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International Schools in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Compare 16 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.

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Schools listed
16
Curricula
15
Average annual fee
BRL 87,896
Fee range
BRL 3,050 – 131,424
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (10 schools)
Average school size
1,581 pupils
Largest by enrolment
The British School - Urca
Oldest
The British School - Urca (1924)
About international schools in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro’s international schools form a compact but diverse group concentrated in Zona Sul (Gávea, Botafogo, Laranjeiras) and Barra da Tijuca, and they include English-medium, bilingual Portuguese - English and heritage-language (French, German, Swiss) options. The International Baccalaureate is widely offered alongside British (Cambridge/IGCSE) and American-style programmes, and some schools combine the Brazilian national curriculum with bilingual instruction. Annual tuition varies by school and grade but commonly falls in a broad planning range roughly equivalent to tens of thousands of US dollars (many families budget for significant additional costs such as enrolment fees, transport and school extras). Most schools follow the Brazilian academic year (roughly February - December) though a few international schools use a Northern-Hemisphere August - June calendar, so checking each school’s current calendar and application deadlines is essential when planning a move.

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Maple Bear Barra da Tijuca — international school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Maple Bear Barra da Tijuca

Canadian Curriculum, IB (DP) · Ages 1 to 17

Fees not listed
Ages 1 to 17 years
Canadian Curriculum, IB (DP)
Instructs in English and Portuguese
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Escola Eleva — international school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Escola Eleva

IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum) · Ages 1 to 18

R$94,920 - 98,700
Ages 1 to 18 years
IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IB (DP)
Instructs in Portuguese and English
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Our Lady of Mercy School — international school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Our Lady of Mercy School

IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), American Curriculum · Ages 2 to 18

Fees not listed
Ages 2 to 18 years
IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Instructs in English and Portuguese
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Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro — international school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro logo

Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro

IB (PYP), IB (MYP) · Ages 3 to 18

R$72,386 - 118,337
Ages 3 to 18 years
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Instructs in Portuguese, English, German and French
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Deutsche Schule Rio de Janeiro — international school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Deutsche Schule Rio de Janeiro

German Curriculum · Ages 3 to 18

Fees not listed
Ages 3 to 18 years
German Curriculum
Instructs in German and Portuguese
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Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro — international school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro

IB (PYP), IB (MYP) · Ages 3 to 18

R$89,280 - 131,424
Ages 3 to 18 years
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Instructs in English
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The British School - Cidade Nova — international school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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The British School - Cidade Nova

IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum) · Ages 2 to 18

Fees not listed
Ages 2 to 18 years
IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Instructs in English and Portuguese
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The British School - Urca — international school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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The British School - Urca

IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum) · Ages 2 to 18

Fees not listed
Ages 2 to 18 years
IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Instructs in English and Portuguese
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Escola Chinesa Internacional — international school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Escola Chinesa Internacional

Chinese National Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum · Ages 1 to 13

Fees not listed
Ages 1 to 13 years
Chinese National Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Instructs in Portuguese, Mandarin and English
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Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro - Gávea — international school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro - Gávea

IB (PYP), IB (MYP) · Ages 3 to 18

R$89,280 - 131,424
Ages 3 to 18 years
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Instructs in English
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Colégio Cruzeiro — international school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Colégio Cruzeiro

Fees not listed
Ages not listed
Curriculum not listed
Language not listed
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Lycée Moliére — international school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Lycée Moliére

French Curriculum · Ages 2 to 17

R$3,050 - 73,564
Ages 2 to 17 years
French Curriculum
Instructs in French and Portuguese
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The British School — international school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The British School logo

The British School

IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum) · Ages 2 to 18

Fees not listed
Ages 2 to 18 years
IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Instructs in English and Portuguese
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Rio International School — international school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Rio International School

American Curriculum, British Curriculum · Ages 3 to 18

Fees not listed
Ages 3 to 18 years
American Curriculum, British Curriculum
Instructs in English
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Centro Internacional de Educação Integrada (CIEI) — international school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Centro Internacional de Educação Integrada (CIEI)

IB (PYP), IB (DP) · Ages 4 to 18

Fees not listed
Ages 4 to 18 years
IB (PYP), IB (DP)
Instructs in Portuguese and English
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Escola Nova — international school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Escola Nova

IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum · Ages 3 to 18

R$58,046 - 94,345
Ages 3 to 18 years
IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, BTEC Qualification
Instructs in Portuguese and English
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FAQs for Brazil

What kinds of curricula will I find in Rio’s international schools?
You will find a mix: many schools offer the International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP), others follow British curricula (national curriculum, IPC, Cambridge/IGCSE) or American-style, college-preparatory programmes, and there are heritage-language schools offering French, German or Swiss pathways. Several bilingual Brazilian private schools blend the national curriculum with IB or international programmes rather than replacing it entirely.
How much do international schools in Rio typically cost?
Tuition varies widely by school and by grade level; planning ranges published for Rio place annual fees commonly in the equivalent of tens of thousands of US dollars (many sources show ranges that convert to roughly BRL 60,000 - 140,000 depending on school and year), and the headline fee is often only part of the total because enrolment fees, materials, uniforms, meals and transport are extra. Always request the current fee schedule and the full list of additional charges from each school, and check whether published amounts are billed in reais or another currency.
When should I apply and when does the school year start?
Most international and private schools in Brazil operate on the local calendar, with the school year roughly from late January or February through early December, and admissions commonly open well before the year start; however, a few international schools (notably some American schools) follow an August - June calendar. Because calendars and intake policies differ, ask each school for its current admissions timetable and availability snapshot and allow at least a couple of months between application and your intended start date.
What languages are used in the classroom and will my child learn Portuguese?
Many international schools teach primarily in English while offering Portuguese either as a first language for Brazilian students and/or as a compulsory language for internationals; true bilingual immersion models (Portuguese plus English, sometimes with German or French options) are also available. If maintaining or learning Portuguese is important, check the school’s published language balance and whether Portuguese is taught at native-level, as a foreign language, or used across the curriculum.
What should I check when comparing schools in Rio?
Ask about accreditation (IB authorisation, international accreditation bodies or recognition by the Brazilian Ministry of Education), the school calendar and how the language balance is managed day-to-day, and request recent fee schedules plus examples of total annual costs including transport and extras. Also check location and transport options within Rio’s traffic patterns, availability of places in the year group you need, and the school’s published policies on assessment, student support and transitions to universities or other national systems.