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Riverside School

Argentina, Buenos Aires

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1991
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Portuguese
Strengths Sport, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Riverside School offers a secular, bilingual education for students from age 2 to 18, preparing them for Cambridge IGCSE in Years 9–10 and Cambridge International AS and A Levels in Years 11–12. The curriculum places English as a core pillar from early years, with Portuguese introduced in Year 7, and a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary study across humanities and social sciences. The school operates a 1:1 technology program from Year 3 and participates in the Digital House program in the Secondary School to develop programming and computational thinking, complementing Cambridge qualifications such as ICE and AICE for a solid pre-university pathway. Classrooms are complemented by a broad arts program, robust sports, and frequent travel and exchanges, including a UK Tour. Riverside's motto, Love Thy Neighbour, underpins community service through Love Thy Neighbour and environmental initiatives like Envirothon, fostering integrity, empathy, and citizenship. The school also offers camps, competitions, and trips.

Gral. Güemes 318, B1641 Acassuso, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Essentials

Riverside School has instruction in English.

Location
Eduardo Costa 1172, Acassuso. Riverside School is located in the Acassuso locality. The school can be contacted via phones 11 7730-0361 and 11 7917-3226. Admissions emails are [email protected] and [email protected].

Stages
Kindergarten, Primary School, and Secondary School.

Type
The school offers a secular, bilingual, and interdisciplinary education.

Additional learning support
The school has a School Guidance Team (EOE) and the SES (Socio Emotional Skills) Programme.

Religious affiliation
Secular.
Diving Deeper

House System
The Riverside Spirit – Houses & Captains. Students belong to Nile (Blue), Amazon (Green), or Thames (Red) and compete in sports, academics, and service activities to foster teamwork and belonging. The Captains system provides leadership opportunities for students to take on responsibilities, organize activities, and serve as positive role models for peers, thus building the Riverside Spirit.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a Board of Directors. The Headmaster and department heads are listed as part of the leadership on the board page.
Fees
Application fees
- No public, fixed application or enrollment fee amount is published on the school's publicly accessible admissions information. Families are provided the exact application/enrolment fee when they request or begin the admission process.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)
- Riverside School does not publish a public schedule of tuition amounts by year group or per term on its publicly accessible admissions pages. Detailed tuition figures (per term and annual totals) are supplied directly to families and contained in the school's formal fee schedule or enrollment contract.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school does not publish a detailed public calendar of billing dates or the exact payment terms. Billing dates, the number of instalments, due dates, late-payment conditions, and any discounts or sibling reductions are provided to families in the enrolment paperwork and the school's administrative communications. The school uses an online management system (plataforma.acadeu.com) for administrative processes, which is the platform used to manage family accounts and billing.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Riverside School is presented as a day bilingual school (Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary) and there is no indication of a boarding or residential programme or boarding fee on the school's public pages. Therefore no boarding fees are published or applicable.

Other costs and fees
- No comprehensive list of ancillary fees is published publicly. Typical additional costs that families are informed about during enrollment include: school uniform, learning materials or book lists, extracurricular activity fees, school trip charges, and any one-time materials or registration charges. Precise amounts and which items are mandatory versus optional are provided to families with the fee schedule and enrolment documents.

Refund information
- The school's public pages do not publish specific refund policy text. Refund terms (for deposits, tuition prepayments, cancellations, or early withdrawals) are specified in the school's enrollment contract and the school's administrative terms provided to families at the time of registration.

Fee payment options
- The school lists an online management system link (plataforma.acadeu.com) for family administration and billing; payment options and accepted methods (for example bank transfer, credit/debit card, or direct debit) are provided to families in the school's fee schedule and via the management system at enrolment. Exact accepted payment methods and any associated transaction fees are supplied with the account statements or enrolment paperwork.

Contact details to request the current, detailed fee schedule
- Riverside School provides direct contact channels for admissions and administrative enquiries. Phone numbers and email addresses on the admissions page may be used to request the full, current fee schedule and the school's formal enrolment and refund terms: phones 11 7730-0361 and 11 7917-3226; email addresses [email protected] and [email protected]; address Eduardo Costa 1172, Acassuso.

Summary of findings
- A search of Riverside School's publicly accessible English-language pages (Home and Admissions) did not return a published fee schedule, tuition table, or refund policy text; the site provides admissions contact details and an administrative management-system link but does not list amounts or detailed payment terms for the current academic year on those pages. Families receive full fee amounts, billing calendars, payment methods, and refund conditions directly from the school during the admissions/enrolment process.
Academics

Riverside School teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The English language is a fundamental pillar in the Riverside School syllabus. English begins to be taught from K2. Students sit the IGCSE exams in Years 9 and 10, and the AS and A Levels in Years 11 and 12. The International Certificate of Education (ICE) and the Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) certify a solid pre-university education that prepares students for university and/or work challenges.

Higher Education Progression
ICE and AICE meet international and national pre-university requirements, supporting pathways to higher education.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The School Guidance Team (EOE) is made up of professionals who support our students and their families, working with teachers to promote emotional well-being, holistic development, and inclusion in school life. The SES (Socio Emotional Skills) Programme fosters the development of socio-emotional skills, emotional management, empathy, and the building of healthy relationships. These initiatives equip students to navigate their school life with well-being and confidence. The team collaborates with classroom staff to monitor and support student needs across the school.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The School Guidance Team (EOE) supports students and families and promotes inclusion in school life.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Bilingualism is an essential part of Riverside's identity, with intensive English instruction from the earliest years integrated into different learning areas and daily school life. Our students use English as a tool for communication, thinking, and exploring the world, developing confidence and fluency in the language. In Year 7, Portuguese is introduced as a third language, expanding communication opportunities and encouraging openness to new cultures within a multilingual project that enriches our students' education. Through projects, activities, and classes, English learning is integrated across the curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
Emotional well-being is supported by a School Guidance Team (EOE) and the SES programme. The SES Programme fosters socio-emotional skills, emotional management, empathy, and healthy relationships. These efforts promote mental wellbeing and equip students with strategies to manage emotions and stress. Teachers collaborate with the team to monitor and support well-being across the school.
Parent Experience

History
The roots lie in The Doll's House Kindergarten, founded in 1950 in La Lucila, which prepared pupils for entry into bilingual schools and established a standard of academic excellence. In 1991, under Adela Fraguglia de Landi, the project expanded to Riverside School with Primary and later Secondary education, adopting a holistic, globally minded bilingual approach. In 2000, Mariana Luque joined the project and the school relocated to a larger site in Acassuso, marking the first graduating cohort that same year. By 2014, the three pedagogical levels were formally integrated under Riverside School, defining its orientation in Humanities and Social Sciences. Today, Riverside School is a values-based institution guided by the motto "Love thy Neighbour," developing students of integrity and empathy as global citizens.

Community
Riverside School celebrates community and togetherness through events such as Gallery Night, Family Day, Sports Days, and Bingo Night. Gallery Night features students sharing their work in different areas with families, while Family Day includes outdoor games and activities. Sports Days are held for Primary and Secondary students, and Bingo Night brings the community together in a lively atmosphere.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Riverside School offers a secular, bilingual education for students from Kindergarten through Secondary. It provides an interdisciplinary and personalized approach that adapts to each student's needs and nurtures their talents. Technology is integrated as a learning tool, with a 1:1 program starting in Year 3 and the Secondary School participating in the Digital House program to develop programming and computational thinking. English is taught from the early years, and Portuguese is introduced as a third language in Year 7. Arts and physical education are integral to the program, with concerts and plays, and sports including football, hockey, athletics, swimming, climbing, and rowing, along with camps and an annual UK Tour.

Sports Facilities
Sports are an essential part of Riverside. In Primary and Secondary, students practice football, hockey, and athletics, in addition to swimming (Year 1 to Year 4), climbing (Year 5 and 6), and rowing in Secondary. The Secondary School participates in tournaments organized by ADN and ACOBI. In Primary, activities include Sports Day where the whole school competes by House, Interhouses hockey and football, Swimming Day, and Family Day.

Academic Facilities
Riverside provides a comprehensive, secular, and bilingual education across Kindergarten to Secondary. An interdisciplinary and personalized approach adapts to each student's needs and interests, with Project-Based Learning, cooperative work, and the responsible use of technology. Technology is integrated as a learning tool, with a 1:1 program starting in Year 3 and the Digital House program in Secondary. English is taught from the early years, and Year 7 introduces Portuguese as a third language. Arts and creative subjects include visual arts, music, choir, drama, and chess workshops, with concerts and a Play held throughout the year.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Camps and educational trips are organized from Year 1 to build autonomy and teamwork, culminating in a UK Tour in Years 10-11. The arts program includes concerts in Kindergarten and Primary, and a Play in Secondary, alongside drama, choir, audiovisual media, and chess workshops. Riverside participates in ADN and ACOBI tournaments, with athletics, hockey, football, and rowing in Physical Education. Primary activities include Sports Day, Interhouses hockey and football, Swimming Day, and Family Day.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has chess workshops in Secondary School, providing opportunities for strategic thinking and competitive participation. The Envirothon, organized through Riverside Green in collaboration with ESSARP, engages students in environmental challenges. The UK Tour in Years 10–11 is a cultural and sports exchange in the United Kingdom.

Arts & Creative
The school has visual arts, music, choir, and drama classes in Primary School. The Secondary School offers drama, choir, audiovisual media, and chess workshops. Throughout the year, concerts are held in Kindergarten and Primary, and a Play is staged in Secondary.

Cultural & Language
The school has intensive English instruction from the earliest years, integrated into daily learning. The English language is used as a tool for communication, thinking, and exploring the world, building confidence and fluency. In Year 7, Portuguese is introduced as a third language, expanding multilingual opportunities within a multilingual environment.

Social & Hobbies
Gallery Night invites families to see student work in different areas. Family Day features outdoor games and activities. Sports Days are held in Primary and Secondary. Bingo Night brings the whole community together for a shared event.

Community & Service
The school runs Love Thy Neighbour, with Community Days each month to support Sueñitos Nursery, Comedor Mamá María, and Casa de Galilea Community Center. The Secondary School visits Casa de Galilea weekly to assist with activities and build relationships. Riverside Green promotes environmental awareness and sustainability through the Envirothon with ESSARP and participation in the Decarbonize project, along with Earth Day and Ocean Day celebrations.

Leadership & Professional
Riverside Spirit – Houses & Captains strengthens community through a House system with Nile, Amazon, and Thames, promoting teamwork, respect, and belonging. The Captains system provides leadership opportunities for students to organize activities and serve as positive role models. These structures foster student leadership and service across the Riverside community.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and physical activity are an essential part of Riverside life, fostering values such as respect, effort, and teamwork. Starting in Year 1, camps and educational trips build autonomy and teamwork, culminating in a UK Tour for Years 10–11. The program includes football, hockey, athletics, swimming, climbing, and rowing across Primary and Secondary.
Languages

Language Provision
English is taught from the earliest years as part of the bilingual program and used for communication and learning. Portuguese is introduced in Year 7 as a third language to expand cross-cultural communication.

Bilingual Teaching
Bilingualism is an essential part of Riverside's identity, with intensive English instruction from the earliest years, and English used as a tool for communication, thinking, and exploring the world. In Year 7, Portuguese is introduced as a third language.
Admissions

Admissions
Online admissions. Online admission process. Contact: Address: Eduardo Costa 1172 - Acassuso. Phones: 11 7730-0361; 11 7917-3226. Email: [email protected]. Follow Us: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Subscribe to our Newsletter.
School Events
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