
Escola Canadense de Niteroi Itacoatiara
Founded 2007
Updated July 2026
The Canadian School of Niterói is an international school with two campuses in Niterói, offering education from Kindergarten through High School. It combines Brazilian and Canadian curricula, including a Dual Diploma programme, and is an IB World School candidate for the Primary Years Programme (PYP).
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is committed to academic excellence and global formation, aiming to develop students who are ethical, respectful, and competent. It emphasizes a holistic approach that values critical thinking, autonomy, communication, and social responsibility, preparing students for the challenges of a globalized world.
Programmes
The school provides a comprehensive educational pathway from Kindergarten (including infants and toddlers) through Grade 12. It is an IB World School authorized to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP), which utilizes a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based approach. High school students participate in a partnership with the Rosedale Global High School in Ontario, Canada, to earn the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
Outcomes
Students have achieved success in academic competitions, such as the Brazilian Physics Olympiad (OBF), and have secured admissions and scholarships at prestigious universities in Brazil, Canada, and Europe. The school's Dual Diploma programme, in partnership with the Rosedale Global High School in Ontario, facilitates international university access by certifying completion of both Brazilian and Canadian educational requirements.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides specialized language support, including English as a second language for new students and Portuguese language support for foreign students. A 'Full Time Program' is also available for children aged 1 to 10 years during the periods before and after regular classes.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does Escola Canadense de Niteroi Itacoatiara offer?
- Escola Canadense de Niteroi Itacoatiara offers IB PYP.
- What accreditations does Escola Canadense de Niteroi Itacoatiara hold?
- Escola Canadense de Niteroi Itacoatiara holds accreditations including IB.
- Where is Escola Canadense de Niteroi Itacoatiara located?
- Escola Canadense de Niteroi Itacoatiara is an international school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school welcomes new students and provides specific contact channels for admissions inquiries at both the Piratininga and Itacoatiara units. Prospective families are encouraged to schedule a visit to learn more about the school's environment and educational offerings.
Facilities
About the campus
The school operates across two units in Niterói: Piratininga and Itacoatiara. Campus facilities include the Biblioteca Ariano Suassuna, which houses a collection of over 14,000 books in three languages, and an educational garden where students plant herbs, flowers, and greens.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a variety of 'CLUBS' featuring sports and artistic activities designed to develop students' bodies and minds. Extracurricular classes are held after the regular school day and include options such as ballet, soccer, jiu-jitsu, rhythmic gymnastics, robotics, and psychomotricity.




- YaraDiretora
The school's testimonials mention Yara as the director who established the school's goal of forming "good people" rather than just "good students."
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