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Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro

International School in Rio de Janeiro

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Quick answer

Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro (EARJ), founded 1937, serves 1,340 students from 50 nationalities aged 3 to 18. The school combines an American curriculum with the IB Diploma Programme at upper school, accredited by IBO and NEASC. Long-running choice for diplomatic, corporate and Brazilian-American expat families seeking American-track education in Rio with established 88-year heritage. Strong fit for families seeking US-college progression alongside IB sixth-form depth.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: IB, American taught at Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro.
  • Tuition Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule
  • Avg class size: 18 (max 20) Rio de Janeiro international school · 1,340 students total.
  • 50 nationalities top: Brazilian.
  • Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8AM.
  • Accreditations: IBO, NEASC listed accreditations.
IB, AmericanAges 3 to 18EnglishFee not verified — check the school's published schedule
Moderate admissions
Official website
Students

1,340

Nationalities

50 (Brazilian)

Class Size

18 avg / 20 max

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

IBO, NEASC

multi-curriculumibamerican-curriculumhighly-diverseinternationally-mobile

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.

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.

  • In-house specialist staff listed
  • EAL/ESL support listed

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. 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.
  3. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  4. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Curriculum

IB, American

External examinations

IB Diploma

Additional languages

We offer Portuguese, French and Spanish classes

Learning support

unknown

Special needs staff

Yes

ESL / EAL support

Yes

School hours

8AM – 3:25PM

Lunch

Yes

Uniform requiredNo
After-school careYes
Dietary accommodations

Yes

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 65%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

School Profile

School SizeSmall ClassesDiversity
Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro

Class Size

This school
18
Max class
20
City avg
19

Student Diversity

50nationalities1,340 students

Very diverse

Common: Brazilian

City fee comparison: Not published

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