Pan American School of Bahia is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Salvador, Brazil. Founded in 1960. Annual tuition ranges from $14,040 to $17,614 USD.
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About
Pan American School of Bahia is a private, coeducational day school in Salvador, Brazil that has been authorized by the International Baccalaureate since 2012. The school offers both the IB Primary Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme with instruction in English and Portuguese. As a coeducational institution, it serves students across multiple grade levels with examinations held in May.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
PASB offers three simultaneous diplomas — the Brazilian Ensino Médio (MEC), the American High School Diploma, and the IB Diploma Programme — preparing students for universities worldwide. As an IB World School since 2012, it integrates the PYP (Pre-K–Year 5) and DP (Years 11–12) with American college-preparatory coursework and Brazilian MEC requirements. The school emphasises digital fluency and Maker Culture through dedicated MakerSpaces and a Media Lab. 100% of graduates continue to higher education, with placements at leading universities in the US, UK, Europe, Canada, and Brazil.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Maternal (Pre-K) | BRL 13,305 |
| Infantil / Kindergarten | BRL 14,530 |
| Elementary (Years 1–5) | BRL 14,530 |
| High School (Years 9–12) | BRL 17,614 |
| Middle School (Years 6–8) | BRL 16,455 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: R$80,032 - 100,398. Application fee: $735.
Admissions Process
- 1Contact the Admissions Department to ask about the programme, curriculum, calendar, activities, and fees. 2. Schedule and complete a 90-minute campus tour. 3. Assessment and Interview — all applicants from Year 1 to Year 12 undergo evaluations and interviews with the Principal; Early Childhood families are interviewed by the Principal. 4. Enrollment — once approved the school contacts the family to proceed; a waiting list applies if no spaces are available for the desired grade.
Admissions Details
There is a waiting list for some grades when spaces are limited.
School Day
ECC 7:45 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; Elementary 7:45 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Middle and High School 7:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m.
Student Life
Families may bring snacks or lunch from home or hire the on-site catering service, Trix Alimentação. Trix provides a healthy balanced daily menu including salads, rice, beans, two types of animal protein, noodles or potatoes, cooked and raw vegetables, fruits, and two juice options plus flavoured water. ECC students receive two to three meals daily (morning snack, lunch, optional afternoon snack); Elementary and Secondary students have a morning break and lunch, with snacks suggested for those in extracurricular activities.
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Wellbeing & Safety
A High School Social Emotional Counselor (Ms. Ana Dulce Simões) is part of PASB's staff. The school presents itself as preparing students to face challenges as confident, principled global citizens in a safe, nurturing environment.
PASB maintains a Child Protection Policy to safeguard students and uphold their rights. All concerns and suspicions are taken seriously and every member of the community is trained to follow safeguarding procedures. Suspected abuse or neglect is reported to the local Conselho Tutelar in accordance with Brazilian law. The policy references the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Superintendent may convene a Crisis Response Team to review procedures and ensure protection. Bullying and harassment are not tolerated.
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School Background
private