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Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
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 Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro has instruction in Portuguese, English, German, French.
Location
R. Corrêa de Araújo, 81, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, 22611-060, Brazil. ESB Rio de Janeiro is located in Barra da Tijuca, a district of Rio de Janeiro. The school is part of the SIS Swiss International School network and can be reached at +55 21 3389-2089 or info@sis-rio.com.br.
Stages
Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School and College. Bilingual instruction is offered in German/Portuguese, French/Portuguese, and English/Portuguese, with the Primary Years Programme in Primary and the IB Middle Years Programme in Secondary; the College offers the IB Diploma along with the Brazilian degree and ENEM preparation.
Type
Private day school within the SIS Swiss International School network.
Fees
Annual tuition at Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro ranges from BRL 72,386 to BRL 118,337 for 2026/27.
Application / reservation fee - A reservation payment equal to one thirteenth (1/13) of the annual tuition for the selected year group is required to reserve a place; the school issues a boleto (Brazilian bank slip) for this amount. This reservation payment is treated as credit and is offset against the annual tuition or the first instalment when enrolment is finalised.
Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown as BRL [Brazilian real]) - Preschool - Annual fee (2026): BRL 72,385.86. - Option to pay in 13 instalments: BRL 5,568.14 per instalment.
- Primary School — Year 1 (all tracks unless specified) - Annual fee (2026): BRL 94,100.16. - 13 instalments: BRL 7,238.47 per instalment.
- Primary School — German Track (Year 1) - Annual fee (2026): BRL 94,100.16. - 13 instalments: BRL 7,238.47 per instalment.
- Primary School — English Track (Year 2) - Annual fee (2026): BRL 92,171.50. - 13 instalments: BRL 7,090.12 per instalment.
- Primary School — Years 3 to 5 (all tracks) - Annual fee (2026): BRL 92,171.50. - 13 instalments: BRL 7,090.12 per instalment.
- Secondary School - Annual fee (2026): BRL 110,366.11. - 13 instalments: BRL 8,489.70 per instalment.
- College (upper secondary / pre-university) - Annual fee (2026): BRL 118,336.73. - 13 instalments: BRL 9,102.83 per instalment.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Families may pay the tuition annually in full or split the annual tuition into 13 monthly instalments. For students who enter after the beginning of the school year, the annual tuition is calculated pro rata based on the number of remaining school days; instalments for mid‑year entrants are calculated by the number of subsequent months until the end of the school year. Adjustments for discounts on the annual fee are applied either to the annual invoice or to the January instalment for families paying by instalments.
Boarding fees - The school operates as a day school; boarding services are not applicable.
Other costs and fees - Sibling discount: families receive a reduction in the annual fee for additional enrolled children — 5% for the second child, 10% for the third child and 15% for the fourth child. - School uniform: uniform items are handled through authorised uniform partners serving ESB Rio de Janeiro; families purchase uniforms from those providers. - Catering and school meals: food service is provided through an external catering partner; meal plans or on‑site catering are additional services managed by that provider. - School transport: transport services are provided by an external transport partner and are offered as an additional, separately charged service.
Refunds and reservation cancellation - The reservation payment (1/13 of the annual tuition) is treated as credit towards the annual fee or the first instalment at enrolment. Non‑payment of the reservation fee is considered a withdrawal and the reservation is cancelled. The admission documentation specifies that the reservation payment will be compensated against the tuition at the time of enrolment or in the January instalment for those who pay by instalments.
Fee payment options - The school issues a boleto for the reservation payment; the admission process specifically references generation of a boleto for the reservation instalment. Additional billing for tuition is handled according to the school's invoicing (annual or 13‑instalment) process. Specific alternative payment channels (credit card, PIX, bank transfer, direct debit) are not detailed on the tuition and admission pages; the reservation is issued as a boleto.
Practical notes for parents - The annual figures above are published for 2026 and may be billed either as a single annual charge or split into 13 instalments as shown. The reservation payment is one thirteenth of the annual tuition for the chosen year group and is credited to the family account when enrolment is finalised. External providers supply uniform, catering and transport; those services are charged separately by the respective providers.
Academics
Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
ESB Rio de Janeiro by SIS Swiss International School offers bilingual education with instruction in English, German or French alongside Portuguese. Instruction is organized in three language pairings: German/Portuguese, French/Portuguese and English/Portuguese. Preschool is bilingual and emphasizes learning through play and discovery. Primary School combines the Brazilian curriculum with the IB Primary Years Programme. Secondary School follows the Brazilian curriculum and is driven by the IB Middle Years Programme, promoting interdisciplinary learning. The College track includes the IB Diploma and the Brazilian college degree, plus ENEM preparation, enabling students to pursue university studies in Brazil or abroad.
Higher Education Progression
Progression to higher education is supported through the IB Diploma or the Brazilian college degree, with ENEM preparation offered, allowing access to universities in Brazil and abroad.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
A dynamic, multicultural student life with four languages in one place; the school is a place to learn and grow—a stable and beneficial environment where our students feel safe and challenged.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers bilingual instruction in English and Portuguese, or German and Portuguese, or French and Portuguese, with students able to study up to four languages. The German and French divisions also study English.
Mental Wellbeing
A stable and beneficial environment in which students feel safe and challenged.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Info Session: Attend an info session to learn how the educational concept is applied and to tour the campus. The info sessions are held virtually, and a visit to the campus can be scheduled. This step provides an overview of the bilingual program and campus life. 2. Admission Form: To proceed with the admission process, please submit the admission form. The form will be sent to you by the school via email at the end of the info session or you can download it below. Submitting the admission form is a mandatory step. 3. Experience Day or Assessment: After the admission form is submitted, please schedule a date for our experience day or assessment. The experience day is for students from kindergarten to Year 1, a morning dedicated to activities proposed by the school's educational staff. The assessment test is for students applying for any Year between Year 2 and Year 9, and we provide feedback to all families about the experience day and assessment by email and we are also available for individual interviews. Due to the current situation, in the ESB Rio de Janeiro admission process for 2022, the experience day was replaced by an online meeting with the families. 4. Invitation for Enrolment: After completing the admission process you will receive the invitation for enrolment via email. The invitation will be made according to the number of vacancies, priorities and criteria published in the admission policy.
FAQs
What curriculum does Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro follow?
ESB Rio de Janeiro by SIS Swiss International School offers bilingual education with instruction in English, German or French alongside Portuguese. Instruction is organized in three language pairings: German/Portuguese, French/Portuguese and English/Portuguese. Preschool is bilingual and emphasizes
What age range does Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro serve?
Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro serves students from age 3 to 18.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from approximately 72386 to 118337.
Where is Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro located?
R. Corrêa de Araújo, 81, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, 22611-060, Brazil. ESB Rio de Janeiro is located in Barra da Tijuca, a district of Rio de Janeiro. The school is part of the SIS Swiss International School network and can be reached at +55 21
Does Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro have a religious affiliation?
No published religious affiliation was found for Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro.
Does Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro offer learning support?
No published learning support or SEN provision was found. Families should contact Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro directly.
What languages are used for instruction?
Languages taught include Portuguese and English, German or French depending on the section. Instruction is delivered in bilingual formats: German/Portuguese, French/Portuguese, or English/Portuguese. The school follows the Brazilian curriculum, with IB Primary Years Programme in Preschool and Primar
What is the admissions process?
1. Info Session: Attend an info session to learn how the educational concept is applied and to tour the campus. The info sessions are held virtually, and a visit to the campus can be scheduled. This step provides an overview of the bilingual program and campus life. 2. Admission Form: To proceed wit
What facilities does Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro have?
The school provides a welcoming, open learning environment with a library offering a vast multilingual collection in the Araújo building and an outdoor area for relaxation and study. Learning spaces include carpentry and art studios where students create tangible projects, a biology laboratory equip
What extracurricular activities are available?
Carpentry and Art Studios provide spaces where students make ideas tangible. After-school activities focus on developing creative thinking and artistic skills. Students engage in a range of artistic pursuits through school events and projects.
Who leads Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro?
The school is led by Rachel Guanabara.
When was Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro established?
Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro was established in 1963.
Is Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro accredited?
IB World School — Offers IB Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma.
PASCH partner — Affiliated with the PASCH network.
What is the school community like?
We are a lively, multicultural environment with four languages in one place. The school provides a stable and caring environment where students feel supported and challenged. The curriculum is supplem
What are the university pathways?
Progression to higher education is supported through the IB Diploma or the Brazilian college degree, with ENEM preparation offered, allowing access to universities in Brazil and abroad.
