International Student Information

List of 5 items.

• Academics

  The class of 2023 received college acceptances from 82 college and universities and earned $5.8 million in non-HOPE scholarships. All students will receive support and guidance through the college admissions process. Riverside has an 8:1 student to teacher ratio. This means that small class sizes are available for all class options including general, honors, AP, and dual enrollment. Our teaching staff members are specially qualified to teach their subject matter, with at least 75% holding advanced degrees.
  
  

  A preparatory school education comes with several unique advantages and opportunities. Riverside cadets learn the value of duty, respect, and responsibility while developing leadership and communication skills. Riverside students graduate miles ahead of their peers in terms of character and preparedness for college. The world needs ethical young men, and our boarding school has been producing them for more than 114 years!
  
  

  Learn more about our academics.

• Athletics

  We offer a wide variety of sports teams and competitive athletic programs. NOTE: Our governing body for athletics is now GIAA, which means that international students are immediately eligible to play varsity sports. 
  
  

  Learn more about our athletics.

• College Matriculation

  Riverside graduates matriculate to a variety of colleges and universities, both in the US and abroad. 96% of our students attend 4-year universities, with the remainder either attending junior college, joining military service, our receiving a service academy appointment.

• English Immersion

  Riverside provides English language immersion throughout the student’s experience. We strive to pair an English speaking student with a non-English speaking student in the barracks (dorms) as roommates. Students will take all classes in English as well.
  
  If a student requires English as a Second Language (ESL), we provide various levels of courses that are included in tuition. He will be tested upon enrollment to determine English proficiency which determines which level of ESL he is placed in. There is no additional cost associated with ESL.
  
  If interested in a university in the U.S., international students are typically required to take the TOEFL in addition to the SAT or ACT. We offer preparations for each of these tests to ensure the student is ready for these assessments.

• Medication

  Riverside does not allow international medication to be distributed on our campus. Medication must be prescribed through U.S practicing and licensed physicians. With any questions, we encourage you to contact our Infirmary Medication Coordinator at infirmary@riversideprep.org