The World School: Global network of IB-style international schools operating premium campuses in major cities including São Paulo. Comparable as a larger, well-capitalized international school operator in the same Brazilian market, but with a broader global footprint and stronger brand recognition.
• Dwight School: Established IB World School in New York City with international campuses offering IB Diploma and AP programs. Comparable as a globally recognized, IB-focused international school with similar program offerings, though operating at much larger scale and primarily in U.S. markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PASPortoAlegre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/paspoa
• Instagraminstagram.com/paspoa

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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