Since it’s beginning, RIS has had an international staff, international curriculum,
and international student body making it truly an international school. Working from
an American philosophy of education from a Christian perspective, RIS is actively
committed to ministering to the whole person. RIS students are exposed to a broad
variety of subject areas in order to facilitate a well-balanced education, which guides
students in discovering their particular interests, talents, and abilities for use in the
future. This philosophy allows programs to be directed toward individual development
and enrichment in the following areas: intellectual, physical, moral, spiritual, and social.
Each school day incorporates citizenship training, character development, personal
values, and ethics.

Emphasis is placed on instilling respect for citizens of all nations and specifically the
country of Brazil, our host nation. Students graduating from RIS are well prepared for
entry into English-speaking universities throughout the world.

What Makes RIS Different?
Since it’s beginning, RIS has had an international staff, international curriculum,
and international student body making it truly an international school. Working from
an American philosophy of education from a Christian perspective, RIS is actively
committed to ministering to the whole person. RIS students are exposed to a broad
variety of subject areas in order to facilitate a well-balanced education, which guides
students in discovering their particular interests, talents, and abilities for use in the
future. This philosophy allows programs to be directed toward individual development
and enrichment in the following areas: intellectual, physical, moral, spiritual, and social.
Each school day incorporates citizenship training, character development, personal
values, and ethics.

Emphasis is placed on instilling respect for citizens of all nations and specifically the
country of Brazil, our host nation. Students graduating from RIS are well prepared for
entry into English-speaking universities throughout the world.