EARJ - Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro

What EARJ - Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro does

EARJ - Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro is a private, nonprofit international school founded in 1937 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, operating across two campuses: the historic Gávea headquarters (on a 12-acre site at the edge of Tijuca National Forest, housing over 800 students) and the Barra da Tijuca campus (a 17,600 m² modern facility serving over 500 students). Total enrollment stands at approximately 1,300 students from over 50 nationalities across Preschool through Grade 12, supported by 39% international faculty and 54% of faculty holding advanced degrees, yielding a 7.37 student-to-teacher ratio and average class size of 20.

The school delivers a full IB World Continuum program (PYP, MYP, and DP) integrated with American and Brazilian curricula, awarding graduates three diplomas simultaneously: the American High School Diploma, the Brazilian Ensino Médio Diploma, and the IB Diploma. Curriculum delivery is English-medium and supported by purpose-built infrastructure including science labs (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), STEAM Labs, Design/Innovation spaces, a dedicated MuseOn learning space, libraries, gymnasiums, athletic fields, and Makerspaces. The school holds NEASC, Cognia, Brazilian state, and U.S. Department of State Office of Overseas Schools accreditations, the last of which makes it the only school in Rio de Janeiro with U.S. government recognition through the Assisted School Program.

EARJ operates on a recurring tuition revenue model with annual billing (rates not publicly disclosed), supplemented by a one-time Capital Fund Contribution for new students and optional recurring services (cafeteria via Sodexo, transportation via Santa Rosa and Psiu Transportes, after-school activities, IB exam fees, and a July/January vacation camp). Go-to-market is sales-led through a dedicated Admissions Team using the OpenApply online platform, with rolling year-round admissions, campus visits/tours, and a multi-stakeholder Admissions Committee. Governance rests with a Board of Directors of 11-13 members that includes U.S. Consulate appointees, parent-elected, and shareholder-appointed representatives.

Name

EARJ - Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro

Legal name

Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro

Website

https://earj.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

EARJ is a private nonprofit international school in Rio de Janeiro founded in 1937, operating two campuses serving 1,300 students across Preschool-Grade 12 with a full IB Continuum program and triple-diploma pathway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL), World Languages Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAJ), English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB)

Keywords

• International education
• IB curriculum
• K-12 schooling
• Private school
• College preparatory

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio de Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Annual tuition and fees charged to enrolled students and families. Tuition covers curriculum materials, classroom technology, counseling and student wellbeing services, and college counseling. The school employs a rolling admissions process year-round.
2. Capital Fund Contribution: A required contribution from all new students supporting investments in campus infrastructure, technology, and other facilities that enhance the learning environment.
3. Optional Services and Fees: Optional revenue streams including cafeteria services (provided by Sodexo, billed monthly), school bus transportation (via Santa Rosa and Psiu Transportes), after-school activities, IB exam fees, and vacation camp programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

EARJ delivers English-medium international education from Preschool through Grade 12 at two campuses in Rio de Janeiro (Gávea and Barra da Tijuca), structured around the full IB World Continuum (Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme) integrated with American and Brazilian curricula. Students can earn three diplomas upon graduation: the American High School Diploma, the Brazilian Ensino Médio Diploma, and the IB Diploma. The school serves approximately 1,300 students representing over 50 nationalities, with an average class size of 20 and a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.37.

Product overview

EARJ is an IB World Continuum School offering a comprehensive educational program from Preschool through Grade 12. The school provides three IB programs: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3-11, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11-16, and Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16-18. Students can earn three diplomas: the American High School Diploma, the Brazilian Ensino Médio Diploma, and the IB Diploma. The academic structure includes Preschool (Nursery-Pre-K), Lower School (Kindergarten-Grade 5), Middle School (Grade 6-8), and High School (Grade 9-12). Beyond academics, the school offers After School Activities, Vacation Camps, and University/College Counseling services. The institution operates two campuses in Rio de Janeiro (Gávea and Barra da Tijuca).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Years Programme (PYP)
• Middle Years Programme (MYP)
• Diploma Programme (DP)
• Preschool Program (Nursery - Pre-K)
• Lower School Program (Kindergarten - Grade 5)
• Middle School Program (Grade 6 - 8)
• High School Program (Grade 9 - 12)
• After School Activities
• Vacation Camp
• University and College Counseling

Quantifiable outcome

• Average class size of 20 students supporting individualized attention
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SodexominorOthersEARJ partners with Sodexo for food/catering services at both campuses. Sodexo handles all cafeteria operations and billing, which is processed monthly based on student consumption. This partnership allows EARJ to offer professional food services without operating its own cafeteria.
• Santa Rosa TransportationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSanta Rosa Transportation provides school bus services for the Gávea Campus. Families can arrange transportation services directly with Santa Rosa. This partnership extends EARJ's reach by providing transportation options to families who need them.
• Psiu TransportesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPsiu Transportes provides school bus services for the Barra Campus. Families arrange transportation services directly with Psiu. This channel partnership supports the admissions process by removing logistical barriers for enrolled families.
• OpenApplycoreTechnology or IntegrationOpenApply is EARJ's official online application management platform. It provides a step-by-step application process where families can complete and upload all required documents, track their application status, receive communications from the Admissions Team, and access the confidential recommendation form system. This platform is the primary digital touchpoint for all prospective families throughout the admissions funnel.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Avenues: The World School: Global premium international school operator with campuses in NYC, São Paulo, Shenzhen, and online; overlaps with EARJ on premium positioning and IB/American curriculum, but operates at much larger scale.
• Stamford American International School: Large premium IB Continuum school in Singapore cited as EARJ's Head of School's prior institution; comparable curriculum model and target demographic but operates in a different geography.

Direct peers

• International School of Curitiba: International school in southern Brazil offering IB and American-style curriculum to a similar expat and affluent Brazilian demographic; serves as a comparable regional benchmark.
• Graded School: Premium American international school in São Paulo offering IB and American diploma tracks; serves a similar affluent Brazilian and expat family base and competes with EARJ for cross-city enrollments and faculty talent.
• Pan American School of Porto Alegre: American-style international school in southern Brazil offering IB programs; comparable in mission, target families, and curriculum mix to EARJ.
• St. Paul's School: One of São Paulo's oldest and most prestigious international schools (British/Brazilian), offering IGCSE/A-Levels alongside the Brazilian diploma; directly comparable premium positioning to EARJ.

Regional players

• Üsküdar American Academy: Historic American/IB international school in Istanbul, Turkey; cited as a prior institution of EARJ's Head of School. Comparable mission and curriculum in a different region.
• The International School Nido de Aguilar: Premium IB international school in Santiago, Chile; cited in EARJ's Athletic Director background. Comparable curriculum and family demographic across Latin America, though geographically separate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/EARJTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/earj.official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/earj.official
• Instagraminstagram.com/earj.official

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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