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Rio De Janeiro is home to 6 international schools, offering families a range of curricula and price points to choose from.
Compare 6 international schools in Rio de janeiro, Brazil. Filter by curriculum, fees (average BRL 87,896), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Lycée Molière is a French international school in Rio de Janeiro, part of the AEFE network and administered by the Brazilian non‑profit SFBE. Founded in 1982, it serves about 880 students from early years through Terminale (ages 2–17). Instruction follows the French Ministry of National Education programs from preschool to the Baccalaureate, with the BFI since 2022, enabling bilingual, trilingual or quadrilingual pathways and an international‑partner project. AEFE supports teaching Portuguese as the host language alongside French, with FLE and PLE for non‑Francophone learners. The school operates on two campuses: the Pereira da Silva site for younger pupils and a newer Flamengo building for lycéens. Facilities include libraries, a theatre, modern science laboratories, a music and arts room, a pedagogical garden, a covered sports court, abundant IT resources and an on‑site restaurant run by a French chef. Extracurriculars feature a student web radio, Lièrmo newspaper, intercultural workshops, the Concordia 2025 festival, and a Book Festival.
Escola Eleva is an international school in Barra da Tijuca serving ages 1 to 18. The curriculum blends IEYC for early years, IPC for primary, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for upper years, including a bilingual IBDP option. The campus spans 16,000 m² at Av. José Silva de Azevedo Neto, 309, opposite the Península condominium. Designed by Architect Miguel Pinto Guimarães, the spaces are arranged to stimulate creativity and the pleasure of learning. Maker Spaces with a Media Lab, libraries, and an auditorium support cross-disciplinary projects. Early Childhood Education is housed in a dedicated area of more than 800 m² with parks, balcony classrooms, a Mini Maker workshop, and music and theatre rooms. Sports facilities include three courts, a court society space, an athletics track, and a 640 m² covered gymnasium. The school integrates arts spaces, sports, and contemporary learning environments to support student growth across disciplines.
Escola Nova by SIS is a private day school in Rio de Janeiro within the SIS Swiss International School network. The school offers bilingual instruction from early years to college, with education in Portuguese and English and pathways that include the International Baccalaureate Diploma and ENEM preparation for university entry. In the early years, preschool provides a bilingual option in Portuguese and English with morning or afternoon shifts, while Primary Year 1 is bilingual in English and Portuguese. Secondary schooling emphasizes developing academic skills through critical, ethical, and reflective thinking. The college pathway enables students to obtain both the IB Diploma and the Brazilian college degree. The campus is at Rua Major Rubens Vaz 392 in Gávea, Rio de Janeiro, and operates as a day school with optional shifts or full-day care, including lunchtime supervision and after-school activities. The SIS Educational Concept centers on a bilingual experience and peer learning.
Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro is a private day school in the SIS network serving students aged 3 to 18. The school offers a multilingual, IB-aligned pathway: preschool is bilingual with play-based discovery, while Primary blends the Brazilian curriculum with the IB Primary Years Programme and Secondary follows the Brazilian curriculum enriched by the IB Middle Years Programme; the College track combines the IB Diploma with a Brazilian certificate and ENEM preparation. Instruction is delivered in Portuguese alongside English, German or French, with three language pairings: German/Portuguese, French/Portuguese and English/Portuguese. Facilities include the Araújo building with a multilingual library, carpentry and art studios, a biology lab, a computer lab, an outdoor study area, a Kids Playground and a cafeteria. Students benefit from after-school activities, international exchanges, and opportunities to pursue Cambridge English, DELF/DALF and German DSD certificates. The school has a history of bilingual education and ties within SIS network.
Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro (EARJ) is an independent, non‑profit, English‑medium day school with two Rio de Janeiro campuses, Gávea and Barra. Founded in 1937, it serves ages 3–18 as an IB World Continuum School offering the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, and it awards the American High School Diploma and Brazilian Ensino Médio Diploma upon completing the full DP. The Diploma Programme includes Group 1 and Group 2 languages (English, Portuguese, French, Spanish) along with core components Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service. EARJ also offers a Brazilian Accredited Program and university counseling. The school is recognized by the U.S. Department of State under the Assisted Schools program. Facilities include Gávea's MuseOn, a recently renovated auditorium, libraries and dedicated science and arts spaces, plus Barra's MakerSpace, high‑tech libraries, science labs, gym, field and outdoor courts. A broad co‑curricular program features RioMUN and a range of ASA activities delivered in English within an inquiry‑ and project‑based learning environment.
Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro (EARJ) is an independent, non‑profit, English‑medium day school with two Rio de Janeiro campuses, Gávea and Barra. Founded in 1937, it serves ages 3–18 as an IB World Continuum School offering the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, and it awards the American High School Diploma and Brazilian Ensino Médio Diploma upon completing the full DP. The Diploma Programme includes Group 1 and Group 2 languages (English, Portuguese, French, Spanish) along with core components Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service. EARJ also offers a Brazilian Accredited Program and university counseling. The school is recognized by the U.S. Department of State under the Assisted Schools program. Facilities include Gávea's MuseOn, a recently renovated auditorium, libraries and dedicated science and arts spaces, plus Barra's MakerSpace, high‑tech libraries, science labs, gym, field and outdoor courts. A broad co‑curricular program features RioMUN and a range of ASA activities delivered in English within an inquiry‑ and project‑based learning environment.
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