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Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Hindi
Typical class size 26
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Riverside School Ahmedabad is a day international school offering the Cambridge curriculum alongside a bespoke program. In the upper grades, students sit Cambridge IGCSE, followed by Cambridge AS Levels and A Levels, with a subject spread in English, languages, sciences, business and economics. For Key Stages 1 and 2, the school follows the Riverside Well-Being Curriculum, focused on social, emotional, physical, spiritual and cognitive development, underpinned by the I CAN Mindset and Design Thinking. The campus is designed to support creative inquiry, featuring the Maker-Verse makerspace with a CNC router, 3D printer, laser cutter, woodworking tools and electronics equipment. Sport is integrated through inclusive teams in football, basketball, cricket and volleyball. Unique programs include inclusive campus initiatives, World is My School volunteer activities and ongoing leadership development through the I CAN approach. The school emphasizes small class sizes, a well-stocked library and a graded reading program, guiding curious, compassionate learners.
Riverside School Ahmedabad has 400 pupils, typical class sizes of 26, instruction in English.
Location
307, Behind C.S.D Depot, Off Airport Road, Cantonment, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India 380 004. Located in the Cantonment area along the Airport Road corridor. Bus routes serve the campus for Pre-K to Grade 12.
Bus routes A–F and 1–10 service Riverside Campus; timings vary by route. For queries call 9925243910.
Fees
Application / Registration fees
- Form (application) fee: INR 3,000. This fee is paid at the time of submitting the online application and is non‑refundable.
Tuition fees — by year group (annual and per‑term)
- Pre‑K to Grade 2: Annual tuition INR 176,240. Per term (if billed termly, 3 terms per year): INR 58,747.
- Grade 3 to Grade 7: Annual tuition INR 196,916. Per term (if billed termly, 3 terms per year): INR 65,639.
- Grade 8 to Grade 12: Annual tuition INR 210,890. Per term (if billed termly, 3 terms per year): INR 70,296.
(Note: a single‑figure annual fee commonly quoted for the school across listings is in the mid‑range of INR 165,000–210,000 depending on grade; the breakdown above is the published grade‑band breakdown in current public listings.)
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are payable through the school's online payment system (parents retrieve the child's tuition and transportation invoice by entering mobile number and OTP). Payments may be made by bank transfer (NEFT / IMPS / RTGS), credit card, debit card and UPI.
- There are no processing charges to parents for payments made by bank transfer (NEFT / IMPS / RTGS), credit card, debit card or UPI. If a Commercial (company) card is used, the bank charge of 2.25% + GST is borne by the payer and must be reimbursed to the school.
- The application/form fee paid at application is non‑refundable. Parents receive admission outcome after the admission process; payment of the form fee does not guarantee admission.
Boarding / residential fees (if applicable)
- The school is listed in public school directories as operating a day and day‑cum‑residential model. Specific boarding (hostel) fee schedules are not published in the school's public payment portal. Parents should expect boarding to be a separate charge where boarding places are offered.
Other costs and typical additional fees
- Transportation: A paid bus service is provided (multiple routes across the city); transportation fees appear as a separate line item in the online payment portal.
- Uniform, books and stationery: These are charged separately as one‑time or seasonal items and are additional to tuition. (Parents should budget for uniform and book costs in the first term.)
- External exam/registration fees: For students taking Cambridge/IGCSE examinations, external exam registration and exam fees are charged in addition to school tuition for the relevant grades.
- Occasional charges: field trips, extracurricular activities, camps, and special project or resource fees may be billed separately during the year.
Refund information
- The application/form fee is explicitly non‑refundable. Other fee refund rules (tuition, transport, deposits, etc.) are handled according to the school's account/payment policies and are not published on the public payment page; parents should refer to the school's formal fee policy or the admission offer for exact refund and withdrawal conditions.
Fee payment options and contact for fee queries
- Online payment via the school's portal (mobile number + OTP to retrieve invoice). Payment methods supported: NEFT / IMPS / RTGS (bank transfer), Credit card, Debit card, and UPI. The school's portal indicates no charges for these payment methods except for Commercial (company) card charges (2.25% + GST).
- For fee payment queries contact the school finance/help contact listed on the fees page (contact name and mobile number provided in the school's fees payment notice).
Academics
Riverside School Ahmedabad teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is used for higher grades. IGCSE is offered in Grade 10 with English as a First Language, Hindi as a Second Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business Studies and Economics. AS and A levels are offered in Grades 11 and 12 with English General Paper, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business, Economics, Psychology and Accounting. For Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, Riverside follows the Riverside Well-Being Curriculum focused on the five areas of development: social, emotional, physical, spiritual and cognitive. The I CAN Mindset and Design Thinking underpin Riverside's pedagogy across the learning journey.
Student Teacher Ratio
1:12 teacher-student ratio.
Higher Education Progression
Yes, CIE results are accepted by Indian colleges as an Indian board and can be submitted without grade or percentage conversion. 71% of alumni are currently studying or have graduated from Indian universities. Cambridge International Examinations is an international board, so applications to universities abroad are feasible.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Inclusive Campus Program promotes social inclusion and wellbeing. The Wellbeing Programme uses the SEE Curriculum (Social Emotional and Ethical by His Holiness Dalai Lama), organized into Awareness, Compassion, and Engagement, focusing on students' awareness of their own thoughts and feelings, empathy for others, and self-regulation through experiences, theatre, storytelling, and dialogues.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Special Education Needs Programme presents a Vision to foster understanding and inclusive practice for all abilities, a Mission to collaborate with specialists, and a Road Map that includes a formal admission policy, functional assessments, development of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), inclusion orientations, teacher training, and quarterly parent interaction.
Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is a core part of how young people learn and grow. The See Curriculum's three dimensions—Awareness, Compassion, and Engagement—develop awareness of self and others, empathy, and self-regulation, with methods including experiences, theatre, storytelling, individual sessions, role play, discussions, and citizenship. Parent Wellbeing sessions (Health and hygiene, Parenting, Stress management, Yoga) are also offered to raise awareness and self-esteem.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Book a Riverside Experience: Join a walk around our campus to learn about I CAN practices from the students. Campus visits are available every Monday at select times (9:30 AM–9:45 AM and 10:30 AM–10:45 AM). Kindly show the confirmation message to the security guard on arrival. Book here!
2. Pre-K admissions: There is no entrance test for Pre-K. For the academic year 2026-2027, the child must be born between 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023. Pre-K admissions for 2026–2027 are completed.
3. Keystage 1 (K-1 to Grade 2): No test is conducted for entrance into K-1. A language comprehension exercise and Math is conducted for Grades K2, 1 and 2. We don't have any vacancies for the academic year 2026–2027.
4. Keystage 2 (Grade 3 to Grade 7): A written test in English and Hindi, Math and Science will be conducted for students seeking admission into Grades 3 through 7 to gauge grade readiness. There are no vacancies for the academic year 2026–2027. Information on admissions beyond Grade 7 is not published on this page.
5. Keystage 3 (Grade 8 to Grade 12): A written test is conducted for Grades 8, 9 and 11 to gauge grade readiness. Grade 10 and Grade 12 are not admitted. Information on the Grade 11 entrance exam syllabus is available. An admission form is accessible at admissions.schoolriverside.com.
FAQs
What curriculum does Riverside School Ahmedabad follow?
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is used for higher grades. IGCSE is offered in Grade 10 with English as a First Language, Hindi as a Second Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business Studies and Economics.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application / Registration fees**
- Form (application) fee: INR 3,000. This fee is paid at the time of submitting the online application and is non‑refundable.
Where is Riverside School Ahmedabad located?
307, Behind C.S.D Depot, Off Airport Road, Cantonment, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India 380 004. Located in the Cantonment area along the Airport Road corridor. Bus routes serve the campus for Pre-K to Grade 12.
Special Education Needs Programme presents a Vision to foster understanding and inclusive practice for all abilities, a Mission to collaborate with specialists, and a Road Map that includes a formal admission policy, functional assessments, developme
Is there a school bus service?
Bus routes A–F and 1–10 service Riverside Campus; timings vary by route. For queries call 9925243910.
1. Book a Riverside Experience: Join a walk around our campus to learn about I CAN practices from the students. Campus visits are available every Monday at select times (9:30 AM–9:45 AM and 10:30 AM–10:45 AM).
What languages are taught?
English is offered as a First Language for IGCSE and is compulsory. Hindi is offered as a Second Language or any other second/foreign language and is compulsory.
What wellbeing support is available?
Inclusive Campus Program promotes social inclusion and wellbeing.
What facilities does the school have?
The campus was designed to nurture young minds and to allow for creative freedom of thought and action. A virtual tour of the campus and a campus gallery provide glimpses of Riverside's spaces.
When was Riverside School Ahmedabad founded?
Since 2001, Riverside has designed, implemented and shared a unique, user-centered curriculum that focuses on quality learning and student well-being.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Cambridge International Examinations are offered, with IGCSE in Grade 10 and AS/A Level in Grades 11–12; IGCSE subjects include English First Language, Hindi Second Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business Studies, and Economics;
