Exupery International School vs King's College The British School of Latvia

	E Exupery International School Riga, Latvia	K King's College The British School of Latvia Riga, Latvia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €12,800 - 20,900	Fees / year €12,600 - 23,800
Age range	Age range 1½ - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 350	Pupils 477
Typical class size	Typical class size 16	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2017
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 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 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.
Stages	Stages K-12 international school; Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, and High School are offered.	Stages 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.
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 British international school; part of the King's Group and Inspired Education.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Over 360 students and 100 staff represent roughly 35 nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix Thirteen nationalities represented; the largest groups are Russian and Latvian at around 30% each, with British at 9% and American at 8%.
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 —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Latvia	Country affiliation British
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Christian
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Bus service twice a day.	Bus service details 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.
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. --- 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 Application & enrolment fees - Deposit (new students): EUR 1,000. - Enrolment fee (new students): EUR 1,850. Tuition fees (per year group — amounts shown by term and annual row) Note: term labels used by the school are Term 1 (Aug–Dec), Term 2 (Jan–Mar) and Term 3 (Apr–Jun). The table below lists the values shown for each year group in the school fee schedule. - Pre‑Nursery (Age 2–3) - Annual: EUR 4,840. - Term 1 (Aug–Dec): EUR 3,630. - Term 2 (Jan–Mar): EUR 3,630. - Term 3 (Apr–Jun): EUR 12,100. - Nursery (Age 3–4) - Annual: EUR 4,840. - Term 1: EUR 3,630. - Term 2: EUR 3,630. - Term 3: EUR 12,100. - Reception (Age 4–5) - Annual: EUR 6,180. - Term 1: EUR 4,635. - Term 2: EUR 4,635. - Term 3: EUR 15,450. - Year 1 (Age 5–6) - Annual: EUR 7,980. - Term 1: EUR 5,985. - Term 2: EUR 5,985. - Term 3: EUR 19,950. - Year 2 (Age 6–7) - Annual: EUR 7,980. - Term 1: EUR 5,985. - Term 2: EUR 5,985. - Term 3: EUR 19,950. - Year 3 (Age 7–8) - Annual: EUR 7,980. - Term 1: EUR 5,985. - Term 2: EUR 5,985. - Term 3: EUR 19,950. - Year 4 (Age 8–9) - Annual: EUR 7,980. - Term 1: EUR 5,985. - Term 2: EUR 5,985. - Term 3: EUR 19,950. - Year 5 (Age 9–10) - Annual: EUR 7,980. - Term 1: EUR 5,985. - Term 2: EUR 5,985. - Term 3: EUR 19,950. - Year 6 (Age 10–11) - Annual: EUR 7,980. - Term 1: EUR 5,985. - Term 2: EUR 5,985. - Term 3: EUR 19,950. - Year 7 (Age 11–12) - Annual: EUR 9,180. - Term 1: EUR 6,885. - Term 2: EUR 6,885. - Term 3: EUR 22,950. - Year 8 (Age 12–13) - Annual: EUR 9,180. - Term 1: EUR 6,885. - Term 2: EUR 6,885. - Term 3: EUR 22,950. - Year 9 (Age 13–14) - Annual: EUR 9,180. - Term 1: EUR 6,885. - Term 2: EUR 6,885. - Term 3: EUR 22,950. - Year 10 (Age 14–15) - Annual: EUR 9,180. - Term 1: EUR 6,885. - Term 2: EUR 6,885. - Term 3: EUR 22,950. - Year 11 (Age 15–16) - Annual: EUR 9,180. - Term 1: EUR 6,885. - Term 2: EUR 6,885. - Term 3: EUR 22,950. - IB1 (Age 16–17) - Annual: EUR 9,180. - Term 1: EUR 6,885. - Term 2: EUR 6,885. - Term 3: EUR 22,950. - IB2 (Age 17–18) - Annual: EUR 9,180. - Term 1: EUR 6,885. - Term 2: EUR 6,885. - Term 3: EUR 22,950. Other charges and optional fees - School bus (round trip, optional): EUR 3,000 per year. - EdTech AI fee (Years 3–11): EUR 50 per year (mandatory where stated). - EdTech VR fee (Years 7–IB2): EUR 50 per year (mandatory where stated). - IB Diploma exam and support materials (IB2): EUR 1,200 per year (mandatory). - IGCSE exam fee (approx., per subject, Years 10–11): EUR 150 per subject (mandatory). - Graphic calculator (Years 7–IB2): approx. EUR 200 as needed for replacements (mandatory where indicated). - Music tuition, English language support and private lessons: optional; private lessons example reference shown as up to EUR 3,000 annually or EUR 40 per lesson depending on service. - Afterschool care (15:30–17:00): ad‑hoc per session EUR 22; termly packages shown in the fee schedule. - Uniform: available year‑round from the school's online uniform shop; uniform purchases include VAT. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing frequency: fees may be paid annually or termly. Termly billing points are September, December and April. Prices are reviewed in Term 2 for the next academic year. - Sibling discount: families with more than two children attending the school receive a 10% tuition fee discount applied to the youngest child. - Transport service: enrolment for transport must be for the full service period; cancellations of transport are effective only at the end of each period. - Extracurricular activities: enrolment requires a full‑term commitment; if a student withdraws or discontinues participation during a term, the full term fee will still be charged (exceptions apply if the activity is cancelled by the school). - Taxes: only Transport and Uniform fees include VAT; tuition fees do not include VAT. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as an active provision with published fees for this campus; no boarding fee schedule is published. Refund and cancellation points (fee schedule provisions) - If a student withdraws or discontinues participation during a term, the full term's fee is charged. Extracurricular activities canceled by the school or that fail to meet minimum enrolment are not charged. Transport cancellations can only be carried out at the end of each period. These provisions constitute the school's refund/cancellation rules in the published fee schedule. Fee payment options - Invoices: payment is accepted by bank transfer as shown on the invoice. Payment details are provided on individual invoices. - Uniform purchases: processed through the school's online uniform shop (shop payment terms apply). Notes on the schedule used - The figures above are taken from the school's published fee schedule for the 2025/26 academic year and the school's admissions pages. The schedule shows the detailed per‑term values and the other charges listed in this overview.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Boarding for high school students. Bus service twice a day.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement 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.
Food options	Food options All-inclusive, high-quality dining, including breakfast, lunch and two snacks.	Food options 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.
House system	House system —	House system Students are members of a house team and collect house points to encourage friendly competition between the houses.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is governed by a School Board of Trustees.	Governance and ownership 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.
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 The school teaches the British international curriculum from Early Years to IGCSE and offers the IB Diploma Programme for ages 16 to 18.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
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 IGCSE Results: 38% achieved 9-8; 47% achieved 9-7; Pass rate 100%. IBDP results: 2025 Top IBDP score 40.
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 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.
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 —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
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 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.
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) SEND provision exists and there are plans to develop it further to meet the needs of all students requiring additional support.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
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 King's College Latvia sits on a 20,000 sqm campus in Pinki with modern, learning-focused spaces for ages 2–18. The facilities include two indoor swimming pools, a dance studio, and a weights room, along with exclusive access to a private forest. Academic spaces comprise two science laboratories, two libraries, and an IB learning centre, plus a computer suite for ICT and digital learning, an English as an Additional Language classroom, meeting rooms, and spaces for small-group study, wellbeing and counselling. There is an on-site dining room and age-appropriate outdoor play areas, with outdoor spaces to support learning and activity; the arts are supported by two music rooms, three music practice rooms, a visual arts room, and a dance studio.
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 Two indoor swimming pools (a learning pool for younger pupils and a 25-metre pool), a spacious multi-sports hall, an all-weather astro turf pitch, a running track for athletics, and a weights room for older students.
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 Two science laboratories, two libraries, and an IB learning centre support academic study. A computer suite for ICT and digital learning, a bespoke English as an Additional Language classroom, meeting rooms, small-group study spaces, and well-being and counselling rooms provide additional learning support.
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.	Extra curricular facilities Over 40 extracurricular opportunities spanning academics, sports, arts, technology, and personal development. Students can join academic clubs and participate in sports, music, theatre and dance, and technology-related activities. Arts facilities include two music rooms, three music practice rooms, a visual arts room, and a dance studio.
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 King's Group was founded in 1969 by Sir Roger Fry. King's College Latvia opened in 2017 as part of the King's College Schools Group, initially welcoming pupils from Nursery to Year 5. The school joined the Inspired Education Group in 2019. Cambridge International IGCSE accreditation was awarded in 2021 and the school became an IB World School in 2022. In 2024, King's College Latvia became an all-through school, educating children from Pre-Nursery to Sixth Form.
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 King's College Latvia builds a strong community through a house system, with students assigned to one of four Houses; older pupils support younger ones and house events promote friendly competition. Outdoor learning is embedded in the curriculum for the primary years, and travel experiences are provided for older students. The school's CSR programme engages students as active supporters of local and international charities through a student leadership team that plans and implements charitable initiatives.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association Parents are an important part of College life. The College describes an open-door policy for parents, with regular opportunities to discuss a child's academic and social progress and invitations to a range of social events. These events include concerts, plays, sports days, coffee mornings and fetes; parents can meet one another and talk with teachers. When a child starts at King's, the whole family joins the King's College community. The school supports charity fundraising across its network, with thousands of Euros raised annually and alumni contributing to charitable work. Events and trips are important; parents are active participants in sporting events, concerts, stage productions, fundraising events, prize-giving ceremonies, coffee mornings, open days and staff meetings.
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 The school promotes independent learning and critical thinking through its enrichment programme. Outdoor Learning is part of the curriculum for all primary students. Travel experiences are provided for older students (Year 6 and above) to study in environments beyond Latvia. The IB learner profile attributes guide the school's holistic approach to developing curious, globally minded learners.
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 The school offers arts and crafts including painting, sewing, printmaking, modelling, and sculpture. There is an extensive music tuition programme. A photography club and various performing arts clubs provide opportunities to perform in school productions and concerts.
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 Learners develop an understanding of Latvian culture, values, and heritage while growing into globally-minded individuals. Global Exchange Programme provides international cultural experiences. As part of the global King's College Latvia network, the school connects students with international learning opportunities.
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 Students are members of a house team and work together to collect house points and encourage friendly competition between the houses. The school provides a wide range of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom. These activities support teamwork, personal interests, and active participation in school life.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Children gain an ethical vocabulary at King's College Latvia and are introduced to the idea of service from an early age, whether by helping peers or younger students within the school or by supporting members of the wider community. Learners are active supporters of both local and international charities. The school emphasises social responsibilities through student involvement in charity work.
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 Each student is seen as a future leader, nurturing leadership skills and giving them opportunities to take on responsibilities within the school community. A house system fosters leadership and teamwork as students work together to earn house points.
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 Outdoor Learning is part of the curriculum for every child in the primary years. Travel experiences are provided to older students (Year 6 and above) to broaden their learning. The school focuses on holistic development, supporting physical, emotional, and social growth. British values permeate daily life at King's College Latvia and students are encouraged to engage in community and charitable activities.
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 English is the primary language of communication. Latvian language and culture is taught as part of the curriculum. Spanish language is taught to all age groups commencing in Year 3. The Primary School in Pinki offers full English immersion.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Full English immersion in the Primary School in Pinki; English immersion in Early Learning; Summer camps conducted in English.
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 null
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 Latvian registration under the International Schools Law; recognised by the UK Department for Education.
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 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).
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.	Scholarships 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.
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