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Welcome to ESB Rio de Janeiro

ESB Rio de Janeiro by SIS Swiss International School is a benchmark in bilingual education with teaching in English, German or French alongside Portuguese. Explore our academic opportunities.

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Student Life

We are a lively and multicultural environment with four languages in one place. Our school is a place to learn and thrive, offering a stable and caring environment where students can feel both supported and challenged.

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Become Part of ESB Rio de Janeiro

As we welcome students from Brazil and abroad, our admission process is open throughout the school year. Start the ESB Rio de Janeiro admission process and:

Join ESB Rio de Janeiro!

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Student Life

Become Part of ESB Rio de Janeiro

ESB Rio de Janeiro

Welcome from the Principal

Welcome to the biggest and most traditional school within the SIS network, the Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro by SIS Swiss International School. Teachers have been conducting bilingual lessons here for over fifty years, constantly developing and refining their methods. The school has become a benchmark in bilingual education in Brazil, offering it in three sections: German/Portuguese, French/Portuguese and English/Portuguese.

 

In addition to the Brazilian high school certificate and the preparation for the national exam (ENEM), our students have the opportunity to acquire the IB Diploma, qualifying them for admission to university studies in Brazil or abroad. We prepare them not only for an academic future but also for the challenges of life. Come and meet ESB Rio de Janeiro!

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Rachel Guanabara

Principal

Academics ESB Rio de Janeiro

Educational Levels

What Defines Us

SIS Educational Concept

We live a consistent, but by no means uniform, culture of education – on two continents, in three countries and in 17 locations. But every concept is only as good as its implementation in everyday school life. That is why we make it our highest priority to live by it on a daily basis. Our students and their learning needs are at the heart of our efforts. This is put into practice by taking into account the following eight aspects:

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  • Bilingual Experience
  • Independent and Value-Centred Approach
  • Day School Community
  • Performance through Diversity
  • International Education – Local Insight
  • Continuity from Kindergarten to College
  • Learning Enhanced by Technology
  • Strong Network
SIS Educational Concept

Student Life

A Vivid
Day School Community

Our curriculum is supplemented with a variety of opportunities beyond classroom instruction that enrich learning experiences. This includes lunchtime, homework supervision, intercountry activities, and signature school events as well as exciting after-school activities.

ESB student life
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SIS Community

What People Say

"The biggest influence that ESB Rio de Janeiro left on me was learning that the world is full of possibilities and that we have the necessary tools to explore it."

''It was magical to represent ESB Rio de Janeiro in the SIS Cup. The participation demands physical and mental effort, and it is all worth it! I was able to visit a school in Germany and make new friends. The languages we learn help us meet people and new cultures.''

Admissions

Become Part of ESB Rio de Janeiro

We are happy to guide you through our four-step admission process. As we welcome students from Brazil and abroad, our admission process is open throughout the academic year. Start the ESB Rio de Janeiro admission process and:

Join ESB Rio de Janeiro!
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SIS Swiss International School

About SIS Group

SIS Swiss International School is a group of private day schools in Brazil, Germany and Switzerland offering bilingual education from kindergarten through to college. The SIS programme is centred on consistent bilingual classroom instruction and peer experience in the national language and English (or German or French at ESB Rio de Janeiro), culminating in a national or international university entrance qualification.

About SIS Group
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Partnerships and Affiliations

Our Partners

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