Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
400+ |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40+ |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Latvian, French, German, Russian |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Classrooms are equipped with digital projectors and other technological resources. In addition to this, ISL has several 3D and laser printers and robotics kits. |
| 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 |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
IB results 2023/2024:
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Upon necessity |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depending on the assignment |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% ISL graduates receive a four-year college acceptance |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning support |
| Learning support offered |
Depending on the student needs |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Special adjusted program |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Applicants are not required to take specific entrance tests. An English placement test is required for all non native English speakers. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
After School Activities |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, upon provision of the doctor's note |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Student council, robotics, soccer, ceramics, sensory play, working with wool, improvisational theatre, art, service corps, judo, let's play, cross country running, cheerleading, Model United Nations, Lego construction and creation, puzzles, life skills, guitar, dance, fencing, Aikido, science club, sports for fun, cooking, makers space, games and puzzles, chess, golf and much more |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, CEESA events |
| Facilities at the school |
Science labs, design technology rooms, language center, media center learning support center, artistic auditorium, dining hall |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Large multifunctional sports gym, playground |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The International School of Latvia was founded in 1994 and is an independent, coeducational, non-profit, college preparatory day school. ISL Offers an education for children of all nationalities from 2 to 18 years of age. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
ISL is an International Baccalaureate Continuum School offering all three IB programs: Primary Years Program (PYP) – Preschool 2 – Grade 5, Middle Years Program (MYP) – Grade 6 – 10 and the Diploma Program (DP) – Grades 11 – 12. Students in Grades 9 – 12 follow a college preparatory program leading to the IB Diploma or the ISL Diploma. |