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Brazil, Rio De Janeiro
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The school pursues integral formation and personal resilience through Christian ethical and moral principles, providing health and personal and emotional balance. It fosters an inclusive, multicultural environment that encourages socialization, friendship, teamwork and a strong sense of community.
All subjects are taught in English, with Portuguese and French taught as part of the curriculum. English Language Development (ELD) provides extra English classes to support new students; 95% of classes are in English.
Art and Music provide mental, emotional and educational benefits. Health classes cover topics such as the impact of health choices and recognition of tendencies toward self-harm, contributing to students' mental and emotional wellbeing. RIS emphasizes personal and emotional balance across the learning experience.
Health education includes recognizing tendencies toward self-harm and emergency care awareness, reflecting RIS's safeguarding and student welfare approach.
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.
