- Purchase the complete Expat Arrivals Rio de Janeiro Guide (PDF)
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
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