Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro

Brazil, Rio de Janeiro

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Portuguese, English, German, French

Fees R$72,386 - 118,337

Ages 3 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 1963

Bus Service No

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)

Taught languages English, German, French

Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro is a private day school in the SIS network serving students aged 3 to 18. The school offers a multilingual, IB-aligned pathway: preschool is bilingual with play-based discovery, while Primary blends the Brazilian curriculum with the IB Primary Years Programme and Secondary follows the Brazilian curriculum enriched by the IB Middle Years Programme; the College track combines the IB Diploma with a Brazilian certificate and ENEM preparation. Instruction is delivered in Portuguese alongside English, German or French, with three language pairings: German/Portuguese, French/Portuguese and English/Portuguese. Facilities include the Araújo building with a multilingual library, carpentry and art studios, a biology lab, a computer lab, an outdoor study area, a Kids Playground and a cafeteria. Students benefit from after-school activities, international exchanges, and opportunities to pursue Cambridge English, DELF/DALF and German DSD certificates. The school has a history of bilingual education and ties within SIS network.

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The Essentials

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

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.

Type

Private day school within the SIS Swiss International School network.

Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements

Day school; no boarding.

Governance and Ownership

Part of SIS Swiss International School group.

Fees

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.

Academics

Curriculum

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.

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.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

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.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

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

A stable and beneficial environment in which students feel safe and challenged.

Parent Experience

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

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.

Facilities

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.

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

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.

Extra-Curricular Activities

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

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

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

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.

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.

Languages

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

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

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

Accreditations

IB World School — Offers IB Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma.
PASCH partner — Affiliated with the PASCH network.

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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FAQs

Where is Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro located and what ages does it serve?

ESB Rio de Janeiro is located at R. Corrêa de Araújo, 81, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, 22611-060, Brazil, and serves students aged 3 to 18 years old.

What type of school is ESB Rio de Janeiro and who leads it?

ESB Rio de Janeiro is a private, co-educational day school in the SIS Swiss International School network, and the head of school is Rachel Guanabara.

What curriculum does the school follow across the different levels?

The school offers a bilingual, IB-aligned pathway: Preschool is bilingual with play-based discovery, Primary combines the Brazilian curriculum with the IB Primary Years Programme, Secondary follows the Brazilian curriculum driven by the IB Middle Years Programme, and the College track combines the IB Diploma with a Brazilian certificate and ENEM preparation.

How do I start the admissions process if my family is relocating from overseas?

Begin by attending a virtual info session to learn about the bilingual programme and campus; after the session you submit the admission form and then schedule either an experience day (kindergarten to Year 1) or an assessment (Years 2–9). The school provides feedback after the experience day or assessment and will issue an invitation for enrolment based on vacancies and admission criteria.

Is a reservation payment required to secure a place and how is it paid?

Yes, a reservation payment equal to one thirteenth (1/13) of the annual tuition for the selected year group is required to reserve a place and the school issues a boleto (Brazilian bank slip) for this amount; the reservation payment is treated as credit and is offset against the annual tuition or the first instalment when enrolment is finalised.

What payment schedules does the school offer and how are mid‑year starters handled?

Families may pay the tuition annually in full or split the annual tuition into 13 monthly instalments; students who enter after the start of the school year are billed pro rata based on remaining school days and instalments are calculated for the subsequent months until the end of the school year.

Are there sibling discounts available?

Yes, the school offers sibling discounts on the annual fee: 5% for the second child, 10% for the third child and 15% for the fourth child.

How is the bilingual curriculum organised in practice?

Instruction is organised into three language pairings—German/Portuguese, French/Portuguese and English/Portuguese—so students learn academic content alongside Portuguese while also developing proficiency in English, German or French depending on the section.

Do students follow the International Baccalaureate and can they study in Brazil afterwards?

Yes, the College track offers the IB Diploma together with the Brazilian high school certificate and ENEM preparation, enabling graduates to apply to universities in Brazil or abroad.

What language certificates and external exams can students prepare for at ESB Rio de Janeiro?

Students have opportunities to prepare for Cambridge English certificates, DELF/DALF for French, and the German Deutsches Sprachdiplom (DSD), alongside the IB Diploma and Brazilian qualifications.

What academic facilities does the campus offer?

The Araújo building houses a multilingual library and an outdoor study area, and the school provides carpentry and art studios, a biology laboratory equipped for IB-style research, and a computer lab with modern equipment and Office 365 integration.

Is there a school library with materials in multiple languages?

Yes, the Araújo building contains a library with a vast multilingual collection to support learning and research across languages.

What on-site facilities support arts and hands-on learning?

The school has dedicated carpentry and art studios where students create tangible projects and develop artistic and technical skills as part of the curriculum and extracurricular activities.

What kinds of after-school activities and enrichment does the school offer?

After-school activities focus on developing logical thinking, creativity, interpersonal skills, planning, sports and socio-emotional development, and include clubs, movement activities and supervised end-of-day programmes.

Does ESB Rio de Janeiro offer international exchanges or inter-school events?

Yes, students participate in SIS International Activities such as the SIS Cup and the annual Intercountry Activity, which promote international exchange and connections with other SIS schools.

Are there opportunities for students to engage in technology and STEM activities beyond class time?

Yes, enrichment activities have included IT projects such as Ozobot-based coding activities, international math days, and other STEM-focused events that extend classroom learning.

How does the school support students who are learning in more than one language?

Bilingual instruction is central: classrooms consistently combine Portuguese with English, German or French depending on the section, and the SIS Educational Concept guides language immersion across grades to support language development alongside academic content.

My child speaks limited Portuguese — does the school provide support for that?

The school's bilingual model and immersion approach are designed to support learners operating in Portuguese alongside a partner language, and students are exposed to consistent classroom use of both languages to build proficiency; additional individual support options are not detailed in the provided information.

How does ESB Rio de Janeiro look after students' wellbeing and social-emotional development?

The school promotes a stable, multicultural environment where students feel safe and challenged, integrates socio-emotional development through after-school activities and signature events, and offers on-site spaces such as an outdoor study area and a Kids Playground to support social and physical wellbeing.

Are meals provided on campus and how are they organised?

Hot lunches are provided daily through an external catering partner, and meal plans or on-site catering are additional services managed by that provider rather than directly by the school.

What are the tuition fees at Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro?

Annual tuition at Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro ranges from BRL 72,386 to BRL 118,337 depending on year group. Fees are reviewed each year, so check the school's current fee schedule before applying.

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