The RiverBank School offers a broad and balanced curriculum based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales. The inspiring teaching staff at The RiverBank School reflects the international and intercultural nature of the school. All our teachers are highly qualified and have an excellent knowledge of the British Educational System.

The RiverBank School delivers a curriculum which is reviewed and adapted as and when necessary to take account of the changing educational needs of all of our pupils as they face the increasingly complex demands of the 21st Century. The curriculum is based on a clear set of aims which reflect the educational philosophy of the school.

At RiverBank School we believe that our curriculum should be broad, balanced and relevant and meet the needs of all children whatever their ability.

We ensure the children have a range of learning experiences that challenge, stimulate and promote thinking and learning through a creative curriculum which is based on firsthand experience. This enables us to provide a high standard of teaching and learning.

AIMS

The aims of the curriculum are to:

• Promote high standards in reading, writing and mathematics
• Allow children to develop a knowledge of themselves in time and space
• Enable children to acquire knowledge and skills in science
• Enable children to be confident in the use of ICT and Computers/Computing 
• Promote spiritual development in line with the Christian teachings
• Promote physical and mental development and an awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle
• Enable children to be aware of the importance of and participate in the arts and related cultural themes
• to help children understand Nigeria’s cultural heritage and promote Nigerian values;
• Enable pupils to develop moral sensibility through carefully taught values
• Develop the personal and social skills of each child
• Provide equality of access and the opportunity for all pupils to make progress
• Prepare pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experience of an international adult life anywhere they find themselves. 

The RiverBank School curriculum is therefore planned effectively, providing continuity and progression. It promotes an enjoyment of learning and a commitment to learning and achieving. It further emphasises the role that the children currently have and are likely to have living and working in the international context. 

Through the provision of rich and varied activities, we aim to:

• Encourage the best possible progress and the highest attainment for all pupils
  • Enable pupils to make connections across different areas of learning
  • Help pupils to think creatively and solve problems
  • Develop pupils’ capacity to learn and work independently and collaboratively
  • Enable pupils to respond positively to opportunities, challenges and responsibilities
  • Enable pupils to acquire and develop a broad range of knowledge, skills and understanding

  We aim to foster a life-long love of learning, through adopting a highly practical and cross-curricular approach. Our Creative Curriculum aims to deliver a twenty-first century education that will equip our children with the skills required to be independent and responsible citizens.

  Our curriculum aims to develop caring and responsible citizens who:
  • Are secure in Christian values
  • Respect others
  • Recognise responsibilities as a global community 
  • Have a sense of worth, purpose and personal identity
  • Can handle conflict 
  • Have enquiring minds 
  • Can communicate well
  • Are able to learn independently and with others 
  • Have essential learning skills in literacy, numeracy, science and ICT
  • Are creative and resourceful 
  • Work co-operatively 
  • Develop problem solving skills 
  • Use, apply and transfer skills to differing situations
  • Are confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives 
  • Can relate to others and form good relationships 
  • Know how to sustain and improve the environment and take into account the needs of present and future generations when making choices