about the school
PACA is a Christian, non-profit educational association serving families in São Paulo since 1960. We are grateful for the privilege God has given us to provide a Christ-centered, American-style education for a diverse community of students from preschool through high school.
We offer an accredited American curriculum (ACSI and Middle States) with a fully recognized Brazilian diploma (MEC)—allowing students to graduate with two diplomas and access top universities in the U.S., Brazil, and around the world. Our curriculum is transferable, giving international families peace of mind wherever God may lead them.
At PACA, learning goes beyond academics. Our purpose is to form students who think critically, live wisely, and impact the world for Christ.
Teachers intentionally integrate biblical truth into all areas of learning and model Christlike character—because we believe the living curriculum matters most.
Our community is truly global with over 20 nationalities represented on our campus. In this multicultural setting, students learn to value every person made in the image of God and to engage respectfully and thoughtfully with the world around them.
Located near Lake Guarapiranga in a spacious, secure campus, PACA provides an environment where students can grow academically, spiritually, and socially. As a non-profit, every resource is reinvested into our mission—strengthening programs, supporting families, and expanding opportunities for students.