Deutsche Schule Rio de Janeiro
International School in Rio de Janeiro
Quick answer
Deutsche Schule Rio de Janeiro is a German-curriculum school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It serves students aged Ages 3 to 18.
Key facts
- Curriculum: German taught at Deutsche Schule Rio de Janeiro.
- Avg class size: 18 Rio de Janeiro international school · 1,460 students total.
- 8 nationalities top: Brazilian.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 07:15 am.
1,460
8 (Brazilian)
18 avg
Rolling
About Deutsche Schule Rio de Janeiro
We are a bilingual, international school with 55 years of tradition promoting cultural exchange between Brazil and Germany.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
German
Cambridge English Exam
English, Spanish
Students with special lerning needs have adapted, indivuidualized learning methods and our teaching staff gets regular inclusion-training.
Yes
07:15 am – 12:40 pm or 17:45 pm
We have a school cantine
Yes
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At a Glance
School Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Less diverse
Common: Brazilian
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