Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
370 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
37 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:3 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
50/50. EIS faculty members are coming from 15 different countries and are higher education diploma holders from English-speaking countries. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Latvian, Russian and Self-taught literature courses in many languages. |
| Max. number of students per class |
Preschool - 16, Primary - 20, Muddle and High school - 24 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Integrated approach and IT classes are starting from Grade 4 |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, starting from Grade 6 |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1-2 hours a day depending on the grade level |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
First graduating class - 2023. Most of graduating students are planning to continue their education in universities in Europe, UK or US |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Tier 1 - student support with IEPs |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Extra academic challenges through preparation and participation in National and International Academic Contests in all subject areas. Individualized approach through differentiation |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
English Placement Test and Family/Academic Interview |
| Waiting list |
Yes, for some grades |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, except for IB Diploma Programme |
| School start time |
8:30 am |
| School finish time |
School - 4 pm. Preschool - 5:30 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
There are more than 50 different after-school activities offered from 4 to 5 pm for students in Grades 1-12.
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes. There are four meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and two snack times) |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Chess academy, football, basketball, volleyball, drama and music, robotics, basic programming, Python programming, modern dancing, ballet, MUN, Student Council, ceramics, art, cooking club, and more |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education classes are included from Preschool up to Grade 10 |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, football, basketball, and volleyball |
| Facilities at the school |
Boarding facilities, laboratories, IT classrooms, gym, libraries, recording studio, cooking classroom. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym and outside court |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
The boarding school is available for students age 14-18 |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
En-suite accommodation for 1 to 3 students per room, student lounge with kitchen facilities, laundry room, access to school facilities inc gym and libraries |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Exupery International School offers preschool through secondary education for international families within Latvia, the Baltic Region, and the wider world. EIS is the only school in Latvia that offers international programs with English as a language of instruction in both Day and Boarding school formats. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The inquiry-based approach in Primary through IB PYP program; student-centered approach throughout school, through iGCSE and IB DP. |