Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
343 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40+ |
| Native English speaking teachers |
ISR’s teachers are native or fluent users of English. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Latvian, Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, MAP Growth Test |
| Results in these examinations |
At the world average |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Different for each grade level |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% university acceptance rate per applicant |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support |
| Learning support offered |
Special Educational Needs Coordinator, Social-Emotional Counselor, English as an Additional Language, University & Career Counselor |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Individualised approach |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Admissions Assessment (grades 3 through 12) |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
MAP Test |
| Waiting list |
Yes, in some grade levels |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
All-year long |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:15 |
| School finish time |
15:15 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, until 18:00 for Preschool, Kindergarten and Grade 1 students |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
- Meat option
|
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
40+ extra academic activities |
| Sports activities included |
Basketball, football, volleyball, swimming |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes - basketball, football, volleyball, |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym and access to the Olympic Sports Center |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
International School of Riga is a welcoming, close-knit school in the heart of Riga, offering an English-language IB education for students aged 1.5 to 18. We bring together families from around the world, creating a diverse environment where every child is known, seen and supported. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
International School of Riga is an IB World School offering the full IB continuum from the Primary Years Programme (PYP) through the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). The IB approach encourages students to think critically, take ownership of their learning and develop as confident, internationally-minded individuals. As an internationally recognised qualification, the IB Diploma is valued by universities around the world and supports students in continuing their education internationally. |
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