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International School Premjers

Latvia, Riga

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 150
Type Co-educational
Opened 2000
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Russian, Latvian, Spanish, German, French
Typical class size 12
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional, Social and Hobbies
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

International School Premjers is an IB-focused school in Riga founded in 2000. The school offers the Middle Years Programme for Grades 5–9 and the Diploma Programme for older students, while its Primary Years Programme is listed as a candidate programme. The MYP curriculum includes language and literature, language acquisition, mathematics, sciences, individuals and societies, visual arts, music, design, and physical and health education. In the DP, students choose six subjects and complete the core elements of Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service. The school’s language provision includes English, Russian, Latvian, Spanish, German and French. A distinctive feature is its long development path from a Latvian-licensed private school into an IB World School, with MYP authorization in 2020 and DP authorization in 2022. Admissions involve registration, a coordinator meeting, school visit, trial day or entry tests, and final decision by the leadership team.

Valērijas Seiles iela 1, Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1019, Latvia

The Essentials

International School Premjers has 150 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.

Location
The International School Premjers is located in Riga, Latvia. Address: Valerijas Seilas street 1-7, Riga, LV-1019. It operates as an IB World School offering Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. It is a private day school.

Stages
Primary Years Programme (grades 1-4); Middle Years Programme (MYP); Diploma Programme (DP)

Type
Private IB World School (Day school)
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is a limited liability company named International School Premjers. The founders are Romana Djakoņa and Denisa Djakoņa; the legal address is Ludzas iela 91, Riga, LV-1003, and the IB program location is Lomonosova iela 1 k-7, Riga, LV-1019. The head is appointed by the Founder, and the rights and duties of the head and deputy are defined in their employment contract and job description; the head leads development planning and is directly responsible for implementing the IB programs; the founder finances the school.
Fees
Application fee

- No publicly published application or registration fee amount is available for the 2026/27 (or 2025/26) admissions cycles. The school's published admission materials require completion of an application/registration form and payment of any fees 'according to the agreement', but do not list a fixed application fee.

Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year)

- The school does not publish a public fee schedule showing tuition by year group, term or full academic year for 2026/27 or 2025/26. No fixed per-term or per-year tuition amounts are publicly listed in the school's admission or policy documents. Tuition amounts are set in the enrolment agreement provided at acceptance.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing schedule and specific payment terms are determined in the enrolment agreement between the family and the school; there is no public, fixed term-by-term billing calendar or standard payment timetable published. The school's admission documents state that families sign an agreement and pay required fees according to that agreement.

- The school's published company and bank payment details are provided for tuition and related payments: Company name SIA STARPTAUTISKĀ SKOLA PREMJERS; VAT 40003178790; Address Ludzas street 91, Riga LV-1019; Bank A/S Luminor Banka; SWIFT RIKOLV2X; Account IBAN LV26RIKO0002930338015. These banking details are the school's stated payable account.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- International School Premjers operates as a day school; it does not offer boarding facilities. There are no boarding fees because boarding is not provided.

Other costs and fees (uniform, meals, exams, extracurriculars, materials)

- No public, itemised schedule for uniform costs, extracurricular fees, exam fees, textbook or materials charges is published. The school's internal regulations note that a canteen operates on site and that canteen payments may be made by student card, bank card or cash, but the school does not present a public uniform or materials fee list. Any supplementary charges are handled through the enrolment agreement or specific activity notices.

Refund and withdrawal information

- The school's withdrawal/attribution rules are published in internal documents. The withdrawal rules state the school may remove a student from enrolment for reasons including non-payment of fees for more than three months in a calendar year. There is no separate, publicly published detailed tuition refund schedule or formula for partial-term refunds in the documents that set out withdrawal procedures. Refund or reimbursement arrangements are to be managed according to the signed enrolment agreement and the school's withdrawal rules.

Fee payment options

- The school publishes a bank payment option (IBAN/SWIFT) for payments to SIA STARPTAUTISKĀ SKOLA PREMJERS and provides the Luminor Banka details above; this indicates bank transfer (international and domestic) is accepted. The school's internal regulations show the canteen accepts student card, bank card or cash for onsite purchases; however, there is no public statement that tuition can be paid by credit card. Payment of tuition is presented as arranged through the enrolment agreement and the school's bank account details.

Summary statement for database use

- No fixed numerical amounts for application fees, tuition by year group (per term or per year), boarding fees, uniform charges, or standard refund tables are publicly published for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 cycles. The school publishes company and bank payment details and documents that tuition and fees are set and paid according to the enrolment agreement; the school operates as a day school (no boarding). Enrollment may be terminated for unpaid fees exceeding three months.
Academics

International School Premjers teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
IB World School offering Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Grades 1–4, Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Instruction is English; language policy includes Latvian, Russian, and one additional language (Spanish, French, or German). The school welcomes multiple languages and focuses on English, Spanish, French, and German.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates are fully eligible to continue their studies at universities in Latvia and pursue higher education opportunities abroad.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school promotes healthy relationships and ethical responsibility. Through collaboration, open communication, and a safe learning environment designed to meet diverse learning needs, the school supports student well-being and personal growth.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Inclusion / SEN Policy recognises responsibility to identify and provide support for students with special educational needs, offering accommodations, modifications, and, when needed, Individual Education Plans (IEPs). The policy defines SEN as including mild to moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and behavioral differences, medical conditions, speech differences, and mild to moderate visual/aural impairments. The school admits students with learning differences and integrates them into mainstream classes with options such as mainstream with in-class support, mainstream with withdrawal and in-class support, or mainstream with withdrawal support. The school is not equipped to educate children with moderate-to-severe learning or physical handicaps. Learning support includes accommodations, modifications, differentiated instruction, and collaboration among staff and families, with documentation through IEPs and case files. Identification procedures rely on referrals, assessments, and regular review of progress, with parent involvement and ongoing collaboration among teachers, the Head of School, Learning Support Coordinator, and other staff.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction. EAL learning support consists of four extra classes per week, with in-class support to maximize language use in meaningful contexts. Guided Reading and Project Time support English development, and all teachers act as language teachers, providing bilingual guidance. Mother-tongue support is promoted, with Russian offered as a native language and arrangements available to add other mother-tongue courses when requested. Latvian Studies are taught to all students (three hours per week) to support integration into Latvian society. English is the language of instruction, and English, Russian, and Latvian are offered as independent language courses to strengthen language proficiency.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides an emotionally and physically safe learning environment to support student well-being. Learning support addresses social and emotional needs, including support for emotional difficulties, with collaboration between the Head of School, Learning Support Coordinator, and School Counselor. Regular communication with parents and the development of Individual Education Plans contribute to students' well-being and personal growth.

Safeguarding
The school aims to provide a safe and supportive learning environment, with safeguarding as a core concern. It emphasizes informing parents and involving outside agencies or resources when appropriate to meet student needs and remove barriers to learning. The policy also highlights inclusive practices and emphasizes emotional and physical safety within the learning environment.
Parent Experience

History
International School Premjers laid the foundation for what would become an outstanding educational institution.

Community
The school has hosted events such as Celebrating Language Olympiad Winners (March 5, 2026), Discover the Guitar Concert-Lecture (March 3, 2026), and The Language of Love (February 13, 2026).
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers IB programmes (PYP, MYP, and DP) in English, Latvian and Russian, with the possibility of learning additional foreign languages. The learning environment features small class sizes (8–14 pupils) and access to psychological and career counselling services to support student development.

Arts & Creative
The secondary school has a vocal studio and extra-curricular clubs for primary school students, enabling students to exercise creativity in their free time and discover talents. Senior pupils attend the ISMA Preparatory Faculty free of charge, and high school students can take ISMA courses to obtain professional certificates in areas such as basics of environmental design, assistant tour manager, hotel business events and conferences organiser, bartender-officer, and website and system administrator.

Cultural & Language
IB programmes are offered in English, Latvian and Russian, with the possibility of learning additional foreign languages.

Social & Hobbies
School life includes a wide range of extra-curricular activities such as competitions, themed days, excursions and creative projects; events and alumni gatherings enrich the school community. Teachers and the school parliament, as well as students and alumni, are actively involved in shaping school life.

Leadership & Professional
There is a school parliament that functions as a democratic model of student self-government with active involvement from teachers, students and alumni in shaping school life. Career education provides activities and programmes to help learners develop self-knowledge, explore careers, and plan for further education and work life.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The infrastructure provides a modern, safe learning environment with bright, technologically equipped rooms and small class sizes (8–14 pupils). Psychological and career counselling services are available to support student wellbeing and personal development.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. English, Russian, and Latvian are offered as independent language courses, allowing students to develop proficiency in these languages. Units of Inquiry and most subjects are taught in English, and EAL (English as an Additional Language) support is provided with six extra classes per week. Latvian is a host-country language with an integrated Latvian Studies Course; the school supports mother-tongue languages (including Russian as a native language) with additional tutoring available on request.

Bilingual Teaching
All teachers are bilingual and actively support students in developing their language skills.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Complete and submit a registration form on International School Premjers' website. On receipt, the school's representative contacts the applicant to arrange a meeting and entry tests time. 2. Meet with the Programme Coordinator to discuss the school's educational offerings and visit the school. 3. Trial day and/or entry tests (where appropriate). For Diploma Programme (DP) applicants, entry tests in Mathematics and English and an interview are required; the interview assesses English proficiency (minimum level typically B2) and general suitability; if language is insufficient, language training may be offered. 4. Decision on admission by the Educational Leadership Team. 5. Invitation to enroll or be placed on a waiting list. 6. To enroll, families provide supporting documents: a) an application form by parents (filled on-site); b) a birth certificate copy and/or a copy of the applicant's passport identification page; c) proof of enrollment from a previous nursery or preschool (if applicable, for Grade 1); d) a copy of the document certifying previously acquired education or partial education (report cards), presenting the original (for Grades 2–11); e) a copy of the residence permit (for foreign citizens); f) a student's medical card (form No. 026/u). 7. Any decisions regarding admission into the programme must be approved by the student's parents, who sign the agreement with International School Premjers and pay the required fees according to the agreement. All required application documents originally produced in a language other than English or Latvian should be accompanied by English translations. The School reserves the right to contact previous schools for verification of information.

Waitlist
Applicants may be invited to enroll or be placed on a waiting list.
School Events
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