Pan American Christian Academy

The Pan American Christian Academy (PACA) is a Protestant American school in São Paulo, Brazil, established in 1960. Since its founding, PACA has served the local and international community of São Paulo by providing a college-preparatory education grounded in Christian values and the American academic framework. PACA is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS/AdvancED), and holds authorization for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school serves students from preschool (Infantil) through High School in a bilingual English-Portuguese environment, welcoming Brazilian families alongside expatriates from North America, Europe, and Latin America. PACA integrates biblical values — character, respect, responsibility, service, and purpose — into every aspect of school life. Campus facilities include science laboratories, a library, technology suites, sports fields, a gymnasium, and performing arts spaces. PACA graduates consistently gain admission to top universities in the United States, Brazil, and internationally. The school maintains an active alumni community connected to leading professions across the Americas.