Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro - Gávea vs Escola Nova

	E Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro - Gávea Rio De Janeiro, Brazil	E Escola Nova Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year R$89,280 - 131,424	Fees / year R$58,046 - 94,345
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, BTEC Qualification
Pupils	Pupils 1,350	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language Portuguese, English
Opened	Opened 1937	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Escola Nova by SIS is located in the Gávea neighborhood in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The campus address is Rua Major Rubens Vaz, 392, Gávea, RJ 22470-070. It is part of the SIS Swiss International School network.
Stages	Stages —	Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, and College. Preschool offers shifts (morning or afternoon) or a bilingual English-Portuguese day school option; Primary offers shifts (morning or afternoon) or a day school concept, with Year 1 being bilingual (English and Portuguese).
School type	School type —	School type Private day school; bilingual education; offers the IB Diploma and Brazilian college degree, with ENEM preparation.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Brazil
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Preschool offers shifts (morning or afternoon) or a bilingual Portuguese-English day school. Primary School also offers shifts or day-school options, with Year 1 bilingual (English and Portuguese).
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Application / Registration (Guaranteed vacancy) fee - Guaranteed-vacancy (registration) fee: BRL 2,200.00, payable at the start of the payment plan to secure a place. Tuition fees by year group (annual and instalment breakdowns) - Bilingual Preschool (day school, full‑time): Annual fee 2026 — BRL 75,218.00. Instalment option: Guaranteed-vacancy BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 6,084.83. - Primary School (Year 1 to Year 5): Annual fee 2026 — BRL 58,045.77. Instalment option: Guaranteed-vacancy BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 4,653.81. - Primary School — Day School / Bilingual (Year 1 to Year 5): Annual fee 2026 — BRL 93,564.89. Instalment option: Guaranteed-vacancy BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 7,613.74. - Secondary School (Year 6 to Year 8): Annual fee 2026 — BRL 61,652.65. Instalment option: Guaranteed-vacancy BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 4,954.39. - Secondary School (Year 9): Annual fee 2026 — BRL 67,551.46. Instalment option: Guaranteed-vacancy BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 5,445.95. - College (Year 10 and Year 11): Annual fee 2026 — BRL 71,162.06. Instalment option: Guaranteed-vacancy BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 5,746.84. - College (Year 12): Annual fee 2026 — BRL 73,531.98. Instalment option: Guaranteed-vacancy BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 5,944.33. - College — International Baccalaureate (IB) (Year 10 to Year 12): Annual fee 2026 — BRL 94,344.95. Instalment option: Guaranteed-vacancy BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 7,678.75. Billing schedule and payment terms - Two payment formats are offered: a single annual payment (the published annual fee) or a monthly instalment plan. The standard instalment plan shown is: a guaranteed‑vacancy payment (BRL 2,200.00) followed by 12 equal monthly instalments for the balance. For students entering after the start of the school year, the annual fee is calculated pro rata by the number of remaining school days and instalments are adjusted accordingly. Boarding / Residence fees - Escola Nova by SIS operates as a day school (offers shifts or day‑school options). There are no published boarding or residential fees. Other costs and one‑off charges - School materials / required supplies: a school materials list is provided by the school; any costs for materials are separate and charged to families as indicated on the materials list. - Extended timetables / extracurricular or extra activity programmes: extended hours and extra activities are available for all levels and are contracted and billed separately from the published annual tuition. - Sibling discounts: applied to annual fees — 5% for the second child, 10% for the third child, and 15% for the fourth child (discounts apply to subsequent enrolled siblings). Refund / cancellation information (admissions‑related) - Failure to attend a scheduled matriculation/registration appointment constitutes withdrawal of the candidate's place and the vacancy will be offered to the next candidate on the waiting list. The school may deny or cancel matriculation for reasons that include failure to pay required installments, non‑presentation of required documentation, or failure to sign the contract. Fee payment options (terms, not payment method brands) - Payment options published are limited to: (A) single annual payment of the annual fee, or (B) instalment payment consisting of the guaranteed‑vacancy amount plus 12 monthly instalments. Specific payment method brands (for example: bank transfer, boleto, credit card) are not set out in the published tuition and admissions documents; families are directed to the school's commercial/finance office for the operational payment methods accepted and any billing paperwork. Notes for administrative use - All figures above are published as the school's stated annual fees and the corresponding standard instalment breakdown (guaranteed‑vacancy + 12 instalments). The school publishes material‑list and extended‑hours charges separately and applies sibling discounts as listed above.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements Day school with shifts (morning or afternoon) and bilingual option.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership SIS Swiss International School is a group of private day schools in Brazil, Germany and Switzerland offering bilingual education from kindergarten through to college. The SIS programme centers on bilingual instruction in the national language and English (or German or French at ESB Rio de Janeiro). Escola Nova by SIS is part of this group.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details Preschool offers a bilingual option (Portuguese and English) in shifts (morning or afternoon). Primary School offers a day school concept or shifts, with Year 1 taught as bilingual (English and Portuguese). Secondary School focuses on developing academic skills with critical, ethical, and reflective thinking. College provides the possibility to obtain both the IB Diploma and the Brazilian college degree, as well as preparation for ENEM.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression During college, students have the opportunity to obtain the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma), accepted by universities worldwide. They also receive preparation for the ENEM, a Brazilian national university entrance exam.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning Day School Community offers a structured and challenging programme with consistent bilingual instruction, fixed hours, lunch, supervised homework hours and additional supervised periods and activities. The environment is stable and nurturing, where students learn to share, develop assertiveness, and take pride in their achievements. The teaching philosophy is based on core values such as honesty, appreciation, personal responsibility and commitment. The school aims for students to develop their cultural, linguistic and social identities so they become independent, reflective learners and global citizens. The SIS network supports international mindedness and cross-border collaboration among schools.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) A psychopedagogue is part of the staff to support learning differences and neuropsychopedagogical approaches. A guidance counsellor coordinates support across preschool and primary, with ongoing involvement in secondary education. The secondary school includes a guidance counsellor as part of the management team. Fernanda is the educational counsellor for college students. The educators and staff regularly participate in internal and external professional development to support student needs.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language Portuguese and English (or German or French at ESB Rio de Janeiro) play equal roles in school communication, in the classroom and in daily life. Language is learned through immersion, inviting children to dive headfirst into the new language. Faculty members are native speakers who use their mother tongue in the classroom, in the school yard, at lunch and during events to support bilingual learning. Non-native speakers can learn both Portuguese and the second language through immersion. The approach ensures bilingual education from early years through to college within the SIS network.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing The school provides mental wellbeing support through a psychopedagogue and guidance counsellors. Luciana Arrabal is Preschool and Year 1 Coordinator and a guidance counsellor, supporting early learning and literacy. Patricia Boccanera is the Secondary School Guidance Counsellor, with a background in education and ongoing involvement in student guidance. Fernanda is a psychopedagogue and the educational counsellor for college students, contributing to wellbeing across secondary levels. Educators and staff regularly engage in professional development to maintain high standards of student support.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding E-safety is integrated into the IT curriculum, with students learning about digital safety, programming and media from preschool onwards. Technology is used across subjects in a targeted way to promote safe and responsible learning. The SIS IT Curriculum provides a structured foundation for safe digital practice as students progress through the levels. The day school community is stable and nurturing, supporting safeguarding through consistent routines and active family engagement. Staff training for safeguarding and student protection is a regular part of professional development.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview Escola Nova by SIS operates as a Day School Community offering shifts (morning or afternoon) or a day school concept. Preschool is bilingual in Portuguese and English, and Primary is bilingual for Year 1. The college pathway includes ENEM preparation and the option to obtain the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma).
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Our curriculum is supplemented with a variety of opportunities beyond classroom instruction that enrich learning experiences. This includes lunchtime, homework supervision, intercountry activities, signature school events, and after-school activities.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History Escola Nova by SIS is a Rio de Janeiro private day school within the SIS Swiss International School network. The SIS group operates private day schools in Brazil, Germany and Switzerland, offering bilingual education from kindergarten through college. The SIS program centers on bilingual instruction and peer learning in the local language and English, with ESB Rio de Janeiro offering German or French. Escola Nova by SIS provides bilingual pathways from preschool through college, including ENEM and national university entrance exam preparation, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The school is located in Rio de Janeiro, at Rua Major Rubens Vaz 392, in Gávea.
Community	Community —	Community Escola Nova by SIS offers a vivid day-school community with opportunities beyond classroom instruction, including lunchtime, homework supervision, intercountry activities, signature school events, and after-school activities. The Principal emphasizes continuous development of cognitive, social and emotional skills and sees students as protagonists of their own learning. Preschool is bilingual in Portuguese and English, and Year 1 in Primary is bilingual English-Portuguese. The school serves the Rio de Janeiro community from its Gávea location.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual Escola Nova by SIS provides education from kindergarten through college. The school emphasizes cognitive, social, and emotional development and supports continuous improvement of skills. During college, students prepare for ENEM and national university entrance exams, and may obtain the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma), accepted by universities worldwide.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language Preschool offers a bilingual option in Portuguese and English, with the choice to study in shifts (morning or afternoon). Primary School Year 1 day school is bilingual in English and Portuguese. The SIS Educational Concept includes a Bilingual Experience as a core element of learning.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies The curriculum is supplemented with lunchtime, homework supervision, intercountry activities, and signature school events. There are exciting after-school activities. These opportunities extend learning beyond the classroom.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision Portuguese and English are the languages taught. The school operates a bilingual day school model from preschool to college, with Portuguese and English used in instruction. Preschool instruction is bilingual (Portuguese and English), and in Year 1 of Primary School the program is bilingual (English and Portuguese).
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching Escola Nova by SIS provides bilingual education from kindergarten through college. Preschool is bilingual in Portuguese and English. In Year 1 of Primary School, the day school is bilingual in English and Portuguese.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions Step 1 — Submission of the Admission Form. The candidate family fills out an application form that is available in the Admissions section. After submission, the secretariat will contact the family to schedule the next steps. Step 2 — Info Session. The first meeting with the Director takes place during the Info Session, where the educational concept and pedagogical approach are presented. The Coordination then details the specifics of each segment. Step 3 — Assessment, Experience and Documentation. For Early Childhood and the 1st year of Elementary School, there is an on-site activity session (vivência) conducted by the school's team. For the 2nd year of Elementary through the 2nd year of High School, there is a presencial assessment, following the school's guidelines, with a mandatory interview for candidates from the 4th year of Elementary onwards; the interview is not eliminatory but required. Documents to present on the day of assessment or vivência include a birth certificate copy and the school report or transcript from the origin school. Step 4 — Vacancy Reservation and Enrollment. After all steps, the admissions team contacts the family to confirm a vacancy or place the candidate on the waiting list. Enrollment is allocated according to the priority order set in the admission notice, with enrollment calls starting on October 3, 2025; failure to attend results in withdrawal and the vacancy being offered to the next candidate on the waiting list; waiting-list candidates may be called to enroll starting November 3, 2025. Age eligibility and other enrollment details follow the policy below: entry into preschool and 1st grade requires the student to meet the age by March 31 of the year; Preschool: 3 years, Pre I: 4 years, Pre II: 5 years, 1st grade: 6 years. For other grades, a declaration of schooling and the transcript are required; for students from abroad, equivalent documents with sworn translation are required. The school also states priority for applicants who are children of teachers and staff, siblings of currently enrolled students, and those who complete the admissions process in order of date. Calendar notes include visa dates such as vacancy reservations (June 26–July 3, 2025) and rematriculation (October 20–24, 2025); first waiting-list calls occur from November 3, 2025, with additional details and tuition schedules published annually. For new entrants after the start of the school year, tuition is calculated pro rata and may be paid in installments over the remaining months.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Candidates on the waiting list may be called to enroll after the initial admission rounds; the first waiting-list calls begin on November 3, 2025.
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