Latvia, Riga
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ISL is a day school; there are no boarding facilities.
There is no school uniform.
ISL's Cafeteria offers hot lunches from a set menu for PreK-G1 or a hot buffet for G2-G12. The program follows Latvian government guidelines for low salt and low sugar and avoids fried/processed foods, with vegetarian and vegan options. Secondary students can purchase salads or sandwiches; breakfast items, healthy snacks, juice and bottled water are available at designated times.
ISL is governed by the Governing Council, a seven-member voting body elected from among the Association members, with a non-voting member appointed by the U.S. Ambassador. The Association “International School of Latvia” is a non-profit organization, with revenues expended in pursuit of its academic objectives and funding from tuition, registration, and capital fees, grants and aid-in-kind assistance.
ISL is an international day school in Pinki, Latvia, serving students aged 2 to 18. It delivers the International Baccalaureate continuum—from Early Years (PYP) through Middle Years (MYP) to the Diploma Programme (DP)—with English as the language of instruction. Founded in 1992, the school now occupies a campus of 8,183 m2 buildings on 15,311 m2 of grounds, set among green fields halfway between Riga and Jurmala. Facilities include modern classrooms, science labs, design technology rooms, a language center, a media center, a learning support center, and a multifunctional gym, plus an auditorium and dining hall. A lobby Maker Space supports high school projects, and students have access to 3D and laser printers and robotics kits. The community comprises over 400 students from more than 45 nationalities, with average class sizes around 18. ISL runs a Summer Program and the College Counseling service, and all graduates gain admission to four-year colleges.