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| Number of students |
1340 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
50 |
| Most common nationality |
Brazilian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70/30 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Not all of them |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
We offer Portuguese, French and Spanish classes |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, EARJ has its own Distance Learning Plan, which provides a high-quality student digital experience. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, depending on the grade level. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
It depends on the grade level. But overall, we have English and Math assessments |
| Waiting list |
Yes, depending on the grade level |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept students all year round |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8AM |
| School finish time |
3:25PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
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