International Schools in Rio de Janeiro

Since the standard of education may not meet many expat parents' standards, most choose to send their children to international schools. There are only a few international schools in Rio de Janeiro, and most of these follow the British or American curriculum, although the French and German curricula are also options.

Here is a list of recommended international schools in Rio de Janeiro:

International schools in Rio de Janeiro

American School of Rio de Janeiro

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Montessori, American, Brazilian and International Baccalaureate (IB)
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.earj.com.br

British School of Rio de Janeiro

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Brazilian, British National Curriculum, IGCSE and IB
Ages: 2 to 18
Website: www.britishschool.g12.br

Deutsche Schule Rio de Janeiro

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: German and Brazilian
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.eacorcovado.com.br

Lycée Molière de Rio de Janeiro

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: French
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.lyceemoliere.com.br

Our Lady of Mercy School

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American and Brazilian
Ages: 2 to 18
Website: www.olmrio.com

Rio International School

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American and Brazilian
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.riointernationalschool.com

Further reading

►For more on the city's education system see Education and Schools in Rio de Janeiro
 

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