Our Story

Where the Future
is in Motion

Riverside International School is Lesotho's leading future-ready school — inspiring every learner to think boldly, learn deeply, and lead with purpose in a global community.

Who We Are

A School Built on
Bold Ambition

We empower learners with academic excellence, advanced thinking skills, and 21st-century competencies through innovative teaching, strong values, and partnerships with families and communities.

From the Early Years to graduation, we nurture confident, creative, and resilient thinkers prepared for university, entrepreneurship, and meaningful lives — ready to thrive in a world shaped by artificial intelligence and contribute to Lesotho's development as an African powerhouse.

Education can be thought of as the transmission of the values and accumulated knowledge of a society — and our mission is to ignite potential in every learner who walks through our doors.

— Riverside Leadership Team

Riverside International campus aerial view
Mission
Empower learners with academic excellence, strong values, and future-ready skills through innovative Cambridge teaching.
Vision
To be Lesotho's leading future-ready school, inspiring every learner to think boldly, learn deeply, and lead with purpose.
Cambridge Pathways

Four stages,
one seamless journey

The Cambridge Pathways (Grades 1–12) are organised into four progressive stages. Each stage builds on the previous to ensure smooth academic growth, deep subject mastery and 21st-century competencies.

Primary
Cambridge Primary
Gr. R – Gr. 6
Age 5 – 11
Lower Sec.
Cambridge Lower Secondary
Gr. 7 – Gr. 9
Age 11 – 14
Upper Sec.
Cambridge IGCSE
Gr. 10 – Gr. 11
Age 14 – 16
Advanced
Cambridge AS / A Level
Gr. 12+
Age 16 – 19
25
Students per class
Small classes for personal attention, deeper inquiry, and stronger teacher-student relationships.
Phased Intake Roadmap
2027
Gr. R – Gr. 8
2028
Gr. R – Gr. 9 + Gr. 11
2029
Gr. 000 – Gr. 12
What We Stand For

Our Values

Purposeful Minds
We develop students who think critically and act with intention.
Resilience
We teach students to persevere, adapt, and grow through challenge.
Excellence
We hold every student and staff member to the highest standard.
Inclusion
Every student belongs, regardless of background or nationality.
Innovation
Technology and creative thinking are embedded in everything we do.
Global Citizenship
Our graduates are equipped to contribute to the world, not just Lesotho.
Leadership

Our Management Team

Thana Pienaar
Thana Pienaar
Executive Head
Elmarie Potgieter
Elmarie Potgieter
Principal
Robby Pienaar
Robby Pienaar
Business Manager
Hannelie Berrange
Hannelie Berrange
Consultant
Teboho Mokonyana
Teboho Mokonyana
Head of Operations
Malineo Tau
Malineo Tau
Head of Administration
Sports & Extra-Mural

Beyond the classroom

A well-rounded programme of sport, music and creative pursuits — building teamwork, confidence and lifelong passion.

Soccer
Hockey
Tennis
Cricket
Swimming
Basketball
Netball
Padel
Chess
Public Speaking
Music
Choir
Recognised By

Accreditations & Partnerships

Cambridge International
IGCSE
Cambridge AS / A Level
Future-Ready Schools
Lesotho Ministry of Education
Our Official Bible Verse

“They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.”

Psalm 1:3 NLT