International School of Riga - Primary Campus vs King's College The British School of Latvia
International School of Riga - Primary Campus and King's College The British School of Latvia are both in Riga, about 9 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes. International School of Riga - Primary Campus also offers Bespoke, and King's College The British School of Latvia also offers British and Cambridge IGCSE. Published annual fees are €10,800 - 16,450 at International School of Riga - Primary Campus and €12,600 - 23,800 at King's College The British School of Latvia, which puts King's College The British School of Latvia roughly 34% higher. Both take pupils from 2 to 18. King's College The British School of Latvia is the larger school, with around 477 pupils to International School of Riga - Primary Campus's 314. Typical class sizes are 6 at International School of Riga - Primary Campus and 20 at King's College The British School of Latvia.
Riga, Latvia; Primary Campus at Kalnciema iela 118, Riga LV-1046; Secondary Campus at Skanstes iela 27, Riga LV-1013.
Location
Located in Pinki (Piņķi), Marupe Novads, Latvia, between Riga and Jurmala. The campus is a 20,000 m² site at Turaidas iela 1, Pinki, LV-2107 Latvia, and is surrounded by a private forest. It features specialist classrooms, modern science laboratories, and facilities for sports and the arts.
Stages
Stages
Early Years (2–6), Primary (6–11), Middle School (11–15), High School (15–18).
Stages
Pre-Nursery to Year 13 (ages 2 to 18). Early Years 2–5; Primary 5–11; Secondary 11–18; Cambridge IGCSE 14–16; IB Diploma Programme 16–18.
School type
School type
Private international school
School type
British international school; part of the King's Group and Inspired Education.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
47 nationalities represented; 314 students.
Pupil nationality mix
Thirteen nationalities represented; the largest groups are Russian and Latvian at around 30% each, with British at 9% and American at 8%.
Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Learning support provided in Primary and Secondary, including support for non-native English speakers and students with mild to moderate learning needs; a learning support team collaborates with teachers; English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available in both Primary and Secondary; MAP growth tests are used for assessment; a school counselor is in place.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Latvia
Country affiliation
British
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Christian
School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
Daily bus service to/from both campuses; Route #1 Centre – S27 – K118, and Route #2 Piņķi – Mārupe – K118 – S27 – Centre/Mārupe – Piņķi; sign up via the Admissions or Bus page; detailed route information and fees are published by ISR.
Bus service details
Door-to-Door Bus Service: two routes to and from the school (Riga City and Jurmala areas); both operate in the morning and at the end of the school day; an additional Riga route serves after-school activities. Buses are equipped with WhatsApp location tracking and a bus monitor; all buses have seatbelts and dashboard cameras.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Fees (School Year 2025/2026)
Application / Enrolment fees - Membership / Registration Fee (one-time, non‑refundable, per student): EUR 1,600. - Capital Fee (annual, per student): EUR 2,000 for new students; EUR 1,500 for returning students. The capital fee is charged yearly. - Enrolment deposit / prepayment: a non‑refundable tuition prepayment of 10% of the annual tuition is required at the start of the payment schedule.
Tuition — annual and per‑payment breakdown by year group - Annual tuition (per school year): - Preschool: EUR 10,500. - Kindergarten: EUR 12,250. - Grades 1–5: EUR 15,900. - Grades 6–8: EUR 17,400. - Grades 9–12: EUR 18,400.
- Instalment options and exact payment dates (new student, August start): - Option A — 1 instalment: Prepayment 10% (immediate, non‑refundable) + remaining 90% due on 5 August. - Example: Preschool — Prepayment EUR 1,050; 5 Aug payment EUR 9,450 (total EUR 10,500). - Option B — 2 instalments: Prepayment 10% (immediate) + 40% due 5 August + 50% due 5 October. - Example: Grades 1–5 (EUR 15,900) — Prepayment EUR 1,590; 5 Aug EUR 6,360; 5 Oct EUR 7,950. - Option C — 4 instalments: Prepayment 10% (immediate) + 30% due 5 August + 20% due 5 October + 20% due 5 December + 20% due 5 February. - Example: Grades 9–12 (EUR 18,400) — Prepayment EUR 1,840; 5 Aug EUR 5,520; 5 Oct EUR 3,680; 5 Dec EUR 3,680; 5 Feb EUR 3,680. - Option D — 8 instalments: Prepayment 10% (immediate) + payments on the 5th of Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar distributed as 15%, 15%, 10%, 10%, 10%, 10%, 10%, 10% of the annual tuition respectively (these eight payments together equal the remaining 90%). - Example: Kindergarten (EUR 12,250) — Prepayment EUR 1,225; 5 Aug EUR 1,837.50; 5 Sep EUR 1,837.50; 5 Oct EUR 1,225; 5 Nov EUR 1,225; 5 Dec EUR 1,225; 5 Jan EUR 1,225; 5 Feb EUR 1,225; 5 Mar EUR 1,225.
(Note: examples above show the tuition prepayment plus the scheduled instalment amounts for clarity; membership and capital fees are additional one‑time/annual charges as specified.)
Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices are issued and payment is due within 10 calendar days of the invoice date (payment must be made before the student's first day of school when enrolment occurs close to start). For mid‑year entrants some tuition may be prorated; invoicing and full tuition due dates follow the school's invoice terms. - Late payment penalties: Administrative fee EUR 30 if a payment is 10 calendar days overdue, plus interest at 0.1% per day on overdue amounts. The School may exclude students from classes when payments are overdue more than three months and may refer debts for collection. Documents (reports/transcripts/diplomas) may be withheld until accounts are in good standing.
Boarding - Boarding is not provided. The school operates as a day school and offers day‑time services such as a hot lunch programme and daily bus transport.
Other costs and optional services - School lunch (hot meals prepared on campus): Primary: EUR 6.50 per day; Secondary: EUR 7.50 per day. Lunch invoices are sent twice per school year (November and May). These amounts are invoiced separately from tuition. - Daily bus service (routes to/from both campuses) — service fees invoiced per semester. Example route fees (2025/2026): - Route examples and sample fees (per period Aug–Dec and Jan–June): - Route #1 (city centre ↔ K118 campus): Aug–Dec EUR 780 | Jan–June EUR 940. - Other routes show higher semester fees (examples vary by route and are invoiced in November and April). Bus invoices specify payment dates and must be paid by bank transfer. - After‑school activities (ASAA): most activities are included in tuition; activities that require external instructors or special equipment will incur additional charges. Overnight and overseas excursions are charged separately. Exam fees (IB DP / Grade 12 external exam fees) and Extended Day Programme costs are charged where applicable; amounts are confirmed and invoiced separately. - School merchandise / optional items: school merchandise is available; there is no mandatory uniform fee published as a separate compulsory charge. Purchases of merchandise are additional.
Refunds and early‑withdrawal - Families leaving before the end of the school year must give at least 30 days' written notice. Tuition must be paid for those 30 days. If tuition was paid in advance, the proportional part of advanced payments will be refunded based on the last school day. Refund percentages by withdrawal date are applied as follows (tuition percentage due at the time of withdrawal): After 5 Aug: 25% | After 5 Sep: 40% | After 5 Oct: 50% | After 5 Nov: 60% | After 5 Dec: 70% | After 5 Jan: 80% | After 5 Feb: 90% | After 5 Mar: 100%. The Membership/Registration Fee, the Capital Fee and the 10% prepayment are non‑refundable. In cases of suspension/dismissal for cause or force majeure events, refunds may be withheld as specified in the enrolment/payment terms.
Fee payment method(s) - Invoices for fees and services are issued and payments are required by bank transfer (payments are made by bank transfer within the payment terms stated in each invoice). The school's bus‑service pages and admissions materials state that bank transfer is the required payment method for those services; invoices give the payment terms.
Summary of required amounts at enrolment (new student, August start) - Immediate / at acceptance: Membership Fee EUR 1,600 (one‑time), Capital Fee EUR 2,000 (first year new student), and the Tuition Prepayment 10% (amount depends on the annual tuition by grade). Remaining tuition is then payable according to the chosen instalment plan and its scheduled due dates.
Fee details
Application & enrolment fees
- Deposit (new students): EUR 1,000. - Enrolment fee (new students): EUR 1,850.
Tuition fees (per year group — amounts shown by term and annual row)
Note: term labels used by the school are Term 1 (Aug–Dec), Term 2 (Jan–Mar) and Term 3 (Apr–Jun). The table below lists the values shown for each year group in the school fee schedule.
- Pre‑Nursery (Age 2–3) - Annual: EUR 4,840. - Term 1 (Aug–Dec): EUR 3,630. - Term 2 (Jan–Mar): EUR 3,630. - Term 3 (Apr–Jun): EUR 12,100.
- Nursery (Age 3–4) - Annual: EUR 4,840. - Term 1: EUR 3,630. - Term 2: EUR 3,630. - Term 3: EUR 12,100.
- Reception (Age 4–5) - Annual: EUR 6,180. - Term 1: EUR 4,635. - Term 2: EUR 4,635. - Term 3: EUR 15,450.
- Year 1 (Age 5–6) - Annual: EUR 7,980. - Term 1: EUR 5,985. - Term 2: EUR 5,985. - Term 3: EUR 19,950.
- Year 2 (Age 6–7) - Annual: EUR 7,980. - Term 1: EUR 5,985. - Term 2: EUR 5,985. - Term 3: EUR 19,950.
- Year 3 (Age 7–8) - Annual: EUR 7,980. - Term 1: EUR 5,985. - Term 2: EUR 5,985. - Term 3: EUR 19,950.
- Year 4 (Age 8–9) - Annual: EUR 7,980. - Term 1: EUR 5,985. - Term 2: EUR 5,985. - Term 3: EUR 19,950.
- Year 5 (Age 9–10) - Annual: EUR 7,980. - Term 1: EUR 5,985. - Term 2: EUR 5,985. - Term 3: EUR 19,950.
- Year 6 (Age 10–11) - Annual: EUR 7,980. - Term 1: EUR 5,985. - Term 2: EUR 5,985. - Term 3: EUR 19,950.
- Year 7 (Age 11–12) - Annual: EUR 9,180. - Term 1: EUR 6,885. - Term 2: EUR 6,885. - Term 3: EUR 22,950.
- Year 8 (Age 12–13) - Annual: EUR 9,180. - Term 1: EUR 6,885. - Term 2: EUR 6,885. - Term 3: EUR 22,950.
- Year 9 (Age 13–14) - Annual: EUR 9,180. - Term 1: EUR 6,885. - Term 2: EUR 6,885. - Term 3: EUR 22,950.
- Year 10 (Age 14–15) - Annual: EUR 9,180. - Term 1: EUR 6,885. - Term 2: EUR 6,885. - Term 3: EUR 22,950.
- Year 11 (Age 15–16) - Annual: EUR 9,180. - Term 1: EUR 6,885. - Term 2: EUR 6,885. - Term 3: EUR 22,950.
- IB1 (Age 16–17) - Annual: EUR 9,180. - Term 1: EUR 6,885. - Term 2: EUR 6,885. - Term 3: EUR 22,950.
- IB2 (Age 17–18) - Annual: EUR 9,180. - Term 1: EUR 6,885. - Term 2: EUR 6,885. - Term 3: EUR 22,950.
Other charges and optional fees
- School bus (round trip, optional): EUR 3,000 per year. - EdTech AI fee (Years 3–11): EUR 50 per year (mandatory where stated). - EdTech VR fee (Years 7–IB2): EUR 50 per year (mandatory where stated). - IB Diploma exam and support materials (IB2): EUR 1,200 per year (mandatory). - IGCSE exam fee (approx., per subject, Years 10–11): EUR 150 per subject (mandatory). - Graphic calculator (Years 7–IB2): approx. EUR 200 as needed for replacements (mandatory where indicated). - Music tuition, English language support and private lessons: optional; private lessons example reference shown as up to EUR 3,000 annually or EUR 40 per lesson depending on service. - Afterschool care (15:30–17:00): ad‑hoc per session EUR 22; termly packages shown in the fee schedule. - Uniform: available year‑round from the school's online uniform shop; uniform purchases include VAT.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing frequency: fees may be paid annually or termly. Termly billing points are September, December and April. Prices are reviewed in Term 2 for the next academic year. - Sibling discount: families with more than two children attending the school receive a 10% tuition fee discount applied to the youngest child. - Transport service: enrolment for transport must be for the full service period; cancellations of transport are effective only at the end of each period. - Extracurricular activities: enrolment requires a full‑term commitment; if a student withdraws or discontinues participation during a term, the full term fee will still be charged (exceptions apply if the activity is cancelled by the school). - Taxes: only Transport and Uniform fees include VAT; tuition fees do not include VAT.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed as an active provision with published fees for this campus; no boarding fee schedule is published.
Refund and cancellation points (fee schedule provisions)
- If a student withdraws or discontinues participation during a term, the full term's fee is charged. Extracurricular activities canceled by the school or that fail to meet minimum enrolment are not charged. Transport cancellations can only be carried out at the end of each period. These provisions constitute the school's refund/cancellation rules in the published fee schedule.
Fee payment options
- Invoices: payment is accepted by bank transfer as shown on the invoice. Payment details are provided on individual invoices. - Uniform purchases: processed through the school's online uniform shop (shop payment terms apply).
Notes on the schedule used
- The figures above are taken from the school's published fee schedule for the 2025/26 academic year and the school's admissions pages. The schedule shows the detailed per‑term values and the other charges listed in this overview.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Middle School uses the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC). Middle School students take English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, a Language (Latvian or French), an additional language (Latvian, French or Spanish), Physical Education, Technology, Art and Music. The High School programme is a 4-year university preparatory curriculum; ISR offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11-12 and is a Candidate School for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).
Curriculum details
The school teaches the British international curriculum from Early Years to IGCSE and offers the IB Diploma Programme for ages 16 to 18.
100% university acceptance rate per applicant; in 2024 graduates gained acceptances to 40 universities across diverse regions.
Higher education progression
The school provides bespoke university and career counselling from Year 10. 90% of Inspired graduates are accepted into their first-choice universities worldwide, with a third securing places at Ivy League or Russell Group institutions.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented is a field on the ISR Admissions Form.
Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Fill the online Application Form. 2. Submit supporting documents: copy of applicant's passport; transcripts for the current and previous school year; confidential teacher recommendation forms (two for Primary; three for Secondary); applicant questionnaire (grades 3 through 12); application for School Bus Service (if applicable); and any documentation related to special education needs if indicated. Transcripts and recommendation forms must be sent directly from the issuing school; documents not in English must be accompanied by an English translation; all documents become the property of ISR. 3. Complete the admissions assessment (grades 3 through 12). After the application and all supporting documents are received, a member of the Admissions team will contact you to schedule the admissions assessment, which lasts 60-90 minutes. Overseas applicants may arrange testing online. 4. The Admissions Committee reviews the file and makes decisions, which may be: acceptance and placement with an offer to enrol; acceptance and placement with a conditional offer to enrol; an offer to be placed in a waitpool; or refusal of admission. 5. Wait for decision. Decisions are usually communicated within two weeks. 6. Additional notes: ISR offers rolling admissions with no deadlines; if a grade level is full, a waitpool is maintained and applicants are contacted when places become available; decisions may involve additional interviews if required.
Admissions
King's College Latvia accepts new students throughout the academic year, subject to space. The process is: make an enquiry or complete the application form; visit the campus (online interviews available if an in-person visit is not possible); admission test and interview (Key Stage 2 and above take a Cognitive Ability Test, CAT4, followed by an interview); receive a formal offer if there is space; upon acceptance, pay the enrolment fee to secure the place. Entry requirements by stage include: Early Years (ages 2–5) require no prior English knowledge; Pre-Nursery (ages 2–3) must be 2 by August 31 and visit with parents; Foundation Stage (ages 3–5) requires Nursery/Reception visits with parents; Primary (ages 5–11) includes English reading/writing assessment for KS1 and tests in Mathematics, Reading, Writing, and Non-Verbal Reasoning for KS2, with past school reports and a CAT4 baseline; EAL support is available if needed (not included in tuition); Secondary (ages 11–18) includes CAT4 for KS3, English proficiency requirements, and possible EAL support; Year 10 entrants take entrance exams in Mathematics, Reading, Writing, and Non-Verbal Reasoning; Year 11 entrants must have completed Year 10 in the British system with matching GCSE/IGCSE boards; IB Diploma (Years 12–13) requires an interview; Year 13 admissions are considered case-by-case. The school publishes a curriculum alignment with the Latvian national system and the USA system. English-language instruction is central, with EAL support available (not included in tuition).
Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
Academic Scholarships in Latvia: Open to high-achieving Latvian students currently in Grades 9 and 10; recipients enter Year 12 to study the IB Diploma Programme; scholarships provide fee reductions up to 100%; applications are open until 27 March 2026; programme is delivered in English with university and careers counselling. Nsouli Scholars: The Nsouli Scholars Programme enables 50 students at Inspired schools to attend on a full scholarship for the duration of their education; scholarships are awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin; the program supports a broad range of academic, sports, arts and enrichment opportunities across Inspired schools.
Waitlist
Waitlist
ISR maintains a waitpool when a grade level is full; accepted applicants are placed in the waitpool and considered for offers when a place becomes available. A combination of factors is used in waitpool decisions, including applicants relocating to Riga who have not studied in a local language; applicants whose parents work at ISR; applicants with siblings already enrolled; and the date of application completion. If an applicant is accepted and placed in the waitpool for a grade in a given school year, they remain eligible for an offer for that grade during that year. Applicants who wish to stay in the waitpool for the next school year should submit updated supporting documentation or re-apply in full.
