What are the schools in Rio de Janeiro like?

"The Graded American School of Rio de Janeiro is one of the best international schools in Rio de Janeiro. It is an independent, non-profit, co-educational day school offering an American-style education to students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It offers a rigorous academic program, with a strong emphasis on the development of critical thinking skills, as well as a wide range of extracurricular activities. The British School of Rio de Janeiro is another excellent international school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is a co-educational day school offering a British-style education to students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the British Schools of the Americas. It offers a comprehensive academic program, with a strong emphasis on the development of language and communication skills, as well as a wide range of extracurricular activities. The International School of Rio de Janeiro is a bilingual school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is a co-educational day school offering a bilingual education to students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the Brazilian Ministry of Education. It offers a comprehensive academic program, with a strong emphasis on the development of language and communication skills, as well as a wide range of extracurricular activities," commented one expat when asked about in Rio de Janeiro.

"If you are coming to Brazil for a 2-year stint and then head back to the US, this school may not make sense for you. If you are a foreigner living or coming to live in Brazil, consider this school. Apart from everything that I have said above, I can say that we love it and are completely satisfied with our little girl's experience. She actually asks to put on her uniform and go to school every day. There is a level of care, love and concern at this school that is unique," remarked one expat living in Rio de Janeiro with children attending Escola Bloom.