Local Curriculum

At , our Enhanced GES Curriculum, together with our Future-Ready Educational Framework, nurtures the Head, Heart, and Hands of every learner,  developing academic excellence, strong character, creativity, leadership, and practical skills for success in Ghana and beyond.

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Enhanced GES Curriculum

Our Enhanced GES Programme is built on the Ghana Education Service (GES) Standards-Based Curriculum and the NaCCA Common Core Programme. The curriculum combines strong academic foundations with innovation, technology integration, creativity, leadership development, and Christian values.

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We have further enhanced the national curriculum through our Future-Ready Educational Framework and by incorporating selected best practices from the Oxford International Curriculum (OIC), including learner-centred teaching methodologies, inquiry-based learning, project-based activities, global learning approaches, high-quality learning resources, continuous assessment strategies, and strong learner wellbeing support systems.

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The programme spans Nursery, Kindergarten, Primary, and Junior High School, preparing learners not only for academic achievement and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), but also for lifelong learning, leadership, and responsible global citizenship.

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Nursery & Kindergarten (Pre-School / Early Years)

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Our Early Years programme provides a joyful, safe, and stimulating environment where children develop communication, confidence, creativity, social skills, and foundational literacy and numeracy through play-based and activity-centred learning.

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Key Learning Areas

• Language & Literacy

• Numeracy

• Creative Activities

• Environmental & Cultural Activities

• Physical Development Activities​

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Enrichment Opportunities

• Storytelling & Reading Culture

• Music, Dance & Creative Play

• Digital Learning Exposure

• Young Discipleship Class

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Primary School (Basic 1 – 6)

Our Primary School programme strengthens foundational learning while developing critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, leadership, and practical problem-solving skills.

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Core Learning Areas

• English Language

• Mathematics

• Science

• History

• Our World Our People (OWOP)

• Creative Arts

• Religious & Moral Education (RME)

• Ghanaian Language (Asante Twi)

• Physical Education

• Computing 

• French

Future-Ready Enrichment

• STEMrobo Program

• Physical Education

• Reading & Literacy Development

• Sustainability & Environmental Projects

• Skills and Talent Development 

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Junior High School (JHS 1 – 3)

Our JHS programme prepares learners academically, socially, spiritually, and practically for Senior High School and future careers through rigorous instruction, innovation, and character formation.

The programme follows the NaCCA Common Core Programme and prepares students for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

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Core Subjects

• English Language

• Mathematics

• Science

• Social Studies

• Computing

• Career Technology

• Creative Arts & Design

• Religious & Moral Education

• Ghanaian Language (Asante Twi)

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• French

• Physical Education & Health (Non-Examinable)

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Additional Programmes

• STEMrobo Programme

• Young Discipleship Class

• Career Guidance & Mentorship

• Leadership Developement 

• Clubs, Sports & Talent Development

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At Riverside Academy, we go beyond preparing learners to pass examinations. Ee prepare them to become confident, compassionate, innovative, and future-ready leaders.

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