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Brazil, Rio De Janeiro
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The school has a uniform policy. Upper Primary wear the polo T-shirt uniform on non-PE days; the PE uniform is worn on PE days; house T-shirts are worn on Fridays.
Nutrition: The school provides daily snacks and lunch. The menu is fresh, seasonal and nutritious, with dietary accommodations for allergies and special needs; the menu is accessible to parents in the Parent Portal.
A very active House System integrates across all year groups from Pre-Nursery to Year 13. Students are allocated to a House on entry, with family members typically in the same House; the system supports social, sporting and cultural events, led by a Head of House with Captains and Vice-Captains elected from the student body.
The school is legally maintained by the Associação Britânica de Educação (ABE). The Board of Governors is composed of elected ABE parents, with co-opted members and ex-officio representatives of the British community; executive authority is delegated to the Director.
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.
