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Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Escola Nova by SIS is a private day school in Rio de Janeiro within the SIS Swiss International School network. The school offers bilingual instruction from early years to college, with education in Portuguese and English and pathways that include the International Baccalaureate Diploma and ENEM preparation for university entry. In the early years, preschool provides a bilingual option in Portuguese and English with morning or afternoon shifts, while Primary Year 1 is bilingual in English and Portuguese. Secondary schooling emphasizes developing academic skills through critical, ethical, and reflective thinking. The college pathway enables students to obtain both the IB Diploma and the Brazilian college degree. The campus is at Rua Major Rubens Vaz 392 in Gávea, Rio de Janeiro, and operates as a day school with optional shifts or full-day care, including lunchtime supervision and after-school activities. The SIS Educational Concept centers on a bilingual experience and peer learning.
Rua Major Rubens Vaz, 392 - Gávea, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22470-070, Brazil
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The Essentials
Escola Nova has instruction in Portuguese, English.
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
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).
Type
Private day school; bilingual education; offers the IB Diploma and Brazilian college degree, with ENEM preparation.
Country affiliation
Brazil
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).
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at Escola Nova ranges from BRL 58,046 to BRL 94,345 for 2026/27.
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.
- 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.
Academics
Escola Nova teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, BTEC Qualification for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
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.
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.
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Admissions
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.
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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FAQs
What curriculum does Escola Nova follow?
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
What age range does Escola Nova serve?
Escola Nova serves students from age 3 to 18.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from approximately 58046 to 94345.
Where is Escola Nova located?
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.
Does Escola Nova have a religious affiliation?
No published religious affiliation was found for Escola Nova.
Does Escola Nova offer learning support?
A psychopedagogue is part of the staff to support learning differences and neuropsychopedagogical approaches. A guidance counsellor coordinates support across preschool and primary, with ongoing involvement in secondary education. The secondary school includes a guidance counsellor as part of the ma
What languages are used for instruction?
Portuguese and English are the languages taught. The school operates a bilingual day school model from preschool to college, with Portuguese and English used in instruction. Preschool instruction is bilingual (Portuguese and English), and in Year 1 of Primary School the program is bilingual (English
What is the admissions process?
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 duri
What facilities does Escola Nova have?
Escola Nova by SIS operates as a Day School Community offering shifts (morning or afternoon) or a day school concept. Preschool is bilingual in Portuguese and English, and Primary is bilingual for Year 1. The college pathway includes ENEM preparation and the option to obtain the International Baccal
What extracurricular activities are available?
Escola Nova by SIS provides education from kindergarten through college. The school emphasizes cognitive, social, and emotional development and supports continuous improvement of skills. During college, students prepare for ENEM and national university entrance exams, and may obtain the Internationa
Who leads Escola Nova?
The school is led by Mariana Guaraná; Cíntia Areno.
What is the school community like?
Escola Nova by SIS offers a vivid day-school community with opportunities beyond classroom instruction, including lunchtime, homework supervision, intercountry activities, signature school events, and
What are the university pathways?
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.
