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The Magic of Learning at RDAS

Where Every Day Becomes an Educational Adventure

Step into a world where curiosity sparks discovery, where every child's potential unfolds naturally, and where learning becomes the most exciting journey of their young lives.
Imagine walking into a classroom where children's eyes light up with genuine excitement. Where a seven-year-old confidently explains how plants breathe, not because they memorized it for a test, but because they discovered it through their own investigation. Where learning feels like play, but builds the foundation for extraordinary academic achievement.
This is the daily reality at RDAS Elementary, where we've woven together proven methodologies to create an educational experience unlike any other. We embrace both Riverdale Country School program and rigorous U.S. standards, creating a blended approach that guarantees academic excellence and global readiness.

Learning How to Learn

At RDAS, we teach your child how to learn itself. We promote higher-level learning that endures—sophisticated conceptual understandings, intellectual skills, and habits of heart they'll carry into college and beyond.
Our approach centers on 21st Century Skills essential for thriving in our rapidly changing world: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Character, Cross-Cultural Competence, and Digital Technologies. These form the foundation of how your child learns to navigate and shape their future.

The Science That Changes Everything

Picture Dr. Kevin Mattingly, a lead teacher at Teachers College Columbia University, working with our teachers to unlock how children's minds actually learn. This is cutting-edge brain science brought to life in every lesson.
When your child learns multiplication through rhythmic movement, then encounters those facts weeks later in geometry, something magical happens. Brain pathways strengthen, connections deepen, and understanding becomes permanent. They don't just know their times tables—they own them.
This is spaced practice in action, one of five strategies that make RDAS learning unforgettable. Your child develops flexible thinking through interleaving, where subjects meet in beautiful, meaningful ways. Most remarkably, they learn to understand their own learning, transforming from passive learners into active architects of their education.

Spaces That Whisper "Learn With Me"

Step into an RDAS classroom designed by Trung Lê, and you'll sense something different. These are living, breathing learning environments that respond to your child's needs moment by moment.
Watch third-graders move from quiet reading nooks to collaborative pods where they build and test inventions. The furniture adapts to support whatever learning adventure unfolds.
Your child flourishes in these environments. The quiet child finds sanctuary in cozy corners. The kinesthetic learner discovers focus through movement. Every learning style finds its home.

A Legacy of Excellence

For over a century, Riverdale Country School has shaped leaders and innovators. This educational wisdom now flows directly into your child's elementary experience.
These refined practices balance academic rigor with character development, supported by ongoing assessments that tailor instruction to each child's developmental level and learning style. Our interdisciplinary approach enhances critical thinking by connecting multiple areas of learning, preparing learners for success in college, career, and civic life.

Your Child's Personal Adventure

Every child carries within them unique gifts, interests, and dreams. MyPath @ RDAS honors this individuality by creating a learning journey as distinctive as your child's fingerprint.
Picture your child collaborating with their teacher to set meaningful learning goals. Perhaps exploring how mathematicians use patterns or understanding how scientists protect endangered species. These interests become integrated into their learning adventure, with regular reflection celebrating growth and building confidence.

When Magic Meets Method

Now imagine all these elements dancing together through our signature approaches. Your child experiences project-based learning that develops skills for our knowledge-based society. Rather than passively learning facts, they solve complex problems requiring both fundamental skills and 21st-century competencies.
Through experiential learning, your child learns by doing—in innovative classrooms and the world beyond. Teachers create environments where learners explore and take intellectual risks, extending learning from classroom to community to world.
Dream Lab provides dedicated weekly time where your child pursues personal interest projects they design and lead themselves. This learner-driven approach fosters agency, creativity, and problem-solving while allowing deep exploration of passions.
Everything connects. They explore ancient civilizations by creating artifacts, writing stories, and presenting discoveries. Math becomes real through artwork calculations and scientific data analysis. Your child constructs understanding through collaboration with friends who challenge their thinking and celebrate successes.

Charting Progress, Fueling Growth

We see assessment as a conversation—not a score. It’s about understanding each child’s learning journey and celebrating their growth in real time. Rather than relying solely on tests, our teachers observe how learners think, create, and collaborate—whether they’re designing a science experiment, crafting a story, or working through a real-world math problem.
Feedback is ongoing and personal. You might find a teacher sitting beside a learner during a project, asking thoughtful questions or offering a new strategy to try. Learners play an active role, too. During learner-led conferences, they reflect on their learning, share their challenges, and set their own goals. Portfolios filled with journal entries, art, drafts, and reflections tell the story of their progress over time—not just what they know, but how they’ve grown.
We also use formative tools like learning check-ins, peer feedback, and self-assessments that help the learners tune into their thinking and feel proud of their efforts. Grounded in brain science and deep care, our approach builds confidence, ownership, and a love of learning. Because when learners understand how they learn, they’re empowered to go even further.

Cultivating Heart and Character

Nurturing the heart is as important as nurturing the mind. Our social-emotional curriculum is part of daily life, helping children develop empathy, resilience, and self-awareness. During daily ‘Home & Wellness’, learners share stories and practice active listening, building trust and emotional skills. When conflicts arise, restorative conversations teach accountability and forgiveness. Collaborative projects encourage teamwork and respect for diverse perspectives. All of this helps create a warm, supportive community where every child feels seen, heard, and empowered. They leave each day not just a little smarter, but a little kinder and more confident, too.

Your Partnership in Excellence

This magical transformation unfolds through a beautiful partnership between your child, their teachers, and your family. You become collaborators in your child's learning adventure, supporting their goals at home, celebrating their discoveries, and nurturing their growing independence.
Regular conversations keep you connected to your child's journey. You witness firsthand the joy that comes from education done right.

An Invitation to Excellence

At RDAS Elementary, we don't just educate children—we unlock their potential, kindle their curiosity, and launch them toward futures bright with possibility. We've created something rare and precious: an educational environment where academic excellence and joyful discovery dance together in perfect harmony.
Your child's story of learning begins here, guided by science, inspired by innovation, and personalized just for them. In this place where proven wisdom meets cutting-edge research, where beautiful spaces support beautiful minds, your child will discover something wonderful:
They can change the world. And it all begins with falling in love with learning.
Welcome to RDAS Elementary, where every day is an adventure in becoming extraordinary.
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RD American

Elementary School

RD American

Middle School

Opening August 2026 (Subject to SSG Approval)

RD American

High School

Future Expansion
Across all elementary grade levels, we implement the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), developed by the International Curriculum Association (ICA), enriched with distinctive signature programs inspired by Riverdale Country School in New York. These internationally recognized programs, combined with U.S. standards, position RD American students at the forefront of innovative education in Singapore.
Our commitment extends beyond content standards to how children learn best. We believe that students thrive when learning is student-centered, inquiry-based, and differentiated to meet individual developmental levels, abilities, and learning styles. Our educators employ ongoing formative and summative assessments to tailor instruction, foster critical thinking, and nurture creativity. This approach ensures that all students build strong foundational skills while becoming confident, lifelong learners.
The integration of US and International standards provides clear learning targets, along with multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and understandings.  This alignment supports smooth transitions for students moving between international and American educational systems and prepares them for success in college, career, and civic life.
Subjects: English Langauage Arts, Mathematics, Science,Integrated Thematic Inquiry, Visual Arts, Physical Education (PE), Music, Chinese Language, Computer and  Informational Technology, Social Emotional Learning and English as an Additional Language (EAL) if applicable
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RDAS Elementary School

At RD American School, we nurture the whole child through engaging, inquiry-based learning. Students build strong academic foundations while developing critical thinking, empathy, and a global perspective.
Our supportive environment, enriched with cross-age activities and community events, helps students grow into confident, curious, and caring learners.
Where curiosity deepens, and independence begins to take root.

RDAS Middle School

Coming Soon

RDAS High School

Future Expansion
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Registration Period: 24 April 2025 to 23 April 2027
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