Escola Suíço-Brasileira Rio de Janeiro
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
About
ESB Rio de Janeiro by SIS Swiss International School is a private bilingual day school in Barra da Tijuca. It teaches in English, German or French alongside Portuguese, from preschool to college. The school combines the Brazilian curriculum with IB programmes (PYP, MYP and Diploma) and prepares students for the Brazilian high school certificate and ENEM.
Key facts
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Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
Portuguese, English
Type
Bilingual school
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Accreditations
- IB
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Academics
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Location
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R. Corrêa de Araújo, 81, Barra da Tijuca, 22611-060 - Rio de Janeiro RJ Brasil
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