Riga State Gymnasium No. 2

Latvia, Riga

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Latvian

Fees €585 - 690

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 791

Type Co-educational

Opened 1916

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP)

Taught languages English, German, Russian, French

Typical class size 30

Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies

Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School

Introduction

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.

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Krišjāņa Valdemāma iela 1, Rīga, LV-1010

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The Essentials

Location

Riga, Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela 1, LV-1010, Latvia.

Stages

General basic education program. General secondary education programs include math orientation; humanities orientation; an integrated International Baccalaureate program; and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Extracurricular education programs are offered.

Type

Co-educational public state gymnasium (municipal) under Riga City Council.

Additional learning support

Counseling and support staff include a social pedagogue, an educational psychologist, a career counselor, a nurse, and a school librarian.

Country affiliation

Latvia.

School day structure

The school day runs from 8:00 to 16:50 with ten instructional periods (0th–9th) and a lunch break.

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Fees

Application fees

- There is no application or entrance-examination fee for admission to Rīgas Valsts 2. ģimnāzija's state-funded general education places.

Tuition fees (paid places) — amounts and frequency

- 7th–8th grade (paid places): EUR 65 per month for 9 academic months — EUR 585 per academic year.

- 9th grade (paid places): EUR 69 per month for 10 academic months — EUR 690 per academic year.

- Regular state-funded places are not subject to tuition for the general secondary education programme. Where the school offers fee-paying (paid) places, the amounts above apply to those paid places; the monthly rate and the number of charged months define the annual total.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition for paid places is specified as a monthly amount and is charged for the listed number of academic months (monthly billing during the academic year as shown above). Parents or payers should expect monthly payments for the months stated.

- School meal (pupil lunch) payments are handled by a contracted catering provider under a civil contract; payments for contracted lunches are made cashless via the school's selected payment system (parents sign a contract and use the portal to receive/validate QR codes). Pupils without a contract may purchase a full-price lunch at the counter for EUR 2.81. Meal cancellations must be submitted by 07:00 on the day via the school management system (E-klase) or the meal portal.

Boarding / dormitory fees

- The school does not provide boarding (internāt) services. There are no boarding fees because internāt services are not offered.

Other costs and fees (documented amounts)

- Student transport / school card: first issuance of the Rīga Skolēna karte (student card / e‑talons) is free; replacement for loss or damage is EUR 2.85. Registration and issuance are managed via the municipal e‑service (eRīga).

- School meals (non-subsidised pupils) — full-price complex lunch at the cafeteria: EUR 2.81 per meal. Contracted meal users receive QR codes for validation and cashless payment.

Refund information (where applicable)

- Meals: parents must cancel a pupil's lunch by 07:00 on the day in the school system (E‑klase) or meal portal; the meal provision and payment are administered through the catering contract and the meal portal's operational rules. Details of any refunds or crediting of meal payments are handled under the catering contract and meal-portal procedures. Meal cancellation and QR validation procedures are documented.

- Tuition: regular state-funded education places have no tuition charge. For paid places there is no separate, publicly published school refund schedule for tuition in the school's normative documents reviewed; tuition for paid places is stated as a monthly charge for the listed months.

Fee payment options

- Meals: cashless payments under a civil contract with the catering provider; contracted lunches are processed via the meal portal (QR validation) and E‑klase coordination. Pupils may buy a full-price lunch at the counter (cashless or counter payment as provided).

- Student card: issuance and replacement payments are handled via the municipal e-service (eRīga / Rīgas Satiksme procedures). First card issue is free; replacements incur the stated fee.

Summary figures (for quick reference)

- 7th–8th grade (paid places): EUR 65 per month × 9 months = EUR 585 per academic year.

- 9th grade (paid places): EUR 69 per month × 10 months = EUR 690 per academic year.

- Student card replacement: EUR 2.85.

- Full-price cafeteria lunch (non-subsidised): EUR 2.81 per meal.

Academics

Curriculum

The school offers a general secondary education program with an integrated International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP), accredited in 2019. The 10th grade is a preparation year. The 11th and 12th grades combine general education with DP content taught bilingually in Latvian and English. The DP uses standard (SL) and higher level (HL) courses embedded in the general education curriculum. 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, with Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service as additional components.

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Admissions

1. Riga State Gymnasium No. 2 offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) integrated into the national secondary school programme. The integrated programme is implemented in grades 11 and 12 with a bilingual approach in Latvian and English. The Diploma Programme has been accredited since 2014. 2. Enrollment to the IBDP occurs in grade 10 (a preparatory year). Knowledge of Latvian language is mandatory. 3. Admission to the integrated IB programme takes place together with admission to grade 10. An entrance examination in Mathematics is required, and the results of centralized examinations in Mathematics and Latvian are taken into account, with the English centralized exam result serving as an additional criterion for IB programme tracks with advanced mathematics. 4. The IBDP offers the following subjects at Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL): Literature A (Latvian) – SL/HL; English B – HL; Economics – SL/HL; History – SL; Physics – SL; Chemistry – SL/HL; Biology – SL/HL; Mathematics A&A – SL/HL. Group 8 (Arts) subjects are not offered. 5. Core components are Theory of Knowledge; Extended Essay; Creativity, Activity, Service. 6. Contacts: Ilze Darģe (Deputy Principal for Education, IB Programme Leader) and Inga Treimane (Deputy Principal for Education, IB Diploma Programme Coordinator). 67181229; 67026392. 7. The Diploma Programme is internationally recognized and opens opportunities for tertiary studies abroad.

Waitlist

Grades 7, 8, and 9 are currently full; there are no vacancies and admissions do not take place.

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FAQs

Where is Riga State Gymnasium No. 2 located?

Riga State Gymnasium No. 2 is located at Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela 1, Riga, LV-1010, Latvia. It operates as a municipal educational institution under Riga City Council and is a co-educational public gymnasium.

What curriculum does the school offer?

The school provides a general secondary education program with an integrated International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The 10th grade is a preparation year, and the 11th–12th grades mix general education with DP content taught bilingually in Latvian and English.

Is Riga State Gymnasium No. 2 a co-educational school?

Yes. It is a co-educational public gymnasium.

Is there an application or entrance-examination fee for admission?

No. There is no application or entrance-examination fee for admission to state-funded general education places.

What are the tuition fees for paid places?

For paid places, 7th–8th grades cost EUR 65 per month for 9 months (EUR 585 per year) and 9th grade costs EUR 69 per month for 10 months (EUR 690 per year). Regular state-funded places are free.

What is the admissions process for the IB Diploma Programme?

Enrollment into the IB DP occurs in grade 10 as a preparation year. Latvian language proficiency is required. Admissions involve a Mathematics entrance exam and consideration of centralized Mathematics and Latvian exam results, with English results used for DP tracks with advanced mathematics. The DP includes subjects such as Literature A (Latvian), English B, Economics, History, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics, plus core elements TOK, Extended Essay, and CAS.

At what grade does the IB Diploma Programme start here?

Enrollment to the integrated IB Diploma Programme occurs in Grade 10 as a preparatory year, with the DP running in Grades 11–12 in a bilingual Latvian–English setup.

Which IB subjects are offered at Standard Level and Higher Level?

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 A&A SL/HL. Group 8 (arts) subjects are not offered. Core components are Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service.

Is the DP taught bilingually in Latvian and English?

Yes. In Grades 11–12, the DP content is taught bilingually in Latvian and English.

What is a typical school day schedule?

The school day runs from 8:00 to 16:50 with ten instructional periods (0th–9th) and a lunch break.

Are meals available on campus and how are they paid for?

Dining services are provided in the canteen and cafe. Students may bring their own meals and heat them in the canteen; contracted lunches are paid cashless via the meal portal, while non-contracted pupils may buy a full-price lunch for EUR 2.81.

Is the building accessible and does it have notable facilities?

The 2007–2009 renovation added an elevator for accessibility and expanded spaces, including a canteen. The school building itself is a state architectural monument dating from 1876–1879.

What extracurricular activities are available?

The school runs masterclasses across subjects, participates in Skolas Soma cultural activities (cinema visits and theatre), and has a Student Council. It also supports participation in sports programmes and Olympiads.

Does the school participate in international exchanges or Erasmus+?

Yes. Riga State Gymnasium No. 2 participates in Erasmus+ exchanges and has hosted delegations from Belgium and Italy.

What wellbeing and support staff are on site?

The school has a social pedagogue, an educational psychologist, a career counselor, a nurse, and a school librarian to support students' wellbeing and learning.

Is boarding offered at the school?

No. The school does not offer boarding.

Who governs Riga State Gymnasium No. 2?

It is a municipal educational institution under Riga City Council's Department of Education, Culture and Sport. The Gimnazijas padome (Gymnasium Council) includes the principal, teachers, and parent and student representatives and meets at least twice per school year.

Is the IB Diploma Programme accredited?

Yes. The Diploma Programme is integrated into the national program and has been accredited since 2014.

What languages are used for instruction and in the IB subjects?

Instruction is conducted in Latvian. The IB DP content in Grades 11–12 is taught bilingually in Latvian and English, and English B HL is among the DP subjects.

What's notable about the school's history and campus?

The building dates from 1876–1879 and is a state architectural monument. The school traces its history to 1916 and celebrated its centennial in 2016, with the 110th anniversary anticipated in 2026.

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