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| name = Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro |
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| coordinates = {{Coord|22|59|2.56|S|43|14|40.82|W|display=inline,title}} |
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| pushpin_map = Brazil |
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| motto = |
| motto = Find Your Path |
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| established = 1937 |
| established = 1937 |
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| type = [[Private school|Private]] |
| type = [[Private school|Private]] |
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| grades = |
| grades = Nursery - 12 |
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| head_of_school = Dr. Nigel J Winnard |
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| faculty = 154 faculty members |
| faculty = 154 faculty members |
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| enrollment = |
| enrollment = 1340 |
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| athletics = [[Soccer]], [[Basketball]], [[ |
| athletics = [[Soccer]], [[Basketball]], [[Cheerleading]], [[Volleyball]], [[Track and field|Track]] |
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| athletics_conference = Big |
| athletics_conference = Big 8, Little 8, Final Four (Boys Basketball 2022) |
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| colors = [[Blue]] and [[red]] |
| colors = {{Color box|blue|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|red|border=darkgray}}<br> [[Blue]] and [[red]] |
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| mascot = [[Black panther|Black Panther]] |
| mascot = [[Black panther|Black Panther]] |
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| nickname = Panthers |
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| campus_type = [[Urban area|Urban]] |
| campus_type = [[Urban area|Urban]] |
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| campus_size = Gávea {{convert|360|acre|m2}} Barra {{convert|4|acre|m2}} |
| campus_size = Gávea {{convert|360|acre|m2}} Barra {{convert|4|acre|m2}} |
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'''Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro''' (EARJ, the American School of Rio de Janeiro) is a non-profit twin-campus |
'''Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro''' (EARJ, the American School of Rio de Janeiro) is a non-profit twin-campus IB World Continuum school located in [[Rio de Janeiro]], [[Brazil]]. The school was founded in 1937 as a private, independent, coeducational, non-denominational day school. EARJ offers an educational program from Nursery through Grade 12 for students of all nationalities. In 2019-20, enrollment was 1,200 students across the Gávea and Barra campuses with 160 members of teaching faculty. |
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== Curriculum and |
== Curriculum and programs == |
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The curriculum is that of a U.S. [[college-preparatory]] independent day school for students from pre-school through Grade 12. Instruction is in English with [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]] offered as an additional first or foreign language. Other available foreign languages include French and Spanish. Health, physical education, and computer classes are also run. Music, art, band, choir, drama, publications, athletics, and [[Model UN]] (Model United Nations) are among the extracurricular activities offered. There is no religious instruction. There are chapters of the [[National Honor Society]], the Spanish Honor Society, French Honor Society and [[Mu Alpha Theta]] on campus. |
The curriculum is that of a U.S. [[college-preparatory]] independent day school for students from pre-school through Grade 12. Instruction is in English with [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]] offered as an additional first or foreign language. Other available foreign languages include French and Spanish. Health, physical education, and computer classes are also run. Music, art, band, choir, drama, publications, athletics, and [[Model UN]] (Model United Nations) are among the extracurricular activities offered. There is no religious instruction. There are chapters of the [[National Honor Society]], the Spanish Honor Society, French Honor Society and [[Mu Alpha Theta]] on campus. |
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The school offers the American, Brazilian and [[International Baccalaureate Diploma]]s. Over 98% of the school’s graduates enroll in a college or university, with 75% of them going on to a higher learning institution in the U.S., 20% going on to a higher learning institution in Europe, Canada, Latin America and Asia and 5% enroll in universities in Brazil. The school is accredited by [[AdvancED]] and is the only school in the State of Rio de Janeiro to be designated by license as an international school, recognized by the Brazilian Ministry of Education and the Secretary of Education for the State of Rio de Janeiro. The School is affiliated with the [[International Baccalaureate Organization]]. EARJ sports teams compete against other schools in the Association of American Schools in Brazil (AASB) in soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, futsal and cheerleading. |
The school offers the American, Brazilian and [[International Baccalaureate Diploma]]s. Over 98% of the school’s graduates enroll in a college or university, with 75% of them going on to a higher learning institution in the U.S., 20% going on to a higher learning institution in Europe, Canada, Latin America and Asia and 5% enroll in universities in Brazil. The school is accredited by [[AdvancED]] and is the only school in the State of Rio de Janeiro to be designated by license as an international school, recognized by the Brazilian Ministry of Education and the Secretary of Education for the State of Rio de Janeiro. The School is affiliated with the [[International Baccalaureate Organization]]. EARJ sports teams compete against other schools in the Association of American Schools in Brazil (AASB) in soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, futsal and cheerleading. |
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== Campuses and |
== Campuses and facilities == |
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The Gávea campus opened in 1971 and features eight towers that house the school’s Lower School and Upper School divisions. The towers together contain 78 classrooms, eight science laboratories |
The Gávea campus opened in 1971 and features eight towers that house the school’s Lower School and Upper School divisions. The towers together contain 78 classrooms, eight science laboratories. |
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The two libraries with a collection totaling more than 30,000 titles have been closed. |
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==See also== |
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* [[Americans in Brazil]] |
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In addition the Gávea campus has three gymnasiums, three music rooms, a cafeteria, an infirmary, snack bar, student store, security room, and a 350-seat auditorium. Athletic facilities include a lower school playground, indoor and outdoor courts, and playing field. The Barra campus opened in 2013 and provides purpose built learning, artistic and sporting facilities. The school contains two libraries. |
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== Athletics == |
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EARJ students have the opportunity to participate in several interscholastic competitions. Along with a few other local competitions which vary through different sports, EARJ participates in Big 8 and Little 8 tournaments. EARJ's Boys Basketball Varsity team is the reigning Big 8 champion, as they conquered the 22-23 season title undefeated, getting EARJ their first ever Big 8 basketball gold. They went on to also conquer 2nd place in the first ever AASB National Final Four (Boys Basketball), closing off a historic season as the best ever boys basketball squad in the school's history. The Panthers' 22-23 season cheerleading squad also managed to secure the gold in the first ever Big 8 Cheerleading Competition. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 13:47, 17 January 2024
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| Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro | |
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| Location | |
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Brazil | |
| Coordinates | 22°59′2.56″S 43°14′40.82″W / 22.9840444°S 43.2446722°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Motto | Find Your Path |
| Established | 1937 |
| Head of school | Dr. Nigel J Winnard |
| Faculty | 154 faculty members |
| Grades | Nursery - 12 |
| Enrollment | 1340 |
| Campus size | Gávea 360 acres (1,500,000 m2) Barra 4 acres (16,000 m2) |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Color(s) | Blue and red |
| Athletics | Soccer, Basketball, Cheerleading, Volleyball, Track |
| Athletics conference | Big 8, Little 8, Final Four (Boys Basketball 2022) |
| Mascot | Black Panther |
| Nickname | Panthers |
| Neighborhood | Gávea and Barra da Tijuca |
| Website | www |
Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro (EARJ, the American School of Rio de Janeiro) is a non-profit twin-campus IB World Continuum school located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The school was founded in 1937 as a private, independent, coeducational, non-denominational day school. EARJ offers an educational program from Nursery through Grade 12 for students of all nationalities. In 2019-20, enrollment was 1,200 students across the Gávea and Barra campuses with 160 members of teaching faculty.
Curriculum and programs[edit]
The curriculum is that of a U.S. college-preparatory independent day school for students from pre-school through Grade 12. Instruction is in English with Portuguese offered as an additional first or foreign language. Other available foreign languages include French and Spanish. Health, physical education, and computer classes are also run. Music, art, band, choir, drama, publications, athletics, and Model UN (Model United Nations) are among the extracurricular activities offered. There is no religious instruction. There are chapters of the National Honor Society, the Spanish Honor Society, French Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta on campus.
The school offers the American, Brazilian and International Baccalaureate Diplomas. Over 98% of the school’s graduates enroll in a college or university, with 75% of them going on to a higher learning institution in the U.S., 20% going on to a higher learning institution in Europe, Canada, Latin America and Asia and 5% enroll in universities in Brazil. The school is accredited by AdvancED and is the only school in the State of Rio de Janeiro to be designated by license as an international school, recognized by the Brazilian Ministry of Education and the Secretary of Education for the State of Rio de Janeiro. The School is affiliated with the International Baccalaureate Organization. EARJ sports teams compete against other schools in the Association of American Schools in Brazil (AASB) in soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, futsal and cheerleading.
Campuses and facilities[edit]
The Gávea campus opened in 1971 and features eight towers that house the school’s Lower School and Upper School divisions. The towers together contain 78 classrooms, eight science laboratories.
The two libraries with a collection totaling more than 30,000 titles have been closed.
In addition the Gávea campus has three gymnasiums, three music rooms, a cafeteria, an infirmary, snack bar, student store, security room, and a 350-seat auditorium. Athletic facilities include a lower school playground, indoor and outdoor courts, and playing field. The Barra campus opened in 2013 and provides purpose built learning, artistic and sporting facilities. The school contains two libraries.
Athletics[edit]
EARJ students have the opportunity to participate in several interscholastic competitions. Along with a few other local competitions which vary through different sports, EARJ participates in Big 8 and Little 8 tournaments. EARJ's Boys Basketball Varsity team is the reigning Big 8 champion, as they conquered the 22-23 season title undefeated, getting EARJ their first ever Big 8 basketball gold. They went on to also conquer 2nd place in the first ever AASB National Final Four (Boys Basketball), closing off a historic season as the best ever boys basketball squad in the school's history. The Panthers' 22-23 season cheerleading squad also managed to secure the gold in the first ever Big 8 Cheerleading Competition.
References[edit]
- Content has been adapted from a US Office of Overseas Schools report which can be found at: https://2001-2009.state.gov/m/a/os/1529.htm and updated by the school