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The Riverdale Partnership

A True Partnership

RD American School is the exclusive official school partner in Asia Pacific with Riverdale Country School.

Both schools are aligned in their values, vision for education, and in their standards of quality.

For Riverdale - a long-standing leader in American private school education - this is not a decision they make lightly.

Riverdale Country School

A Legacy of Excellence

Founded more than 117 years ago, the prestigious Riverdale Country School in New York City has been consistently ranked among the top K-12 private schools in the United States.

It has shaped leaders and innovators through it's rich legacy of academic innovation, character development, and global perspective.

Riverdale graduates attend the most selective liberal arts colleges and universities in America, as well as engineering schools, professional art and theater institutes, international institutions, and music conservatories.

Riverdale alumni are scientists, lawyers, writers, leaders of industry, musicians, artists, educators, athletes, entrepreneurs, and public servants, unified by their shared memories of a Riverdale education. Many Riverdale alumni trace the beginnings of their university studies and career interests to their days at Riverdale.

Kari Ostrem, Head of School, Riverdale Country School

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.

Tapping into Riverdale's Legacy

Your child is getting a world-class education that is inspired and informed by one of America's top private schools, right here in Singapore.
However, the best guarantee is results: If our students don't achieve at Riverdale's level, the partnership doesn't serve either school's interests.
Riverdale is putting their 100+ year reputation behind your child's education.

Time-tested curriculum approaches

Riverdale doesn't just prepare students for tests - they prepare them for life. While other elite schools focus primarily on academics, Riverdale develops the whole child through:

1) 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

2) Character Development:
Leadership opportunities integrated into daily learning
Ethical reasoning woven throughout the curriculum
Community service that creates genuine global citizens

3) Future-Ready Skills:
Collaboration and communication abilities employers seek
Innovation and creativity for an changing world
Emotional intelligence that predicts success better than IQ

The result: Riverdale graduates don't just get into top colleges - they thrive there and become leaders in their fields.

This means your child will benefit from an educational environment at RD American school that leverages the academic excellence of one of America's premier Schools.

Direct teacher collaboration with Riverdale faculty

Dr. Kevin Mattingly is Riverdale's Director of Co-Curriculum who trains teachers at Riverdale and he personally trains our teachers too.

A leading expert in translating cognitive science research into educational practice, Dr. Kevin Mattingly consults with private and public institutions on curriculum design and research-informed instructional approaches.

As Academic Advisor, Dr. Mattingly guides RDAS’s teaching approach, which is grounded in cognitive science and inspired by Riverdale Country School’s educational programme, and leads ongoing professional training for all faculty as follows:
1) Training our teachers before they enter the classroom
2) Advising on our curriculum and teaching approaches
3) Ensuring our standards earn the Riverdale brand
4) Strategic ongoing professional development throughout the year

Both schools have agreed on regular faculty exchanges that bring Riverdale teachers to Singapore and send our teachers to New York, ensuring continuous collaboration and knowledge sharing between both institutions.

This means your child's teachers at RD American School receive the same world-class training as teachers of one of America's premier schools.

Our Promise

The Riverdale partnership provides the proven foundation.
Our innovations prepare them for tomorrow. Your child gets both timeless educational excellence and cutting-edge preparation for their future.That's our promise.

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