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RTU ISST is officially licensed as Cambridge International School. The three-year program is conducted in English and follows the Cambridge International AS and A Levels, with access to Cambridge qualifications including the Cambridge AICE Diploma and Cambridge IPQ. The curriculum emphasizes STEAM subjects to prepare students for university study. Through a partnership with Riga Technical University, students gain exclusive access to labs and academic expertise.
STEAM encompasses science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. The ISST curriculum places a strong emphasis on STEAM and encourages creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration through interdisciplinary learning.
Latvian studies are a required part of the curriculum for international schools in Latvia. Students engage in Latvian language and literature at their level, explore Latvia's history and culture in local and global contexts.
After-school activities include a virtual reality club, Higher Mathematics club, and Electric Vehicle prototyping. The Biology club 'Young researcher' and the Physics and IT activities provide hands-on experiments and Olympiad preparation. A mixed choir offers cultural engagement, and students can participate in events organized by RTU student clubs and join RTU labs.
RTU ISST students can participate in RTU Student Club events, connecting with RTU students and the broader university community. The school also offers study trips and engages with RTU labs and culture through joint activities.
Independence and Leadership are core values of RTU ISST. The tuition covers College and Career Counselling (1 hour/week) to support university and professional planning.
RTU ISST offers on-campus boarding in Riga at the RTU dormitories. An EMU system monitors classroom dynamics and student emotions, with qualified psychologists available for support. After-school activities and clubs are provided to support a balanced lifestyle.
RTU ISST (Riga Technical University International School of Science and Technology) sits on the Riga Technical University campus in Ķīpsala, Riga, Latvia. It offers a three-year, English-language high school program for students aged 15–18, following Cambridge International AS and A Levels. Cambridge qualifications available include Cambridge International A-Levels, the Cambridge AICE Diploma, and Cambridge IPQ. The school is officially licensed as a Cambridge International School and maintains a partnership with Riga Technical University, providing access to RTU resources and boarding facilities. Education is delivered in English, with a STEAM-focused curriculum designed to prepare students for university study. On-site facilities include chemistry and physics labs, a Virtual Reality Lab, and 3D printing capabilities, with additional access to RTU resources through the partnership. Boarding is available at RTU dormitories nearby. Notable opportunities include CERN study trips and College/Career Counselling. Latvian studies are a required part of the curriculum, supporting bilingual or multilingual pathways within an international context.
