Uruguayan American School

Uruguayan American School (UAS) is an American private international school in Carrasco, Montevideo. It serves nursery through grade 12. As of 2024 it has approximately 350 students, including students from Uruguay and 32 other nationalities. Students at the Uruguayan American School have the opportunity to earn the US high school diploma, the IB Diploma, and, in many cases, the Uruguayan Diploma. The school's educational program is designed to prepare students for academic and professional pursuits in various global contexts.

The Uruguayan American School conducts all classes in English, with the exception of the optional Uruguayan Program class and Spanish language classes. The school employs teachers from the United States and various other countries, many of whom are native English speakers. Other faculty members are bilingual in English and Spanish, contributing to an environment where students are engaged in English language use.

Students at the Uruguayan American School come from over 32 countries, including a distribution of 25% from Uruguay, 25% from the United States, and 50% from various countries worldwide.

A variety of extracurricular activities and sports programs are available to students across all grade levels. These include chess, karate, Model United Nations, artistic gymnastics, and robotics, among others. Secondary students may participate in school sports teams, such as swimming, volleyball, basketball, or soccer. The school is a member of the South American Activities Conference, participating in competitions with other international schools in South America.