Exupery International School

Guided by the ideals of the United Nations, the school fosters international mindedness and multilingualism within a caring and challenging environment. It aims to inspire students to become creative, resilient, and responsible citizens. The school's educational approach emphasizes high-quality learning, emotional intelligence, and the development of the whole child.

The school offers a comprehensive K-12 curriculum, including the IB Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) for preschool through Grade 5, the Cambridge IGCSE for Grades 6-9, and the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) for high school. Instruction is in English, with robust mother tongue support programmes in Latvian, Russian, and French, and opportunities to acquire additional languages.

The school is an IB World School and a Cambridge Examination Center, with accreditation from the Latvian Ministry of Education and the Council of International Schools (CIS). Graduates are prepared for entry into universities worldwide, with alumni having been admitted to institutions such as École Polytechnique in Paris. The school also offers scholarship opportunities for gifted learners entering the IB Diploma Programme.

The school provides a dedicated student support department that includes a psychologist, a speech therapist, and a learning support specialist. Additionally, there is an English Language Learning (ELL) team that assists students with language acquisition alongside the primary curriculum. The school also offers university counselling services.

The school accepts applications throughout the academic year based on availability. The process includes an enquiry, submission of academic records, a placement diagnostic test (for Grades 1-2), an English language assessment, and interviews with the school psychologist and relevant heads of school. Preschool applicants participate in a "trial day" to assess social and emotional readiness.

The school operates on an academic year calendar that includes scheduled school holidays and campus events. Prospective families can view the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic calendars on the school's website.

The purpose-built campus in Piņķi features state-of-the-art equipment, including multiple assembly halls, a sports hall, an outdoor court, and a recording studio. The school houses two libraries containing over 20,000 books in English, French, Latvian, and Russian. Specialized learning spaces include classrooms equipped with interactive SMART boards, science labs, and a canteen with a kitchen.

The school offers an extensive after-school programme that includes activities such as chess, art classes, ballet, and music lessons. Students also have access to student clubs and participate in various scientific, research, arts, humanities, and sports fields. Additionally, the school hosts summer camps, including a Jurmala Summer Camp.