THE I CAN MINDSET EQUIPS CHILDREN TO BE AWARE OF THE WORLD AROUND THEM, ENABLED WITH THE SKILLS TO TAKE ACTION, AND EMPOWERED TO DESIGN A MORE DESIRABLE AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE - TODAY!
Since 2001, Riverside has designed, implemented and shared a unique user centered curriculum that is providing schools with an alternative model which focuses on quality of learning AND student well being.
We have curated a set of videos that highlight the processes and practices we follow to intentionally build the I Can mindset in every child. You can also visit our YouTube channel for more inspiration!
The Riverside School has never strived to be the best school "IN" the world. Over the years, Riverside has consistently strived to be the best school "FOR" the world. It is towards this goal that Riverside launched initiatives to take the I CAN Mindset to children beyond its ecosystem. Today the impact of Riverside has reached a global stage.
aProCh, a community based initiative was born out of the need for making city spaces more accessible and open for children. To fulfill this vision of aProCh, various initiatives were designed and implemented to create “a Child friendly city” - a city which accords safety to the child.
Design for Change brings the Design Thinking framework of FEEL, IMAGINE, DO, and SHARE ™ (FIDS FOR KIDS) into classrooms. Applying this children as young as 6 years of age are solving day to day problems they face as individuals, as a family, or as a community.
Riverside Learning Center (RLC) takes its inspiration from The Riverside School, which has used the design thinking framework of Feel, Imagine, Do, and Share™ to design processes and practices that are timetabled to build a culture of empowerment.
The EducationWorld India School Rankings 2026–27 are announced- Riverside ranks No. 3 in India, No. 1 in Gujarat and No. 1 in Ahmedabad in the International Day School category!
For a school that began 25 years ago with just 27 children and a simple belief in “I CAN”, this recognition feels especially meaningful.
And perhaps what makes us happiest is that, year after year, this recognition is a reflection of the collective work of our children, parents, teachers and the entire Riverside community.
Thank you for walking this journey with us.
25 years on, we are still learning, still designing, and still believing that every child can.
Kiran returned from Hong Kong after another round of judging that decided the Yidan Laureates for 2026.
A proud moment for Riverside! Our Under-14 Girls Football Team won the Ahmedabad City SGFI Under-14 Football Tournament 2026! In the final, Riverside defeated J.G. International School 1–0, with the winning goal scored by Kiara Shroff.
Congratulations to our talented girls and Coach Dhruv Sir for this fantastic achievement!
A thought-provoking read on how education can empower children to become compassionate, responsible, and active changemakers. It beautifully reinforces the importance of nurturing empathy, agency, and purpose in every learner.
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As part of the Master Spellers 2026 journey, participants had the unique opportunity to engage in Coffee with Kiran, an inspiring conversation with Kiran Sethi, Founder of Riverside School.
The session was about exploring the importance of curiosity, confidence, resilience, and the joy of learning. Through an open and interactive dialogue, Kiran encouraged parents, and educators to embrace challenges, celebrate mistakes as opportunities to grow, and develop a lifelong love for learning.
The event created a warm and engaging space for meaningful conversations, leaving participants inspired and motivated.
"Riverside school is outstanding in terms of its philosophy, facilities, faculty, its family and most importantly its students".
Dr Howard GardnerProfessor of Cognition and Education at the Harvard
"Riverside is an apt demonstration that you can design a school system which can achieve academic excellence and puts the needs and well being of each student at the heart of its education.A system which elevates Ethics, Empathy and sets them along with Excellence as critical components. "
Stavros YiannoukaCEO, Wise
" Whenever I hear of Riverside, the biggest message is of 'I CAN'. Thank you for giving me and people around the world this word"
Yaacov HechtCEO, Education Cities
" Your approach for fostering leadership and preparing children to shape a better future has impacted so many lives".
Wendy KoppFounder of Teach for America
"Riverside carries an important message which deserves to be told, shared and repeated, especially in China, where Cultural Value and Visual Success are different. Riverside brings awareness, duty and action towards society."
Jack HsuCEO, IVY Group
"Riverside is one of the best schools I have seen - both in India and abroad. It uses a lot of real-life applications in the work and projects that students do. At Riverside, learning is about fun, about understanding and "Making Learning Visible". Although there is no visible focus on assessment, they do consider assessment as important and use the outcomes for planning."
Sridhar RajgopalanCo-Founder and Chief Learning Officer, Education Initiatives
"It is heartening to be in a school where children know why they are there and why they are being asked to learn things that they are learning. The most important thing for a child to get from school is the habit of being curious and learning, and wanting to use that understanding to make the world a better place."
Dr. Mary Catherine BatesonReflective Guide, Writer and Cultural Anthropologist
