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Every Child
Deserves to
Believe,I CAN!

The I CAN Early Learning Center franchise brings Riverside School's globally recognised approach to early years education directly to your school — with full training, curriculum, and ongoing support for 9 years.

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About the programme

Not just a curriculum.
A complete
philosophy.

Riverside Learning Center (RLC) is an education training and consulting organisation based in Ahmedabad, with a global reach across 9 countries. Since 2009, RLC has designed and transformed schools using the Riverside I CAN Approach.

The I CAN ELC franchise brings this approach to early years education — Toddlers, Pre-K, K1 and K2 — through a structured programme built on Play, Inquiry, and Skills. It is a both-and approach: content and character, passion and compassion.

When you become an I CAN ELC, you don't just get a curriculum. You get a partner who trains your team, coaches your leaders, and walks with you for 9 years.

I CAN Approach video

Who it's for

Not just any founder.
Someone ready to reimagine
Education

Existing preschools upgrading their programme

Primary schools establishing an early years wing

Entrepreneurs starting a purpose-driven school

Educators who believe children deserve better

What's included

Everything you need
to run an I CAN ELC.

01

Full Curriculum

Complete I CAN Early Years Curriculum for Toddlers, Pre-K, K1 and K2 — built around the 4R's framework of Relationship, Relevance, Rigor and Reflection.

02

On-Campus Training

3 in-person training days at your campus every month. Your dedicated trainer comes to you — no travel, no disruption to your school calendar.

03

Monthly Online Sessions

One online session every month to unpack the upcoming month's focus — keeping your team aligned and prepared.

04

Ongoing Support Calls

Typically 2–3 online support calls per month between visits. If you're stuck, you don't wait for the next training day.

05

Formal Audits

Two term-end audits each year — in October and February — to ensure quality, consistency and continued growth across all six pillars.

06

Digital Platform Access

Login to the Riverside I CAN digital platform. Resources, frameworks, and processes — accessible to your entire team, always.

The 9-year journey

A partnership that
grows with you.

Most franchise models hand you a manual and leave. We stay. Over 9 years, our role evolves as your school's confidence grows — from intensive training to coaching, and finally to mastery.

Years 1–3
Training Phase

We lay the foundation. Processes, curriculum, timetabling and culture — your trainer is deeply involved. High-touch support every month.

Years 4–6
Embedding Phase

Your team takes ownership. The trainer steps back into a coaching role as the I CAN philosophy becomes second nature in your classrooms.

Years 7–9
Mastery Phase

You are an I CAN school. The trainer plays an advisory role only — because your team no longer needs us to lead. That's the goal.

What you receive every month

3
In-person training days at your campus
1
Online session every month
2–3
Support calls between visits
2×
Formal term-end audits per year
See it in action

Inside the I CAN classroom.

Watch a typical day at the I CAN ELC A day in Pre-K
Introduction Unpacking a Day at K1/K2
Social Emotional Investment K1/K2 Social Emotional Investment
Physical Investment K1/K2 Physical Investment
Cognitive Investment K1/K2 Cognitive Investment
Spiritual Investment K1/K2 Spiritual Investment
From our partners
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After a decade in early childhood education, we had visited countless schools and explored many approaches. But the day we walked into Riverside, we knew this was different. The children were curious, confident, independent, and genuinely enjoying learning. Choosing I CAN wasn’t just about starting a school - it was about embracing a philosophy that truly puts children first. The mentorship and support from the Riverside Learning Center team have helped us bring that vision and spirit to our city.

Foram Roy, Founder I CAN ELC Vesu

Riverside’s philosophy, mentorship, and unwavering belief in children helped us create a space where our youngest learners are seen as capable, curious, and full of potential. Today, that spirit shines through in how our children learn, play, collaborate, and care for one another. The I CAN philosophy isn’t just part of our curriculum - it’s becoming part of who our children are.

Vaishali Shah, Founder I CAN ELC Anubhav

Our partnership with Riverside Learning Center has transformed the way we look at education. Through the I CAN pedagogy, we’ve seen children become more curious, confident, compassionate, and independent. Learning is no longer about finding the right answers—it’s about asking meaningful questions, collaborating, and taking ownership. The biggest shift is in who our children are becoming—kind, responsible, and empathetic individuals ready to make a positive difference.

Pathik Shah, Founder I CAN ELC Vastrapur
Is this for you?

The right fit matters
as much as ambition.

You run an existing preschool

You have the space and the children, but you want a stronger, more intentional programme. The I CAN curriculum transforms what your teachers already do — with structure, depth, and global credibility.

You're starting fresh

You believe in education that builds character alongside content. Starting with the I CAN approach means you build the right culture from day one — not retrofitting it later.

You want to differentiate

Parents today are looking for something beyond rote learning. The Riverside brand and the I CAN philosophy are a tangible differentiator in any market — with 25 years of proof behind them.

You're committed to the process

This isn't something you simply invest in and step back from. It takes vision, passion, and a leadership team willing to show up, do the pre-work, and implement between visits. We walk with partners who are in it for real transformation.

Want to become an
I CAN Early Learning Center?

We're looking for founders who share our belief that every child deserves an early learning experience that builds both capability and character. If that's you, let's talk.

We respond to all enquiries within 2 business days
No commitment required at this stage
Discovery call is a conversation, not a sales pitch

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