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R. Visc. de Caravelas, 48 - Botafogo, 22271-022, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro.
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| Scope | Private |
| Faith | Religious |
| Differentiation | Coed |
| Monthly cost | $1,000–$2,000 |
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| Educational Model |
Academic Excellence & High Performance |
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OLM – Our Lady of Mercy American School is a Catholic, non-profit international school located in Brazil, offering both the American and Brazilian curricula side by side. Rooted in strong academic standards and Catholic values, OLM provides a welcoming, community-oriented environment where students develop fluency in English and Portuguese while preparing for higher education both in Brazil and abroad. The School serves students and families seeking a rigorous, values-driven bilingual education within a warm and welcoming community.
Educational System of OLM - Our Lady of Mercy American School
Method
Pedagogical method academic Excellence & High Performance
Educational principles
At OLM, we believe that education goes beyond academics; it is about building character, fostering empathy, and inspiring excellence. Our mission is to guide each student on a journey of growth, grounded in values and a global perspective. At OLM, we work as one community - students, families, and staff - cultivating a warm and inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, supported, and empowered to thrive. Together, we make learning meaningful.
School values
Empathy — treating students and families with understanding and compassion
Equity — ensuring fair, appropriate support for every student's needs
Excellence — maintaining rigorous academic standards
Number of Students: 620
Number of Teachers: 82
Ratio: 8 students per teacher
Annual rotation of teachers
International students
Information about the school-family relationship
OLM's Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) brings together elected representatives from every Grade level and a teacher representative, meeting monthly to support the School's mission and strengthen its family-oriented community.
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Attention to Diversity at OLM - Our Lady of Mercy American School
Motor disability
ADHD
PDD/ASD
Educational Psychologist
Information about the curricular adaptation of the OLM - Our Lady of Mercy American School
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is a pillar of support for students who require language-acquisition assistance or who have special educational needs (SEN), ensuring that all students have equitable access to learning, participation, and academic success.
Educational Stages of OLM - Our Lady of Mercy American School
Information about the educational stages of the OLM - Our Lady of Mercy American School
Pre-School: A curriculum that builds confident learners based on play and holistic inquiry in a safe and welcoming environment. A robust phonics program to develop reading and writing skills, while PE and Arts help children develop their motor skills, creativity, imagination, and self-esteem. Exit Points at School enable children to showcase their learning with families.
Elementary School: A student-centered academic program and a socio-emotional program help promote a growth mindset. Students learn collaboratively through project-based learning, culminating in learning celebrations shared with families at School.
Middle School: Mainly using cross-curricular projects and educational visits, OLM offers a challenging, rich, and relevant academic curriculum that provides the necessary guidance and support to accompany students in their transition to adulthood.
High School: The AP Capstone Thesis Program engages students in interdisciplinary learning, allowing them to investigate academic and real-world issues from various angles.
Rigorous and comprehensive preparation for ENEM and college counseling enable our students to attend the best universities in Brazil and abroad.
Compulsory community service, with a minimum of 100 hours, is required from all students in order to graduate.
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Languages and International Programs at OLM - Our Lady of Mercy American School
Spanish (High)
Portuguese (Instructional)
English (Instructional)
Common Core
Information about international degrees and programmes of the OLM - Our Lady of Mercy American School
IEYC - International Early Years Curriculum - Designed for 2-to-5-year-olds, the IEYC is a research-backed toolkit based on global best practices. It uses play and holistic, inquiry-based learning to cover all curriculum areas, including personal, social, and emotional growth.
AP Capstone - (11th and 12th Grades) : A mandatory two-year college readiness program where 11th graders take AP Seminar to learn core research skills, and 12th graders take AP Research to conduct, present, and defend an independent study. The program is a cornerstone of our commitment to college readiness, fostering critical thinking, research, and communication skills.
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Extracurricular Activities at OLM - Our Lady of Mercy American School
Activities Artistic
Music
Craftsmanship
Piano
Theater
Ballet
Activities Sporting
Soccer
Basketball
Handball
Judo
Table tennis
Volleyball
Activities Cultural
Study support
Other languages
Programming
Robotics
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Services and Facilities of OLM - Our Lady of Mercy American School
Dining room
Dining room - Own kitchen
Special menus
Nutritionists
Information about the dining hall of the OLM - Our Lady of Mercy American School
OLM's Nutrition Department plans and prepares all School meals on campus, providing students with lunch, snacks, and fresh fruit every day. To maintain consistent quality and safety, outside food from home is not permitted. All meal preparation strictly follows the School's Good Practice Manual, ensuring rigorous hygiene and food-safety standards at every stage.
Other services
Extended hours of Morning and afternoon
School transportation
Nursing
Excursions / coexistence
Exchanges
Facilities
Music room
Laboratory
Technology Workshop
Library
Computer classroom
Facilities
Psychomotor room
Atelier (multisensory classroom)
Sanitary cabinet
Others facilities
Chapel / Oratory
Multipurpose/conference room
Facilities
Sports School
Volleyball court
Football court
Basketball court
Facilities
Yard
Children's playground
Information about the facilities of the OLM - Our Lady of Mercy American School
In our After School Activities Program we also offer origami classes, drawing, capoeira. yoga, jazz dance, ballet, judo, drama,robotics, arts and keyboard classes. Our Athletics Program offers cheerleading classes as well as soccer, basketball and volleyball.
Zoom
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At OLM we use Google Workspace, Schoology, Reading Eggs, IXL and Tapestry.
Awards and Recognitions of OLM - Our Lady of Mercy American School
Information about awards and recognitions of the OLM - Our Lady of Mercy American School
Cognia - Accredited with Distinction. According to the most recent evaluation, OLM substantially exceeds Cognia's expectations for accreditation in almost all areas and exemplifies educational excellence.
NHSMUN - National High School Model United Nations, New York - School Delegation Awards: Reasearch and Preparation Award of Distinction and Overall Delegation Award of Merti; Awards by Commettees and Individual Recogniion.
ICA - International Curriculum Association - implementation of the IEYC
THE - Times Higher Education (THE) Counsellor Accreditation Programme
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The price of the OLM - Our Lady of Mercy American School is in the range of $1,000–$2,000 per month per student.
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