Escola Suíço Brasileira Rio de Janeiro by SIS Swiss International Schools do Bra

The school is committed to a bilingual educational culture that aims to prepare students for the challenges of life and open doors to the world. It emphasizes eight core aspects, including a bilingual experience, an independent and value-centred approach, a day school community, performance through diversity, international education with local insight, continuity from kindergarten to college, a strong network, and technology-enhanced learning. The school seeks to nurture both intellectual development and social-emotional growth.

The school offers a bilingual education from preschool through to college, utilizing an immersion method where students learn in Portuguese and a second language (English, German, or French, depending on the location). The academic programme integrates the Brazilian curriculum with the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). Specific curricula, such as the SIS IT Curriculum and the SIS Writing Curriculum, are implemented to enrich the learning experience.

The school's programme culminates in a national or international university entrance qualification. Students are prepared for the Brazilian college degree as well as the national exam (ENEM) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, providing them with the flexibility to pursue higher education in Brazil or abroad. Alumni have gone on to pursue academic and professional opportunities at institutions such as MIT.

The school emphasizes individual care for each student, with a focus on providing a safe learning environment. Faculty members, including both Brazilian and foreign teachers, apply the "one person, one language" principle to support students in their bilingual development. The school is committed to ensuring that students are optimally cared for and supported throughout their educational journey.

The school welcomes applications throughout the academic year. The admission process is structured into four steps, and the school provides support to new students to ensure a smooth integration into the school community. Interested families can contact the school directly for a personal consultation or to request an information session.

The school operates several campuses in Brazil, including facilities in Rio de Janeiro (Barra da Tijuca and Gávea), Brasília, and Jardim Botânico, with a new campus in Belo Horizonte scheduled to open in 2027. Campuses feature amenities such as sports courts, gyms, libraries, laboratories, and green areas. The architecture of the campuses is designed to support bilingual immersion and multicultural community life.

The school offers a variety of sports activities, including the SIS-Cup, an annual event that involves all schools within the SIS group. Additionally, students from the fourth year onwards participate in national and international cultural trips, which are designed to foster team integration, autonomy, and responsibility.