Riverside School, Prague

In Brief

Riverside is the strongest option if you want small classes, a genuinely warm community feel and BSO Outstanding quality at a lower price than PBIS - just go in with clear eyes about the multi-campus model.

Thirty years in Prague and a BSO Outstanding rating across every inspection category in October 2022 give Riverside a track record that is hard to argue with. Class sizes of around 18 students are a genuine structural advantage - teachers know students by name, pastoral care is personal rather than procedural, and the breadth of co-curricular activity (150+ after-school activities) is impressive for a school of this size. Families consistently highlight the principal involvement and the warmth of the community, and the diverse trip programme is a real feature of school life.

The curriculum pathway is straightforward: British National Curriculum through primary, IGCSE in Year 10-11, and IB Diploma in Years 12-13. COBIS, CIS, NEASC and AoBSO accreditations add independent credibility. Fees run from CZK 241,000 for Nursery half-day to CZK 674,000 for Sixth Form (2025/26 discounted annual rates), making Riverside notably more affordable than PBIS at equivalent year groups - roughly 15-20% lower at senior level.

The campus model is the main thing to understand before enrolling. Primary is in the Prague 5 area; Senior High is at Milady Horakove in Prague 6 Hradcany. For families with children spanning primary and secondary, the two-campus reality means some logistical planning. Staff reviews from teachers mention modest salaries by international school standards - worth asking about teacher retention when you visit, as staff continuity is a key driver of the community feel that families value.