Why join for free?
Already have an account? Log In
Brazil, Niteroi
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
Instituto GayLussac is a long-standing educational institution in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, offering Early Childhood Education, Elementary and Middle School, and High School. It is owned by GayLussac Empreendimentos Educacionais LTDA and operates at Rua Maria Caldas 35, with a branch at Rua Coronel João Brandão 95 in São Francisco. The school celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2024. Since 2019, it formalized an anti-racism policy and in 2023 received the Prêmio Azoilda Loretto da Trindade and the Minha Cor tem Valor seal from the Secretaria de Direitos Humanos de Niterói. In February 2024, the school signed the Certificado de Compromisso Social with Instituto Maria Preta and the Institute Latin American Governance and Public Compliance (IGCP).
World Book Day, designated by UNESCO, is celebrated with reading activities and literacy events across the Early Years and Elementary levels. A storytelling festival and a short-film project encourage students to create and present works, including activities using smartphones. A mural honoring Black Brazilian heroines is featured during Women's Month as part of the school's cultural activities. Student achievements in national competitions across language, literature, and science are highlighted, with medals and honors awarded in events such as linguistic and scientific Olympiads.
Instituto GayLussac is a private day school in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, with campuses at Rua Maria Caldas 35 and Rua Coronel João Brandão 95. It serves Early Childhood (Groups 1–5), Elementary, Middle, and High School, in a bilingual framework with IPC (Grades 1–5) and IEYC for Early Childhood, offering a 50/50 English-Portuguese option during partial shifts and a full bilingual schedule from 10:30 to 17:50. The school delivers IB PYP in the early years and Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge Secondary programs, with Grades 6–9 adding English, Portuguese, Spanish and Mandarin; English is the language of instruction (English First Language in Grade 9). The High School follows Lei 13415/17 reform. UNESCO Associated Schools Network membership since 1998 reflects its international engagement. Facilities include Innovation and Technology Center, Multisciences Laboratory, Sylvia Orthof Library, and Viva Ana Maria Machado Reading Room. Extracurriculars include theatre, sports, and projects such as Monografia and Por Um Mundo Melhor.
