The British curriculum at Riverside

Read. Explore. Explain — in English.

At Riverside, children use English to read, solve problems, share ideas and explain their thinking. Our British programme draws on the National Curriculum for England.

Small classes. Personal attention. A campus in the green surroundings of Novogorsk.

What your child does in class

English: from reading to sharing ideas

Children read and discuss texts, build vocabulary and practise expressing themselves through speaking and writing. New words connect with the lesson topic and a clear task.

Maths: solve it and explain it

Children work with numbers, explore ways to solve problems and explain their thinking. They use English to understand a task, ask a question and discuss an answer.

Science: notice, question, discover

Children observe, ask questions and take part in practical tasks. They connect new knowledge with the world around them and learn to describe what they notice.

English support that starts with your child

Understanding a task, asking for help and explaining an answer call on different language skills. At your visit, we will discuss your child’s previous experience and the support they may need in class.

EAL — English as an Additional Language — supports English for learning and everyday communication. We will explain the lesson format, timetable and arrangements for the selected programme.

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Russian and British programmes: finding the right combination

The Russian programme builds subject knowledge through Russian. The British programme adds subject learning through English. At your visit, we will explain the options for your child’s age, the timetable and the learning workload.

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The school pathway: Primary and Secondary

Riverside offers Primary · KS1–KS2, Secondary · KS3 and Secondary · KS4. At your consultation, we will discuss the chosen stage, curriculum, subjects and languages of instruction, admission requirements and available support. ESL and one-to-one assistance are discussed separately on agreed terms.

Reception, KS1 and KS2: understanding the stages

In England, the stages are organised as follows:

  • Reception — Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS): typically ages 4–5, the early years stage, separate from Key Stage 1.
  • Key Stage 1 — Years 1–2: typically ages 5–7.
  • Key Stage 2 — Years 3–6: typically ages 7–11.

These are reference stages in England, not equivalent numbers for Russian school classes. We will discuss the appropriate group and availability at Riverside in light of your child’s age and previous learning.

Parents’ questions

Does my child need to speak fluent English already?

Tell us about your child’s experience of English and how confidently they understand spoken language. We will discuss programme requirements and available support. Admission is considered separately.

Can my child combine learning in Russian and English?

The choice depends on your child’s age, previous learning and programme requirements. At your visit, we will discuss the Russian programme and possible combined options. Availability and programme content are confirmed for your child’s age.

How do we choose the right class?

We start with your child’s age, previous experience and learning needs. British year groups and Russian school classes use different numbering.

What do the fees include?

At your visit, we will explain the selected fee package, language support and additional activities. Ask for a current breakdown for your child.

Come and meet Riverside

Visit our campus in Novogorsk. We will talk through the programme, English, the timetable and your questions — and help you decide whether Riverside is right for your family.

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