Escola Nova vs Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro

	E Escola Nova Rio De Janeiro, Brazil	E Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year R$58,046 - 94,345	Fees / year R$72,386 - 118,337
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, BTEC Qualification	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language Portuguese, English	Instruction language Portuguese, English, German, French
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1963
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
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.	Location R. Corrêa de Araújo, 81, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, 22611-060, Brazil. ESB Rio de Janeiro is located in Barra da Tijuca, a district of Rio de Janeiro. The school is part of the SIS Swiss International School network and can be reached at +55 21 3389-2089 or info@sis-rio.com.br.
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).	Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School and College. Bilingual instruction is offered in German/Portuguese, French/Portuguese, and English/Portuguese, with the Primary Years Programme in Primary and the IB Middle Years Programme in Secondary; the College offers the IB Diploma along with the Brazilian degree and ENEM preparation.
School type	School type Private day school; bilingual education; offers the IB Diploma and Brazilian college degree, with ENEM preparation.	School type Private day school within the SIS Swiss International School network.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Brazil	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
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).	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
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.	Fee details Application / reservation fee - A reservation payment equal to one thirteenth (1/13) of the annual tuition for the selected year group is required to reserve a place; the school issues a boleto (Brazilian bank slip) for this amount. This reservation payment is treated as credit and is offset against the annual tuition or the first instalment when enrolment is finalised. Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown as BRL [Brazilian real]) - Preschool - Annual fee (2026): BRL 72,385.86. - Option to pay in 13 instalments: BRL 5,568.14 per instalment. - Primary School — Year 1 (all tracks unless specified) - Annual fee (2026): BRL 94,100.16. - 13 instalments: BRL 7,238.47 per instalment. - Primary School — German Track (Year 1) - Annual fee (2026): BRL 94,100.16. - 13 instalments: BRL 7,238.47 per instalment. - Primary School — English Track (Year 2) - Annual fee (2026): BRL 92,171.50. - 13 instalments: BRL 7,090.12 per instalment. - Primary School — Years 3 to 5 (all tracks) - Annual fee (2026): BRL 92,171.50. - 13 instalments: BRL 7,090.12 per instalment. - Secondary School - Annual fee (2026): BRL 110,366.11. - 13 instalments: BRL 8,489.70 per instalment. - College (upper secondary / pre-university) - Annual fee (2026): BRL 118,336.73. - 13 instalments: BRL 9,102.83 per instalment. Billing schedule and payment terms - Families may pay the tuition annually in full or split the annual tuition into 13 monthly instalments. For students who enter after the beginning of the school year, the annual tuition is calculated pro rata based on the number of remaining school days; instalments for mid‑year entrants are calculated by the number of subsequent months until the end of the school year. Adjustments for discounts on the annual fee are applied either to the annual invoice or to the January instalment for families paying by instalments. Boarding fees - The school operates as a day school; boarding services are not applicable. Other costs and fees - Sibling discount: families receive a reduction in the annual fee for additional enrolled children — 5% for the second child, 10% for the third child and 15% for the fourth child. - School uniform: uniform items are handled through authorised uniform partners serving ESB Rio de Janeiro; families purchase uniforms from those providers. - Catering and school meals: food service is provided through an external catering partner; meal plans or on‑site catering are additional services managed by that provider. - School transport: transport services are provided by an external transport partner and are offered as an additional, separately charged service. Refunds and reservation cancellation - The reservation payment (1/13 of the annual tuition) is treated as credit towards the annual fee or the first instalment at enrolment. Non‑payment of the reservation fee is considered a withdrawal and the reservation is cancelled. The admission documentation specifies that the reservation payment will be compensated against the tuition at the time of enrolment or in the January instalment for those who pay by instalments. Fee payment options - The school issues a boleto for the reservation payment; the admission process specifically references generation of a boleto for the reservation instalment. Additional billing for tuition is handled according to the school's invoicing (annual or 13‑instalment) process. Specific alternative payment channels (credit card, PIX, bank transfer, direct debit) are not detailed on the tuition and admission pages; the reservation is issued as a boleto. Practical notes for parents - The annual figures above are published for 2026 and may be billed either as a single annual charge or split into 13 instalments as shown. The reservation payment is one thirteenth of the annual tuition for the chosen year group and is credited to the family account when enrolment is finalised. External providers supply uniform, catering and transport; those services are charged separately by the respective providers.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Day school with shifts (morning or afternoon) and bilingual option.	Boarding arrangements Day school; no boarding.
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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.	Governance and ownership Part of SIS Swiss International School group.
Academics	Academics
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.	Curriculum details ESB Rio de Janeiro by SIS Swiss International School offers bilingual education with instruction in English, German or French alongside Portuguese. Instruction is organized in three language pairings: German/Portuguese, French/Portuguese and English/Portuguese. Preschool is bilingual and emphasizes learning through play and discovery. Primary School combines the Brazilian curriculum with the IB Primary Years Programme. Secondary School follows the Brazilian curriculum and is driven by the IB Middle Years Programme, promoting interdisciplinary learning. The College track includes the IB Diploma and the Brazilian college degree, plus ENEM preparation, enabling students to pursue university studies in Brazil or abroad.
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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.	Higher education progression Progression to higher education is supported through the IB Diploma or the Brazilian college degree, with ENEM preparation offered, allowing access to universities in Brazil and abroad.
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 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.	Social & emotional learning A dynamic, multicultural student life with four languages in one place; the school is a place to learn and grow—a stable and beneficial environment where our students feel safe and challenged.
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.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
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.	English as an additional language The school offers bilingual instruction in English and Portuguese, or German and Portuguese, or French and Portuguese, with students able to study up to four languages. The German and French divisions also study English.
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.	Mental wellbeing A stable and beneficial environment in which students feel safe and challenged.
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.	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
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).	Facilities overview The school provides a welcoming, open learning environment with a library offering a vast multilingual collection in the Araújo building and an outdoor area for relaxation and study. Learning spaces include carpentry and art studios where students create tangible projects, a biology laboratory equipped for IB-style research with specialist teachers, and a computer lab with modern equipment and Office 365 integration. A Kids Playground offers a safe area for free play, and the school cafeteria serves hot lunches daily. The school emphasizes open spaces that support both classroom learning and independent study.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities Library with a vast multilingual collection and an outdoor study area are part of the academic spaces in the Araújo building. Carpentry and Art Studios provide hands-on spaces for creative projects. Biology Lab is equipped for IB-style research with specialist teachers. Computer Lab has modern equipment and supports learning with Office 365. SIS Curriculum combines the Brazilian curriculum with IB and SIS curricula and includes the SIS IT Curriculum and the SIS Writing Curriculum in four languages: Portuguese, English, German and French. The school provides opportunities to prepare for Cambridge English certificates, DELF/DALF, and German Deutsches Sprachdiplom (DSD).
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.	Extra curricular facilities After-School Activities offer a variety of options focused on developing logical thinking, creativity, interpersonal skills, planning, sports, arts and socio-emotional development. SIS International Activities include the SIS Cup and the annual Intercountry Activity, promoting international exchange. Regular field trips, indoor and outdoor games, and movement activities are part of Signature School Events. Past activities include international math days, gift exchanges, storytelling exchanges, photo campaigns, and Ozobot-based IT activities. The SIS Best Essay Award recognizes the best written theses by SIS graduates.
Parent experience	Parent experience
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.	History Teachers have conducted bilingual lessons here for over fifty years, continually developing and refining their methods. The school is the biggest and most traditional within the SIS network. It offers three bilingual sections: German/Portuguese, French/Portuguese and English/Portuguese. In addition to the Brazilian high school certificate and ENEM preparation, students can obtain the IB Diploma, qualifying them for admission to universities in Brazil or abroad.
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.	Community We are a lively, multicultural environment with four languages in one place. The school provides a stable and caring environment where students feel supported and challenged. The curriculum is supplemented with a variety of opportunities beyond classroom instruction, including lunchtime, homework supervision, intercountry activities, signature school events and after-school activities. Alumni and current students share experiences; participation in events such as the SIS Cup and cross-cultural exchanges highlight community life.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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.	Academic & intellectual SIS International Activities promote international exchange, including the SIS Cup and the annual Intercountry Activity. For enrichment beyond the classroom, activities have included international math days, a gift exchange, storytelling exchange, a photo campaign, and an IT activity using Ozobots. Students may pursue the IB Diploma in addition to the Brazilian high school certificate, enabling admission to universities in Brazil or abroad.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Carpentry and Art Studios provide spaces where students make ideas tangible. After-school activities focus on developing creative thinking and artistic skills. Students engage in a range of artistic pursuits through school events and projects.
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.	Cultural & language The school provides bilingual education with English, German or French alongside Portuguese. SIS International Activities promote international exchange and celebrations of local and international festivals and traditions. The Intercountry Activity connects learners across SIS schools.
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.	Social & hobbies After-School Activities offer end-of-day clubs focused on students' interests in a relaxed environment. Students choose activities that develop logical thinking, creative thinking, interpersonal relationships, planning, sports, and socio-emotional skills. Signature School Events include regular field trips, games, and movement activities.
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing After-School Activities focus on sports, artistic, and socio-emotional skills. A Kids Playground provides a safe space for free play. The school serves hot lunches designed to be healthy and balanced. Learning spaces include a library, Carpentry and Art Studios, Biology Lab, Computer Lab, and an outdoor area that supports wellbeing and a lively school life.
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).	Language provision Languages taught include Portuguese and English, German or French depending on the section. Instruction is delivered in bilingual formats: German/Portuguese, French/Portuguese, or English/Portuguese. The school follows the Brazilian curriculum, with IB Primary Years Programme in Preschool and Primary, IB Middle Years Programme in Secondary, and the IB Diploma in College; ENEM preparation is available.
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.	Bilingual teaching ESB Rio de Janeiro by SIS Swiss International School provides bilingual instruction with teaching in English, German or French alongside Portuguese. It offers three language pair sections: German/Portuguese, French/Portuguese, and English/Portuguese. The program combines the Brazilian curriculum with the International Baccalaureate framework: IB Primary Years Programme in Preschool and Primary, IB Middle Years Programme in Secondary, and the IB Diploma in College; ENEM preparation is available.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Bilingual Experience is central to ESB Rio de Janeiro, with consistent bilingual classroom instruction and peer learning in the national language and English (or German or French at ESB Rio de Janeiro). The SIS Educational Concept guides how language immersion is implemented across grades. The approach spans Preschool through College, blending language learning with academic content.
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations IB World School — Offers IB Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma. PASCH partner — Affiliated with the PASCH network.
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.	Admissions 1. Info Session: Attend an info session to learn how the educational concept is applied and to tour the campus. The info sessions are held virtually, and a visit to the campus can be scheduled. This step provides an overview of the bilingual program and campus life. 2. Admission Form: To proceed with the admission process, please submit the admission form. The form will be sent to you by the school via email at the end of the info session or you can download it below. Submitting the admission form is a mandatory step. 3. Experience Day or Assessment: After the admission form is submitted, please schedule a date for our experience day or assessment. The experience day is for students from kindergarten to Year 1, a morning dedicated to activities proposed by the school's educational staff. The assessment test is for students applying for any Year between Year 2 and Year 9, and we provide feedback to all families about the experience day and assessment by email and we are also available for individual interviews. Due to the current situation, in the ESB Rio de Janeiro admission process for 2022, the experience day was replaced by an online meeting with the families. 4. Invitation for Enrolment: After completing the admission process you will receive the invitation for enrolment via email. The invitation will be made according to the number of vacancies, priorities and criteria published in the admission policy.
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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.	Waitlist —
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