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Brazil, Rio De Janeiro
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Instruction is delivered in German and Portuguese. The school includes a German branch (Deutscher Zweig) as part of its structure.
The Deutsche Schule Rio de Janeiro is a bilingual and bicultural school offering all levels of education: from kindergarten through primary and lower secondary (Sekundarstufe I) to upper secondary (Sekundarstufe II). There is a German branch (Deutscher Zweig) within the school. Since 2009, the school has held the 'Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule' certificate, awarded by the Zentralstelle für das Auslandsschulwesen (ZfA) and regularly inspected by Bund-Länder-Inspektion.
Deutsche Schule Rio de Janeiro is a private, bilingual school offering German and Brazilian curricula for students aged 3 to 18. The school traces its origins to 1965, when its first official day was March 8 and 40 students enrolled; today around 1,300 students attend, reflecting a vibrant community that blends German and Brazilian culture. The curriculum is anchored in the German Auslandsschulen network, administered by the Zentralstelle für das Auslandsschulwesen (ZfA), ensuring a consistent international framework while integrating local Brazilian requirements. Instruction is delivered in a bilingual context, enabling students to progress within German and Brazilian curricula while meeting national standards. The school emphasizes immersion in both cultures and prepares students for global opportunities, helping them navigate a globalized world. With a history and active engagement with cultural and language programs, the institution offers a stable, internationally oriented education within Rio de Janeiro. For overseas families, this fosters continuity.
