NOW ENROLLING | 2026–2027
An International Education.
A Christian Foundation.
A Place to Belong.
PACA is a Christ-centered international school in São Paulo where students learn in English, grow academically, develop strong character, and become part of a caring global community.
Welcome to Admissions
Thank you for your interest in
Pan American Christian Academy.
SCHEDULE A CAMPUS VISIT
The best way to understand PACA is to experience it with a personalized tour. Come walk our campus, visit classrooms, meet our team, and see what a school day at PACA feels like.
The Admissions Process
1
Inquire or Visit Us
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Apply
3
Admissions Assessment
4
Family Interviews
Application Steps and Documents
You live in another country...
If applying from a school outside Brazil, email the completed Student Application Form to admissions@paca.com.br and include:
Documents we will need from you:
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Student Application (Download PDF here.)
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Letter of Recommendation (Download PDF here.)
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School records or official transcripts from the previous two years
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Photo
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Birth Certificate
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Passport or Brazilian ID (RG/RNM/RNE)
Student Application:
Letter of Recommendation:
You live in Brazil...
If applying from a school in Brazil, email the completed Student Application Form to admissions@paca.com.br and include:
Documents we will need from you:
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Histórico Escolar
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Declaração de Escolaridade
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Photo
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Birth certificate
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Passport or Brazilian ID (RG/RNM/RNE)
Student Application:
Student Application:
High School Transfer Students
PACA accepts credits from accredited high schools. Official transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution before credit can be granted. Copies should also be presented at enrollment.
Students from Alternative Educational Programs
We welcome applications from U.S. homeschooled students. Please submit documentation of the curriculum used and assessment tools (standardized tests, report cards). High school applicants must also provide an official transcript from an authorized homeschooling institution or program.
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Student Application:
What we consider in admissions
To confirm your child's readiness for our American/Brazilian curriculum, the Admissions Department reviews:
Academic
history
Teacher recommendation letters
Language proficiency
Journey
Educational
Social-emotional development
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Important Application Dates
PACA receives numerous applications for a limited number of spots. That's why it's important to submit all required documents by the deadline.
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August Enrollment
Applications due by March 1st
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January Enrollment
Applications due by October 1st
Specific situations
Transfers & alternative programs
Tuition & Financial Aid
Investing in your child's future
Pan American Christian Academy is a nonprofit institution. Our fees and tuition are set by the School Board. Parents are notified annually in April of fee updates, which take effect in July. Once established, all fees are adjusted in accordance with Brazilian law. Tuition may be paid monthly or in a single annual installment.
Transfer
students
PACA accepts credits from accredited high schools. Official transcripts must be sent directly by the issuing institution for credits to be granted. Copies must also be presented at the time of enrollment.
Students from alternative education programs
PACA accepts credits from accredited high schools. Official transcripts must be sent directly by the issuing institution for credits to be granted. Copies must also be presented at the time of enrollment.
Frequently asked questions
We're here to help
Still have questions about the admissions process? Our team is available to guide your family, answer your questions, and help you understand the next steps.
