The future lives here
The IB World Boarding School
in Latvia
EXUPERY
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
35+ NATIONALITIES
360+ STUDENTS
50+ AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
1:1 SUPPORT AND COUNSELLING
3:1
STUDENT : TEACHER
12 000m2 AWESOME STUDY SPACES
MISSION
Guided by the ideals of the United Nations and as an IB World School, Exupery International School provides a caring and challenging learning environment, which fosters an international outlook and multilingualism. We inspire our day and boarding students to become creative, resilient, and responsible citizens who will thrive and be happy within our everchanging technological world.
VISION
Exupery International School –an educational hub for all learners.
MORE THAN A SCHOOL
Exupery International School is an international K-12 day and boarding school, providing education for children starting from 1.5 years of age.
EIS is fully authorized to offer the Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), IGCSE, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). Our state-of-the-art, purposebuilt campus, which includes both school and boarding facilities, is located in a green suburb, just 20 minutes from Riga’s city center, 15 minutes from Jurmala’s beaches, and 15 minutes from the airport.
Rigorous academic programs, a supportive environment, and an individualized approach help build a solid academic foundation for further studies and careers.
Now in its 8th year of operation, the school maintains a perfect IB DP score of 45 in its very first graduating class of 2023.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Our graduates score above the world average in IB DP exams, with a perfect IB DP score achieved in 2023.
We rank 5th in an independent rating of schools in Latvia, thanks to our students’ excellent results in national and international Olympiads.
We host the World Scholar’s Cup, hold annual EIS Student Research Conferences, and participate in Model United Nations (MUN) events.
We offer scholarships for academic merit and excellence in other fields. Ten scholarship students are already enjoying their experience and thriving at our school.
EIS GRADUATES –
Studying at universities worldwide
SOFT TRANSITION
Our High School curriculum follows the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). To prepare students for the demands of this rigorous international program, we offer boarding starting from Grade 9, for students as young as 14 years old.
The IB DP was established to provide students with a balanced education, foster geographic and cultural mobility, and promote international-mindedness.
To prepare students for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, our Grade 10 curriculum serves as a foundation for the IB DP, which is offered in Grades 11 and 12.
The IB DP is renowned for its academically rigorous exams and its focus on student action, research, and skill development.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADE 10 – 12
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
CURRICULUM
Student has to take 3 standard and 3 higher levels from six subject groups, depending on personal academic aspirations:
Language and Literature
Language Acquisition
Individuals and Societies
Sciences
Mathematics
The Arts
(EIS offers English, French, and Russian)
The IB DP core consists of Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay, and is mandatory for the full IB Diploma.
The school year at EIS begins in August and runs until June, with four breaks throughout the year.
IB DP Subject Options
Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature
English Language and Literature
Russian Language and Literature
Self-taught School-supported Literature
Group 3: Individuals and Societies
Global Politics
Economics
Psychology
Business Management
Group 5: Mathematics
Analysis and Approaches
Applications and Interpretation
Group 2: Language Acquisition
English B
French B
French Ab Initio
Russian Ab Initio
Group 4: Sciences
Biology
Physics
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Systems and Societies
Group 6: The Arts
Film Studies
Visual Arts
Each subject group includes further options from a total of 19 subjects offered at EIS.
The University Guidance Team supports students in navigating their path to a sustainable career by guiding them through university options and assisting with the application process to universities worldwide.
Purpose-built science labs, art room, cooking and sound recording studio.
Outdoor track and sports equipment.
Multifunctional gym, library, and theater hall fitted with professional video and sound equipment.
CAMPUS
IN THE HEART OF EUROPE
EIS offers a wide range of educational trips across Latvia and abroad, including Model United Nations (MUN), Erasmus+, as well as sports and cultural events.
Europe and Latvia present abundant opportunities for pursuing university education in a multicultural setting.
The IB DP is internationally recognized for direct admissions by an increasing number of universities worldwide.
BOARDING
A thoughtful balance of rules, freedom of choice, and household responsibilities creates a family-style atmosphere that helps boarders settle in quickly and become part of a warm, friendly community.
The boarding facility, attached to the high school building, accommodates up to 90 students aged 14 to 19. It offers comfortable rooms for 2 or 3 students, each with a private bathroom.
Shared lounge areas and kitchens are available for cooking, dining, studying, and socializing. Five freshly prepared meals a day are provided by a team from the local award-winning restaurant 36. Line.
EIS CARES
EIS provides visa support for international boarders.
Boarding guardians are available 24/7, offering full pastoral care, as well as social and emotional support. Regular community-building events, from weekly brunches to field trips, foster a strong sense of belonging.
EIS also offers a variety of after-school activities, a weekend program, and sports options.
Students actively participate in various social and charitable projects, with community service being part of the curriculum.
LATVIA
Latvia is one of the European countries with the richest biodiversity and a long-standing tradition of nature conservation, with 50% of its territory covered by forests.
Latvia boasts a wealth of cultural heritage, featuring landmarks like the UNESCO World Heritage site in Kuldīga, baroque palaces, Europe’s most resonant organ, and the Jugendstil city center in Riga.
Strong agricultural traditions provide fresh, healthy, and nutritious produce.
Nearly 500 km of the Baltic Sea coastline graces Latvia, offering beautiful landscapes and natural resources.
Located at the crossroads of Northern and Eastern Europe, Latvia has been an EU and NATO member since 2004, and part of the Schengen area since 2007.
EXUPERY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
