Riverside School is one of Prague's longest established English medium schools, opened in 1994 and now an authorised IB World School teaching from the early years to the end of secondary. It follows a British framework with Cambridge IGCSE and offers the IB Diploma in the senior school, giving families an English system route that finishes on an international qualification. To see where it sits among the city's other options, start with the Prague city hub, and for the wider Diploma picture read our roundup of the best IB schools in Prague.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam routes | British framework with Cambridge IGCSE, leading to the IB Diploma in the senior years; an American high school diploma route is also offered |
| Stages | Early years to the end of secondary, around ages 3 to 18 |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Status | Not for profit; authorised IB World School |
| Accreditation | Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; member of COBIS |
| Community | Several hundred students from more than 60 nationalities |
Curriculum and academics
Riverside teaches in English on a British framework through the early years, primary and lower secondary, with pupils sitting Cambridge IGCSE before the senior school. At that point students choose the IB Diploma, and the school also offers an American high school diploma route, so families have more than one recognised path to university. That combination of a British structure with the Diploma at the top is the school's central proposition, and it sets Riverside alongside the city's other Diploma providers rather than against the national system.
As a not for profit school, Riverside reinvests its income in teaching and facilities rather than distributing it, which shapes how it describes its priorities of challenge, community and care. It holds accreditation from the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the Council of British International Schools, all of which involve regular external review. Results move year to year, so ask the admissions team for the most recent IGCSE and Diploma outcomes and university destinations, and compare the school against its peers in our guide to the best IB schools in Prague.
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Riverside School fees
Riverside sits in the mid to upper part of the Prague market. As an established IB World School with the Diploma at the top, it typically prices in line with the city's other premium international options, and the senior years are the most expensive stage. We do not publish an invented figure here, because the school sets and resets its own schedule each year, so confirm the current tuition directly. As a not for profit, its surpluses are reinvested rather than distributed, which families often factor into how they read value for money.
Beyond the headline tuition, plan for a registration or application fee, a refundable deposit and optional extras such as lunches, transport and trips. Put Riverside against alternatives on our compare tool before you decide, and read parent perspectives through our school reviews hub as we gather them.
Admissions
The school year starts in early September, and Riverside runs a main intake then alongside rolling applications through the year wherever places exist. The busiest entry points tend to be the start of primary and the move into the senior school for the IB Diploma, so families relocating to Prague should begin the conversation early. As a long established school with a settled community, popular year groups can fill, so a waiting list is worth checking.
Admission considers academic readiness and the fit with an English medium programme, with support for pupils arriving from other systems and other languages. Prepare prior school records and recent reports, and confirm the current entry requirements, any assessment and the waiting list position with the admissions team before you plan a move.
Location and who goes there
Riverside is a day school in Prague drawing families from across the city and its suburbs. The school has announced a new unified campus in Prague 6 for its junior and senior high students, planned to open in September 2028, which will change the commute for some families, so it is worth confirming the current site for each stage and the timeline for the move before you commit to a neighbourhood. Mapping the journey from where you plan to live remains the practical first step.
The community is broadly international, with several hundred students from more than 60 nationalities, drawing English speaking families alongside Czech families who want an English medium British and IB education. For families weighing Riverside against the city's other Diploma schools, the deciding factors are usually the not for profit ethos, the British to IB pathway and location. To compare the full range, return to the Prague city hub or browse the city's IB schools in Prague.
Riverside School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Riverside School fees?
Riverside sits in the mid to upper fee band for Prague, with the senior and IB Diploma years the most expensive stage. As a not for profit school, surpluses are reinvested rather than distributed. Confirm the current schedule directly with the school as it is reset each year.
What curriculum does Riverside School follow?
Riverside teaches in English on a British framework, with pupils sitting Cambridge IGCSE and then choosing the IB Diploma in the senior school. It is an authorised IB World School and also offers an American high school diploma route.
Is Riverside School an IB World School?
Yes. Riverside is an authorised IB World School offering the IB Diploma in the senior years, alongside Cambridge IGCSE earlier in the secondary school.
When was Riverside School Prague founded?
Riverside opened in 1994 and now teaches several hundred students from more than 60 nationalities. It is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
What ages does Riverside School take?
Riverside teaches children from age 3 through to 18, from early years and primary up to Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma in the senior school.
