Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro
International School in Rio de Janeiro
Quick answer
Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum. Well-suited to internationally mobile families. Tuition of $13,161–$21,516/year is in line with Rio de Janeiro averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro.
- Tuition: $13,161–$21,516/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 7:30.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
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IBO
About Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro
Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro by SIS Swiss International School is a benchmark in bilingual education with teaching in English, German or French alongside Portuguese.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
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.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $13,161 – $21,516 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | R 65805-R 107579 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $18,989(+10%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $20,489 |
| Cost position in Rio de Janeiro | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
IB
IB Diploma, National Brazilian College Degree
English, French
7:30 – 15:15 or 17:00 (depends on the grade level)
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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