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Instituto GayLussac

Brazil, Niterói

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Portuguese, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1954
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary)
Taught languages English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

Instituto GayLussac is a private day school in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, with campuses at Rua Maria Caldas 35 and Rua Coronel João Brandão 95. It serves Early Childhood (Groups 1–5), Elementary, Middle, and High School, in a bilingual framework with IPC (Grades 1–5) and IEYC for Early Childhood, offering a 50/50 English-Portuguese option during partial shifts and a full bilingual schedule from 10:30 to 17:50. The school delivers IB PYP in the early years and Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge Secondary programs, with Grades 6–9 adding English, Portuguese, Spanish and Mandarin; English is the language of instruction (English First Language in Grade 9). The High School follows Lei 13415/17 reform. UNESCO Associated Schools Network membership since 1998 reflects its international engagement. Facilities include Innovation and Technology Center, Multisciences Laboratory, Sylvia Orthof Library, and Viva Ana Maria Machado Reading Room. Extracurriculars include theatre, sports, and projects such as Monografia and Por Um Mundo Melhor.

R. Maria Caldas, 35 - São Francisco, Niterói - RJ, 24365-050, Brazil

The Essentials

Instituto GayLussac has instruction in Portuguese, English.

Location
Two campuses in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Early Childhood is at Rua Cel. João Brandão 95, São Francisco, Niterói, RJ 24365-060. Ensino Fundamental e Médio is at R. Maria Caldas, 35, São Francisco, Niterói, RJ 24365-050.

Stages
Early Childhood Education; Primary (Elementary) Education; Secondary (High School). Multilingual curriculum includes English, Spanish and Mandarin in the core program (Italian optional).

Type
Private day school.

Country affiliation
Brazil
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Students must present themselves at the institution in complete uniform; attendance requires full uniform. Staff wear the appropriate uniform for their role.

Food Options
In Educação Infantil, snacks are included for regular hours. In full-day programs, lunch is included. The school follows a Healthy Eating Program.

Governance and Ownership
Direction General Luiza Sassi leads the school. The organizational chart lists Luiza Sassi as Direção Geral and Renata Pestana as Vice-direção Pedagógica. The school is owned by Gaylussac Empreendimentos Educacionais LTDA. The school has been a UNESCO Associated Schools Network member since 1998.
Fees
Application fee

- Registration for admission is made through the school's online "Cadastro de Admissão"; no separate, published non‑refundable application fee is shown on the school's public admissions information.

Tuition fees by school year (summary)

- The school does not publish a public, itemised table of tuition rates by year group and term on its general admissions or services pages. A media compilation that lists tuition figures for top schools in the region shows a monthly figure of R$ 4,336 for Instituto GayLussac; this figure is an example of a reported monthly tuition level referenced in outside coverage.

- Because the school does not provide a publicly posted detailed fee table by year group and term, specific per‑year and per‑term values (for Education Infantil, Ensino Fundamental I/II, Ensino Médio and any bilingual program tiers) are not available in a single published schedule on the school's public pages.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payments for charged services and special programmes (for example, recovery programmes and other optional services) are processed via boletos bancários. Billing for optional services is issued and payable by boleto. Specific billing dates, due dates and any early‑payment terms or discounts are set administratively and communicated to enrolled families.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The Instituto GayLussac operates as a day school (separate addresses listed for Educação Infantil and Ensino Fundamental/Médio) and does not operate an internato/boarding programme; therefore boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and routine additional fees

- Uniforms: School uniform is compulsory. Uniform pieces (including winter uniform items) are obtained through named local suppliers and the cost of uniform items is borne by the family; replacement items purchased by the school are charged to the family.

- School materials: Families are responsible for providing the required school materials; delivery of material before the start of the year and gradual provision in the first week is specified in school guidance. Some specific items and schedules are organised at the start of the year and families must supply the required materials.

- Extracurricular / after‑school activities: The school runs a Club of Culture and Sports and a range of after‑school activities; thematic clubs are offered in the contraturno and the school lists some clubs that are provided free of charge, while some paid CCE activities and external vendors may charge separately. Costs for specific after‑school activities and sports are determined per activity and communicated to families.

- Other administrative fees: The school's internal regulations reference that costs for certain optional academic services (for example, recovery programmes or special registrations) will be disclosed when applicable and paid by boleto. Specific one‑off administrative fees (enrolment/registration, document issuance, late payment penalties, etc.) are managed by the school's administrative office; explicit amounts are not published in a single public fee table.

Refund and cancellation terms

- Historical contract language that was flagged by consumer protection authorities included a provision retaining 30% of the value of the first monthly installment if cancellation occurred before the start of the academic period, with no refund after classes started. This contractual clause was the subject of administrative scrutiny. Families should note that enrolment contracts may include retention or cancellation terms.

Fee payment options

- The school uses boleto bancário as a method for collection of programme and service charges; the school's rules identify boleto as the payment instrument for charged services. Specific acceptance of credit‑card, bank transfer, PIX or other electronic payment methods is not published in a single public schedule; available payment channels and instalment options are handled by the school's billing office at enrolment or invoicing.

Practical notes for parents (factual)

- No public, itemised fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year is posted in the school's general admissions and services pages; outside media lists include example monthly figures such as R$ 4,336.

- Uniforms, regular school materials and certain optional activities or academic recovery programmes are additional family expenses and are billed through the school's normal invoicing procedures (boletos).

- Boarding is not offered and no boarding fees apply.


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Academics

Instituto GayLussac teaches IB (PYP), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary).

Curriculum
The school offers Early Childhood Education (Groups 1–5), Elementary School and High School at two campuses in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro: Rua Maria Caldas 35 and Rua Coronel João Brandão 95. It operates as a day school with mixed attendance (externato) in daytime hours, with morning and afternoon shifts. The school has been part of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network since 1998. Curricular platforms include IEYC for Early Childhood and IPC for Grades 1–5, with a choice of 100% Portuguese or 50% English and 50% Portuguese within the partial shift; a full bilingual program runs from 10:30 to 17:50. Grades 6–9 add English, Portuguese, Spanish and Mandarin; English is taught as a language of instruction (English First Language in Grade 9); the Middle Extended program includes English, Maths, Global Perspectives, Arts, Sports, Fluency Practice and Maker Lab, with IPC-based projects. Grades 1–5 have 25 hours per week (1,000 hours annually); Grades 6–9 have 27–30 hours per week; The High School program follows the gradual implementation of the new Brazilian High School reform (Lei 13415/17), with the 1st year in 2022, the 2nd in 2023, and the 3rd in 2024.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school integrates socio-emotional competencies into the curriculum as part of the Novo Ensino Médio, aligning social-emotional development with cognitive learning and supporting the construction of the student's life project (Projeto de Vida). Rights, human rights, and safeguarding are embedded in learning to promote respectful citizenship. The curriculum includes project-based and reflective activities designed to foster empathy, collaboration, and ethical behavior. Family engagement is part of safeguarding practice and supports student well-being. An on-site school psychologist and a pedagogue specialized in Special Education assist in supporting students' social-emotional development and inclusion.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Education for students with special needs is integrated as a transversal modality across all levels. The school provides Attendimento Educacional Especializado (AEE) and ongoing support through on-site specialists. A School Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) monitors students with special needs in line with safeguarding policies. A school psychologist and a pedagogue specialized in Education Special support necessary adaptations and individualized approaches. The school conducts coordinated planning with the pedagogical team and, when needed, external professionals to address each student's requirements.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is part of the core curriculum, with English language instruction included in the formation básica and high school offerings. In the high school design, English is taught as part of the Formation Geral Básica, with two weekly hours allocated to Língua Inglesa. The school runs a bilingual education program integrated into the timetable (Projeto de Educação Bilíngue), including an explicit bilingual timetable for middle and senior years. English language study appears as a standard component of the national curriculum framework. The bilingual projects and language offerings position English as a key language in the school's education model.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through safeguarding policies and practices to protect and promote student welfare. The school provides on-site psychological support via a school psychologist and a pedagogue specialized in Education Special, who help address students' emotional and educational needs. Safeguarding policies guide interactions with students and families to ensure safe and supportive environments. Staff training and procedures align with safeguarding commitments to monitor and respond to students' well-being. The school emphasizes holistic development, including emotional and social dimensions, within its educational framework.

Safeguarding
The school has formal Políticas de Salvaguarda (Safeguarding Policies) to protect children and adolescents, with explicit commitments outlined in the Compromisso de Salvaguarda. Interviews with families are conducted individually as part of safeguarding practices, respecting privacy and child protection laws. Safeguarding provisions are embedded across governance, including digital conduct and safeguarding in the curriculum. The institution participates in safeguarding-related documentation and updates (Anexo 12) as part of its Regimento Escolar, ensuring ongoing protection and well-being of students.
Parent Experience

History
Instituto GayLussac is a long-standing educational institution in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, offering Early Childhood Education, Elementary and Middle School, and High School. It is owned by GayLussac Empreendimentos Educacionais LTDA and operates at Rua Maria Caldas 35, with a branch at Rua Coronel João Brandão 95 in São Francisco. The school celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2024. Since 2019, it formalized an anti-racism policy and in 2023 received the Prêmio Azoilda Loretto da Trindade and the Minha Cor tem Valor seal from the Secretaria de Direitos Humanos de Niterói. In February 2024, the school signed the Certificado de Compromisso Social with Instituto Maria Preta and the Institute Latin American Governance and Public Compliance (IGCP).

Community
World Book Day, designated by UNESCO, is celebrated with reading activities and literacy events across the Early Years and Elementary levels. A storytelling festival and a short-film project encourage students to create and present works, including activities using smartphones. A mural honoring Black Brazilian heroines is featured during Women's Month as part of the school's cultural activities. Student achievements in national competitions across language, literature, and science are highlighted, with medals and honors awarded in events such as linguistic and scientific Olympiads.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Space is a third educator at GayLussac. The campuses feature modern, spacious, airy, and safe facilities with courts, playgrounds, and green areas. In 2022, a new building for the Primary and Secondary levels was inaugurated, and all classrooms have acoustic treatment and a sound system to enhance comfort and learning. The Innovation and Technology Center supports STEAM projects and a large on-site dining area reinforces nutrition and well-being. The infrastructure includes a multilingual center, new classrooms, a theatre, the Sylvia Orthof Library, a dedicated Pre‑University floor, the Viva Ana Maria Machado Reading Room, a Multisciences Laboratory, and multimedia classrooms.

Sports Facilities
The school supports cultural and athletic development with spaces for theatre, dance, music, and languages after school, and sports are supported by multi‑sport courts and training rooms. Our facilities foster both artistic and athletic growth through dedicated spaces for cultural activities and physical education.

Academic Facilities
The campus houses the Centro de Inovação e Tecnologia to boost STEAM projects, accompanied by a large on‑site dining space. It includes a Multisciences Laboratory and Sala de aula multimídia (multimedia classrooms). The Sylvia Orthof Library provides a bright, welcoming reading space with group study areas, and the Viva Ana Maria Machado Reading Room supports early literacy. A dedicated Pre‑Universitário floor expands competencies for vestibular exams, and the third year of Ensino Médio has its own exclusive space.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Projeto Integral offers extended hours to learn, develop skills, and explore new possibilities. Projeto Bilígue focuses on English and carries accreditation from international centers such as the University of Cambridge and Fieldwork Education. Clube de Cultura e Esportes (CCE) promotes sports, dance, theatre, music, and languages after school, with teachers specialized in each area.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Projeto Monografia for 9th grade involves in-depth research, the development of a thesis, and defense before a panel. The public presentation fosters oral communication, posture, and coherent argumentation. The Monografia program is a city pioneer and has operated for 17 years, leaving a lasting impression for university admissions and applications abroad. The school also runs Clube de Pesquisa, a long‑standing project that invites students to explore topics of interest and share their discoveries with peers.

Arts & Creative
Theatre is a prominent feature, with Teatro GayLussac and related performing‑arts activities presented to families. The Club of Culture and Sports supports artistic initiatives, including theatre and ballet performances. The school hosts a Musical Concert and a Short Film Festival as part of student projects, showcasing student creativity and collaboration.

Cultural & Language
Multilingual education is offered, with English, Spanish and Mandarin in the regular curriculum and Italian as an optional language. The school also integrates Anglo‑Saxon culture through events such as Costume Party and Halloween activities for bilingual/multicultural exposure. English, Spanish and other languages are woven into curriculum and school events, reinforcing language practice across grade levels.

Social & Hobbies
Clube de Cultura e Esportes brings students together in cultural and athletic activities, including inter‑group competitions and team play. The school also promotes performing arts through theatre and ballet, providing hands‑on artistic and social engagement opportunities. These activities foster peer interaction, teamwork and cultural appreciation beyond the classroom.

Community & Service
Projeto Por Um Mundo Melhor is a permanent school initiative engaging classes in civic and environmental actions in Niterói, including fieldwork and community outreach to apply learning in real settings. The program emphasizes social and environmental responsibility, linking classroom study with service in the community.

Leadership & Professional
Projetos like Monografia involve student leadership and active teacher mentorship; the coordinator of the 9th year emphasizes the leadership role in presenting and guiding the project. The public defense component fosters leadership, public speaking and professional presentation skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and performing arts are integral to school life, with the Culture and Sports Club and theatre/ballet activities contributing to physical wellness and cultural vitality. Musical concerts and performances provide opportunities for expressive, social and emotional growth. Halloween and intercultural events further enrich student life, balancing academics with creative and communal experiences.
Languages

Language Provision
Portuguese and English are the languages taught. English is a separate subject (Língua Inglesa) in Grades 1–5; weekly hours are 1 in Grade 1 and 3 in Grades 2–5. In Early Years, the IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum) includes English-language content; in Grades 1–5, IPC (International Primary Curriculum) projects cover Language Arts, Geography, History, ICT & Computing, Music, Health Food, Physical Education, and other subjects in English as part of the bilingual program.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual teaching in Portuguese and English. Groups 1 and 2 may follow a curriculum 100% in Portuguese or a 50% English–50% Portuguese arrangement within the partial bilingual shift. A full bilingual Education Project provides a full-day program within the curriculum. English is taught as a dedicated subject in Grades 1–5, and IEYC/IPC-based content is used in Early Years and Primary.
Admissions

Admissions
Enrollment is opened and closed by the Pedagogical Executive Council on pre-set dates in accordance with current law. Enrollment outside the normal period may be accepted for justified reasons at the discretion of the General or Pedagogical Direction, with a March 31 deadline to ensure minimum entry ages of four years for early childhood and six years for elementary education; the school does not reserve spaces for students enrolled in the previous period who do not meet renewal deadlines. Enrollment for entry must be requested by the guardian within the deadline fixed by the General or Pedagogical Direction; the school may use tests or selection to fill vacancies, not considered a vestibular per law. Enrollment is processed during the school calendar by grade as initial, renewal, or transfer, and becomes effective only after approval by the Pedagogical Executive Council; required documents include birth certificate, three 3x4 photos, and the student's history for transfers, vaccination card, and for foreign students translation and legalization.
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