The American School of Recife , founded in 1957, is a private, coeducational day school which offers an instructional program from prekindergarten through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The School does not have any religious affiliation. The School is not incorporated in the United States. It is officially registered in the State of Pernambuco as a Civil Society with tax-exempt status under Brazilian law. The curriculum is mainly that of U.S. general academic, preparatory, public schools.
Instruction is in English.
All students in grades 1-12 are required to study Portuguese. Physical education is required for all students. Electives include subjects such as Model United Nations, French, Spanish, computer courses, art, drama, music, and woodcraft. The School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and recognized by the State of Pernambuco Department of Education. Most of the graduates go on to colleges and universities in the United States, Europe or Brazil.