Our Lady of Mercy School
International School in Rio de Janeiro
Quick answer
Our Lady of Mercy School provides an American curriculum with AP course options. Graduates leave with US Diploma and AP and PSAT.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American leaving qualifications include US Diploma and AP and PSAT.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 24) Rio de Janeiro international school · 585 students total.
- 13 nationalities top: Brazilian.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:00.
585
13 (Brazilian)
20 avg / 24 max
Rolling
US Diploma and AP and PSAT
About Our Lady of Mercy School
Our Lady of Mercy School is a Catholic American School whose mission is to enable each student to achieve their full potential by providing an outstanding education in a supportive and safe learning environment.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
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.
- •Listed (unverified): Learning support: moderate
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
- •Listed (unverified): Educational psychologist available
- •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
American
US Diploma and AP and PSAT
MAP tests, AP (Advanced Program - College Board), Pre-SAT and SAT. Students can leave OLM with four different certifications: Brazilian Diploma, American Diploma, AP Capstone, and AP Diploma (6 or more APs).
Our results are quite high in all of them.
Portuguese, Spanish
We have a Learning Resource Center with 10 members that give support to
Yes
Yes
8:00 – 15:30
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Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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School Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Brazilian
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