The Riverside School

The Riverside School is an international private school located in Zug, Switzerland. Founded in 1990, it has around 120 students, whose ages range from 12 to 19. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and 16 subjects of the American College Board's Advanced Placement examinations. Additionally, the school plans to offer the IB Diploma Programme from the 2008-2009 school years onwards. The current director is Dominic Currer.

The School

Location

The Riverside School was founded in 1990, and its first headmaster was August Zemo. It was originally located on the Sihl river in Gattikon, hence the name. In 1995, the school moved to Feldstrasse 6 in Canton Zug near Landis & Gyr, the industrial area of Zug. In 2003, the school moved to the Zug lakefront into a 1700m² 18th century villa, originally a convent.

Facilities

There are a variety of facilities at the school including a chemistry lab and two computer rooms with internet access, one of which used to be a study room for students. There is also an art studio, and a well-organised library, with an awesome librarian who knows just about how to get information on anything and everything. The cafeteria is a wonderful example of the architecture of the historical building, with a high ceiling, wood-panelling and large windows looking out towards the lake. Recent student artwork including "Girl alone on the bed with her doll" and "Front bottom" have also been posted on the student notice board located here.

The large garden around the school building also provides space for students to eat and relax outside in the warmer months. Also it is used to partake in large poetry discussions after school hours.

There is also a boat house, which provides the students with the opportunity to participate in various activities such as rowing, kayaking, sailing, swimming and other activities such as wellness and fitness.

The school newspaper began life as The Beacon, changing its name to The Phoenix in 2001, in reference to the logo of the school.

The Merge

With effect of the 1st August 2008, The Riverside School will be merging with The International School of Zug, to form The International School of Zug and Luzern, providing a complete primary-to-secondary school under one director. Dominic Currer, the current director of Riverside, will take over this role; Martin Latter, the current headmaster of The International School of Zug, is to retire.