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Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum
Taught languages English, Latvian, Russian, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish, French
Typical class size 18
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Primary School, Preschool, Kindergarten, Middle School
Introduction
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.
International school (German international school).
Pupil Nationality Mix
More than 25 nationalities represented.
Country affiliation
Germany
School day structure
08:00 - 18:30, Monday to Friday.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application and registration fees - Registration fee (one‑time, first year, first child): EUR 1,000. - Registration fee for 1st year for the 2nd and 3rd child of the same family: EUR 500. - Registration fee for every subsequent year (per child): EUR 500.
Tuition fees by year group (published figures for the 2025/26 academic year where available; monthly billing and per‑year detail shown where the school publishes monthly rates) - Nursery (age 2): Annual tuition EUR 10,400 (equivalent to monthly billing proportion based on the school's Sep–June monthly schedule). - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): Annual tuition EUR 9,700. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual tuition EUR 9,700. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual tuition EUR 9,700. - Grade 1 (age 6): Annual tuition EUR 8,400. - Grade 2 (age 7): Annual tuition EUR 8,400. - Grade 3 (age 8): Annual tuition EUR 8,400. - Grade 4 (age 9): Annual tuition EUR 8,400. - Grade 5 (age 10): Annual tuition EUR 9,700. - Grade 6 (age 11): Annual tuition EUR 9,700.
Note on monthly billing format: the school's published fee schedule shows tuition stated as monthly amounts billed for September through June; the annual figures above correspond to the school's published annual/annualized fees. Monthly amounts (Sep–June) and other line items (food, books, summer care) are published in the school's fee schedule.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is published and invoiced on a monthly basis for the period September through June. Annual totals can be derived from the stated monthly rates. - The registration fee is payable at enrolment (first year rules differ for first/second/third child as stated above). - Books and study‑materials are charged per year, with amounts varying by age/grade (examples shown in the published fee schedule include: toddlers/intermediate age – no charge; preschool ~EUR 270 per year; Grades 1–4 ~EUR 375 per year; Grades 5–7 ~EUR 480 per year). - Food (school/kindergarten meals) is charged as a daily/monthly item calculated by number of school days; the published daily rate in recent schedules is EUR 6.50 per day (allergic food + EUR 1). - Weekly summer care (July–August) is published as an additional charge (example recent value EUR 175 per week).
Boarding fees - No boarding provision applies; the school operates for early years and primary age ranges (ages 2–12) as a day school. There are no published boarding fees.
Other costs and one‑off charges - One‑time and grade‑specific items shown in the published schedules include a one‑time Notebook fee for Grade 8 (example in recent published schedule: EUR 1,850) and a separate charge for paper/digital books for upper grades (example EUR 200 for Grades 8–12). - Books and study materials annual charges differ by group as noted above. - Meal charges are applied monthly based on school days at the published per‑day rate; special‑diet supplement is published as an additional daily charge. - Family discounts for multiple children are published in the fee schedule (typical structure shown in recent schedules: 10% discount for the younger sibling, 25% for the third child, 50% for the fourth child — applied to tuition).
Refund information - Registration and tuition fees are published as non‑refundable in the event a child is disenrolled; the school's published fee documents state that the registration fee and other specified fees are non‑refundable on withdrawal/disenrolment.
Fee payment options and practical note - The school's public fee schedules specify billing cadence and the line items listed above; the published fee materials do not list an exhaustive set of accepted instant payment channels (for example a specific list of credit card brands or explicit bank account details is not presented within the fee schedule pages cited). For payment channel details (bank transfer instructions, card acceptance, or invoice/payment deadlines and penalties) families use the school's finance and admissions contacts as provided in the school's contact information.
Academics
Deutsche Internationale Schule Riga teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum for students aged 1 to 15.
Curriculum
Primary school students learn German, English and a third language. At the kindergarten and daycare level, German-speaking local assistants support the German teachers, who also understand Latvian, Russian and English.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions
Admissions
The school is open to residents of Latvia as well as to international students whose parents stay in Latvia temporarily. There is a Policy on admission outlining the admission criteria.
School Events
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FAQs
What age range does Deutsche Internationale Schule Riga serve?
Deutsche Internationale Schule Riga serves students from age 1 to 15.
What curriculum does Deutsche Internationale Schule Riga follow?
Primary school students learn German, English and a third language. At the kindergarten and daycare level, German-speaking local assistants support the German teachers, who also understand Latvian, Russian and English.
What are the tuition fees at Deutsche Internationale Schule Riga?
Annual fees range from approximately 8,400 to 10,400. Additional application and registration fees may apply.
Is Deutsche Internationale Schule Riga a day school or boarding school?
Deutsche Internationale Schule Riga operates as a day school.
Is Deutsche Internationale Schule Riga co-educational?
Yes, Deutsche Internationale Schule Riga is a co-educational school welcoming both boys and girls.
Where is Deutsche Internationale Schule Riga located?
Dzirnavu iela 16, Riga, Latvia; central Riga; the only international school in the center of Riga.
When was Deutsche Internationale Schule Riga founded?
Deutsche Internationale Schule Riga was established in 2015.
How many students attend Deutsche Internationale Schule Riga?
Deutsche Internationale Schule Riga has approximately 300 students. More than 25 nationalities represented.
Does Deutsche Internationale Schule Riga provide learning support for students with additional needs?
There is no publicly available information about dedicated SEN provision. Families should contact the school directly to discuss individual learning needs.
How do I apply to Deutsche Internationale Schule Riga?
The school is open to residents of Latvia as well as to international students whose parents stay in Latvia temporarily. There is a Policy on admission outlining the admission criteria.
What languages are taught at Deutsche Internationale Schule Riga?
Contact the school for details on language provision.
