Graded — The American School of São Paulo

Founded on October 17, 1920, Graded — The American School of São Paulo is the oldest and largest American school in Brazil, serving approximately 1,300 students from preschool through Grade 12. Located in the Morumbi neighbourhood since 1961, Graded is a non-profit, co-educational institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS/AdvancED), the Council of International Schools (CIS), and authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization for the IB Diploma Programme. Students from over 40 nationalities benefit from a rigorous American curriculum leading to the US High School Diploma alongside the IB DP. Graded's vibrant community integrates college counseling excellence, with graduates regularly accepted at top US, Brazilian, and international universities. The spacious campus features state-of-the-art science and technology labs, an aquatic center, performing arts theatre, multiple sports fields, a library, and innovation spaces. Community service is a cornerstone of the Graded experience, with students actively engaged in the local Morumbi neighborhood and greater São Paulo region.