Riverside International School

Riverside International School (Riverside) is an international school in Prague, serving approximately 720 students from 60 nationalities. Both independent and non-profit, it is a day school offering students aged 3–18 an international approach to education in the English language. The school opened in 1994, and its curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum, with the Senior High offering IGCSEs and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Riverside celebrated its 30th year of operation in 2024.

Located on four sites (a few kilometres apart), Riverside initially opened in the Sedlec region of Prague. From this site the Early Years, Junior High and Senior High School separated and opened in their own buildings. There is some overlap between the Junior and Senior High Schools, which are located a short distance from each other.

Mission Statement

Riverside School values the uniqueness of the individual, providing high-quality education and skills for life to students of diverse cultures, within a Christian ethos and supportive family environment.

The staff team is dedicated to impacting students by building positive relationships and preparing them to become accomplished, global citizens.

Strategic Values

The Strategic Values at Riverside are set out below.

• Challenge
• Community
• Care

Riverside International School seeks to champion the ideals of Challenge, Community, and Care through every aspect of the School. Riverside’s Strategic Values encapsulates the Guiding Statements, including the Mission Statement and Core Principles. Decision making, including strategic planning, is underpinned by the Strategic Values.