The British School

Brazil, Rio De Janeiro

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Portuguese

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 2 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 2000

Type Co-educational

Opened 1924

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Part of

Academic offering

Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages Portuguese, Spanish, French, English

Typical class size 18

Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Situated in Rio de Janeiro, The British School is a non-profit, independent, co-educational day school serving ages 2 to 18. It is maintained by Associação Britânica de Educação (ABE), the body of British and Commonwealth nationalities. The school delivers a blended IEYC/IPC in Early Years and Primary, the British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and IB Diploma, with a bespoke approach that integrates the Brazilian Curriculum. Students progress from Pre-Nursery through the IB Diploma, with bilingual proficiency in English and Portuguese. Three campuses – Botafogo (Primary), Urca (Secondary) and Barra (Barra Unit) – host over 2,000 students from more than 60 nationalities, with a 7:1 student–teacher ratio. Facilities include ICT labs, Chromebooks, LED displays, and rainwater reuse; refurbishment completed in 2023. The Falcons sport programme, Drama and Music, Model United Nations, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and IB CAS showcase a broad Arts and Sport offering and a commitment to service and leadership.

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Av. Célia Ribeiro da Silva Mendes, 600 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22793-276, Brazil

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The Essentials

Location

The British School, Rio de Janeiro is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There are two Schools, with three sites: Zona Sul School in the South Zone (Botafogo and Urca) and Barra School in the Barra da Tijuca area. Botafogo hosts Early Years and Primary; Urca hosts Secondary; Barra hosts Primary and Secondary. Addresses are Botafogo: R. Real Grandeza, 99; Urca: Av. Pasteur, 429; Barra: Av. Celia Ribeiro da Silva Mendes, 600; official address: Rua Mario Autuori, 100.

Stages

Early Years & Primary; Secondary - IGCSE & IB

Type

The school is a non-profit, independent and co-educational day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Over 2,000 students; more than 60 nationalities represented. Brazilian students make up about 73% of the student body, with the remaining 27% international.

Country affiliation

Maintained by Associação Britânica de Educação (ABE), the body of parents of British and Commonwealth nationalities.

Diving Deeper

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Fees

Application fees

- No separate application or annual re‑enrolment fee is listed. Families complete an online application and the school does not show a published, separate application charge.

Donation – Development Fund (one‑time entry fee)

- A one‑time contribution to the school's Development Fund is charged when a child enters the school. Values are revised annually. The Development Fund is used for major development projects and is controlled by the Board of Governors.

Tuition (structure and what is covered) — amounts not published

- Tuition is charged as monthly fees, with 12 monthly instalments per year (January through December). All fee values are expressed in Brazilian Reais (R$).

- The monthly fee covers: regular classes (approximately 8:00–15:00 with the full curriculum), music/arts/drama/ICT/PE, additional language lessons where applicable (French/Spanish), registration fees for external examinations (IGCSE and IB), student programmes (Student Council, House System), guidance and careers support, meals (snacks and lunch), learning materials (books, stationery, many art and music materials), and daytrips.

- Specific numeric tuition amounts by year group, and per‑term or per‑year totals, are not published in the publicly available fee information. The school issues monthly fee schedules in R$; the exact amounts for each year group and any per‑term breakdown are provided by the school rather than listed as public tables.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing structure: fees are billed as 12 monthly instalments covering the calendar year (January–December).

- Backdated start months: for children joining in February, fee payments are required from January of the entry year; for children joining in August, fee payments are required from July of the entry year (i.e., backdated).

- There are no sibling discounts and no annual re‑enrolment fees.

- Legal billing requirement: the person responsible for fee payments must hold a Brazilian CPF number. All official receipts (Nota Fiscal Carioca) are issued in that person's name; without a CPF it will not be possible to issue a bank slip (invoice) and the child's start date may be held back.

Boarding fees

- The British School is a non‑profit independent day school; boarding is not provided. No boarding fees apply.

Other costs and fees (explicit exclusions from monthly tuition)

- The following are not included in monthly tuition and must be paid separately by parents:
- Extra‑curricular activity fees (after‑school classes such as ballet, judo, capoeira, gymnastics, football, etc.; charged per activity).
- School uniform costs (uniforms are purchased externally).
- Transport to school (school buses are arranged by third‑party providers and billed separately by those companies).
- Residential and international trips (year‑group trips and other residential trips for programmes such as Duke of Edinburgh, MUN, CAS, etc.).
- Some personal school materials and certain Portuguese books where applicable.
- Optional services contracted directly by parents with third parties (e.g., school photos, professional media).

- Examples of typical residential trips organised in previous years include trips for Year 5 through Year 13; costs for transport and accommodation for these trips are additional to tuition.

Refund and reimbursement information

- Reimbursement of the one‑time Development Fund (Donation): if a parent withdraws a child within two years of the child starting at the school, they may request repayment of the Required Donation as follows:
- 50% refund if departure occurs within the first year after entry.
- 25% refund if departure occurs within the second year after entry.
- No refund is available after two years.

- Returning students who previously left and then return are not charged an additional Donation or return fee.

Fee payment options and invoicing

- Official receipts are issued as Nota Fiscal Carioca in the name of the payer with a CPF. The school makes and issues bank slips (invoices) for payments; issuance of a bank slip requires a CPF number. These points indicate billing via bank slip (boleto) and formal invoicing. No other specific payment methods (credit card or direct bank transfer) are listed in the published fee information.

Practical notes for parents

- Fees are stated in Brazilian Reais (R$) and are revised annually.
- The school follows a southern hemisphere academic calendar (classes from February to December) which is relevant to placement and the billing calendar.

Admissions, payment queries or requests for the current numeric fee schedule (monthly amounts by year group, term totals and any applicable one‑time figures) are handled by the school's Admissions and Finance teams; families are advised to use the school's admissions channel to request the documented fee breakdown and invoice options.

Academics

Curriculum

The school has an educational programme from Pre-Nursery through the IB Diploma, integrating the Brazilian Curriculum with international qualifications. In Early Years the IEYC is used; Primary follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) alongside the Brazilian Curriculum; in the Middle Years the UK International Curriculum (Key Stage 3) is used with the Brazilian Curriculum; Cambridge IGCSE is studied in Years 10–11; in Years 12–13 the IB Diploma is studied with the Brazilian Curriculum. The school has an international enrolment of over 2000 students from more than 60 nationalities and a focus on bilingual proficiency in English and Portuguese.

Student Teacher Ratio

7:1

Exam Results

Academic standards are high, with strong results in the IGCSE and IB Diploma examinations, as well as in the Brazilian Curriculum and local University Entrance Exams (ENEM/Vestibular). Students attain bilingual proficiency in English and Portuguese and have placements at universities in the UK, USA, Brazil and elsewhere.

Higher Education Progression

Careers and University Guidance supports university applications across the world. A team of advisers provides guidance from early academic options to final university applications, including practice interviews for British and USA universities (Oxford and Cambridge and Ivy League), Brazilian Vestibular and ENEM examinations, ACT and SAT tests and Essays for USA universities. Students meet visiting representatives and access university prospectuses, with many graduates gaining places at universities in the UK, USA, Brazil and beyond.

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Admissions

The school has a dynamic Universities and Careers Programme that supports students in exploring the many academic pathways available. Information Sessions & Fairs provide direct access to admissions professionals and cover university life, course options, and worldwide application procedures. These sessions are open to both students and parents, typically last 30 minutes to an hour, and include Q&A with visiting representatives. After each event, the Universities Counsellor and guest speakers remain available to offer tailored guidance. The programme emphasizes active engagement with universities globally to help students plan their university journeys and make informed decisions about their futures. Between February and May 2025, the Barra School hosted more than 120 university visits from institutions in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and Asia, and welcomed summer programs such as NSLC, Columbia Pre-College, and Oxford Royale. In 2024, the school celebrated a substantial number of university offers for the Class of 2024 from prestigious institutions worldwide. Brazilian acceptances included FGV, IBMEC, PUC, ESPM, IDOMED Estácio de Sá, Unigranrio, and Link School of Business. The school's admissions offices collaborate with the University Counselling team to advise students on available options.

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FAQs

What curriculum does The British School follow?

What age range does The British School serve?

The British School serves students from age 2 to 18.

What are the tuition fees?

Fee details should be confirmed directly with The British School.

How many students attend The British School?

Approximately 2000 students.

Where is The British School located?

Does The British School have a religious affiliation?

No published religious affiliation was found for The British School.

Does The British School offer learning support?

Learning Support is provided across the school with better diagnosis and accommodations and increased emphasis on teaching for differentiation. The increased use of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), especially through the Secondary School, Teacher Around the Child (TAC) meetings, timetable adjustme

What languages are used for instruction?

English and Portuguese are the core languages taught across the school. In primary, English is taught through the IPC while Portuguese is taught through the Brazilian curriculum; by around age seven students can speak, read and write in both languages. In secondary, languages include English, Portug

What is the admissions process?

What facilities does The British School have?

Three sites comprise The British School in Rio de Janeiro: Botafogo (Zona Sul – Primary), Urca (Zona Sul – Secondary) and Barra (Barra da Tijuca). The Zona Sul sites are Botafogo and Urca, while Barra is the Barra Unit, a recently developed campus. The IB Centre will be formed by Av Pasteur 383, Av

What extracurricular activities are available?

Expressive Arts Programme includes Art & Design, Drama and Music as both curriculum subjects and co-curricular activities. Art & Design enables students to explore practical and creative work and to contribute to props and scenery for drama productions. Drama productions occur annually across sites

Who leads The British School?

The school is led by Stephen Lang.

When was The British School established?

The British School was established in 1924.

What is the school community like?

The British School encourages the active involvement of students, parents and staff in charitable causes and community projects. The CAS (Creativity, Activity and Service) requirement is a fundamental

What are the university pathways?

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