Riverside School, Prague

Riverside School, Prague is an independent non-profit day school for students between the ages of three and eighteen years. The school is based on a Christian Foundation and is dedicated to offering a programme that incorporates modern teaching methods and biblical values.
Riverside School, Prague opened in 1994 in a modernized building and is situated in a scenic riverside location in a quiet section of Prague 6. The school grounds are self-contained and include an all-weather surface and play activities. Each classroom is well resourced with computers and a range of educational resources to meet international curricular requirements. The academic programme has as its basis the English National Curriculum adapted to an international student body. The primary school has a well resourced library and science laboratory, A variety of teaching methods are adopted in all classes and a strong emphasis is placed on practical work and investigative learning. Christian values permeate the life and work of the school.

In September 2001 the Riverside School, Prague combined with another international school in Prague to offer high school education to the age of 18 years. The teachers at Riverside School are qualified, experienced professionals primarily from the UK and US. The maximum class size is 18 students. The school believes in the importance of partnership between the home and the school. Parental involvement is actively encouraged. The school has a strong parent teacher association. Parent teacher consultations are held each term and written reports are given in December and June. The Riverside School, Prague is a close-knit school community with a strong family atmosphere. The school day is from 08:30 until 15:00 with the opportunity for children to participate in after school activities. Children between the ages of three and four years attend from 08:30 to 12:00. Scholarships are available to students whose families demonstrate special need.