Centro Branch

Welcome to Colégio Cruzeiro - Centro Branch: An exceptional educational journey!

Imagine the joy and pride of seeing your son or daughter growing and developing at a renowned institution like Colégio Cruzeiro. Our academic achievements are not just promises, but tangible evidence of our commitment to training global citizens, prepared for an increasingly connected world.

Our students are more than bilingual, they are plurilingual, achieving high results and proficiency levels not only in Portuguese, but also in English, German and Spanish, opening up a world of possibilities. With this linguistic repertoire, they are ready to conquer the world and enter internationally renowned universities.

Our unit, located in the century-old building on Rua Carlos de Carvalho, enchants visitors with its vibrant and busy atmosphere, filled with students, teachers and staff who are passionate about education.

As you enter our corridors, you will be greeted by a welcoming and unique atmosphere. And, if you visit Rua do Senado, you’ll find the Cruzeirinho, with an exclusive entrance for the little ones, which connects to the main building, home to the former German School (Deutsche Schule), the oldest in Rio de Janeiro. Here, we offer the unique opportunity to learn the German language every day, from kindergarten to high school, as well as being leaders in preparing for the Cambridge Certificate of English proficiency.

We go beyond the ordinary to the extraordinary! Through our Full Time program (TICC) and Guided Study, we present a universe full of opportunities to expand our students’ learning horizons. Our learning workshops are real skills boosters, enriching every moment of the educational journey. There are a number of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, dance, theater and language classes, available in the after-school and full-time hours. And all of this is customized and personalized according to the needs and interests of each family and student.

Our library, the renowned Roland Rittmeister Library, is a veritable treasure trove of knowledge, with more than 12,000 titles in various languages, including German, English, children’s and young people’s literature and educational works. This dynamic and lively space is a meeting place for students of all grades, where they can explore new literary adventures and expand their horizons.

Our classrooms are designed to encourage creativity and active student participation. With mobile desks and state-of-the-art technological resources, we provide an innovative learning environment where teachers are supported by the Education and Technology team, which is constantly looking for new tools to enrich the educational process.

Since we are a non-profit institution, maintained by the Sociedade de Beneficência Humboldt, any financial surplus is invested back into teacher training and also to improving teaching and learning conditions. We also cultivate citizenship values and social responsibility here. Our students actively participate in the Projeto de Ação Social da Sociedade de Beneficência Humboldt/Colégio Cruzeiro (it’s a project focused on social action programs), collaborating with partner institutions and having enriching experiences outside the school walls.

Due to the strong emphasis on teaching two foreign languages, German and English, those who attend Colégio Cruzeiro since Kindergarten are going to finish High School with the following international proficiency certificates: IVA, DSD I, DSD Il, for proficiency in German, and the Cambridge Certificate, for proficiency in English. Besides that, there is the traditional Study Trip to Germany, which takes place every year with the 2nd grade class (High School). In this way, they prepare themselves for a globalized world that is constantly evolving.

If you are looking for a school that promotes quality education, with an emphasis on foreign languages, integral education and a stimulating learning environment, we invite you to schedule a visit to our Centro Branch from Colégio Cruzeiro. Come and see our facilities, our dedicated team of educators and find out how we can prepare your child for a bright future.

Schedule your visit today and join us on this exceptional educational journey at Colégio Cruzeiro - Centro Branch!