International School of Riga - Primary Campus vs King's College The British School of Latvia

	I International School of Riga - Primary Campus Riga, Latvia	K King's College The British School of Latvia Riga, Latvia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €10,800 - 16,450	Fees / year €12,600 - 23,800
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 314	Pupils 477
Typical class size	Typical class size 6	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1997	Opened 2017
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Riga, Latvia; Primary Campus at Kalnciema iela 118, Riga LV-1046; Secondary Campus at Skanstes iela 27, Riga LV-1013.	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 Early Years (2–6), Primary (6–11), Middle School (11–15), High School (15–18).	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 Private international school	School type British international school; part of the King's Group and Inspired Education.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 47 nationalities represented; 314 students.	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 Learning support provided in Primary and Secondary, including support for non-native English speakers and students with mild to moderate learning needs; a learning support team collaborates with teachers; English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available in both Primary and Secondary; MAP growth tests are used for assessment; a school counselor is in place.	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 Daily bus service to/from both campuses; Route #1 Centre – S27 – K118, and Route #2 Piņķi – Mārupe – K118 – S27 – Centre/Mārupe – Piņķi; sign up via the Admissions or Bus page; detailed route information and fees are published by ISR.	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 Fees (School Year 2025/2026) Application / Enrolment fees - Membership / Registration Fee (one-time, non‑refundable, per student): EUR 1,600. - Capital Fee (annual, per student): EUR 2,000 for new students; EUR 1,500 for returning students. The capital fee is charged yearly. - Enrolment deposit / prepayment: a non‑refundable tuition prepayment of 10% of the annual tuition is required at the start of the payment schedule. Tuition — annual and per‑payment breakdown by year group - Annual tuition (per school year): - Preschool: EUR 10,500. - Kindergarten: EUR 12,250. - Grades 1–5: EUR 15,900. - Grades 6–8: EUR 17,400. - Grades 9–12: EUR 18,400. - Instalment options and exact payment dates (new student, August start): - Option A — 1 instalment: Prepayment 10% (immediate, non‑refundable) + remaining 90% due on 5 August. - Example: Preschool — Prepayment EUR 1,050; 5 Aug payment EUR 9,450 (total EUR 10,500). - Option B — 2 instalments: Prepayment 10% (immediate) + 40% due 5 August + 50% due 5 October. - Example: Grades 1–5 (EUR 15,900) — Prepayment EUR 1,590; 5 Aug EUR 6,360; 5 Oct EUR 7,950. - Option C — 4 instalments: Prepayment 10% (immediate) + 30% due 5 August + 20% due 5 October + 20% due 5 December + 20% due 5 February. - Example: Grades 9–12 (EUR 18,400) — Prepayment EUR 1,840; 5 Aug EUR 5,520; 5 Oct EUR 3,680; 5 Dec EUR 3,680; 5 Feb EUR 3,680. - Option D — 8 instalments: Prepayment 10% (immediate) + payments on the 5th of Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar distributed as 15%, 15%, 10%, 10%, 10%, 10%, 10%, 10% of the annual tuition respectively (these eight payments together equal the remaining 90%). - Example: Kindergarten (EUR 12,250) — Prepayment EUR 1,225; 5 Aug EUR 1,837.50; 5 Sep EUR 1,837.50; 5 Oct EUR 1,225; 5 Nov EUR 1,225; 5 Dec EUR 1,225; 5 Jan EUR 1,225; 5 Feb EUR 1,225; 5 Mar EUR 1,225. (Note: examples above show the tuition prepayment plus the scheduled instalment amounts for clarity; membership and capital fees are additional one‑time/annual charges as specified.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices are issued and payment is due within 10 calendar days of the invoice date (payment must be made before the student's first day of school when enrolment occurs close to start). For mid‑year entrants some tuition may be prorated; invoicing and full tuition due dates follow the school's invoice terms. - Late payment penalties: Administrative fee EUR 30 if a payment is 10 calendar days overdue, plus interest at 0.1% per day on overdue amounts. The School may exclude students from classes when payments are overdue more than three months and may refer debts for collection. Documents (reports/transcripts/diplomas) may be withheld until accounts are in good standing. Boarding - Boarding is not provided. The school operates as a day school and offers day‑time services such as a hot lunch programme and daily bus transport. Other costs and optional services - School lunch (hot meals prepared on campus): Primary: EUR 6.50 per day; Secondary: EUR 7.50 per day. Lunch invoices are sent twice per school year (November and May). These amounts are invoiced separately from tuition. - Daily bus service (routes to/from both campuses) — service fees invoiced per semester. Example route fees (2025/2026): - Route examples and sample fees (per period Aug–Dec and Jan–June): - Route #1 (city centre ↔ K118 campus): Aug–Dec EUR 780 \| Jan–June EUR 940. - Other routes show higher semester fees (examples vary by route and are invoiced in November and April). Bus invoices specify payment dates and must be paid by bank transfer. - After‑school activities (ASAA): most activities are included in tuition; activities that require external instructors or special equipment will incur additional charges. Overnight and overseas excursions are charged separately. Exam fees (IB DP / Grade 12 external exam fees) and Extended Day Programme costs are charged where applicable; amounts are confirmed and invoiced separately. - School merchandise / optional items: school merchandise is available; there is no mandatory uniform fee published as a separate compulsory charge. Purchases of merchandise are additional. Refunds and early‑withdrawal - Families leaving before the end of the school year must give at least 30 days' written notice. Tuition must be paid for those 30 days. If tuition was paid in advance, the proportional part of advanced payments will be refunded based on the last school day. Refund percentages by withdrawal date are applied as follows (tuition percentage due at the time of withdrawal): After 5 Aug: 25% \| After 5 Sep: 40% \| After 5 Oct: 50% \| After 5 Nov: 60% \| After 5 Dec: 70% \| After 5 Jan: 80% \| After 5 Feb: 90% \| After 5 Mar: 100%. The Membership/Registration Fee, the Capital Fee and the 10% prepayment are non‑refundable. In cases of suspension/dismissal for cause or force majeure events, refunds may be withheld as specified in the enrolment/payment terms. Fee payment method(s) - Invoices for fees and services are issued and payments are required by bank transfer (payments are made by bank transfer within the payment terms stated in each invoice). The school's bus‑service pages and admissions materials state that bank transfer is the required payment method for those services; invoices give the payment terms. Summary of required amounts at enrolment (new student, August start) - Immediate / at acceptance: Membership Fee EUR 1,600 (one‑time), Capital Fee EUR 2,000 (first year new student), and the Tuition Prepayment 10% (amount depends on the annual tuition by grade). Remaining tuition is then payable according to the chosen instalment plan and its scheduled due dates.	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
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school does not require a formal uniform; students are expected to dress appropriately for a school setting.	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 Lunch: ISR provides a hot lunch program.	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 The school has a house system with four houses named after Latvian castles: Cēsis, Bauska, Rundāle, and Turaida.	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 a non-profit private school governed by an elected School Council. The ISR Board of Directors is elected by members at the Annual General Meeting; membership is automatically conferred on parents or guardians of enrolled students; the Director oversees daily operations.	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 Middle School uses the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC). Middle School students take English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, a Language (Latvian or French), an additional language (Latvian, French or Spanish), Physical Education, Technology, Art and Music. The High School programme is a 4-year university preparatory curriculum; ISR offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11-12 and is a Candidate School for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).	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 1:6	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	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 100% university acceptance rate per applicant; in 2024 graduates gained acceptances to 40 universities across diverse regions.	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 Gifted and talented is a field on the ISR Admissions Form.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school provides a school counselor who delivers direct assistance to students through private conversations, group sessions, or classroom activities. The counselor addresses exam stress, anxiety, self image, peer relations, and difficult emotions and works with teachers to provide positive learning experiences. Learning Support helps non native English speakers and students with mild to moderate learning needs, coordinating with teachers from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and tailoring plans based on data driven goals. The program extends to the wider community with parents invited to engage with the support team. The secondary Mission and Service program is student led and supports social responsibility, leadership, and reflection, while CAS supports personal development. The school ethos is a respectful, learning focused community.	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) Learning Support in Primary and Secondary states that every child can reach their full potential. The school creates supportive structures for all students including non native English speakers, students with mild to moderate learning needs and highly achieving individuals. A learning support specialist collaborates with teachers from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and regularly updates teachers with best practices as relates to student support. Each child seen by the support team has a specific plan tailored to their needs guided by data driven goals and coordinated by grade level teachers, aides, support staff, administration, outside service providers where possible, and parents. Learning support extends to the entire ISR community.	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 In Primary, all students are fully immersed in an English speaking learning environment. English Language Arts is integrated in all units of IB PYP and taught with an inquiry based approach. Students who are new to English or performing below grade level receive small group EAL support and in class assistance from our support teachers on a daily basis. Non native English speakers can participate in an EAL after school activity to boost literacy and phonics. In Secondary, the EAL program is fully adapted to prepare students for the Cambridge IGCSE and A Level. New students with limited English skills receive support upon starting at ISR. Non native speaking students receive EAL support from three to six periods of modern language instruction each week in Middle School and in High School EAL classes take place during three language periods to enhance their learning in mainstream classes.	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 recognizes that the Covid 19 pandemic and other global risk factors have increased stress among students and prioritizes socio emotional well being through a supportive counseling program. The School Counselor delivers direct support to students, ranging from private conversations to group sessions or classroom activities, and topics often include exam stress, anxiety, self image, peer relations, and difficult emotions. The counselor also collaborates with teachers to provide positive learning experiences and may observe students in school settings to offer recommendations.	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 The Child Protection Policy is based upon International and Latvian law and on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. All ISR staff value partnership with parents in providing for the safety and care of children. ISR has endorsed a Child Protection Policy that defines the standards as to how all ISR students will be treated, that is with respect and dignity at all times.	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.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The International School of Riga operates across two campuses in Riga. The Primary Campus is Kalnciema iela 118, housed in a restored 1912 heritage building designed by Reinholds Georgs Šmēlings, and the Secondary Campus is at Skanstes iela 27, a modern, purpose-built facility in central Riga. The Secondary Campus is located just steps from the Rimi Olympic Centre, enabling physical education in a world-class sports venue. The modern ISR campus supports learning with bright, open classrooms, a well-equipped library, and spaces for sports and extra-curricular activities.	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 Sports spaces are provided for physical education; the Secondary Campus' central location near the Rimi Olympic Centre allows ISR students to access world-class sports facilities for PE.	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 campus features bright, open classrooms and a well-equipped library to support learning. The Primary Campus occupies a historic 1912 building, while the Secondary Campus offers a modern facility designed to support academic work.	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 school offers a rich and extensive extra-curricular programme with 40+ extra academic 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 Established in 1997 in Riga, Latvia, ISR is an independent, not-for-profit school offering an international education from Toddlers to Grade 12 for 305 students representing more than 47 nationalities. The school operates on two centrally located campuses: the Primary Campus at Kalnciema 118 and the Secondary Campus at Skanstes 27. The ISR Board of Directors is elected by the members at the Annual General Meeting, and ISR is registered in the Latvian Registry of Associations; membership is automatically conferred on the parents or guardians of enrolled students. The school is an International Baccalaureate World School, with Primary Years Programme for preschool–Grade 5, Middle Years Programme for Grades 6–10, and Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12; it is a Candidate School for the IB MYP. Instruction is in English, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support, and students who do not require EAL may study foreign languages including French, Latvian or Spanish.	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 ISR community is supported by the ISR Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), a group of parents/guardians and teachers who volunteer to bring the school community together and run activities beyond academics. The PTO provides opportunities for families to be involved and to interact with teachers, and it coordinates a wide range of activities to enrich the ISR community, including local trips and charity events. Within the ISR community the PTO organizes activities such as Friday Coffee Mornings in the city center, Ice-cream days, museum visits, Family Fun Days, teacher and staff appreciation days, Santa visits with gifts, Winter Bazaar, Halloween activities, and supports school concerts. Reach out via pto@isriga.lv.	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 ISR PTO is the International School of Riga's Parent-Teacher Organization, a group of parents/guardians and teachers who volunteer to support the ISR community. The PTO coordinates a wide variety of family-oriented activities, fosters involvement in Riga, and keeps the ISR community connected with city interests and charitable activities. It runs events such as Friday Coffee Mornings, Ice-cream days, museum visits, Family Fun Days, teacher and staff appreciation days, Santa visits, Winter Bazaar, Halloween activities, and supports school concerts, with volunteers always welcome. Contact the PTO at pto@isriga.lv. The PTO is a primary channel for family engagement and school collaboration within ISR.	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 ISR offers an extensive After School Activities (ASA) program for students from Pre-School through Grade 12, with most activities included in tuition. The ASA program nurtures individual interests and talents, helps students discover and develop new skills, shares intercultural perspectives, and builds lasting friendships. The ASA program supports ISR's mission by fostering intercultural communication and helping students reach their potential. In 2025/2026, STEM workshops included hands-on activities such as building a helicopter model and programming robotic turtles, illustrating how ASA complements the academic program.	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 Arts and creative activities are part of ISR's extracurricular program, including music and a range of creative clubs. The ASA program offers a variety of activities designed to enrich students' creative expression. Participation in ASA complements the academic program and supports collaboration and performance. ISR emphasizes arts and creativity as integral to student life.	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 Latvijas Skolas soma is offered as a Beyond Classroom activity to provide Latvian cultural experiences. Latvian language is offered as a world language option from Grade 1 to Grade 10, and local students may take Latvian State exams at the end of Grade 9 and Grade 12. Latvian Heart highlights Latvia's traditions and culture, including national festivals and traditional music, and is used to unite the ISR community. Latvijas Skolas soma is integrated into Beyond Classroom offerings at ISR.	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 ISR offers a wide range of extracurricular activities through the ASA program, including sports, arts, music, and academic clubs. Activities are available from Pre-School through Grade 12 and the ASA schedule changes each trimester to reflect student interests. ASA activities promote social interaction, intercultural exchange, and friendship-building beyond the classroom. Mission & Service groups and school events provide additional social and hobby activities.	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 Mission and Service (M&S) is at the heart of ISR's secondary program; M&S groups are student-led with teachers offering guidance. Students plan and implement activities to engage with local and global communities, develop leadership, and become leaders and creators. CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) is part of the Diploma Programme and fosters personal and interpersonal development through service. The ISR Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and school events provide volunteering and community engagement opportunities.	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 Mission and Service groups are student-led and focused on leadership and creating, with students planning and implementing activities under teacher guidance. CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) is a Diploma Programme requirement that develops leadership and collaboration skills. ISR emphasizes leadership and professional skills as part of IB programming and school life.	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 ISR provides spaces for sports and other activities on both campuses; the Secondary Campus is located near the Olympic Centre for physical education. The extracurricular program includes sporting, academic, and creative activities, most of which are included in tuition. The homepage notes 40+ extra activities, reflecting a broad program of non-academic engagement.	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 The primary language of instruction is English. French, Latvian and Spanish are offered as additional language options. EAL (English as an Additional Language) support is provided for students requiring English language support. ISR serves Toddlers through Grade 12.	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.
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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.
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations Latvian registration under the International Schools Law; recognised by the UK Department for Education.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Fill the online Application Form. 2. Submit supporting documents: copy of applicant's passport; transcripts for the current and previous school year; confidential teacher recommendation forms (two for Primary; three for Secondary); applicant questionnaire (grades 3 through 12); application for School Bus Service (if applicable); and any documentation related to special education needs if indicated. Transcripts and recommendation forms must be sent directly from the issuing school; documents not in English must be accompanied by an English translation; all documents become the property of ISR. 3. Complete the admissions assessment (grades 3 through 12). After the application and all supporting documents are received, a member of the Admissions team will contact you to schedule the admissions assessment, which lasts 60-90 minutes. Overseas applicants may arrange testing online. 4. The Admissions Committee reviews the file and makes decisions, which may be: acceptance and placement with an offer to enrol; acceptance and placement with a conditional offer to enrol; an offer to be placed in a waitpool; or refusal of admission. 5. Wait for decision. Decisions are usually communicated within two weeks. 6. Additional notes: ISR offers rolling admissions with no deadlines; if a grade level is full, a waitpool is maintained and applicants are contacted when places become available; decisions may involve additional interviews if required.	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 —	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.
Waitlist	Waitlist ISR maintains a waitpool when a grade level is full; accepted applicants are placed in the waitpool and considered for offers when a place becomes available. A combination of factors is used in waitpool decisions, including applicants relocating to Riga who have not studied in a local language; applicants whose parents work at ISR; applicants with siblings already enrolled; and the date of application completion. If an applicant is accepted and placed in the waitpool for a grade in a given school year, they remain eligible for an offer for that grade during that year. Applicants who wish to stay in the waitpool for the next school year should submit updated supporting documentation or re-apply in full.	Waitlist —
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