Latvia, Riga
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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.
King's College Latvia is a British international school within the King's Group and Inspired Education, educating learners from Pre-Nursery to Sixth Form (ages 2–18). The curriculum spans Early Years Foundation Stage, the British curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme for ages 16–18, reflecting a full all-through pathway. The school opened in 2017 and became an IB World School in 2022, joining Inspired Education Group in 2019. Set on a 20,000 sq m campus in Pinki, the campus features two indoor swimming pools, a 25-metre pool, a dance studio, a weights room, and exclusive access to a private forest. Academic facilities include two science laboratories, two libraries, an IB learning centre, and ICT suites, complemented by EAL spaces, wellbeing rooms, dining, and well-equipped outdoor play areas. Over 40 extracurriculars span academics, arts, sports, technology and service, plus house-based leadership and global travel experiences. It fosters curious, globally minded learners.