The British School, Rio de Janeiro

Yes, depending on the students age level.

Assessment & Evaluation PRE-NURSERY & NURSERY ASSESSMENT A child being entered for Pre-Nursery should be at least two years old by March 31st of the year of entry to the Pre-Nursery. Nursery applicants should be at least three years old by March 31st of the year of entry to the Nursery. Parents making an application to Pre-Nursery and Nursery will be interviewed by the Head of Primary before a decision on entry is made. A play date with the children takes place in small group sessions where the child is observed for evidence of potentials, social skills and the level of development of the child’s native language. RECEPTION & PRIMARY ASSESSMENT A child applying for Reception should be at least four years old by March 31st of the year of entry to Reception. Screening for children applying to Reception and Year 1 and Year 2 classes involves a range of tasks and activities and the child is sometimes observed within a group or a class. Screening looks for social and emotional stability, evidence of academic potential, apparent intellectual ability and the level of development of the child’s native and English language. Upper Primary (Years 3 to 6) applicants are given a non-verbal reasoning test, a standardized reading test and written tests in Mathematics and English. SECONDARY SCHOOL ASSESSMENT Screening for the Secondary School takes the form of: Standardized test in Mathematics A written test in English, at the appropriate level An oral assessment by the Head of Secondary School and/or other Senior teachers If the school feels it to be necessary, the applicant may be asked to take extra tests or agree to specific conditions as described below: Candidates for Years 7 to 9 will be asked to take an NVR (Non-verbal Reasoning) test in addition to the English, Mathematics and oral assessments. Candidates for Years 10 and 11 may be asked to take extra tests in Science and/or Humanities subjects. In some circumstances, students may be admitted to these classes to follow a reduced number of IGCSE courses, provided that this route does not damage their future prospects, that they appear likely to be able to work independently and that the school feels that they will profit from the overall package which this represents. Entry into Year 12 (or the end of Year 11) will involve more extensive testing in the subjects which the candidate is proposing to study in the IB course. The Head of IB will be involved in the interview process and in recommending suitable courses and combinations. Students may enter Year 12 to take the full Diploma or Certificates. Entry into Year 13 is not possible unless the candidate is transferring from an IB course and has completed at least as much time in the course as the students at The British School. The results of these assessments must indicate an appropriate level of fluency and understanding in oral and written English if the candidate is to enter The British School. In every case, the candidate must be able, as far as can be gauged, to profit from the programme offered by the school at the level of entry. Other factors are taken into account, particularly: The candidate’s written reports from previous schools Evidence of past good behaviour and positive attitude; Likely ease of adaptation to The British School programme, at the proposed level of entry; The family’s plans for the applicant’s future schooling and Higher Education; The attitude and outlook of students and parents in the interview. In exceptional circumstances we may consider candidates with little English, provided they will be able to profit from the programme offered. We may also consider candidates who do not meet all the above criteria, provided that they fulfil stated conditions established by The British School.

Transport to school (school buses are available but organized by other companies which deal directly with parents, the school has no control nor responsibility over these companies and the services they provide)

It varies according to age - from 12 students in Early Year to 20 students in Senior years.

It varies according to age - from 12 students in Early Year to 20 students in Senior years.

Yes, all teachers and assistant teachers have to be qualified teachers and fluent in English.

Extra-curricular activities (classes after 15:00h such as ballet, judo, capoeira, gymnastics, football, arts & craft, robotics, cookery, Science Creative Lab, etc…). These are organized by the PTA and have individual costs. Classes are usually 2 days a week

Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Gymnastics, dance, swimming (at Barra Unit only) etc.

Yes. The Falcons Sports Programme The TBS Falcons programme is designed to support our students in their education and growth at The British School. The programme is in line with the TBS Guiding Principles and Core Values, and complements the school’s Physical Education curriculum. The Falcons teams regularly participate in tournaments involving other international schools in Brazil and South America. These are held for our Senior School students, from 12 to 18 years of age. School teams include boys’ and girls’ basketball, football, futsal, volleyball, as well as dance, represented by our cheerleaders’ programme. Other sporting teams may be available depending on interest from students. Students in Year 7 upwards have the opportunity to participate and benefit from extra-curricular sporting activities that develop their skills while also learning how to be part of a team. Athletics and team sports give opportunities for students to develop skills and attitudes such as: time management; goal setting; resilience; a strong work ethic; leadership; collaboration; and sportsmanship. Through participation in the Falcons, students mature physically, mentally and emotionally. Involvement in the Falcons may also support students in their pursuit of further education through applications for scholarships in universities abroad. We believe that athletics and team sports give opportunities for students to develop the skills and attitudes identified in our TBS Learner Profile. Students should develop skills such as time management, goal setting, a strong work ethic, leadership and sportsmanship. Through participation in the Falcons, students will mature physically, mentally and emotionally. Participation in the Falcons can also help students in their pursuit of further education via opportunities for to apply for scholarships abroad. Students are eligible to participate in the Falcons programme from Year 7 to Year 13. TBS offers a range of sporting teams that students may join. Every year there are opportunities for students who have demonstrated a commitment to participate in practices to represent the school at various competitive tournaments.

A great number of them are natives.

It varies according to the child's age.

Portuguese, Spanish and French.

Yes.

Each case is evaluated individually at need.

Yes.