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ESB Rio de Janeiro
Principal
Rachel is passionate about education. She joined the ESB Rio de Janeiro team in 2008 as a biology teacher and a few years later became the high school coordinator. In 2019, she took over as principal. Rachel is a biologist and has a master's degree in Environmental Science from Fluminense Federal University (UFF). She attained a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Administration from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and is currently completing her School Management and Leadership certificate from Harvard Business School. Rachel is also an International Baccalaureate (IB) Leader.
Principal
Rachel is passionate about education. She joined the ESB Rio de Janeiro team in 2008 as a biology teacher and a few years later became the high school coordinator. In 2019, she took over as principal. Rachel is a biologist and has a master's degree in Environmental Science from Fluminense Federal University (UFF). She attained a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Administration from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and is currently completing her School Management and Leadership certificate from Harvard Business School. Rachel is also an International Baccalaureate (IB) Leader.
Vice Principal
Aline graduated in pedagogy, specialising in school administration. She worked as a therapist with a focus on learning disorders after completing the Clinical-Institutional Psychopedagogy course. She started working at ESB Rio de Janeiro as a primary school teacher in 2012. Aline is part of the IB trainers team in Brazil. The greatest motivation for her is the understanding of learning mechanisms and helping students, parents and teachers establish positive relationships.
Vice Principal
Aline graduated in pedagogy, specialising in school administration. She worked as a therapist with a focus on learning disorders after completing the Clinical-Institutional Psychopedagogy course. She started working at ESB Rio de Janeiro as a primary school teacher in 2012. Aline is part of the IB trainers team in Brazil. The greatest motivation for her is the understanding of learning mechanisms and helping students, parents and teachers establish positive relationships.
Preschool, Primary School and Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator
Giulia was born in São Paulo, lived in Asunción, Paraguay and then moved to Brasília, where she graduated in pedagogy at the University of Brasília. In 2014, she moved to Rio de Janeiro and has been a member of the ESB Rio de Janeiro teaching team ever since. Giulia holds a post-graduate degree with a specialisation in education for early childhood from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. Her passion for education came from her own experience of having attended several schools with different philosophies, from traditional schools to logosophical and Montessori schools. Her greatest hobbies are reading and cooking in the company of friends.
Preschool, Primary School and Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator
Giulia was born in São Paulo, lived in Asunción, Paraguay and then moved to Brasília, where she graduated in pedagogy at the University of Brasília. In 2014, she moved to Rio de Janeiro and has been a member of the ESB Rio de Janeiro teaching team ever since. Giulia holds a post-graduate degree with a specialisation in education for early childhood from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. Her passion for education came from her own experience of having attended several schools with different philosophies, from traditional schools to logosophical and Montessori schools. Her greatest hobbies are reading and cooking in the company of friends.
Middle Years Programme (MYP) Coordinator
Érica Sá is a biologist and holds a master's degree in Ecology from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). She has been part of the ESB Rio de Janeiro team since the implementation of the Middle Years Programme (MYP) over 10 years ago. She specializes in Science Education and has worked as a Science teacher in Middle Years and as a Biology teacher and IB Biology Standard and Higher Level teacher in High School. Convinced to the continuous education of educators, she furthered her studies with an MBA in School Management from the University of São Paulo (USP). Érica already holds the position of Science Area Leader and now also assumes the coordination of the Middle Years Programme - MYP. She is dedicated to providing inspiring school experiences that motivate and challenge students, fostering lifelong learning.
Middle Years Programme (MYP) Coordinator
Érica Sá is a biologist and holds a master's degree in Ecology from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). She has been part of the ESB Rio de Janeiro team since the implementation of the Middle Years Programme (MYP) over 10 years ago. She specializes in Science Education and has worked as a Science teacher in Middle Years and as a Biology teacher and IB Biology Standard and Higher Level teacher in High School. Convinced to the continuous education of educators, she furthered her studies with an MBA in School Management from the University of São Paulo (USP). Érica already holds the position of Science Area Leader and now also assumes the coordination of the Middle Years Programme - MYP. She is dedicated to providing inspiring school experiences that motivate and challenge students, fostering lifelong learning.
College and IB Diploma Coordinator
Maurício has been part of the ESB Rio de Janeiro team for over seven years, being responsible for the subject of history. He is also a proofreader at the IB and a consultant in the organisation's Brazilian Social Studies area. He has a master's as well as a doctoral degree in history from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). His fascination with history is so great that he has published several titles in this area. He has two children, both SIS students, and he is passionate about soccer!
College and IB Diploma Coordinator
Maurício has been part of the ESB Rio de Janeiro team for over seven years, being responsible for the subject of history. He is also a proofreader at the IB and a consultant in the organisation's Brazilian Social Studies area. He has a master's as well as a doctoral degree in history from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). His fascination with history is so great that he has published several titles in this area. He has two children, both SIS students, and he is passionate about soccer!
Passion for Teaching
Our educators and staff members make our educational concept tangible, every single day. Our experienced team of educators is characterised by a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to developing our students' potential. To keep our educational work at a consistently high level, our team regularly takes part in internal and external further training.
ESB Rio de Janeiro
Carnival
Good Friday
Recess - Saint George's Day
Labor Day
Corpus Christi / Recess
Professional Development for SIS Brasil Teachers
School holidays
Semana da Batata
Republic Day
Black Awareness
Beginning of school holidays
SIS Community
"We like SIS for several reasons with the following three in particular. The first is the pedagogical part, with the integration of knowledge in the subjects offered. The second is the sports activities offered, which involve the SIS-Cup, an annual event for all SIS group schools. And the third is the realization of national and international cultural trips from the fourth year, because they provide a different experience to children and adolescents, for example, team integration, autonomy and responsibilities."
Right from the start, we felt that the school cared about each student individually. There's clearly a balance between teaching and fun, with their welcoming staff and dedicated teachers. We are sure that choosing Escola Nova was and will always be a decision to be proud of.
"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.''
Address
Escola Suíço-Brasileira by
SIS Swiss International School
Corrêa de Araújo Unit
Rua Corrêa de Araújo, 81
Barra da Tijuca
Rio de Janeiro - RJ
CEP 22611-060
Opening Hour:
Mon to Fri: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Escola Suíço-Brasileira by
SIS Swiss International School
Sorimã Unit
Estrada do Sorimã, 400
Barra da Tijuca
Rio de Janeiro – RJ
22611-030
Opening Hour:
Mon to Fri: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admissions
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:
SIS Swiss International School
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.
