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Where is the British School in Rio de Janeiro?

The British School, founded in 1924, is a non-profit, independent and co-educational day school located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The school has two Units, with three sites. The Zona Sul Unit is located in the South Zone of the city and has two Sites: Botafogo and Urca.

What is the British School?

Inspiring learning through compassion, integrity and determination. The British School, founded in 1924, is a non-profit, independent and co-educational day school located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The school has two Units, with three sites.

Why choose the British School?

The British School welcomes applications from families of all nationalities who share the School’s Vision, Mission and Core Values, and believe their children would benefit from our educational programmes. Applications for both immediate and future entry are considered at any time throughout the year.

What is the age limit to get into the British School?

Applicants from the ages of around 2 to 18 years are eligible for admission at The British School. Children must be at least two years old before 31st of March in the year of entry to the Pre-Nursery.

Who is priority admission in Rio de Janeiro?

Priority admissions are given to British and Commonwealth citizens, siblings of students already on roll, returning families and the children of former The British School, Rio de Janeiro students. The acceptance of a student is not automatic; each family must complete the admission process.

How old do you have to be to go to the British School?

Ages and Cut Off Dates. Applicants from the ages of around 2 to 18 years are eligible for admission at The British School. Children must be at least two years old before 31st of March in the year of entry to the Pre-Nursery.

Do all applicants need to speak English?

It is advisable that all applicants (except for Pre-Nursery and Nursery) are able to understand and communicate in English and , in the Upper Primary and Senior Sections, have sufficient English to access the curriculum. It is desirable that the children are exposed to the English language outside the school and helpful if at least one parent or guardian is fluent in English.