Riverside Education Foundation International School is a Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge International AS Levels / Cambridge A Levels / Indian Curriculum / Bespoke Curriculum school in Pune, India. Founded in 2001. Annual tuition ranges from $2,014 to $2,410 USD.
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About
Riverside Education Foundation International School is a co-educational day school in Pune, India, serving students aged 3–18 through Cambridge International (IGCSE, AS and A Levels) and Indian curriculum pathways. The school is distinguished by its I CAN Mindset philosophy and design thinking approach, along with the Maker-Verse MakerSpace equipped with CNC routers, 3D printers, and laser cutters. It provides strong inclusive education through a Special Education Needs Programme and the SEE Curriculum for social, emotional, and ethical learning.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
The school embraces the I CAN Mindset, using design thinking to empower students to design a compassionate world. Signature initiatives include aProCh, Design for Change, and the Riverside Learning Center. The Maker-Verse MakerSpace provides a CNC router, 3D printer, laser cutter, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi for hands-on learning. The school's inclusive campus program and SEE Curriculum place wellbeing at the heart of education.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Key Stage 1 (Pre-K to Grade 2) | INR 167,856~$ 2,010 |
| Key Stage 2 (Grade 3 to Grade 7) | INR 187,535~$ 2,246 |
| Key Stage 3 (Grade 8 to Grade 12) | INR 200,848~$ 2,405 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ₹167,856 - 187,535. Application fee: $36.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit the online admission form and pay the form fee (₹3,000) via the payment gateway. Register to receive a Private Application Number (PAN); upload a family photograph and child's birth certificate in JPEG format. Step 2: Admission test for grade readiness — Grades 3–7 cover English, Hindi, Math and Science; Grades 8–11 take a written test; Pre-K and Key Stage 1 require no entrance test. Step 3: Meeting with the student and parents to discuss assessment results and next steps. Step 4: Final admission results conveyed via email within 15 days after final interviews.
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School Day
Pre-K: 9:00–13:00 in Term 1 and 7:45–13:00 in Term 2. KS1: 7:45–14:30 (Mon–Thu) and 7:45–13:00 (Wed, Fri). KS2: 7:45–14:30 (Mon–Thu) and 7:45–13:00 (Fri). KS3: 9:00–16:00 (Grades 8–10, Mon–Thu) and 9:00–14:30 (Wed, Fri); 9:00–14:30 (Mon–Fri) for Grades 11–12.
Student Life
Uniform costs are additional and not included in tuition fees; no further detail provided.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Wellbeing is delivered through the Wellbeing Program and the SEE Curriculum (Social Emotional and Ethical, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama), covering Awareness (attention, emotions, bodily awareness, safety), Compassion (emotional wellbeing, empathy), and Engagement (self-regulation, decision making). Activities include theatre, storytelling, individual sessions, role play, reading, discussions, and citizenship activities, with emphasis on mental and physical safety including gender identity and sexuality.
Safeguarding and inclusion are supported through Right to Education Act alignment and community programs. The school conducts Home Visits and One-on-One Sessions, provides Parent Updates, conducts Orientation and Team Meetings, hosts visits to other schools, and engages volunteers to support a child's education and safe learning environment.
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School Background
Governed by Riverside Education Foundation