RIVERSIDE SCHOOL · NOVOGORSK

Learning and communicating in two languages

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.

In Nursery

Songs, stories, games, creative activities and everyday conversation introduce children to English through meaningful experiences.

In primary and secondary school

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.

Every child has a different starting point

Age, previous learning and language experience help us identify an appropriate class. We discuss the curriculum and arrangements for additional support before enrolment.

Support for learning

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.

Questions to bring to your visit

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.

Let’s start with a visit

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.