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EAC is founded
The vision became a reality when on Sptember 17, 1956 Joseph Brucato, from 3M, called to inform Maria Thereza Sanford Brasil that 3M headquarters had agreed to start an American School in Campinas. He not only knew his 5-year-old son would benefit from this school, but many other families as well. The first location was: Rua Coronel Quirino #1010 with four students, children of 3M employees. Maria Thereza Sanford Brasil worked as teacher and principal. -
EAC changes location
The school, now with 13 students, moved to another rented house at Rua Maria Monteiro 744, as other industries with similar needs moved to the Campinas region and joined talents and resources with 3M to continue the school. Those companies were: Clark Equipments, BF Goodrich, Singer, Rigesa, General Electric, Bendix, Merk Sharp & Dohme, GoodYear and Champion. -
EAC moves to a farm
The dacade started with the school moving from Cambuí to the new campus at Chácara Vera previously owned by Mr. Alfredo Dowe. The original chácara has abundant jaboticabas, mangoes, bananas, orange trees most of which are still providing fruit today. Right after the property was bought, the constructuion of 6 classrooms was initiated where the elementary school is today. Finally, the school started on the new campus with 87 students. -
New high school building
The construction of a new high school building was approved. The project included an auditorium, which was also used as a multi-function room, divided by sliding partitions, for English, French and History classes. This building also has two separate classrooms for Science Lab/Math and Chemestry Lab. -
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Three major sport traditions
The Giants: when EAC started there were only a few athletes to represent the school in the competitions, but they were proud enough to call themselves "the Giants"! SPHSL: EAC Giants joined early in the 70s playing boys basketball. Rancho: Although since 1996 the tournaments have been held at Acampamento Nosso Recanto, Rancho Ranieri was the original venue for sports tournaments in the 70s. That is why some students still refer to the sports tournament as "Rancho". -
Gym is constructed
The Sports Department asked for a gym because there was only an outdoor court which could not be used during rainy days. Another outdoor court was built prior to the start of the construction so that PE activities could continue. The gym was inaugurated in 1977. -
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Master Development Plan is conceived
In the 1980 ́s a Master Development Plan was developed so that future projects could follow a guideline and prevent the site from loosing its original atmosphere. The idea of this plan was to provide better installations in such a way that the site would still preserve traditional characteristics and be a pleasant place for students, staff and community to use with pride. -
EAC's brazilian program is authorized by MEC
Many Brazilian students joined EAC in the decade when the Ministério da Educação e Cultura authorized the program. Students learnt Portuguese during school hours and Social Studies, Science and Math from 3:30 to 5pm. -
Science Fair begins
The first Upper School Science Fair was held in 1984 in a classroom with only 6 projects and a few students involved. It would be nearly impossible to predict that from such humble beginnings it would grow over the next 32 years to include so many students demonstrating such high-level creative thinking, researching diverse areas from statistics to health and human behavior to robotics, and receiving many awards at the International Science and Engeneering Fair, the biggest and most important.. -
ECEC changes location
Early in the 90's, the former ECEC (Early Childhood Education Center) which was located beside the old gym was transferred to the new classrooms built in the elementary area. Few people know or remember it but the school entrance and driveway were just one way. -
New drive-way, pick-up area and Elementary court
Few people know or remember it but the school entrance and driveway were just one way. In June 1992, a new design was approved to have the different entrance and exit ways as we know it today. -
Security Wall
Security wall constructed until on the end of the campus until the end of the grass field. -
New Library & Media Center
In 1995, with the generous support from the EAC associated companies, families and friends, the construction of the new Library & Media Center was started. The building inaugurated on November 18, 1996 with a big celebration. -
New Upper School Wing
In 1999, the new upper school wing was inaugurated with science labs and additional classes for English, Math and Portuguese as well as a computer lab for middle and high school. -
New Cafeteria
In 2003, the inauguration of the new cafeteria changed the landscape by the end of the "joboticabeiras" alley. -
New Facilities Master Plan
Major transformations stated in 2008 with the approval of the new Master Facilities Plan which foresees improvements up to 2025. The plan focuses on building and renovating areas that have an impact on 3 out of 4 of EAC's pillars: academics, arts and sports which all influence our 4th pillar: global citizenship. -
New Gym and Toddlers Program
Inauguration of new gym and toddler program with appropriate classrooms and playground. -
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Expansion of facilities and programs
Since 2010, EAC has been expanding facilities and programs that have impacted not only on the student's academic experiences, but also on the parents, alumni and staff member's lives. 2010 marked the inauguration of our New Gym and Toddler Program, with age-appropriate classrooms and playground. The Music Academy program and arts-related facilities were implemented in 2011, followed by the construction of the new Upper School wing with classrooms, amphitheater and student lounge. -
Music Academy Program
Implementation of Music Academy Program and facilities -
New Upper School Wing
Construction of new upper school wing with classrooms, arts room, amphitheater and student lounge. -
Introduction of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
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Accreditations from CIS and NEASC
2020's saw a re-accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). -
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Accreditations and Programs
2020's saw a re-accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). We became an authorized International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program school in 2022, and 2023 marked EAC's 10 year anniversary in delivering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program curriculum. -
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Facilities improvements
A plethora of facilities improvements were also made, amongst them:- New outdoor learning spaces in the Middle School, upper and lower Elementary School areas;
- A second floor was added to the new gym, providing offices for the PE staff with clear visibility of all gym facilities;
- All school access entry points were updated to include biometric facial reading, furthering our commitment to Child Protection.
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Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic caused a shift in learning and teaching continued at EAC with a distance, followed by hybrid learning format (in-person and online). EAC resumed on-campus learning by segregating students into two rotating groups - green and yellow teams. Throughout the months and years to follow, EAC focused on continuing its delivery of the highest quality international education, while facing on the numerous challenges that came as a result of the pandemic. -
Revised EAC's guiding statements
In 2022, members of the Board of Trustees, school leadership, parents, faculty staff and student revised EAC's guiding statements - our vision, mission and core values. "Extraordinary care", as educators continued to deliver the highest quality international education, continued to mark its daily presence in our Giant's lives.