Escola Suíço Brasileira Rio de Janeiro is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded in 1963. Annual tuition ranges from $13,030 to $21,301 USD.
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Escola Suíço Brasileira Rio de Janeiro is a private, coeducational day school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Programme, IB Middle Years Programme, and IB Diploma Programme, with instruction in English and French.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Multilingual education in four languages (Portuguese, English, German, French) within a single school; three bilingual track pairings (German/Portuguese, French/Portuguese, English/Portuguese); IB-aligned pathway from preschool through college; College track combines IB Diploma with Brazilian college degree and ENEM preparation for university access in Brazil and abroad; part of the global SIS Swiss International School network; students can pursue Cambridge English, DELF/DALF, and German DSD certificates.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| College | BRL 21,301 |
| Preschool | BRL 13,030 |
| Secondary School | BRL 19,866 |
| Primary School Year 1 | BRL 16,938 |
| Primary School Year 2 | BRL 16,591 |
| Primary School Years 3-5 | BRL 16,591 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: R$72,386 - 118,337.
Admissions Process
- 1Info Session: Attend a virtual info session to learn about the educational concept and tour the campus. 2. Admission Form: Submit the admission form sent by the school via email or downloaded from the website. 3. Experience Day or Assessment: Schedule an experience day (for Kindergarten to Year 1) or an assessment test (for Years 2 to 9); feedback is provided by email with individual interviews available. 4. Invitation for Enrolment: After completing the process, receive an enrolment invitation by email based on vacancies, priorities and criteria in the admission policy.
Student Life
Uniform items are handled through authorised uniform partners serving ESB Rio de Janeiro; families purchase uniforms directly from those providers.
Food service is provided through an external catering partner; meal plans or on-site catering are additional services managed by that provider.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
A stable and beneficial environment in which students feel safe and challenged.
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School Background
private