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Brazil, Rio De Janeiro
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RIS does not have any boarding facilities available for students and cannot arrange homestays or studying abroad for international students.
Uniform policy requires the official RIS polo shirt (blue or white). Girls may wear the blue dress (Preschool–5th), the jumper (Preschool–Kindergarten), or skirts with gray undershorts; all must be worn with the polo. Boys wear official RIS sweatshirt shorts (grey or black) with the polo; denim or black jeans are allowed in Grades 3–12 and pants must be long. PE attire includes the official RIS PE shirt (blue or white) with official shorts or sweatpants.
RIS has a catering team, including a nutritionist, offering three meals a day, plus morning and afternoon snacks. The main menu includes one main protein (with a protein option), a side dish, four salads, rice and beans, one dessert, and fruit juice.
Rio International School (RIS) is a Christian international day school in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, serving students aged 3 to 18. RIS offers a dual curriculum: an American/International program layered onto the Brazilian curriculum, with a college-preparatory high school and AP courses. About 90% of classes are taught in English, and English is the main language of instruction from Preschool through 12th grade. Portuguese is offered from 1st through 12th grades, and French is a regular subject from 2nd through 8th. RIS is accredited by Cognia and offers the AP International Diploma endorsed by AdvancED. The campus includes a library, a Technology Room, a Science Laboratory, a Jiu-Jitsu room, an Art Studio and Music Room, a cafeteria and 3 playgrounds, plus multisport and sand courts. After-school programs include Super Geeks, NBA Basketball School, American Football and Ballet. The school emphasizes community, character and a supportive, multicultural environment.
