Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro vs Escola Nova

	E Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro Rio De Janeiro, Brazil	E Escola Nova Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year R$89,280 - 131,424	Fees / year R$58,046 - 94,345
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, BTEC Qualification
Pupils	Pupils 1,350	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language Portuguese, English
Opened	Opened 1937	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location EARJ operates two campuses in Rio de Janeiro: Barra Campus at Rua Colbert Coelho, 155, Barra da Tijuca (CEP 22793-313; phone (55) 21 3747 2000) and Gávea Campus at Estrada da Gávea, 132, Gávea (CEP 22451-263; phone (55) 21 2125 9000). The Gávea Campus sits at the edge of Tijuca National Forest with views of Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Guanabara Bay, Sugarloaf and the Christ the Redeemer statue. The Barra Campus is located in the heart of the Barra da Tijuca neighborhood.	Location Escola Nova by SIS is located in the Gávea neighborhood in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The campus address is Rua Major Rubens Vaz, 392, Gávea, RJ 22470-070. It is part of the SIS Swiss International School network.
Stages	Stages Preschool (Nursery - Pre-K); Lower School (Kinder - Grade 5); Middle School (Grade 6 - 8); High School (Grade 9 - 10); IB Diploma Programme (Grade 11 - 12).	Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, and College. Preschool offers shifts (morning or afternoon) or a bilingual English-Portuguese day school option; Primary offers shifts (morning or afternoon) or a day school concept, with Year 1 being bilingual (English and Portuguese).
School type	School type Independent, non-profit, English-medium day school; IB World Continuum School; two campuses (Barra and Gávea).	School type Private day school; bilingual education; offers the IB Diploma and Brazilian college degree, with ENEM preparation.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 32 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning Support is available for students with diagnosed disabilities, with Early Intervention in Preschool/Kindergarten and services for Grades 1–12. English as Academic Language (EAL) supports students developing English proficiency. Counseling is provided, supported by an Educational Psychologist and Gifted Planning.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United States (EARJ is recognized by the U.S. Department of State under the Assisted Schools program).	Country affiliation Brazil
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Preschool offers shifts (morning or afternoon) or a bilingual Portuguese-English day school. Primary School also offers shifts or day-school options, with Year 1 bilingual (English and Portuguese).
Bus service details	Bus service details Transportation is optional; buses are provided by Santa Rosa Transportation for the Gávea Campus and by Psiu Transportes for the Barra Campus.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Fee schedule (academic year 2025 / 2025–2026 reporting) Application / registration fees - No fixed, publicly published non‑refundable application or registration fee amount is listed for EARJ for the 2025 reporting year. For new-student admissions the school requires completion of the application process through its application platform. Tuition — monthly fees by year group (amounts shown are monthly “mensalidade” figures reported for 2025) - Maternal (Nursery): BRL 7,440 per month. - Infantil 1–2 (Early Childhood): BRL 10,952 per month. - Fundamental 1 (Kinder – Grade 5): BRL 10,952 per month. - Fundamental 2 (Grades 6–9): BRL 10,952 per month. - Ensino Médio / High School (Grades 10–12 / Diploma years): BRL 10,952 per month. Notes on tuition presentation and capital contribution - Tuition at EARJ is presented as a monthly fee (mensalidade) in reporting for 2025; the school also states that a Capital Fund contribution is required for all new students, without a fixed publicly published amount. This Capital Fund contribution supports campus facilities and capital projects and is required at enrollment. Billing schedule and payment terms - The amounts reported above are described as monthly tuition (mensalidade). No detailed public schedule showing exact invoice dates, installment plans, annual vs. monthly billing cycles, late‑payment penalties, or reimbursement timelines is published in the school's public admissions material. Families should note that some ancillary services (for example, cafeteria) are billed monthly based on consumption. Boarding / residential fees - No boarding or residential program applies at EARJ; the school operates as a day school with two campuses (Gávea and Barra). There are no boarding fees. Other required or optional costs - Capital Fund contribution: required for all new students; amount not publicly listed. - Physical Education uniform: mandatory for Grades 6–12 (school‑branded PE attire). Families must purchase the required PE uniform. - EAL (English as an Academic Language) fees: applicable to selective students placed into EAL after the start of Grade 2 through Grade 12. Amounts are charged where placement is required. - Cafeteria / food service: optional; Sodexo provides food service and charges are billed monthly based on consumption. - Transportation / school bus: optional; bus services are provided by third‑party vendors and billed separately by those transport providers. Families arrange and pay transportation providers directly. - After‑school activities and vacation camp: optional and billed separately when used. - IB exam fees: the International Baccalaureate program incurs per‑subject exam and registration fees charged to families as applicable (IB fees). - School supplies / personal devices: core academic materials are included in tuition except that personal devices required for Grades 6–12 are not included and must be provided by families. Additional costs for electives, field trips, special programs or individual instrument/music tuition may apply. Refund and withdrawal information - There is no detailed, publicly posted refund policy or a published schedule of refunds for withdrawal/early termination in the school's public admissions or FAQ pages. The school's admissions material directs families to the Admissions team for up‑to‑date tuition and fees details; explicit refund rules (timing, prorating, or non‑refundability of registration, capital contribution, or tuition installments) are not publicly listed. Fee payment options - The school uses an online application platform (OpenApply) for applications; the public admissions pages do not list a comprehensive set of accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, boleto, credit card) for tuition, capital contributions, or other fees. No public statement listing accepted payment channels or merchant terms is available in the school's admissions pages. Summary of actionable points for parents (factual) - The monthly tuition amounts reported for 2025 are: Maternal BRL 7,440; Infantil through High School BRL 10,952 per month. - A Capital Fund contribution is required for new students; the amount is not published. - Mandatory items (PE uniform for Grades 6–12) and variable optional charges (cafeteria, transportation, IB exam fees, after‑school activities) apply in addition to tuition. What I checked and where detail was not publicly available - Tuition figures by year group (monthly) for 2025 are reported in published school‑fee listings used in media rankings and in the 2025 reporting of school fees. Exact published registration/matriculation amounts, the specific Capital Fund amount, an itemized public fee schedule with invoice dates, detailed payment methods, and a formal public refund policy were not available in the school's public admissions pages and FAQs. For those specific items no public numeric detail was listed.	Fee details Application / Registration (Guaranteed vacancy) fee - Guaranteed-vacancy (registration) fee: BRL 2,200.00, payable at the start of the payment plan to secure a place. Tuition fees by year group (annual and instalment breakdowns) - Bilingual Preschool (day school, full‑time): Annual fee 2026 — BRL 75,218.00. Instalment option: Guaranteed-vacancy BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 6,084.83. - Primary School (Year 1 to Year 5): Annual fee 2026 — BRL 58,045.77. Instalment option: Guaranteed-vacancy BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 4,653.81. - Primary School — Day School / Bilingual (Year 1 to Year 5): Annual fee 2026 — BRL 93,564.89. Instalment option: Guaranteed-vacancy BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 7,613.74. - Secondary School (Year 6 to Year 8): Annual fee 2026 — BRL 61,652.65. Instalment option: Guaranteed-vacancy BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 4,954.39. - Secondary School (Year 9): Annual fee 2026 — BRL 67,551.46. Instalment option: Guaranteed-vacancy BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 5,445.95. - College (Year 10 and Year 11): Annual fee 2026 — BRL 71,162.06. Instalment option: Guaranteed-vacancy BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 5,746.84. - College (Year 12): Annual fee 2026 — BRL 73,531.98. Instalment option: Guaranteed-vacancy BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 5,944.33. - College — International Baccalaureate (IB) (Year 10 to Year 12): Annual fee 2026 — BRL 94,344.95. Instalment option: Guaranteed-vacancy BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 7,678.75. Billing schedule and payment terms - Two payment formats are offered: a single annual payment (the published annual fee) or a monthly instalment plan. The standard instalment plan shown is: a guaranteed‑vacancy payment (BRL 2,200.00) followed by 12 equal monthly instalments for the balance. For students entering after the start of the school year, the annual fee is calculated pro rata by the number of remaining school days and instalments are adjusted accordingly. Boarding / Residence fees - Escola Nova by SIS operates as a day school (offers shifts or day‑school options). There are no published boarding or residential fees. Other costs and one‑off charges - School materials / required supplies: a school materials list is provided by the school; any costs for materials are separate and charged to families as indicated on the materials list. - Extended timetables / extracurricular or extra activity programmes: extended hours and extra activities are available for all levels and are contracted and billed separately from the published annual tuition. - Sibling discounts: applied to annual fees — 5% for the second child, 10% for the third child, and 15% for the fourth child (discounts apply to subsequent enrolled siblings). Refund / cancellation information (admissions‑related) - Failure to attend a scheduled matriculation/registration appointment constitutes withdrawal of the candidate's place and the vacancy will be offered to the next candidate on the waiting list. The school may deny or cancel matriculation for reasons that include failure to pay required installments, non‑presentation of required documentation, or failure to sign the contract. Fee payment options (terms, not payment method brands) - Payment options published are limited to: (A) single annual payment of the annual fee, or (B) instalment payment consisting of the guaranteed‑vacancy amount plus 12 monthly instalments. Specific payment method brands (for example: bank transfer, boleto, credit card) are not set out in the published tuition and admissions documents; families are directed to the school's commercial/finance office for the operational payment methods accepted and any billing paperwork. Notes for administrative use - All figures above are published as the school's stated annual fees and the corresponding standard instalment breakdown (guaranteed‑vacancy + 12 instalments). The school publishes material‑list and extended‑hours charges separately and applies sibling discounts as listed above.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details EARJ is an IB World Continuum School serving Preschool through Grade 12. EARJ offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP). Graduates earn the American High School Diploma and the Brazilian Ensino Médio Diploma in addition to the IB Diploma when completing the full DP. The Diploma Programme features Groups 1–6 courses, with English and Portuguese in Group 1 and French and Spanish in Group 2, and core components Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). EARJ also provides a Brazilian Accredited Program and University Counseling as part of its academics.	Curriculum details Preschool offers a bilingual option (Portuguese and English) in shifts (morning or afternoon). Primary School offers a day school concept or shifts, with Year 1 taught as bilingual (English and Portuguese). Secondary School focuses on developing academic skills with critical, ethical, and reflective thinking. College provides the possibility to obtain both the IB Diploma and the Brazilian college degree, as well as preparation for ENEM.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio 7.37	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results IB Diploma Programme results for Class of 2024 include 40 Diplomas awarded and an 88% diplomas pass rate. The class earned 35 bilingual Diplomas and achieved a range of college placements at universities in the United States and around the world.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression EARJ Class of 2024 earned acceptances to numerous universities in the United States and worldwide, including University of Chicago, Northwestern University, New York University (NYU), Purdue University, Tulane University, and multiple UC campuses, as well as institutions in Australia, Canada, Europe, and Brazil.	Higher education progression During college, students have the opportunity to obtain the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma), accepted by universities worldwide. They also receive preparation for the ENEM, a Brazilian national university entrance exam.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented EARJ identifies and supports high achieving students through a roadmap and programs as part of the school's strategic plan to support strengths-based development.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Submit Your Application. The EARJ online application is submitted through OpenApply. Digital copies of required documents include the child's birth certificate, a JPEG headshot photo, and the vaccination record (including the cover page). After submission, the Admissions Office provides the next steps and required academic information. Proceed to Step 2. 2. Upload Academic Documents & Information. Upload the last 3 end-of-year report cards (if applicable) and provide contact information (email) for your child's current teacher, coordinator, or school principal depending on the grade level. Our team will guide you, and an email will be sent to the contact person to complete the EARJ Online Confidential Recommendation Form. 3. Scheduling Your Meeting. Once all documents are received, the Admissions Office will reach out to book a meeting (online or on campus). During this meeting, any necessary assessments and a campus tour will be planned for you and your child. Assessments typically include MAP for mathematics and reading and WIDA for English language proficiency; Preschool applicants may also have an observation to support placement. The meeting is an opportunity to discuss your child's goals and ask questions. 4. Admissions Committee Review. After the documents and assessments are complete, the applicant's file is reviewed by the EARJ Admissions Committee. A final decision is communicated and next steps provided. Only full applications will be considered by the Admissions Committee.	Admissions Step 1 — Submission of the Admission Form. The candidate family fills out an application form that is available in the Admissions section. After submission, the secretariat will contact the family to schedule the next steps. Step 2 — Info Session. The first meeting with the Director takes place during the Info Session, where the educational concept and pedagogical approach are presented. The Coordination then details the specifics of each segment. Step 3 — Assessment, Experience and Documentation. For Early Childhood and the 1st year of Elementary School, there is an on-site activity session (vivência) conducted by the school's team. For the 2nd year of Elementary through the 2nd year of High School, there is a presencial assessment, following the school's guidelines, with a mandatory interview for candidates from the 4th year of Elementary onwards; the interview is not eliminatory but required. Documents to present on the day of assessment or vivência include a birth certificate copy and the school report or transcript from the origin school. Step 4 — Vacancy Reservation and Enrollment. After all steps, the admissions team contacts the family to confirm a vacancy or place the candidate on the waiting list. Enrollment is allocated according to the priority order set in the admission notice, with enrollment calls starting on October 3, 2025; failure to attend results in withdrawal and the vacancy being offered to the next candidate on the waiting list; waiting-list candidates may be called to enroll starting November 3, 2025. Age eligibility and other enrollment details follow the policy below: entry into preschool and 1st grade requires the student to meet the age by March 31 of the year; Preschool: 3 years, Pre I: 4 years, Pre II: 5 years, 1st grade: 6 years. For other grades, a declaration of schooling and the transcript are required; for students from abroad, equivalent documents with sworn translation are required. The school also states priority for applicants who are children of teachers and staff, siblings of currently enrolled students, and those who complete the admissions process in order of date. Calendar notes include visa dates such as vacancy reservations (June 26–July 3, 2025) and rematriculation (October 20–24, 2025); first waiting-list calls occur from November 3, 2025, with additional details and tuition schedules published annually. For new entrants after the start of the school year, tuition is calculated pro rata and may be paid in installments over the remaining months.
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Waitlist	Waitlist Waiting Pool: An applicant who has been accepted for admission can be placed in the waiting pool if no seat is currently available due to high demand. If a seat becomes available, the applicant will be notified promptly. The student remains in the waiting pool until a seat becomes available or the family requests removal. The waiting pool is maintained for the current school year (July to June) only. Applicants interested in enrollment for the following school year must update documentation and reapply.	Waitlist Candidates on the waiting list may be called to enroll after the initial admission rounds; the first waiting-list calls begin on November 3, 2025.
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