American School of Recife
Web: www.ear.com.br
2008-2009
The American School of Recife, founded in 1957, is a private, coeducational day school which offers an instructional program from early childhood through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The School does not have any religious affiliation. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending from early August to mid-December and from early February to mid-June.
Organization: The School is governed by a 7-member Board of Directors elected for a 2-year term by the General Assembly composed of the parents of children enrolled in the school. 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.
Curriculum: The curriculum is mainly that of U.S. general academic, preparatory schools. Instruction is in English. All students above prekindergarten are required to study Portuguese. English-as-a-Second-Language and Portuguese-as-a-Second-Language are offered to students who are not proficient in either language. Physical education is required for all students. Electives include subjects such as Model United Nations, French, Spanish, genetics, computer courses, art, drama, music, photography, journalism and AP courses. The School is working to regain accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is 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.
Faculty: In the 2007-2008 school year, there are 35 faculty members, including 11 U.S. citizens, 21 host-country nationals, and 3 third-country nationals.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2007-2008 school year, enrollment was 235. Of the total, 19 were U.S. citizens, 162 were host-country nationals, and 54 were third country-nationals. Of the U.S. enrollment 19 were dependents of other private U.S. citizens.
Facilities: The School occupies an 8.5 acres site in a beautiful residential area of Recife. The elementary and high schools are in separate buildings. General facilities include 32 classrooms, a science laboratory, a music room, a small theater, a technology lab, a library, a cafeteria, a lunch area, a covered court, a faculty resource center, a maintenance building, the principal’s office, the guidance counselor’s office, the infirmary, administrative offices, a soccer field, exercise room, and playgrounds.
Finances: In the 2007-2008 school year, the School’s income derives from tuition. Annual tuition rates are as follows: Early Childhood: $4,580; PK– 5: $8,873; and grades 6–12: $9,538. A one-time contribution of $1,500 to the Capital Improvement Fund may be paid upon entry or in monthly installments during the time the child is a student at the school. There is an initial registration fee of $100. A $54 re-registration fee is charged at the end of each school year for each student continuing in the school. Materials and book fee for the Early Childhood Program is $1,087 and for Pre-K to grade 12 $1,261 paid annually. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
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