Riverside School, Novogorsk
From age 3 · Nursery to KS4
Riverside School
From age 3
RIVERSIDE SCHOOL · NOVOGORSK
Language comes to life when children use it.
At Riverside, Russian and English are used in different learning programmes. We help families understand how each programme works and what support their child may need.
Riverside’s dual programme combines Russian academic learning with British curriculum study through English. In English, Maths and Science, pupils use language to read, solve problems, discuss ideas and explain their thinking. Subjects, teaching languages and workload vary by class.
Role of English
Foreign-language study within the chosen timetable.
What to confirm
Subjects, hours and availability for the particular class.
Role of English
Additional emphasis on learning English as a language.
What to confirm
Lesson allocation and intended learning outcomes.
Role of English
English is also used to study British curriculum subjects.
What to confirm
English-medium subjects, workload and support.
The availability and content of each format should be confirmed for the particular age and class. Enhanced English and subject learning through English are not the same offer.
Songs, stories, games, creative activities and everyday conversation introduce children to English through meaningful experiences.
Primary · KS1–KS2; Secondary · KS3; Secondary · KS4.
Riverside offers Russian and British educational pathways. We discuss the curriculum, subjects, teaching languages and workload for the selected class, taking account of age, previous learning and the family’s goals.
Age, previous learning and language experience help us identify an appropriate class. We discuss the curriculum and arrangements for additional support before enrolment.
Tell us which languages your child speaks at home and uses at school. We offer ESL (English as a Second Language) and/or one-to-one assistance. Learning goals, format, timetable and terms are agreed with the family according to the child’s needs.
Which language is used for each subject? How well does your child understand instructions? What support can be arranged? How will the family and teacher discuss progress? Children develop language skills at different rates.
Enhanced English primarily develops language skills. In a dual programme, English is also a language for subject learning: pupils read tasks, discuss solutions and explain observations. Riverside’s British programme includes English, Maths and Science; the subjects and lesson allocation should be confirmed for the chosen class.
Some topics overlap. Revisiting them can help pupils consolidate understanding, develop vocabulary or apply a concept in a new task. When choosing a class, look at how topics and assignments are organised and at the child’s total workload.
In the dual programme, subject learning takes place in Russian and English. The particular subjects, teaching languages and lesson allocation should be confirmed for the chosen class. Ask to see the curriculum and timetable: the overall programme name does not describe every subject.
Subject lessons involve understanding instructions, reading questions and explaining answers. Tell Riverside about your child’s previous learning so that EAL/ESL or individual support can be discussed. The format, timetable and terms are agreed separately; admission depends on programme requirements and the child’s needs.
British Years and Russian classes cannot be matched by number alone. Age, previous curriculum and language readiness all matter. The appropriate stage and admission arrangements are discussed individually with the family.
Current provision includes Nursery, Primary KS1–KS2, Secondary KS3 and Secondary KS4. Reception belongs to EYFS. The ages 3–18 pathway includes a planned 16–18 stage: Russian Grades 10–11 and Sixth Form. Admissions for ages 16–18 are not yet open. The opening year, programmes and admission arrangements will be announced separately; examination and progression arrangements should be checked for the particular programme.
Come and see Riverside and talk through your family’s questions. Include your child’s age and the programme you are interested in so we can prepare for your visit.