2025 The Americas Regional Institute

Graded - The American School of São Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil
Approximately 90 minutes from São Paulo International Airport

Founded in 1920, Graded strives to inspire, challenge, and ensure the success of each and every child. Focusing on personalized learning and a balanced and positive school climate in which all students engage in activities, athletics, arts, and service, Graded strives to empower students to reach their potential and positively impact the world.

The school’s long and proud history is well deserved and is supported by a visionary board, engaged and active leaders, and world-class educators. Around the globe, Graded is known as a premier international school. While their reputation brings them great pride, they continue to challenge themselves and, in service to our students, work to improve their practice every day.

Do you need a visa to attend this Regional Institute? Access the Americas Regional Institute Visa Letter Request Form.

Regional Institute fees will be $220 for Secondary School and Individual Members and $245 for Post-Secondary Members and Organizational Members.

The grant application is now closed.

Registration is now closed.

Do you need a visa to attend this Regional Institute? Access the Americas Regional Institute Visa Letter Request Form.

Find the working schedule below:

April 4, 2025: Day 1

7:30-8:30 AM Registration and Coffee

8:30-9:10 AM Welcome Session

9:10-10:10 AM Session Block 1

10:15-11:15 AM Session Block 2

11:15-11:25 AM Grab & Go Coffee Break

11:30 AM-12:30 PM Session Block 3

12:30-1:45 PM Lunch

2:00-4:00 PM College and University Fair

4:00-4:25 PM Coffee and Connect Break

4:30-5:30 PM Session Block 4

5:35-6:30 PM Session Block 5

6:30 PM Dinner and Networking

April 5, 2025: Day 2

8:30-9:00 AM Arrival and Coffee

9:00-10:00 AM Session Block 6

10:15-11:15 AM Secondary School and Independent Counselor Fair

11:15 AM-12:30 PM Session Block 7

12:30-1:45 PM Lunch and Networking

Room blocks have been negotiated at nearby hotels. All reservations are first come, first served. So please book promptly.

Some of the room blocks for specific nights have reached capacity. Where possible, we have asked the hotels for more rooms, and they have added as many as they can. So if you are getting a sold out message, we advise you to go to the next hotel on the list.

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Renaissance Sao Paulo

• Single: USD 176 | Double: USD 192
• Add 5% ISS (local tax on services) and USD 3.00 tourism tax per day/per room.
• Dates of Room Block: April 3-7
• Check-in: 3 pm and check-out: 12 Noon.
• If you need a guaranteed early check-in, we suggest that you pre-register by booking an additional day.
• Room rate includes breakfast, served in the Terraço Jardins Restaurant
• Wi-Fi is included
• 20% discount on spa services
• Cancellation available up to 48 hours prior to check-in date, local time. After this period, a No-Show fee equivalent to the first night's stay will be charged to the credit card provided as a guarantee.

Sheraton WTC

• Single: USD 248 | Double: USD 270
• Add 5% ISS (local tax on services) and USD 3.00 tourism tax per day/per room.
• If a code is needed, use IACAC2025
• Dates of Room Block: April 2-7
• Reservations can be canceled up to 48 hours in advance. After this period, a No-Show fee equivalent to the first night's stay will be charged to the credit card provided as a guarantee.

Radisson Blu

• Single: USD 113 | Double: USD 128
• Add 5% ISS (local tax on services) and USD 3.00 tourism tax per day/per room.
• If a code is needed, use EMPRESAGRADED
• Dates of Room Block: April 3-6
• Room rate includes breakfast, served in hotel restaurant.
• Wi-Fi is included.
• Cancellation available up to 45 DAYS prior to check-in date, local time.

JW Marriott Hotel São Paulo

• Single: USD 198
• Add 5% ISS (local tax on services) and USD 3.00 tourism tax per day/per room.
• Dates of Room Block: April 3-6
• Check-in: 3 pm and check-out: 12 Noon.
• If you need a guaranteed early check-in, we suggest that you pre-register by booking an additional day.
• Room rate includes breakfast.
• Wi-Fi is included.
• Cancellation available up to 48 hours prior to check-in date, local time. After this period, a No-Show fee equivalent to the first night's stay will be charged to the credit card provided as a guarantee.

Novotel SP Jardins

• Single: USD 91 | Double: USD 107
• Dates of Room Block: April 3-6
• Check-in: 3 pm and check-out: 12 Noon.
• If you need a guaranteed early check-in, we suggest that you pre-register by booking an additional day.
• Room rate includes breakfast.
• Wi-Fi is included.

Melia

• Single: USD 173 | Double: USD 180
• Dates of Room Block: April 3-6
• Check-in: 2 pm and check-out: 12 Noon.
• If you need a guaranteed early check-in, we suggest that you pre-register by booking an additional day.
• Cancellation available up to 24 hours prior to check-in date, local time. After this period, a No-Show fee equivalent to the first night's stay will be charged to the credit card provided as a guarantee.

Post-Secondary Schools Registered to Attend

Secondary Schools and Independent Members Registered to Attend

Organizations Registered to Attend

Colleges and Universities Registered for the College Fair

As of March 12, 2025

March 17-21: College Board & the Big Ten Academic Alliance are offering free sessions for Counselors to meet with Big Ten university representatives about US admissions and undergraduate experiences. Three locations: São Paulo (Mar. 17), Bogotá (Mar. 19), Mexico City (Mar. 21).

March 24-April 3, 2025: Wren Tours Brazil

March 25-April 1st, 2025: KIC UnivAssist's Brazil Tour comes with experienced regional experts and tour leaders, custom workshops, and the opportunity to connect with counselors. Join them this spring as they head to São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília.

March 27-April 3, 2025: 2025 EducationUSA Latin America Community College Tour

April 3-16, 2025 (with a break for the International ACAC Regional Institute) 2025 EducationUSA Brazil Roadshow

April 4 -16, 2025  Salao do Estudante – Spring 2025 Tour are the largest international student recruitment events in Brazil and will take place in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, Salvador, Recife & Maceio

On Saturday, April 5, immediately following the International ACAC Regional Institute, bus transportation will be available to Salao do Estudante.

April 12, 2025 (Saturday) School of the Nations will host the IC3 Forum. Link to register. 

*Though these events are not sponsored by International ACAC, we encourage you to make the most of your trip to São Paulo for the Regional Institute.*