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Brazil, Rio De Janeiro
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English and Portuguese are the core languages taught. English is the primary language of instruction, with Portuguese taught as a Language Arts subject and as an additional language in Language Acquisition. French and Spanish are offered in Language Acquisition across grade levels. These language offerings are reflected in Language Arts (English and Portuguese) and Language Acquisition (French, Portuguese, Spanish) across the lower, middle, and high school years.
English is the primary language of instruction. Portuguese is taught as an additional language across grades, with English-language Arts and Portuguese-language Arts incorporated into the curriculum.
Preschool is taught in English, offering a natural English-language immersion experience. EARJ provides specialized programming to support students who need additional English language acquisition.
Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro (EARJ) is an independent, non‑profit, English‑medium day school with two Rio de Janeiro campuses, Gávea and Barra. Founded in 1937, it serves ages 3–18 as an IB World Continuum School offering the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, and it awards the American High School Diploma and Brazilian Ensino Médio Diploma upon completing the full DP. The Diploma Programme includes Group 1 and Group 2 languages (English, Portuguese, French, Spanish) along with core components Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service. EARJ also offers a Brazilian Accredited Program and university counseling. The school is recognized by the U.S. Department of State under the Assisted Schools program. Facilities include Gávea's MuseOn, a recently renovated auditorium, libraries and dedicated science and arts spaces, plus Barra's MakerSpace, high‑tech libraries, science labs, gym, field and outdoor courts. A broad co‑curricular program features RioMUN and a range of ASA activities delivered in English within an inquiry‑ and project‑based learning environment.
