An Outstanding Choice for Boarding Students
- Small classes with strong student-teacher relationships
- A highly-personalized educational experience
- An internationally-recognized curriculum, the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programmes
- Outdoor education
- Recently-built boarding facilities in one of the safest cities in the United States
- A community of boarding students who are motivated learners, global citizens, and open-minded collaborators who are ready for adventure!
- Maximum of 32 boarding students
Students entering grades 8–12 can read more about High School.
One of only 4 schools in the US with a boarding program that offers the International Baccalaureate PYP, MYP and DP
We are a co-educational, private, independent school in Boise, Idaho offering our day and boarding students the academic prestige of the International Baccalaureate Programs and the personal attention of a supportive community school. Engaging classroom discussions continue when students explore Idaho’s mountains and deserts with classmates and teachers.
We offer concierge college counseling and athletic, musical, and academic extracurricular activities.
Riverstone is Idaho’s most experienced International Baccalaureate World School.
One of the Safest Cities in the United States
With a downtown location in Boise, Idaho, our boarding students live within a short walking distance of coffee shops, movie theaters and shopping. The Greenbelt, a linear walking path along the beautiful Boise River, is steps away. The school campus is a short car ride away.
Popular outdoor activities such as cycling, skiing, rock climbing, or hiking are easily accessible.
We encourage all of our students to experience the beauty of Idaho and the United States Pacific Northwest. In addition, competitive and instructional opportunities are available in Nordic and alpine skiing, road cycling, mountain biking, fencing, climbing, dance, gymnastics, music and more through school and local clubs. We will ensure that interested students can get involved in all that our school and community has to offer.
Riverstone House Will Become a Home-Away-From-Home for Our Boarding Students
Our boarding program coordinators will help students feel at home in their new surroundings while introducing them to the Riverstone community, Boise community, and surrounding areas. We have specially designed our dormitory with community-building in mind.
- Double occupancy generously sized 12’x18′ dorm rooms
- 1800 square feet of shared community space for dining, studying, or relaxing
- Meals included plus shared kitchen privileges
- Boarding program supervisors live on site
- Fully secured building
- Comfortable, home-like furnishings
- Transportation to and from school and school activities
- Maximum of 32 boarding students
Ready for Your Adventure? We’re Ready to Meet You!
Learn more about our boarding students admissions process here and please email our Admissions Office with any questions you may have.