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International schools in Rio de Janeiro are the ideal choice for many expat families. The familiar language and curriculum that international schools offer, along with the generally high standards, give parents peace of mind that their children are given the best environment possible to adjust to life in Brazil.
Most international schools in Rio de Janeiro follow the British curriculum, including IGCSE and A-levels, or the American curriculum. Many international schools also offer the International Baccalaureate, which is well respected and taught around the world, potentially making future school transfers easier.
Here is a list of recommended international schools in Rio de Janeiro.
International schools in Rio de Janeiro
Escola Americana of Rio de Janeiro
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American, International Baccalaureate and Brazilian
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.earj.com.br
British School of Rio de Janeiro
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, International Baccalaureate and Brazilian
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
Swiss International School Brazil
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate and Brazilian
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.swissinternationalschool.com.br
Further reading
►For more on the city's education system see Education and Schools in Rio de Janeiro
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