The British School - Urca

Brazil, Rio De Janeiro

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Portuguese

Fees Unlisted

Ages 2 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 2000

Type Co-educational

Opened 1924

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages Portuguese, Spanish, French, English

Typical class size 18

Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Situated in Rio de Janeiro, The British School is a non-profit, independent, co-educational day school serving ages 2 to 18. It is maintained by Associação Britânica de Educação (ABE), the body of British and Commonwealth nationalities. The school delivers a blended IEYC/IPC in Early Years and Primary, the British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and IB Diploma, with a bespoke approach that integrates the Brazilian Curriculum. Students progress from Pre-Nursery through the IB Diploma, with bilingual proficiency in English and Portuguese. Three campuses – Botafogo (Primary), Urca (Secondary) and Barra (Barra Unit) – host over 2,000 students from more than 60 nationalities, with a 7:1 student–teacher ratio. Facilities include ICT labs, Chromebooks, LED displays, and rainwater reuse; refurbishment completed in 2023. The Falcons sport programme, Drama and Music, Model United Nations, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and IB CAS showcase a broad Arts and Sport offering and a commitment to service and leadership.

www.britishschool.g12.br

This campus is part of The British School

Av. Pasteur, 429 - Urca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22290-240, Brazil

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