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A Boarding School for Boys that Celebrates and Welcomes Diversity
Students from all corners of the world come to Riverside Military Academy to achieve their full potential. One of the greatest strengths of our boarding school is the incredible diversity of our student population. We have a corps that represent 30 different countries and 30 states from around the U.S. The discipline, structure, and teamwork of our boarding school in Georgia makes an impactful difference in the lives of all cadets regardless of background.
It’s our job and great pleasure to help international families enroll at Riverside Military Academy. Our goal is to make the process as simple as possible. Whether you’re new to the process entirely or are planning to transfer in from another high school boarding school, we’re here to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad. We focus on finding the proper enrollment timeframe for your family. Sometimes a summer enrollment may be appropriate to boost English proficiency or help the student acclimate to our campus before the full year begins. On the other hand, a Fall or Spring enrollment may be best for you. Whatever the next step should be, we’ll help you find it.
When you become a part of the Riverside Military Academy family, you become a member of a worldwide network of Brothers-In-Blue ready to connect with you while you attend and after you join them in the alumni ranks. For more than 114 years, Riverside Military Academy has been a military boarding school for boys, and we have made it our business to be the best in boy’s education and to prepare our cadets for great success in life.
It’s our job and great pleasure to help international families enroll at Riverside Military Academy. Our goal is to make the process as simple as possible. Whether you’re new to the process entirely or are planning to transfer in from another high school boarding school, we’re here to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad. We focus on finding the proper enrollment timeframe for your family. Sometimes a summer enrollment may be appropriate to boost English proficiency or help the student acclimate to our campus before the full year begins. On the other hand, a Fall or Spring enrollment may be best for you. Whatever the next step should be, we’ll help you find it.
When you become a part of the Riverside Military Academy family, you become a member of a worldwide network of Brothers-In-Blue ready to connect with you while you attend and after you join them in the alumni ranks. For more than 114 years, Riverside Military Academy has been a military boarding school for boys, and we have made it our business to be the best in boy’s education and to prepare our cadets for great success in life.
If you have questions about international admissions, contact Ana Mason at amason@riversidemilitary.com. If you are able to tour the campus or attend an open house, we welcome you. However, if visiting campus is not an option for you then we would be happy to connect you with a current family with a similar background who can share their experiences – and you can explore our incredible campus using this digital tour. We look forward to helping you through this process.
Apply today! Your son’s future begins now.
Apply today! Your son’s future begins now.
Additional Information
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Academics
Riverside Military Academy graduates earn, on average, between $5-7 million annually in merit-based college scholarships – with $7.5 million in scholarships for the Class of 2018 – 2019 – and boast an impressive 100% college acceptance rate. All students will receive support and guidance through the college admissions process. Riverside Military has an 8:1 student to teacher ratio. This means that small class sizes are available for all class options including general, honors, AP, and dual enrollment. Our teaching staff members are specially qualified to teach their subject matter, with at least 75% holding advanced degrees.A military school education comes with several unique advantages and opportunities. Riverside Military Academy cadets learn the value of duty, respect, and responsibility while developing leadership and communication skills. Riverside Military cadets graduate miles ahead of their peers in terms of character and preparedness for college. The world needs ethical young men, and our boarding school has been producing them for more than 114 years!Learn more about our academics. -
Athletics
Riverside Military Academy offers a wide variety of sports teams and competitive athletic programs. Our governing body for athletics, GHSA, requires international students to be enrolled for 2 consecutive semesters to be eligible for varsity sports.Learn more about our athletics. -
College & Culture Tour
The College & Culture Tour is one of the most exciting programs Riverside Military Academy has to offer. The tour is designed to be a fun, informative, and memorable experience for all who participate. The College & Culture Tour takes place each summer for 2 weeks prior to the start of the Fall term and is highly encouraged (and sometimes required) for international students as an English immersion experience. The trip explores the historical highlights of the East Coast of the United States while visiting multiple colleges and universities along the way.Attractions we have visited in previous years include the Capital Building, the Smithsonian, Arlington National Cemetery, and Busch Gardens Amusement Park. College visits have included Virginia Military Institute, Clemson University, University of Virginia, and The Citadel. The cost of the trip is all-inclusive. -
College Matriculation
Riverside Military Academy graduates matriculate to a variety of colleges and universities, both in the US and abroad. 96% of our students attend 4-year universities, with the remainder either attending junior college, joining military service, our receiving a service academy appointment. -
English Immersion
Riverside Military Academy provides English language immersion throughout the student’s experience. We strive to pair an English speaking student with a non-English speaking student in the barracks (dorms) as roommates. Students will take all classes in English as well.
If a student requires English as a Second Language (ESL), we provide various levels of courses that are included in tuition. He will be tested upon enrollment to determine English proficiency which determines which level of ESL he is placed in. We offer a summer bridge program as well that is a full English immersive experience. There is no additional cost associated with ESL.
If interested in a university in the U.S., international students are typically required to take the TOEFL in addition to the SAT or ACT. We offer preparations for each of these tests to ensure the student is ready for these assessments. -
Medication
Riverside Military Academy does not allow international medication to be distributed on our campus. Medication must be prescribed through U.S practicing and licensed physicians. With any questions, we encourage you to contact our Infirmary Medication Coordinator at infirmary@riversidemilitary.com
International Students' Frequently Asked Questions
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Requirements to Apply
- Online Application
- Recommendations
- Math Teacher
- English Teacher
- Principal/Counselor
- Transcript of Grades
- Applying for 6th-9th Grade: 2 years of grades required.
- Applying for 10th-12th Grade: 3 years of grades required.
- Discipline Report
- A Zoom Meeting May be Required
- Academic Accommodations or Psychological Evaluations *If Applicable
- Once initial documents are received, you may be asked to submit more supporting documents.
- TOEFL JR and SSAT are NOT required due to our extensive ESL program.
Riverside Military Academy
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 reads:
No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
Riverside Military Academy complies with Title IX.
Alcohol/Tobacco/Drug-Free School
Strictly Enforced