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Taught languages English, Latvian, Russian, French
Typical class size 16
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Exupery International School is a Latvia-based K-12 school offering instruction in English with mother tongue support in Latvian, Russian, and French. The curriculum combines the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Preschool through Grade 5, the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) for Grades 6–9, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) in high school. The school gained international status in 2021, enabling the study of these programs in English and the awarding of internationally recognized diplomas. The two-hectare campus sits about 15 km from Riga center and Jurmala beaches, and comprises Kindergarten, Primary & Middle, and High School & Boarding facilities. A spiral Preschool building symbolizes growth. Boarding for high school students accommodates up to 90 boarders aged 14–19. Facilities include science labs, arts and recording studios, multilingual libraries, and a theatre with professional AV equipment. The school emphasizes multilingual learning alongside STEAM-focused ASAs.
Exupery International School has 350 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.
Location
Jaunā iela 8, Piņķi, Babītes pagasts, Mārupe Municipality, LV-2107, Latvia. Piņķi is a residential area near Riga. The campus is accessible by road and has a bus service twice a day.
Stages
K-12 international school; Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, and High School are offered.
Type
International school (K-12) with boarding for high school students; instruction in English with strong mother tongue support in Latvian, Russian, and French.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Over 360 students and 100 staff represent roughly 35 nationalities.
Additional learning support
Online learning support and group sessions are available on request; translation assistance is provided on the first day; groups are 4–11 children to tailor attention to learning needs.
Country affiliation
Latvia
Bus service
Bus service twice a day.
Fees
Annual tuition at Exupery International School ranges from EUR 11,900 to EUR 17,580 for 2026/27.
Application / registration fees
- Membership registration / application fee: a one-time, non-refundable membership/registration fee applies at enrolment. For new students the standard one-time enrolment fees are: EUR 1,500 for entry in K1 through Grade 9 and EUR 2,500 for entry in Grades 10–12.
Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts)
- Nursery (age 2.5–3): EUR 11,900 per year. - K1–K2 (age 3–5): EUR 12,495 per year. - K3 (age 5–6): EUR 15,000 per year. - Grades 1–5 (ages 7–11): EUR 15,000 per year. - Grades 6–9 (ages 12–16): EUR 16,520 per year. - Grades 10–12 (16–18, IB DP/IB‑Prep): EUR 17,580 per year.
Boarding fees (annual options and key conditions)
- Full‑board annual fees: EUR 31,000 (Grades 9–10) and EUR 32,000 (Grades 11–12). - Weekly‑boarding annual fees: EUR 29,000 (Grades 9–10) and EUR 30,000 (Grades 11–12). - The boarding fee package includes daily meals (five meals per day), workbooks and related materials, English language support, local field trips (excluding overnight trips), after‑school activities (excluding outsourced providers), access to university counselling services and campus pastoral care. - A boarding student deposit equal to 10% of the yearly boarding fee is required on signing the boarding agreement. The boarding deposit is refundable after graduation or where the boarding agreement is not renewed for the following academic year; the deposit is not refunded in the case of early withdrawal.
What the tuition and boarding fees do and do not cover
- Tuition and boarding packages explicitly cover: daily meals for boarders (as noted above), workbooks and related materials, English language support, local day field trips, many after‑school activities (excluding outsourced/third‑party providers) and access to university counselling. - Tuition and boarding packages do not include: overnight field trips (local or international), certain extra after‑school activities run by external providers, international examination fees, visa services, medical insurance for international boarding students, and personal expense accounts for boarders. These items are additional costs to families.
Other costs and routine extras
- Preschool summer programme (full‑day summer weeks) is charged separately at EUR 385 per week (meals included). - Uniforms: students are not required to wear a school uniform. - Additional occasional or annual charges that families should plan for include: international exam fees (IB/IGCSE where applicable), optional external activity fees, school trips with overnight stays, visa and medical insurance for international students, and any required textbooks or special materials not covered by the tuition package.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school issues invoices from the Financial Department; enrollment is confirmed once the issued invoices have been paid. Specific invoice dates, termly instalment dates and late‑payment penalties are set in the school's Payment Schedule and Terms & Conditions. The school's admissions materials indicate that families will receive invoices from the Financial Department by email after acceptance. - A minimum enrolment duration of nine months is required by the school. This is a condition that determines minimum billing/attendance expectations. - For boarding applicants a 10% boarding fee deposit is payable on signing; refund rules for that deposit are stated above.
Refunds and cancellations (summary of applicable conditions)
- The membership/registration fee is non‑refundable. - The boarding deposit (10% of the annual boarding fee) is refundable only after graduation or where the agreement is not renewed; it is not refundable if the student withdraws early. - Additional refund rules for term tuition (for example, partial refunds for mid‑term withdrawal, illness, or prolonged school closure) are handled under the school's Payment Schedule and Terms & Conditions and by the Financial Department. Families are invoiced and must follow the Payment Schedule and the school's Terms & Conditions for formal refund processes.
Fee payment options
- The school issues invoices through its Financial Department. Specific permitted payment methods (for example: bank transfer/IBAN, SWIFT, credit/debit card, cheque) are specified on those invoices and in the school's Payment Schedule. The publicly available admissions pages state that invoices are issued by the Financial Department and must be paid to confirm enrollment, but the exact payment channels are set out in invoice documentation and the Payment Schedule.
Summary of key figures at a glance
- Nursery: EUR 11,900 per year. - K1–K2: EUR 12,495 per year. - K3: EUR 15,000 per year. - Grades 1–5: EUR 15,000 per year. - Grades 6–9: EUR 16,520 per year. - Grades 10–12: EUR 17,580 per year. - Boarding (full‑board): EUR 31,000–32,000 per year depending on grade. - One‑time new‑student fee: EUR 1,500 (K1–Grade 9) or EUR 2,500 (Grades 10–12). Membership/registration fee is non‑refundable.
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Brief note on sources and missing detail (operational summary)
- The school publishes a detailed 2026–27 Financial Information / School Fees document and issues invoices from its Financial Department; that document contains the full payment schedule, exact termly billing amounts (where applicable), and the precise list of accepted payment methods. The public admissions pages refer families to that Financial Information document for the complete payment schedule. Those detailed invoice/payment schedules were not directly retrievable through the public site pages during this compilation, so the figures above present the school's published annual fee lines and the boarding deposit/refund conditions that are available in public listings and the school admissions pages.
Academics
Exupery International School teaches IB (PYP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for preschool through primary; Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) for Grades 6–9; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) in high school. Courses taught in English with strong mother tongue support programs in Latvian, Russian, and French.
Exam Results
The first IB DP graduating class surpassed the world average in IB DP exams; 44% of diploma recipients earned a bilingual diploma; one student achieved a perfect IB DP score (45).
Higher Education Progression
Students have been accepted to leading universities in the UK, Europe, and the USA, including a Williams College recipient (full scholarship) in the United States.
Gifted and Talented
EIS offers a High School Scholarship Competition with one 100% scholarship and four up to 90% scholarships; over four years more than 15 scholarships have been awarded; scholarship graduates include a student with a perfect IB DP score (45) and admissions to Williams College, plus other Olympiad and academic achievements.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a carefully planned pastoral care program to support the well-being of every student. Boarding staff are on duty 24 hours a day to ensure care and safety for boarders. A dedicated School Psychologist is available, and there is a College and Career Counselling Program to support personal development and future planning. A Safeguarding Lead is available on school days to handle safeguarding matters. Teachers offer after‑school consultation times and provide additional individual support as needed. The Exupery community emphasizes a welcoming, caring environment that fosters international-mindedness and holistic development.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Learning Support program focuses on three fundamental areas: English as an Additional Language, Learning Support, and Psychological Support. Students who require assistance can access Learning Support services. Psychological Support is part of the student support framework. The program is designed to respond to learners' needs within the school's international framework.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction. The school provides robust EAL support through its Student Support Programs. Students who arrive with language proficiency below the required level may be admitted if they attend additional language support sessions. Students who need extra support work with language specialists to develop English proficiency within lessons and/or in pull‑out sessions, with the duration of support determined by the language team. The school also offers mother tongue programs for Latvijas, Russian, and French to support multilingualism.
Mental Wellbeing
The school prioritizes student well‑being through a carefully planned pastoral care program. Boarding staff are on duty 24/7 to support boarders' welfare. A School Psychologist is available to assist with mental health needs, and there is a College and Career Counselling Program to support personal development. The learning support framework includes Psychological Support as a core area. A Safeguarding Lead is available on school days to address safeguarding concerns.
Safeguarding
Exceptional Care & Safety includes safeguarding provisions with dedicated staff on hand. Boarders have 24‑hour boarding staff, and there is a Security Guard on duty at all times. English language learners support is available as part of safeguarding the welfare of students. A dedicated School Psychologist and a Safeguarding Lead are available on school days to ensure safeguarding and welfare.
Admissions
Admissions
The school enrolls students aged 2.5 to 18 and delivers IB PYP, IGCSE, and IB DP programs with English as the language of instruction and strong mother tongue support in Latvian, Russian, and French. The Admissions Team reviews each application and, if eligibility and space exist, directs the applicant to the appropriate assessment; extra information may be requested, and High School applicants may be interviewed with the Head of Teaching and Learning or the IB Coordinator. Interviews and assessments differ by level: Preschool (1.5–6 years) requires an official copy of the last term/year report for Grades 2–9 or the last two years for Grades 10–12, plus a “trial day” and a family meeting with the Preschool leadership; School applicants (Grades 1–12) undergo a placement diagnostic test for Grades 1–2, an online English placement test and a writing assessment, and interviews with the school psychologist and family, with an additional Head of High School interview for Grades 10–12 if required. Applicants must demonstrate an English level appropriate to their grade (e.g., Grade 1 at A1, Grade 7 at B1, Grade 11 at C1). Admissions results are communicated by email within 5 working days after testing and interviews; to enroll, submit a signed Enrollment Application, read and accept Terms and Conditions (and Boarding Terms if applicable), sign the Payment Schedule, and sign the Family/Boarding Handbook. Invoices from the Financial Department are issued after you confirm; enrollment is confirmed upon payment. Additional documents before joining include medical forms (Form 026/U) and vaccination documents for Preschool, or medical statements and previous school transcripts for international families, and all applicants must present a valid passport/ID and the birth certificate. Fees information is published in the school's fee PDF, and there are municipal co-financing arrangements for Preschool in certain districts; scholarships exist for High School, with details published by the Admissions team.
Scholarships
High School scholarships are offered; The Scholarship Competition for 2025/2026 is closed, and a new scholarship program for 2027–2028 will be announced in fall 2025, with details published by the Admissions team. Scholarships are open to applicants who have completed Grade 9 or Grade 10 and who continue into the IB Diploma Programme at Exupery; amounts can cover up to 100% of tuition for day or boarding, and recipients come from multiple countries including Brazil, China, Georgia, Latvia, Kazakhstan, Malta, Russia and Ukraine. For inquiries, contact admissions@exupery.lv or +371 266 22 777.
FAQs
What age range does Exupery International School serve?
Exupery International School serves students from age 2 to 18.
What curriculum does Exupery International School follow?
IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for preschool through primary; Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) for Grades 6–9; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) in high school.
What are the tuition fees at Exupery International School?
Annual fees range from approximately 11,900 to 17,580. Additional application and registration fees may apply.
Is Exupery International School a day school or boarding school?
Exupery International School offers both day and boarding options.
Is Exupery International School co-educational?
Yes, Exupery International School is a co-educational school welcoming both boys and girls.
Where is Exupery International School located?
Jaunā iela 8, Piņķi, Babītes pagasts, Mārupe Municipality, LV-2107, Latvia. Piņķi is a residential area near Riga. The campus is accessible by road and has a bus service twice a day.
How many students attend Exupery International School?
Exupery International School has approximately 350 students. Over 360 students and 100 staff represent roughly 35 nationalities.
Does Exupery International School provide learning support for students with additional needs?
The Learning Support program focuses on three fundamental areas: English as an Additional Language, Learning Support, and Psychological Support. Students who require assistance can access Learning Support services.
How do I apply to Exupery International School?
The school enrolls students aged 2.5 to 18 and delivers IB PYP, IGCSE, and IB DP programs with English as the language of instruction and strong mother tongue support in Latvian, Russian, and French.
What extracurricular activities are available at Exupery International School?
Exupery International School offers after-school activities (ASAs) designed for hands-on, joyful learning. STEAM ASAs blend Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics to connect creativity with logic.
What languages are taught at Exupery International School?
Courses taught in English with strong mother tongue support programs in Latvian, Russian, and French.
Does Exupery International School provide a bus service?
Bus service twice a day.
What accreditations does Exupery International School hold?
