Colégio Pedro II
| Pedro II School Colégio Pedro II | |
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 Logo Motto: "Buscamos no saber a perfeição suprema" We seek in knowledge the supreme perfection | |
| Address | |
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Campo de São Cristóvão, 177 Rio de Janeiro, Niterói and Duque de caxias Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 20921-903 | |
| Information | |
| School type | Federal Public School Federal Public School |
| Established | December 2, 1837 |
| Founded | 1739 as Saint Peter Orphans' School, 1766 as Saint Joachim School |
| Rector | Teacher Oscar Halac |
| Campus Director | São Cristóvão |
| Number of students | 12000 |
| Campuses |
Humaitá (2 units) Centro São Cristóvão (3 units) Tijuca (2 units) Realengo (2 units) Engenho Novo (2 units) Duque de Caxias Niterói |
Colégio Pedro II (Pedro II School) is a Federal Public School located in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Named after Pedro II of Brazil, it was established on December 2, 1837, and made official by Imperial decree on December 20 of the same year. It was named after the Emperor, since it was established on his birthday. Its origins can be traced to the Saint Peter Orphans' School founded in 1739, and later renamed to Saint Joachim School in 1766.
Its first campus, downtown Rio de Janeiro, functions to this day. The school is mentioned in the Brazilian Constitution, which says that it should remain under the Federal orbit.
Coordinates: 22°53′57″S 43°13′16″W / 22.8992°S 43.2211°W