Compare IB Curriculum International Schools in Latvia

International School of Riga Secondary is based at Skanstes iela 27 in central Riga and serves students aged 11 to 18. The secondary section includes Middle School for ages 11–15 and High School for ages 15–18. Students in Grades 6–10 follow the IB Middle Years Programme, while Grades 11–12 follow the IB Diploma Programme. English is the language of instruction, with French, Latvian and Spanish offered as additional languages, alongside English as an Additional Language support. The school was established in 1997 and now enrols over 330 students across both campuses. The Secondary Campus is located near the Rimi Olympic Centre, which the school uses for physical education. Distinctive secondary features include MYP interdisciplinary units, the MYP personal project, DP Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, Creativity Activity Service, university counselling, experiential learning, internships and community service opportunities within Riga.

Riga State 1st Gymnasium is a public secondary school in Riga, located at Raiņa bulvāris 8. It operates under Riga City Municipality's Education Department and offers a primary education program (7–9) and six upper secondary programs (10–12). All tracks increase hours in mathematics and the first foreign language, with senior-year options adding an in-depth course in an additional subject depending on the chosen direction. In grades 10–12, core subjects include Latvian, English (B2), a second foreign language (B1), mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science and physical education. Students can follow a Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology track or the General Education/IB track, the latter including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme taught in Latvian and English. The school also offers a German Diploma Programme (DSD) and specialty electives such as Mathematical Analysis, Astronomy, Robotics and Entrepreneurship. A range of clubs, including Debates, Programming Club and Spieģelis theatre, supports activities and alumni enrichment.

Riga State Gymnasium No. 2 is a co-educational public gymnasium under Riga City Council, located at Krišjāņa Valdemāma iela 1 in Riga. The school delivers general secondary education with an integrated International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP). The DP sits within the Latvian-language curriculum and is taught bilingually in Latvian and English in the 11th and 12th grades. DP subjects include Literature A (Latvian) SL/HL, English B HL, Economics SL/HL, History SL, Physics SL, Chemistry SL/HL, Biology SL/HL, Mathematics SL/HL, along with Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service. The building is a state architectural monument dating from 1876–1879; it underwent major renovations in 2007–2009, adding accessibility features, a canteen, and restored fencing. Instruction is conducted in Latvian. The school also offers mathematics- and humanities-oriented tracks, a stand-alone IB option, and extensive extracurriculars, including masterclasses, Skolas soma activities, and a Student Council, with sports and Olympiad participation for students.

Jelgavas Spīdolas State Gymnasium in Jelgava, Latvia, is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 7–10 and the Diploma Programme (DP) for grades 11–12, integrated with Latvia's national curriculum. The first foreign language is English, and one MYP subject group is taught in English or bilingually. The school rests on three pillars: languages, social sciences and economics, and natural sciences. It presents three directions with seven sub-directions: language and social direction, commerce direction, and environmental and natural sciences direction. In grade 7, students engage in creative and research work, career-oriented exploration, and cultural and arts activities. In upper secondary, the curriculum includes Defense Studies, opportunities for artistic self-expression, and participation in the Student Parliament to prepare graduates for higher education and careers. Since moving in 2019 to Sarmas ielā 2, the school emphasizes active learning across academics, arts, and civic life and society.

Deutsche Internationale Schule Riga is a German international school in Riga offering kindergarten and school education with German as the main language of daily school life. The school follows the German education pathway and is developing toward the mixed-language German International Baccalaureate route, with the GIB Diploma Programme planned for Grades 11 and 12. Students learn in a multilingual setting, with German, English, Latvian and Russian highlighted by the school. The campus includes smart classroom tools, with intelligent whiteboards used in classrooms, and the school places clear emphasis on media literacy and responsible use of digital tools. Kindergarten provision starts from toddler age, while the school currently enrols students up to Year 9 as it continues to grow. Distinctive features include German cultural celebrations, interdisciplinary sustainability projects, school-wide waste separation, and local links with Latvian and German institutions such as the Goethe Institut, museums, police and fire department.

Exupery International School is a co-educational day and boarding school in Latvia for students from preschool to high school. The school teaches in English and offers IB PYP for preschool and primary students, Cambridge Primary in the primary years, Cambridge IGCSE in middle school, and the IB Diploma Programme in high school. The school has over 390 students and 100 staff from more than 35 nationalities. Primary classes are listed as up to 20–22 students. Facilities mentioned by the school include more than 20 classrooms, an art studio, library, assembly hall, indoor sports hall, outdoor play spaces, specialist laboratories, study labs, boarding rooms, gymnasium and student lounges. A distinctive feature is its boarding programme for students from age 14, with full-time, weekly and daily options. The school also offers more than 40 after-school activities, including chess, theatre, drones, ceramics, sports, Model United Nations and student council.

International Montessori School of Latvia is a private English-medium day school in central Riga for children from age 2.5 up to Grade 9. The school began in 2019 as the preschool Pirmie Soļi and later expanded into elementary education. Its programme combines Montessori education with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, and the school states that it is applying for IB Middle Years Programme candidacy for 2026–2027. Students are grouped in Montessori-style mixed-age environments, including ages 3–6, 6–9 and 9–12, with MYP provision for older students. The campus on Mastu iela includes multiple classrooms, a gym, cafeteria, art room, music room, library and two playgrounds. A distinctive feature is its “Going Out” Montessori practice, where students use nearby museums, embassies, parks and historical sites for real-world learning. Language support includes EAL, Latvian Studies, home-language support and French.

International School of Riga Primary is the primary section of ISR, located at Kalnciema iela 118 in Riga’s historic Pārdaugava neighbourhood. The school was established in 1997 and offers education from toddlers through Grade 5 on the Primary Campus, while the wider school continues to Grade 12. Primary students follow the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, including the Grade 5 PYP Exhibition as a final inquiry project. English is the main language of learning, with Latvian, French and English as an Additional Language provided through specialist language lessons. The school’s 2026–2027 tuition for Preschool to Grade 5 ranges from €10,800 to €16,450 per year. A distinctive feature of ISR Primary is its Forest School programme, where outdoor learning is used to build confidence, curiosity and practical skills. Students also take part in arts, sports, activities and academics after school, and daily bus transport is available.

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.

King’s College, The British School of Latvia is an English-medium international school in Piņķi for students aged 2 to 18. Founded in 2017, it opened first from Nursery to Year 5 and is now an all-through school from Pre-Nursery to Sixth Form. The school follows the National Curriculum for England, offers Cambridge IGCSE in the secondary years, and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. Its campus includes two science laboratories, two libraries, an IB learning centre, ICT suite, EAL classroom, music rooms, visual arts room, dance studio, two indoor swimming pools, multi-sports hall, astro turf pitch, running track and weights room. A distinctive feature is its outdoor learning provision, including access to a private forest in the Saliena development. The school also provides a door-to-door bus service with Riga City and Jurmala routes.

The International School of Latvia (ISL) is an English-language, non-profit day school located in Piņķi, near Riga, serving students aged 2 to 18. Founded in 1994, the school offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). Classes are intentionally kept small, with a maximum of 20 students, allowing teachers to know each student well. ISL provides specialist facilities for science, technology, arts and physical education, together with a wide selection of after-school activities in sport, music, visual arts, leadership and community service. Students also benefit from school bus services and multilingual learning opportunities through Latvian, French and Spanish, alongside English as an Additional Language support where needed. One distinctive feature is that ISL has offered the complete IB pathway for many years, enabling students to progress from the early years through to the IB Diploma within the same school community