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Jaunā iela 8, Piņķi, Babītes pagasts, Mārupe Municipality, LV-2107, Latvia. Piņķi is a residential area near Riga. The campus is accessible by road and has a bus service twice a day.
K-12 international school; Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, and High School are offered.
International school (K-12) with boarding for high school students; instruction in English with strong mother tongue support in Latvian, Russian, and French.
Over 360 students and 100 staff represent roughly 35 nationalities.
Online learning support and group sessions are available on request; translation assistance is provided on the first day; groups are 4–11 children to tailor attention to learning needs.
Latvia
Bus service twice a day.
Boarding for high school students. Bus service twice a day.
All-inclusive, high-quality dining, including breakfast, lunch and two snacks.
The school is governed by a School Board of Trustees.
IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for preschool through primary; Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) for Grades 6–9; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) in high school. Courses taught in English with strong mother tongue support programs in Latvian, Russian, and French.
The first IB DP graduating class surpassed the world average in IB DP exams; 44% of diploma recipients earned a bilingual diploma; one student achieved a perfect IB DP score (45).
Students have been accepted to leading universities in the UK, Europe, and the USA, including a Williams College recipient (full scholarship) in the United States.
EIS offers a High School Scholarship Competition with one 100% scholarship and four up to 90% scholarships; over four years more than 15 scholarships have been awarded; scholarship graduates include a student with a perfect IB DP score (45) and admissions to Williams College, plus other Olympiad and academic achievements.
The school provides a carefully planned pastoral care program to support the well-being of every student. Boarding staff are on duty 24 hours a day to ensure care and safety for boarders. A dedicated School Psychologist is available, and there is a College and Career Counselling Program to support personal development and future planning. A Safeguarding Lead is available on school days to handle safeguarding matters. Teachers offer after‑school consultation times and provide additional individual support as needed. The Exupery community emphasizes a welcoming, caring environment that fosters international-mindedness and holistic development.
The Learning Support program focuses on three fundamental areas: English as an Additional Language, Learning Support, and Psychological Support. Students who require assistance can access Learning Support services. Psychological Support is part of the student support framework. The program is designed to respond to learners' needs within the school's international framework.
English is the language of instruction. The school provides robust EAL support through its Student Support Programs. Students who arrive with language proficiency below the required level may be admitted if they attend additional language support sessions. Students who need extra support work with language specialists to develop English proficiency within lessons and/or in pull‑out sessions, with the duration of support determined by the language team. The school also offers mother tongue programs for Latvijas, Russian, and French to support multilingualism.
The school prioritizes student well‑being through a carefully planned pastoral care program. Boarding staff are on duty 24/7 to support boarders' welfare. A School Psychologist is available to assist with mental health needs, and there is a College and Career Counselling Program to support personal development. The learning support framework includes Psychological Support as a core area. A Safeguarding Lead is available on school days to address safeguarding concerns.
Exceptional Care & Safety includes safeguarding provisions with dedicated staff on hand. Boarders have 24‑hour boarding staff, and there is a Security Guard on duty at all times. English language learners support is available as part of safeguarding the welfare of students. A dedicated School Psychologist and a Safeguarding Lead are available on school days to ensure safeguarding and welfare.
The school enrolls students aged 2.5 to 18 and delivers IB PYP, IGCSE, and IB DP programs with English as the language of instruction and strong mother tongue support in Latvian, Russian, and French. The Admissions Team reviews each application and, if eligibility and space exist, directs the applicant to the appropriate assessment; extra information may be requested, and High School applicants may be interviewed with the Head of Teaching and Learning or the IB Coordinator. Interviews and assessments differ by level: Preschool (1.5–6 years) requires an official copy of the last term/year report for Grades 2–9 or the last two years for Grades 10–12, plus a “trial day” and a family meeting with the Preschool leadership; School applicants (Grades 1–12) undergo a placement diagnostic test for Grades 1–2, an online English placement test and a writing assessment, and interviews with the school psychologist and family, with an additional Head of High School interview for Grades 10–12 if required. Applicants must demonstrate an English level appropriate to their grade (e.g., Grade 1 at A1, Grade 7 at B1, Grade 11 at C1). Admissions results are communicated by email within 5 working days after testing and interviews; to enroll, submit a signed Enrollment Application, read and accept Terms and Conditions (and Boarding Terms if applicable), sign the Payment Schedule, and sign the Family/Boarding Handbook. Invoices from the Financial Department are issued after you confirm; enrollment is confirmed upon payment. Additional documents before joining include medical forms (Form 026/U) and vaccination documents for Preschool, or medical statements and previous school transcripts for international families, and all applicants must present a valid passport/ID and the birth certificate. Fees information is published in the school's fee PDF, and there are municipal co-financing arrangements for Preschool in certain districts; scholarships exist for High School, with details published by the Admissions team.
High School scholarships are offered; The Scholarship Competition for 2025/2026 is closed, and a new scholarship program for 2027–2028 will be announced in fall 2025, with details published by the Admissions team. Scholarships are open to applicants who have completed Grade 9 or Grade 10 and who continue into the IB Diploma Programme at Exupery; amounts can cover up to 100% of tuition for day or boarding, and recipients come from multiple countries including Brazil, China, Georgia, Latvia, Kazakhstan, Malta, Russia and Ukraine. For inquiries, contact admissions@exupery.lv or +371 266 22 777.
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.
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.
British international school; part of the King's Group and Inspired Education.
Thirteen nationalities represented; the largest groups are Russian and Latvian at around 30% each, with British at 9% and American at 8%.
British
Christian
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.
All students must wear the school uniform correctly on campus and when travelling to and from school. Uniforms can be purchased year-round from the online uniform shop; login details are provided by the school reception, and orders can be delivered to the school or to the home.
The school provides meals on-site, including breakfast, a three-course lunch, and an afternoon snack, with all meals included in school fees. The weekly menu is shared in advance and prepared on-site following Latvian Health Ministry guidelines and the Latvian State menu planning system; meals can be tailored for allergies or dietary restrictions with a doctor's certificate. No deep-fried foods are served.
Students are members of a house team and collect house points to encourage friendly competition between the houses.
King's College Latvia is part of the King's College Schools Group and Inspired Education Group. The school joined the Inspired Education Group in 2019.
The school teaches the British international curriculum from Early Years to IGCSE and offers the IB Diploma Programme for ages 16 to 18.
IGCSE Results: 38% achieved 9-8; 47% achieved 9-7; Pass rate 100%. IBDP results: 2025 Top IBDP score 40.
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.
The school has a counsellor available to all students and a safeguarding system to support welfare and safety. The ethos is that all adults are responsible for wellbeing, creating a warm and caring environment with strong staff–student relationships; students feel safe and supported. All staff undergo annual safeguarding training; the safeguarding team includes a designated safeguarding lead and deputy safeguarding leads; concerns are recorded and acted on using the My Concern system.
SEND provision exists and there are plans to develop it further to meet the needs of all students requiring additional support.
There is currently no formal English Additional Language (EAL) program for students entering with little or no English. English is the language of instruction across the school, with Latvian Language and Literature A and English B offered to meet the needs of local and international students; in the early years many children join with limited English and a language-rich approach is used to support development.
A school counsellor is available to all students. The school places a high priority on welfare and safety, with a warm and caring ethos and strong relationships between staff and students.
All staff undergo annual safeguarding training. The safeguarding team includes a designated safeguarding lead (DSL) and deputy safeguarding leads; outside providers have police checks and safeguarding training; the school uses Inspired's My Concern to record concerns; safeguarding policies are regularly reviewed.
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).
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.
ISST is located on the Riga Technical University Campus in Ķīpsala, Āzenes Street 12, Riga, Latvia. It shares facilities with RTU Engineering High School and is in a highly accessible area well-connected to the city.
High school / Secondary Education level; Cambridge AS & A Levels; three-year English-language program.
Cambridge International School; high school with boarding facilities.
Support services include English language support; learning specialists; psychologists available; EMU-based monitoring of classroom dynamics and student emotions.
Latvia
RTU ISST offers boarding services at the Riga Technical University dormitories. Students can choose between single and double-room accommodations, with boarding costs of 220–245 EUR per month and the dorms located about a five-minute walk from the ISST campus.
The school does not mandate a uniform. ISST merchandise (e.g., hoodies) is available for students to showcase school spirit.
The meal and food program is provided by various cafes around the school offering lunch and snacks for purchase.
The school is affiliated with Riga Technical University and operates on the RTU campus in Ķīpsala; it shares facilities with RTU Engineering High School.
Cambridge International AS & A Levels curriculum is followed, taught in English over a three-year program. The Cambridge AICE Diploma and Cambridge IPQ are offered. RTU ISST is officially licensed as Cambridge International School and maintains a connection with Riga Technical University for access to its resources and academic expertise.
196 awards in Riga municipality olympiads and eight students achieved the highest grade in national Physics, Geography, Mathematics, and Chemistry Olympiads (2022/2023).
The school provides university placement support and has deep ties with Riga Technical University, giving students access to labs and the scientific community from an early age; graduates pursue higher education in Latvia and internationally.
The school teaches in English.
RTU ISST follows the Cambridge A and AS Level curriculum, with small class sizes and access to Riga Technical University labs and the scientific community. To apply, submit a short online application form and pay a 50 EUR application fee to SIA RTU Starptautiskā zinātņu un tehnoloģiju skola (bank details provided); keep the payment receipt as proof of payment. The Cambridge CEM assessment is required for entrance. Reserve your exam by submitting the application form, and the admissions team will contact you. Eligibility requires that no grade falls below 6 on a 10-point scale when graduating from 9th grade. Candidates meeting the criteria and passing the tests are invited to an English-language interview. Submit supporting documents: education documents with notarized English translation and guardianship documents with notarized English translation. The entrance test for the study year 2026/2027 took place on March 7, 2026; registration information is available. ISST also participates in SKOLA 2026 (February 19–21) to discuss admissions in person. Tuition and fees involve three payment plans: billed semi-annually, annually, or once per three years. Monthly payment amounts are provided for informational purposes only; ISST does not offer monthly payments. For Grade 10–12, the schedule shows: per month 1121 EUR (three-year billing), 1155 EUR (annual), 1213 EUR (semi-annual); Semi-annual totals 6725 EUR, 6930 EUR, 7278 EUR; Annual totals 13450 EUR, 13860 EUR, 14556 EUR; Three-year totals 40350 EUR, 41580 EUR, 43668 EUR. Tuition covers the Cambridge International Advanced program, after-school activities, textbooks and teaching materials, English-language-learner support, guidance/counselling and college/career counselling (1 hour per week), local field trips without overnight stays, and memorial/yearbook/photo fees. Tuition does not cover the one-time application fee (50 EUR), the one-time admission fee (500 EUR), yearly capital fee (1050 EUR billed yearly or 1000 EUR billed for three years), and Cambridge exam fees. Optional services include boarding, ISST merchandise, and meals/bus service; boarding is listed at 500 EUR per month. Tuition-fee discounts exist for current and prospective students: current students may receive discounts for awards in international Olympiads or for representing RTU ISST externally; discounts depend on payment method: yearly payments yield a 1230 EUR total discount (410 EUR per year), semester payments yield a 3318 EUR total discount (1106 EUR per year), and one-time payments yield no discount; the discount is granted by the RTU ISST Director and approved by the RTU ISST Board. Prospective-student discounts apply for National Olympiad laureates (two or more awarded places), for two or more children with the same guardian, and for children of RTU employees; the same yearly/semester/one-time structure applies. Monthly boarding is listed as 500 EUR, with further details available; uniforms/merchandise are available; meals and bus service are not provided by the school but options nearby exist.
Tuition-fee discounts are offered for both current and prospective students. Current students may receive a total discount of 1,230 EUR with yearly payments (410 EUR per academic year) or 3,318 EUR with semester payments (1,106 EUR per academic year); one-time payments yield no discount. The discount is granted on the recommendation of the RTU ISST Director and approval of the RTU ISST Board. Prospective students can qualify for discounts for National Olympiad laureates (two or more awarded places at the national level), for two or more children with the same guardian, and for children of RTU employees; discounts follow the same yearly/semester/one-time structure as above.
