Exupery International School vs International School of Riga - Secondary
Exupery International School and International School of Riga - Secondary are both in Riga, about 13 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes, and Exupery International School also offers Cambridge (Primary) and Cambridge IGCSE. Published annual fees are €12,800 - 20,900 at Exupery International School and €18,300 - 19,400 at International School of Riga - Secondary, which puts International School of Riga - Secondary roughly 12% higher. Exupery International School takes pupils from 1.5 to 18, and International School of Riga - Secondary from 11 to 18. The two are similar in size, at around 350 and 314 pupils. Typical class sizes are 16 at Exupery International School and 6 at International School of Riga - Secondary.
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.
Location
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Stages
Stages
K-12 international school; Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, and High School are offered.
Stages
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School type
School type
International school (K-12) with boarding for high school students; instruction in English with strong mother tongue support in Latvian, Russian, and French.
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
Over 360 students and 100 staff represent roughly 35 nationalities.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Latvia
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
Bus service twice a day.
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application / registration fees
- Membership registration / application fee: a one-time, non-refundable membership/registration fee applies at enrolment. For new students the standard one-time enrolment fees are: EUR 1,500 for entry in K1 through Grade 9 and EUR 2,500 for entry in Grades 10–12.
Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts)
- Nursery (age 2.5–3): EUR 11,900 per year. - K1–K2 (age 3–5): EUR 12,495 per year. - K3 (age 5–6): EUR 15,000 per year. - Grades 1–5 (ages 7–11): EUR 15,000 per year. - Grades 6–9 (ages 12–16): EUR 16,520 per year. - Grades 10–12 (16–18, IB DP/IB‑Prep): EUR 17,580 per year.
Boarding fees (annual options and key conditions)
- Full‑board annual fees: EUR 31,000 (Grades 9–10) and EUR 32,000 (Grades 11–12). - Weekly‑boarding annual fees: EUR 29,000 (Grades 9–10) and EUR 30,000 (Grades 11–12). - The boarding fee package includes daily meals (five meals per day), workbooks and related materials, English language support, local field trips (excluding overnight trips), after‑school activities (excluding outsourced providers), access to university counselling services and campus pastoral care. - A boarding student deposit equal to 10% of the yearly boarding fee is required on signing the boarding agreement. The boarding deposit is refundable after graduation or where the boarding agreement is not renewed for the following academic year; the deposit is not refunded in the case of early withdrawal.
What the tuition and boarding fees do and do not cover
- Tuition and boarding packages explicitly cover: daily meals for boarders (as noted above), workbooks and related materials, English language support, local day field trips, many after‑school activities (excluding outsourced/third‑party providers) and access to university counselling. - Tuition and boarding packages do not include: overnight field trips (local or international), certain extra after‑school activities run by external providers, international examination fees, visa services, medical insurance for international boarding students, and personal expense accounts for boarders. These items are additional costs to families.
Other costs and routine extras
- Preschool summer programme (full‑day summer weeks) is charged separately at EUR 385 per week (meals included). - Uniforms: students are not required to wear a school uniform. - Additional occasional or annual charges that families should plan for include: international exam fees (IB/IGCSE where applicable), optional external activity fees, school trips with overnight stays, visa and medical insurance for international students, and any required textbooks or special materials not covered by the tuition package.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school issues invoices from the Financial Department; enrollment is confirmed once the issued invoices have been paid. Specific invoice dates, termly instalment dates and late‑payment penalties are set in the school's Payment Schedule and Terms & Conditions. The school's admissions materials indicate that families will receive invoices from the Financial Department by email after acceptance. - A minimum enrolment duration of nine months is required by the school. This is a condition that determines minimum billing/attendance expectations. - For boarding applicants a 10% boarding fee deposit is payable on signing; refund rules for that deposit are stated above.
Refunds and cancellations (summary of applicable conditions)
- The membership/registration fee is non‑refundable. - The boarding deposit (10% of the annual boarding fee) is refundable only after graduation or where the agreement is not renewed; it is not refundable if the student withdraws early. - Additional refund rules for term tuition (for example, partial refunds for mid‑term withdrawal, illness, or prolonged school closure) are handled under the school's Payment Schedule and Terms & Conditions and by the Financial Department. Families are invoiced and must follow the Payment Schedule and the school's Terms & Conditions for formal refund processes.
Fee payment options
- The school issues invoices through its Financial Department. Specific permitted payment methods (for example: bank transfer/IBAN, SWIFT, credit/debit card, cheque) are specified on those invoices and in the school's Payment Schedule. The publicly available admissions pages state that invoices are issued by the Financial Department and must be paid to confirm enrollment, but the exact payment channels are set out in invoice documentation and the Payment Schedule.
Summary of key figures at a glance
- Nursery: EUR 11,900 per year. - K1–K2: EUR 12,495 per year. - K3: EUR 15,000 per year. - Grades 1–5: EUR 15,000 per year. - Grades 6–9: EUR 16,520 per year. - Grades 10–12: EUR 17,580 per year. - Boarding (full‑board): EUR 31,000–32,000 per year depending on grade. - One‑time new‑student fee: EUR 1,500 (K1–Grade 9) or EUR 2,500 (Grades 10–12). Membership/registration fee is non‑refundable.
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Brief note on sources and missing detail (operational summary)
- The school publishes a detailed 2026–27 Financial Information / School Fees document and issues invoices from its Financial Department; that document contains the full payment schedule, exact termly billing amounts (where applicable), and the precise list of accepted payment methods. The public admissions pages refer families to that Financial Information document for the complete payment schedule. Those detailed invoice/payment schedules were not directly retrievable through the public site pages during this compilation, so the figures above present the school's published annual fee lines and the boarding deposit/refund conditions that are available in public listings and the school admissions pages.
Fee details
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Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
Boarding for high school students. Bus service twice a day.
Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
All-inclusive, high-quality dining, including breakfast, lunch and two snacks.
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
The school is governed by a School Board of Trustees.
Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
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.
Curriculum details
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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).
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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.
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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.
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
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.
Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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.
Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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.
English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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.
Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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.
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
Exupery International School sits on a two-hectare campus with three buildings: Kindergarten, Primary & Middle School, and High School & Boarding. The campus is located about 15 km from Riga center and from Jurmala beaches. The Preschool building is designed in a spiral shape that represents growth and the journey toward knowledge. Boarding facilities are attached to the high school and accommodate up to 90 students aged 14 to 19, with rooms for 2 or 3 students and private bathrooms. The boarding complex offers full-time, weekly, or daily options, with shared lounges and kitchens and five meals a day prepared by a local award-winning restaurant.
Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
The campus includes a spacious indoor gym for PE and indoor sports. An outdoor running track with a specialized surface is on the grounds. A dedicated sports complex supports PE, practice, and team activities. Outdoor track and sports equipment are available to students.
Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
The High School features purpose-built science labs, an art room, a cooking studio, and a recording studio. The campus houses a library and well-designed learning spaces. The Preschool has two libraries with over 20,000 books in English, French, Latvian, and Russian. Specialized rooms cater to various subjects, including art, reading sessions, and expansive spaces for dance and sports. Classrooms are designed with ergonomic, eco-conscious furniture, optimal lighting, and advanced ventilation to support learning.
Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
The Theatrical hall is furnished with professional video- and sound equipment for performances and events. An art room, a cooking studio, and a recording studio support creative clubs and activities beyond class time. The campus provides spaces for dance and sports, enabling a broad range of extracurricular participation. Libraries offer group reading sessions and literacy-based activities.
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
Exupery International School was established with a founder's vision inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and The Little Prince, and the name Exupery arose naturally from this vision. The founder's vision is presented in the school's materials, and the school is led under a governance structure by a School Board of Trustees. The language of instruction is English, with robust mother tongue programs in Latvian, Russian, and French, and opportunities to learn an additional language. In 2021, Latvia's State Education Quality Service awarded Exupery International School international status, enabling study of international programs in English and the awarding of international diplomas recognized in Latvia and in other countries. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (Preschool equivalent and Grades 1-5), the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Programme in Grades 6-9, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) in high school.
History
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Community
Community
Exupery International School describes its community as friendly and diverse, with a culturally diverse and experienced teaching body many of whom have taught within international schools around the world. The staffing body represents a wide range of professions and about 76 members contribute to a multicultural environment. The Head of EIS is Artūrs Piļkēvičs, and the school operates according to the International Baccalaureate system and UN standards to promote international mindedness and multilingualism. The school emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere for both day students and boarders.
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
Exupery International School offers after-school activities (ASAs) designed for hands-on, joyful learning. STEAM ASAs blend Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics to connect creativity with logic. Digital Literacy ASAs prepare students for business, online content production, and computer efficiency. Health and Sport ASAs promote movement, physical wellness, and resilience; Fine Arts and Music ASAs foster creativity, and Mastery of Communication ASAs develop leadership and public-speaking skills.
Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
Fine Arts and Music ASAs emphasize creativity and artistic development. Mosaic Club provides hands-on art creation using mosaics under expert guidance. Drummers Club offers weekly percussion training to develop rhythm, coordination, and teamwork. Cooking Inspiration builds culinary skills and cultural awareness through food exploration.
Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
Japanese Culture Club introduces language and culture, exploring written and spoken Japanese, anime, manga, festivals, and cuisine. English language support is provided through English as an Additional Language (EAL) sessions for students needing extra language development. Strong mother tongue programs support Latvian, Russian, and French to bolster multilingual learning.
Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
Chess is a popular after-school activity that develops strategic thinking and problem-solving. Japanese Culture Club fosters cultural exploration beyond language. Science Experiments Club encourages hands-on inquiry and critical thinking through weekly experiments. World Scholar's Cup has hosted regional rounds and provides opportunities for creative writing, debating, and teamwork.
Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
Mastery of Communication ASAs enable students to lead, inspire, and unite others with the power of spoken presentation and body language. The ASA program supports leadership and collaboration in group settings. Participation in the World Scholar's Cup demonstrates debate, writing, and teamwork on an international stage.
Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Health and Sport ASAs promote movement, physical wellness, and resilience. Trips offer outdoor and experiential learning opportunities that contribute to well-being and real-world understanding. ASA activities encourage active living and holistic development beyond academics.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Courses taught in English with strong mother tongue support programs in Latvian, Russian, and French.
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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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
Over 360 students and 100 staff representing roughly 35 nationalities; award-winning, purpose-built facilities with state-of-the-art equipment; bus service twice a day; all-inclusive dining and an extensive after-school program.
Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
The school is an IB World School and Cambridge Examination Center; a member of the Boarding Schools' Association; accredited by the Council of International Schools and by the Latvian Ministry of Education; in 2021 Latvia awarded it international status enabling international programs in English.
Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
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.
Admissions
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Scholarships
Scholarships
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.
