[1] It is cooperatively owned by parents and operates as a non-profit, non-denominational, college-preparatory institution for International and Brazilian students.

[6] The Pan American School of Bahia has a variety of extracurricular activities for students of different ages.

As they grow older, jujitsu, capoeira, soccer, rhythmic gymnastics, swimming and ballet is also offered.

Students can also participate in the Knowledge Bowl and Global Issues Network (GIN), sponsored by the Association of American Schools in South America (AASSA).

[7] In addition, the school was also featured several times on the local news for their participation in community related activities, volunteering and its performance in the Model United Nations events.