As a private, Christian, independent American school serving grades Preschool - 12, Pan American Christian Academy provides a quality of education unmatched by public, parochial, and other private schools.

Our commitment to small class sizes (avg of 25 per class), a low student to faculty ratio (10:1), hiring qualified committed Christian teachers, and investing into the professional development of our teachers results in students who are prepared to lead and serve in a fast changing global community.

Our optional dual curriculum prepares students to enter American and Brazilian colleges and universities. The school's goal is to encourage the student to develop within Biblical guidelines so that growth will be promoted in all areas of life: intellectual, emotional, physical, social and spiritual.  Each student will be encouraged to  "... become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ."  (Eph. 4: 13)
     
Academically -- To master the basic skills relative to reading, language, mathematics and research; and to understand and appreciate the social, natural, and physical sciences, literature, and arts, recognizing that these disciplines are not in conflict with the Biblical truth of the creation, redemption of man, and the ultimate triumph of God's purpose in human history.

Spiritually -- To know God, and share with others a personal relationship with Jesus Christ; and to develop a strong Christian character, based on a broad knowledge of the Word of God and confidence in its infallibility.

Socially -- To recognize and respect the qualities and rights of all people and to relate to them in a friendly and helpful manner in school, home, church, and in society.

Culturally -- To understand, respect, appreciate and benefit from the student's multicultural experience, and make adjustments where necessary.

Personally -- To grow in personal integrity, self-discipline, self-acceptance, and Scriptural based moral standards, and to achieve his/her highest potential performance.

Vocationally -- To make a career choice in the pursuit of God's will.

To accomplish these objectives, PACA's curriculum includes academic and non-academic courses, instruction in Christian living and service, and extra-curricular activities, as these are considered essential elements in training the entire person.  The course of study shall conform to a standard USA curriculum to facilitate transition between PACA and schools in North America.  The primary emphasis shall be upon college preparation, and the school's curriculum shall uphold the motto:  "Quality Education built on a Christian Foundation."

The curriculum is designed to integrate God’s truth, weaving it, by precept and principle, into teaching and learning in such a way as to present a unified, holistic, God-centered view of life.