The American School of Rio de Janeiro (Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro or EARJ in Portuguese) is a non-denominational college preparatory day school enrolling students of different nationalities in pre-school through Grade 12. EARJ was established in 1937 by private individuals, corporations, and the American Chamber of Commerce to afford an academic program that was comparable in excellence to the curriculum found in superior schools in the United States. It sits in a 12-acre campus located in the neighborhood of Gávea at the edge of Tijuca National Forest on a steep hill overlooking Rio.
In addition to preparing students for success in colleges and universities worldwide, EARJ seeks to provide a pleasant learning environment, staffed with qualified faculty and equipped with modern facilities and teaching tools. The study of the Portuguese language and the history and culture of Brazil is central to the core curriculum, as the School encourages its students to benefit from its location in one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities.
A nonprofit institution, EARJ is overseen by a Board of Directors and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the State Board of Education in Rio de Janeiro. It is a member of the Association of American Schools in Brazil, Association of American Schools in South America, the European Council of International Schools, and The College Board. The school is also affiliated with the International Baccalaureate Organization.
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