International Student Information

List of 6 items.

• 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