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.
Riverside is delighted to share Kiran has received the first-ever Education Laureate Award from EducationWorld, along with the recognition of being the No. 1 school in Ahmedabad and Gujarat, and No. 3 in India!
This honour is a celebration of 25 years of believing in the power of I CAN and every child. It belongs to the incredible team, our students who continually challenge and inspire us, our parents who have been our trusted allies, and our extended Riverside and Design for Change family.
Because no idea comes to life alone. It takes a community that believes, cares and grows together.
Riverside is delighted to share Kiran has received the first-ever Education Laureate Award from EducationWorld
Design for Change is delighted to share that the recently concluded iCAN Earthshot Challenge reached 15,000 schools across 24+ states in India, with over 900 stories of change!
It has been truly inspiring to see children turn their ideas into action for a better world. We now look forward to celebrating our 15 shortlisted finalists at the awards in Mumbai!
A big thank you to The Earthshot Prize, Alana Foundation, our venue partner MuSo, and DFC India for making this journey possible. Together, we are reminded that the world is in good hands!
We were delighted to welcome Ankur Sardana, an improv and communication specialist, to Riverside for a wonderful session with our Grade 11 and 12 students.
Through his Fearless Communication module, students explored the joy of expressing themselves, listening deeply, and communicating with confidence. The session was filled with energy, laughter, and enthusiastic participation. What was especially heartening was hearing students reflect on their learning with such articulation, insight, and self-awareness.
A heartfelt thank you to Ankur for creating such a joyful and meaningful learning experience, and to our teachers for making it possible!
Proud to announce that Kiran was recently awarded the Asia Women’s Leadership Forum Education Leader Award 2026.
This honour is not an individual achievement, but an endorsement of the strength, commitment, stamina and love of the entire Riverside community — the families, team, parents and students who make the work possible and allow moments like these to happen.
A proud moment for the entire Riverside family.
"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
