Riverstone International School

Riverstone International School Is a private, independent school for students from pre-kindergarten through high school age. It has more than 370 students from 45+ countries. The boarding school consists of 23 students from 14 countries.

Riverstone International School was founded in 1997 under the name Hidden Springs Community School. The school's mission was to provide students with a quality, independent education focused on engaging and active learning, commitment to the environment, and dedication to the school and local communities.

Located north of Boise, Idaho, Hidden Springs Community School opened its doors with 57 students, ranging from kindergarten through eighth grade. Since its opening, the school's dynamic educational environment has continued to evolve.

Riverstone International School is located between the Boise River and Greenbelt in southeast Boise, adjacent to the Idaho Shakespeare Festival venue and the Harris Ranch neighborhood, convenient to travel from Warm Springs Avenue.

On the 14-acre campus, teachers have the opportunity to expand learning beyond classroom walls, and students have plenty of space to relax during recess. Students sketch at the nearby Idaho Shakespeare Festival Preserve, conduct water quality tests on the Boise River, hold classroom discussions outside in the sun, or play football and basketball during recess.

Combining elementary, middle, and high school on the same campus promotes communication between students of all ages, staff, and parents. This close interaction reinforces a sense of community and provides many opportunities for leadership.

The elementary school features an energy efficient design, large classrooms with plenty of natural light, and a two-story atrium that is often used for celebrations, gatherings, and productions. It houses primary school students and school administrative staff.

Middle and high school students move between different classes during the school day. Their buildings include classrooms, a school library, a school-wide science lab, a shared outdoor courtyard known as the «ATV», a recording studio, a student lounge, and a small outdoor stage that is perfect for the band's impromptu performances.

Sports and recreational facilities include Kennedy Gymnasium, tennis courts, a full-size football field, and two playgrounds - one for preschoolers and one for all grades. Students thrive on small classrooms, personal attention, and interesting opportunities.

The school is an expert in International Baccalaureate programs. As Idaho's first IB World School, it is one of 37 schools in the United States eligible to participate in three IB programs (elementary school program, secondary education program, and diploma program). IB's curriculum is query-based, focusing on breadth and depth of knowledge, critical thinking, and the development of the world's citizens.

Experience matters. Each IB World School develops its own curriculum. In addition to a day program for students from pre-kindergarten through high school, Riverstone offers a full boarding program for 30 high school students. It is one of four schools in the United States with a boarding program that offers IB PYP, MYP, and DP.

Primary school: preschool, preschool, kindergarten up to 5th grade
High school: 6–8 classes
High school: 9–12 classes

• 4 years of classes in English, mathematics, science, humanities, world language and art in 9–12 classes.
• The five pillars include academic excellence, communication and service, leadership by example, international understanding and outdoor education.
• 12 sports teams for middle and high school students.
• A 14-acre campus that is used for learning and learning.
• There are no more than 20 students in the main classes of middle and high school.
• 100 percent of graduates are accepted into four-year colleges and universities around the world.

Full board program:

Students in grades 9–12 can apply for the boarding program.

Riverstone offers a boutique hotel accommodation program that includes

• Personalized educational experiences facilitated by strong student-teacher bonds;
• International Baccalaureate Programmes (MYP and DP);
• Small and exciting activities;
• Outdoor training;
• Leadership, services, sports and extracurricular opportunities;
• A newly built dormitory in downtown Boise, one of the busiest cities in the Pacific Northwest;
• Maximum 30 full board students.

Enrolment requirements:

• Non-refundable registration fee $75
• Academic and behavioural discharges for the last 2 years and standardized test results
• Recommendations from current math and English teachers
• Recent photo of a student
• Conversation by phone or Skype.
• English proficiency level TOEFL 50/IELTS 5.5
• 1 page of foreign passport

The International Baccalaureate (MYP) Secondary Education Program for grades 6 - 10 and the Diploma Program (DP) for grades 11 - 12.

The IB Middle Years Programme aims to help students establish a link between classroom learning and the real world, with the aim of developing creative, critical and reflective thinkers. Priority is given to the breadth and depth of learning.

MYP_ENG MYP includes courses in eight subjects:

1. Language and Literature (English)
2. Language learning (Spanish or Chinese)
3. People and Societies (Humanities)
4. Sciences (sciences about life and Earth in the group of 6-8 people; theoretical physics in the group of 9 people)
5. Math
6. Art (one semester of art and one semester of music each year)
7. Physical education and wellness
8. Design

10th grade students do their MYP project.

The exhibition of personal projects is the culmination of a year-long process of independent research, planning, production and presentation. The projects cover a wide range of creative abilities and are designed to be of personal interest and personal challenges for each student.

Students in grades 11 and 12 are certified according to the Diploma Program.

All Riverstone 11–12 students are enrolled in the IB Diploma Program, a complex pre-university course designed for highly motivated students aged 16 to 19 years. The program has earned a reputation for rigorous evaluation of the system and obtaining an IB diploma gives access to the world's leading universities. The goal of the program is to provide students with values and opportunities that enable them to develop sound judgment, make wise choices, and respect others in the global community.

Riverstone has a large selection of Diploma Programme subjects:

• Language and Literature Instruction: English Language and Literature (SL /HL) and Self-Learning Language A (SL) for non-native English speakers
• People and Societies: World Religions (SL), Global Politics (SL /HL) and Geography (SL /HL)
• Mathematics: Mathematical Analysis and Approaches (HL/SL), Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation (HL/SL)
• Art: Music (HL / SL) and Fine Art (HL / SL)
• Sciences: Biology (HL / SL), Chemistry (HL / SL) and Physics (HL / SL)
• Language learning: Spanish (HL/SL), Chinese (HL/SL), French, Spanish or Chinese Ab-Initio (online Pamoja courses) (SL) and English B (HL) for non-native English

* Subject selection is reviewed annually and subject to change.

• Double occupancy in large rooms
• 1,800 square feet of shared space for lunch, study or recreation
• Meals included plus privileges in the shared kitchen
• The curators of the boarding school program live on the territory of Fr
• Fully guarded building
• Comfortable home environment
• Transport to and from school and school activities

All 30 students are divided into groups of eight, divided by age and gender, in the so-called «Houses». Each house is named for a mountain range in Idaho: Sawtooth, White Cloud, Pioneer, and Lost River.

The student stays in his House the entire time he is in Riverstone. Students learn to collaborate and lead by joining their home for service projects, serving on committees, and performing tasks necessary to ensure a clean and harmonious home.

Houses earn (and lose) points based on individual and group actions. At the end of each week, month and semester, the Houses are recognized for their collective efforts and teamwork.

Grade 9-10 – $51,550 per year;
Grade 11-12 – $52,035 per year.

It is also possible to receive a scholarship up to $15,000 per year.

Scholarships will be reviewed annually up to Year 12, provided that the student maintains a good academic reputation and actively and positively participates in school activities.