The Riverdale Partnership
A True Partnership
RD American School is the exclusive, official Asia Pacific school partner of Riverdale Country School. With our shared values, vision for education, and standards of quality, our partnership with Riverdale - a long-standing leader in American private education - represents a lasting collaboration rooted in excellence.
Riverdale Country School
A Legacy of Excellence
Founded over 117 years ago, Riverdale Country School in New York City has consistently ranked among the top K-12 private schools in the United States, shaping leaders and innovators through its rich legacy of academic innovation, character development, and a global perspective.

Riverdale’s science-backed learning has shaped the academic and career paths of many graduates. Today, its alumni includes leaders in science, arts, business, and public service, attending America’s most selective liberal arts colleges and universitities, as well as engineering schools, professional art and theatre institutes, international institutions, and music conservatories.
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We believe that our commitment to supporting RD American School's educators through shared programs, professional development, and ongoing exchange of expertise will help RDAS quickly establish its own strong and distinctive reputation within Singapore's vibrant educational community.
Kari Ostrem, Head of School, Riverdale Country School
Tapping Into Over 100 Years Of Academic Legacy
Our partnership with Riverdale brings your child a world-class education—shaped by over a century of academic excellence and innovation at one of America's top premier schools, and delivered by teachers trained by the same experts guiding Riverdale's faculty.
Skills Over Scores
Riverdale looks beyond the academic-focused curriculum of other elite schools to develop students holistically through:
Academic Excellence
Project-based learning that develops critical thinking
Interdisciplinary courses that show how subjects connect
Inquiry-based methods that teach students to ask the right questions
Project-based learning that develops critical thinking
Interdisciplinary courses that show how subjects connect
Inquiry-based methods that teach students to ask the right questions
Character Development
Leadership opportunities integrated into daily learning
Ethical reasoning throughout the curriculum
Community service that creates genuine global citizens
Leadership opportunities integrated into daily learning
Ethical reasoning throughout the curriculum
Community service that creates genuine global citizens
Future-Ready Skills
Collaboration and communication abilities employers seek
Innovation and creativity for a changing world
Emotional intelligence that predicts success better than IQ
Collaboration and communication abilities employers seek
Innovation and creativity for a changing world
Emotional intelligence that predicts success better than IQ
The Result
A well-rounded leader prepared to thrive in a changing world, shaped by over 100 years of proven academic excellence of one of America's premier schools.
Direct Teacher Collaboration With Riverdale Faculty
As Riverdale's Director of Co-Curriculum and Academic Advisor to RDAS, Dr Kevin Mattingly leads ongoing professional training for all faculty, including:
Teacher Training
Training our teachers before they enter the classroom
Curriculum Advisory
Advising on our curriculum and teaching approaches
Riverdale Standards
Ensuring our standards earn the Riverdale brand
Professional Development
Strategic ongoing professional development throughout the year
Faculty Exchanges
Our regular faculty exchanges with Riverdale Country School in New York City ensure continuous collaboration and knowledge sharing between both institutions.
The Result
Allowing your child to benefit from the same world-class training as the faculty of one of America's premier schools.
A prestigious partnership that provides the proven foundation, with academic innovations that set young learners up for success. Your child gains a foundation of timeless educational excellence and cutting-edge preparation for the future.

That's our promise.
Dr. Erica Smeltzer, Head of School, RDAS
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Registration Period: 24 April 2025 to 23 April 2027
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Our school offers a safe and caring environment where students are free to explore and develop to their fullest potential. The Safeguarding Policy reflects our commitment to child protection and promoting the welfare of children and youth within our school community.  The practices and processes outlined within the Policy are consistent with Singapore laws, international school accreditation standards including the International Task Force on Child Protection, and reflect the overall ideals outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1990). As a school committed to the highest standards of safety and integrity, we uphold rigorous recruitment policies and procedures to ensure that every employee and volunteer demonstrates strong moral character and is fully qualified to work with children.
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