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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction
CIEI is an IB World School in Rio de Janeiro offering the Primary Years Programme and the Diploma Programme for students aged 4 to 18. The school day runs from 8:00 to 16:45 and incorporates learning in Portuguese, English, German, and Spanish, with English-language instruction used for Diploma subjects in the High School. The campus sits on about 10,000 square meters in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, surrounded by nature, and features modular buildings in Swiss chalet style, air conditioned classrooms, and verandas. Facilities include science labs, a computer room, a library, a culinary/experimental kitchen, a dance studio, a judo room, a stage, a pool, and multiple outdoor spaces. CIEI emphasizes inquiry, intercultural understanding, and sustainable attitudes through an integrated schedule that blends academics, sports, and arts. The school is certified as a Cambridge Exam Preparation Centre, and the Exhibition PYP project anchors its inquiry in the final year of primary school.
Estr. do Pontal, 2093 - Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22785-560, Brazil
The Essentials
Centro Internacional de Educação Integrada (CIEI) has instruction in Portuguese, English.
Location
Estrada do Pontal, 2093, Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Stages
Early Childhood Education and 1st Grade of Elementary; 2nd–5th Grades of Elementary; 6th–9th Grades of Elementary; High School and IB Diploma Programme
Type
International school; full-time; IB World School
Additional learning support
Provides support for students with special educational needs through dedicated spaces, including a Sala de apoio (support room) and related resources; admissions accommodate required adaptations upon request with medical documentation.
Country affiliation
Brazil
School day structure
8:00 to 16:45
Fees
Application / Registration Fee
- A non-refundable application (taxa de inscrição) of R$ 200.00 is charged per candidate. Payment of this fee is required to confirm the admission activity/assessment booking and must be made by PIX or by bank transfer; the application fee is not refundable under any circumstance.
- Detailed tuition amounts by year group, per term or per month are not published in the publicly accessible admission documents or pages. The school's admission edital and public pages do not include a public fee table showing tuition by year group for the 2026/27 academic year.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The admission process requires payment of the application fee by PIX or bank transfer at the time of confirming the admission assessment. The edital explicitly states the application fee payment method and its non-refundable nature.
- Specific billing cycles (for example: monthly due date, number of instalments, discounts for early payment, or accepted payment methods for tuition invoices) are not provided in the public admission documents or in the pages that are available without restricted access.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school with full-time hours: Education Infantil and Ensino Fundamental operate in full-time from 08:00 to 16:30, and Ensino Médio operates 08:00 to 17:00, indicating there is no residential/boarding programme and therefore no boarding fees.
Other costs and fees (uniforms, meals, activities, trips, extracurriculars)
- Uniforms are mandatory for all students and must be purchased from the retailer “Castelo dos Uniformes” (address and contact information given on the school's uniform page). Uniform prices are set by that retailer and are not listed on the school's public pages.
- The school provides meals (monthly menus are published publicly), which indicates meal provision is part of the daily schedule; any meal charges or whether meals are included in tuition or billed separately is not specified in the publicly available documents.
- Costs for optional activities, performances, school trips and special events are not spelled out in the publicly accessible admission edital or pages; such items are commonly billed separately by many schools but specific amounts or whether they are included in tuition are not published in the materials available.
Refund information
- The application fee of R$ 200.00 is explicitly non-refundable.
- Refund policies for tuition payments, enrolment cancellations, withdrawals, or leaves of absence are not available in the publicly accessible pages or admission edital. The school's internal/billing policies page is protected and not viewable without credentials, and no public fee-refund table or contract text with tuition refund terms is provided in the materials accessible without special access.
Fee payment options (confirmed)
- For the application fee: PIX and bank transfer are explicitly listed as accepted payment methods for the inscrição.
- No additional confirmed, publicly posted list of accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, boleto bancário, monthly direct debit) for recurring tuition payments is available in the public admission documents or pages.
Discounts and special cases
- The admission edital states the school does not grant discounts or scholarships to new students, except for siblings of current enrolled students and children of school staff; this is the stated policy regarding discounts in the public admission document.
Practical notes for parents (factual summary)
- You should plan for an application fee of R$ 200.00 per candidate (non-refundable) payable by PIX or bank transfer.
- Uniforms are required and must be purchased at the specified retailer; budget for uniform purchases directly with that supplier.
- No boarding fees apply because the school functions as a daytime, full-time school.
Brief note on available information
- Publicly available admission documents and pages provide an explicit application fee and describe the admission workflow, full-time school hours and uniform purchasing arrangements, but they do not publish a tuition fee table, billing schedule, tuition refund terms, or a public list of accepted payment methods for recurring tuition. The school's internal financial/billing policies page is password-protected and not publicly viewable; detailed tuition amounts by year group and the billing schedule therefore are not available in the publicly accessible materials.
Academics
Centro Internacional de Educação Integrada (CIEI) teaches IB (PYP), IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 18.
Curriculum
Full-time IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school serves Early Childhood through High School, with High School in the morning as Regular High School and the IB Diploma Programme in the afternoon; the two curricula are taught in a complementary way. The pedagogical principles emphasize learning to learn, critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and development of attitudes and values to prepare for a sustainable and interconnected world. Languages taught include Portuguese, English, German, and Spanish; English-language instruction is used for IB Diploma subjects in the High School; the school day runs from 8:00 to 16:45. The Cambridge Exams Preparation Centre status is held by the school.
Exam Results
The IB Diploma Programme is part of the school's academic program; since 2006, CIEI has been officially authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme, providing students with a credential that enables admission to universities worldwide. The school publishes IB Diploma results and notes that graduates pursue undergraduate studies abroad with destinations including the United States, Norway, Australia, and France; in Brazil, graduates commonly attend universities such as UFRJ, FGV, PUC Rio, IBMEC, ESPM, UERJ, UNIRIO, and others.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates go on to higher education at universities around the world; popular destinations include the United States, Norway, Australia, and France. Many graduates also enroll in Brazilian universities such as UFRJ, FGV, PUC Rio, IBMEC, ESPM, UERJ, UNIRIO, Souza Marques, Unifeso, UFJF, and Estácio.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school uses the IB Learner Profile to guide student development. The profile describes ten attributes: Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Risk-takers, Caring, Open-minded, Principled, Balanced, and Reflective. Education at CIEI is organized around these attributes. Students are encouraged to demonstrate these attributes across learning activities, collaboration, and problem-solving. This IB-based approach supports holistic development and fosters a global perspective.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides support rooms to assist students who require extra help. The building includes dedicated spaces for student support (Salas de apoio). For candidates with special needs, the admissions process requires notice at least five days in advance and a medical report detailing the required adaptations for the assessment. The school's admissions policy reflects attention to individual needs.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Language learning at CIEI includes English, German, and Spanish. English is taught from early childhood through high school. German is taught from the 6th year of EF II through high school. Spanish is taught starting in the first year of high school. The high school program is bilingual.
Mental Wellbeing
The school's mission states it aims to develop personal and social skills to become lifelong learners, responsible global citizens who are caring and principled. The IB Learner Profile includes the Balanced attribute, defined as 'I take care of my mind, my body and my feelings.' This profile is used to guide student growth within the program and daily life.
Admissions
Admissions
How the admissions process works at CIEI? 1 - Visit to CIEI 2 - Completion of the Admission Application 3 - Admission activity or assessment 4 - Enrollment finalization
Schedule your visit This is the first step of the admissions process. Fill out the form to begin scheduling and, on the next screen, choose the best day and time for your visit.
Step 1 of 2 First name Last name Email Cell phone with area code Go to Step 2
Frequently asked questions What is the “admission activity or assessment,” in step 3 of the admissions process? - Birth certificate (authenticated copy) - Recent 3×4 photo - Student enrollment declaration (original) - Transcript (maximum 30 days from the 1st year of Elementary School) - Copy of vaccination booklet (Early Childhood students) - Medical certificate for the student with blood type and Rh factor - Statement of settled debts from the previous school - Copy of parents' IDs and CPF (and the financial guarantor) - Proof of residence No enrollment will be considered definitive until the documents required by law and by the school have been delivered.
What documents are required to finalize enrollment?
Early Childhood and 1st Year of Elementary – All candidates will participate in a group activity on the predetermined day.
Fundamental Education – Candidates for classes from the 2nd year will take an Admission Assessment in Mathematics and Portuguese, and for classes from the 3rd year onward, in English.
High School – Candidates will participate in an Admission Assessment that covers all subjects, plus a Portuguese and an English essay. Before final approval, the candidate will be invited to an interview with the coordination.
Come visit our school. Visits can be scheduled from Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 15:00, via the site or phone numbers (21) 2490-1673 and (21) 2490-3811.
Agende a sua visita Este é o primeiro passo do processo de admissão. Preencha o formulário abaixo para iniciar o agendamento e, na tela seguinte, você deverá escolher o melhor dia e horário para a sua visita. Passo 1 de 2 Nome Sobrenome E-mail Celular com DDD Ir para o Passo 2
Dúvidas mais frequentes O que é a “atividade ou avaliação de admissão”, no passo 3 do processo de admissão? - Certidão de nascimento (cópia autenticada) - Foto recente 3×4 - Declaração de escolaridade do aluno (original) - Histórico Escolar (prazo máximo de 30 dias, a partir do 1º ano EF) - Cópia da Caderneta de vacinação (alunos da Educação Infantil) - Atestado médico do aluno com grupo sanguíneo e fator Rh - Declaração de quitação de débitos da escola anterior - Cópia de Identidade e CPF dos pais (e do responsável financeiro) - Comprovante de residência Nenhuma matrícula será considerada definitiva sem que tenham sido entregues os documentos exigidos por lei e pelo Colégio.
Quais são os documentos exigidos para efetivação da matrícula?
Educação Infantil e 1º Ano do Ensino Fundamental – Todos os candidatos participarão de uma atividade em grupo no dia pré-determinado.
Ensino Fundamental – Os candidatos para as turmas a partir do 2º ano realizarão uma Avaliação de Admissão em Matemática, Português e, para as turmas a partir do 3º ano, Inglês. Ensino Médio – os candidatos participarão de uma Avaliação de Admissão que abrange todas as disciplinas, além de uma redação em Português e em Inglês. Antes da aprovação final, o candidato será convocado para uma entrevista com a coordenação.
O CIEI não concede nenhum tipo de desconto ou bolsa para alunos novos, exceto para irmãos e filhos de professores e funcionários do CIEI.
The school does not grant any discount or scholarship for new students, except for siblings and children of teachers and staff.
FAQs
What curriculum does Centro Internacional de Educação Integrada (CIEI) follow?
Full-time IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school serves Early Childhood through High School, with High School in the morning as Regular High School and the IB Diploma Programme in the afternoon; the two curricula are taught in a complementary way. The
What age range does Centro Internacional de Educação Integrada (CIEI) serve?
Centro Internacional de Educação Integrada (CIEI) serves students from age 4 to 18.
What are the tuition fees?
Fee details should be confirmed directly with Centro Internacional de Educação Integrada (CIEI).
Where is Centro Internacional de Educação Integrada (CIEI) located?
Estrada do Pontal, 2093, Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Does Centro Internacional de Educação Integrada (CIEI) have a religious affiliation?
No published religious affiliation was found for Centro Internacional de Educação Integrada (CIEI).
Does Centro Internacional de Educação Integrada (CIEI) offer learning support?
The school provides support rooms to assist students who require extra help. The building includes dedicated spaces for student support (Salas de apoio). For candidates with special needs, the admissions process requires notice at least five days in advance and a medical report detailing the require
What languages are used for instruction?
Languages taught across the school include Portuguese, English, German, and Spanish. In the Ensino Médio, students have classes in Portuguese, English, German and Spanish. All foreign languages are mandatory and taught within the regular curriculum. Students are prepared for Cambridge exams (Advance
What is the admissions process?
How the admissions process works at CIEI?
1 - Visit to CIEI
2 - Completion of the Admission Application
3 - Admission activity or assessment
4 - Enrollment finalization
Schedule your visit
This is the first step of the admissions process. Fill out the form to begin scheduling and, on the next scree
What facilities does Centro Internacional de Educação Integrada (CIEI) have?
The CIEI is an IB World School offering full-time education. It sits on about 10,000 square meters of grounds in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro, surrounded by nature. Learning takes place both inside and outside the classroom, with a full-day schedule that blends curricular subjects with s
What extracurricular activities are available?
The campus includes dedicated spaces for performing arts, including a ballet room and a space for dance, with an auditorium stage that hosts events and graduations. Ballet and dance are offered as activities within the timetable, and theatre is also part of the arts program. Workshops and hands-on a
Who leads Centro Internacional de Educação Integrada (CIEI)?
The school is led by Claudia Stadelmann.
When was Centro Internacional de Educação Integrada (CIEI) established?
Centro Internacional de Educação Integrada (CIEI) was established in 1997.
Is Centro Internacional de Educação Integrada (CIEI) accredited?
IB World School; International Baccalaureate-certified
What is the school community like?
CIEI is located at Estrada do Pontal, 2093, Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The campus comprises modular buildings that resemble Swiss chalets with air-conditioned classrooms and wid
What are the university pathways?
Graduates go on to higher education at universities around the world; popular destinations include the United States, Norway, Australia, and France. Many graduates also enroll in Brazilian universities such as UFRJ, FGV, PUC Rio, IBMEC, ESPM, UERJ, UNIRIO, Souza Marques, Unifeso, UFJF, and Estácio.
