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International School of Science and Technology

Latvia, Riga

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 15 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Latvian
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

RTU International School of Science and Technology is an English-medium high school in Riga for Grades 10–12. The school is officially licensed as a Cambridge International School and follows the Cambridge International AS & A Level curriculum, with subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Global Perspectives & Research, Digital Media & Design and Latvian Studies. Its programme has a strong STEAM focus and is connected to Riga Technical University, giving students access to RTU resources, academic expertise, lab opportunities and student events. Boarding is available in RTU dormitories close to the teaching location. After-school options include virtual reality, higher mathematics, electric vehicle prototyping, biology, physics and IT, Olympiad mathematics and mixed choir. A distinctive feature is the school trip programme: students visited CERN in Geneva during 2024/2025 to explore modern physics and engineering. The school also offers student support, English language support and university guidance.

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Āzenes iela 12, Kurzemes rajons, Rīga, LV-1048, Latvia

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The Essentials

International School of Science and Technology has instruction in English.

Location
ISST is located on the Riga Technical University Campus in Ķīpsala, Āzenes Street 12, Riga, Latvia. It shares facilities with RTU Engineering High School and is in a highly accessible area well-connected to the city.

Stages
High school / Secondary Education level; Cambridge AS & A Levels; three-year English-language program.

Type
Cambridge International School; high school with boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
Support services include English language support; learning specialists; psychologists available; EMU-based monitoring of classroom dynamics and student emotions.

Country affiliation
Latvia
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees

- Application fee: EUR 50 (one-time). Payment instructions for the application fee: bank transfer to SIA “RTU Starptautiskā zinātņu un tehnoloģiju skola”, Swedbank AS, IBAN LV67HABA0551038006321. Use the payment reference: "RTU ISST Application Fee – Student: [First Name] [Last Name]". For payment confirmation or enquiries use the admissions contact email provided by the school.

Admission fee

- One-time admission fee: EUR 500.

Tuition fees (Grades 10–12) — amounts by payment plan

Payment can be made under three permitted plans: billed once for three years, billed annually, or billed semi-annually. The tuition amount is the same for Grades 10–12 and the school notes that monthly figures are informational only (monthly payments are not offered; the minimum payment intensity is semi-annual). The figures are presented below as the school lists them:

- If billed once for three years:
- Per month (informational): EUR 1,121.
- Semi-annual invoice: EUR 6,725 per semester.
- Annual equivalent: EUR 13,450 per year.
- Total for three years (one-time payment): EUR 40,350.

- If billed annually:
- Per month (informational): EUR 1,155.
- Semi-annual invoice equivalent: EUR 6,930 per semester.
- Annual invoice: EUR 13,860 per year.
- Total for three years (annual-plan sum): EUR 41,580.

- If billed semi-annually (semester billing):
- Per month (informational): EUR 1,213.
- Semi-annual invoice: EUR 7,278 per semester.
- Annual equivalent: EUR 14,556 per year.
- Total for three years (sum of semester bills): EUR 43,668.

What the tuition fee covers

- The school's Cambridge International A-Level programme.
- After-school activities provided by the school (outsourced providers excluded).
- Textbooks and teaching materials.
- Student support programmes, including English language learner support, guidance counselling, and one hour per week of college and career counselling.
- Local day field trips (no overnight stays).
- Memorial, yearbook and photography fees.

What the tuition fee does not cover

- Application fee (EUR 50) and admission fee (EUR 500) are charged separately.
- Annual capital fee (see next section).
- Cambridge examination fees (charged according to Cambridge International's price list).
- Optional services such as boarding, meals from local cafés, certain extracurriculars provided by third parties, and transport.

Capital fee

- Yearly capital fee when billed annually: EUR 1,050 per year (EUR 3,150 total over three years when billed yearly).
- Capital fee when billed once for three years: EUR 1,000 (EUR 3,000 total shown for the three-year period under that billing option).

Boarding fees and accommodation charges (RTU dormitories)

RTU ISST provides on-campus boarding using Riga Technical University dormitories; rent is split into a fixed monthly part (by dormitory and room type) and a variable monthly part for consumables and equipment. The school lists the fixed monthly rent entries as follows (amounts shown in EUR per month):

- Azenes street 8:
- Double room: EUR 220.
- Single room: EUR 200.
- Another room type (room <17 m²): Double room: EUR 330; Single room: EUR 295.
- Azenes street 6, “A” tower:
- Double room: EUR 235; Single room: EUR 345.

Variable monthly charges (examples listed):

- Bed linen set rent: EUR 12.00/month (changed three times per month).
- Duvet and pillow set rent: EUR 5.00/month.
- Small refrigerator rental/use (shared): EUR 17.00/month.
- Large refrigerator rental/use (shared): EUR 25.50/month.
- Vacuum cleaner rental: EUR 1.50/hour.
- Gym use: EUR 8.50/month or EUR 3.00 per visit.

(The admissions pages also reference a monthly boarding fee range in other summary places; the dormitory page above lists the detailed fixed and variable parts.)

Other costs and optional services

- School uniform: uniforms are not mandatory. School merchandise (for example, hoodies) is available for purchase.
- Meals: the school does not operate an on-site meal programme; students typically purchase food from nearby cafés.
- Transport: the school does not provide a dedicated school bus service; students use public transport.
- External study-trip costs (for example, previously arranged trips to CERN) are not included in tuition and are charged separately.

Exam fees

- Cambridge examination fees are charged separately and are payable according to Cambridge International's published price list.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Available billing plans: one-time payment covering three years, annual billing, or semi-annual (semester) billing. The minimum payment interval accepted is semi-annual; monthly payments are not offered. Invoices are issued according to the chosen billing plan.
- For the application fee the school provides a bank transfer account (Swedbank AS, IBAN LV67HABA0551038006321) and requests that the payment reference include the student's name. For tuition, capital fees and other invoices, the school issues billing consistent with the chosen payment plan and accepts bank transfers; specific account and invoice instructions are provided by the school during the admissions/payment process. Contact the school's admissions email for payment confirmation and invoicing details.

Refund information

- The school's published admissions and tuition materials list application and admission charges as one-time fees and list the tuition-related charges and optional services above. A distinct, detailed refund policy is not presented alongside the fee schedule in the school's publicly listed admissions and school-life pages; applicants are advised that examination fees follow Cambridge pricing and capital and boarding fees are invoiced separately. For specific refund terms (for example, treatment of paid tuition, admission fees, capital fees or housing deposits in case of withdrawal, visa refusal, or other exceptional circumstances), contact the school's admissions office using the published contact details.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer (IBAN to Swedbank AS) is provided as the payment method for the application fee and is the invoicing mechanism referenced for school charges. No alternative payment methods (for example, credit-card payment portals) are listed in the school's published admissions and fee documents. For invoice-level payment instructions and any permitted payment methods beyond bank transfer, follow the school's invoice guidance or contact admissions.
Academics

International School of Science and Technology teaches Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 15 to 18.

Curriculum
Cambridge International AS & A Levels curriculum is followed, taught in English over a three-year program. The Cambridge AICE Diploma and Cambridge IPQ are offered. RTU ISST is officially licensed as Cambridge International School and maintains a connection with Riga Technical University for access to its resources and academic expertise.

Exam Results
196 awards in Riga municipality olympiads and eight students achieved the highest grade in national Physics, Geography, Mathematics, and Chemistry Olympiads (2022/2023).

Higher Education Progression
The school provides university placement support and has deep ties with Riga Technical University, giving students access to labs and the scientific community from an early age; graduates pursue higher education in Latvia and internationally.
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Admissions

Admissions
RTU ISST follows the Cambridge A and AS Level curriculum, with small class sizes and access to Riga Technical University labs and the scientific community. To apply, submit a short online application form and pay a 50 EUR application fee to SIA RTU Starptautiskā zinātņu un tehnoloģiju skola (bank details provided); keep the payment receipt as proof of payment. The Cambridge CEM assessment is required for entrance. Reserve your exam by submitting the application form, and the admissions team will contact you. Eligibility requires that no grade falls below 6 on a 10-point scale when graduating from 9th grade. Candidates meeting the criteria and passing the tests are invited to an English-language interview. Submit supporting documents: education documents with notarized English translation and guardianship documents with notarized English translation. The entrance test for the study year 2026/2027 took place on March 7, 2026; registration information is available. ISST also participates in SKOLA 2026 (February 19–21) to discuss admissions in person. Tuition and fees involve three payment plans: billed semi-annually, annually, or once per three years. Monthly payment amounts are provided for informational purposes only; ISST does not offer monthly payments. For Grade 10–12, the schedule shows: per month 1121 EUR (three-year billing), 1155 EUR (annual), 1213 EUR (semi-annual); Semi-annual totals 6725 EUR, 6930 EUR, 7278 EUR; Annual totals 13450 EUR, 13860 EUR, 14556 EUR; Three-year totals 40350 EUR, 41580 EUR, 43668 EUR. Tuition covers the Cambridge International Advanced program, after-school activities, textbooks and teaching materials, English-language-learner support, guidance/counselling and college/career counselling (1 hour per week), local field trips without overnight stays, and memorial/yearbook/photo fees. Tuition does not cover the one-time application fee (50 EUR), the one-time admission fee (500 EUR), yearly capital fee (1050 EUR billed yearly or 1000 EUR billed for three years), and Cambridge exam fees. Optional services include boarding, ISST merchandise, and meals/bus service; boarding is listed at 500 EUR per month. Tuition-fee discounts exist for current and prospective students: current students may receive discounts for awards in international Olympiads or for representing RTU ISST externally; discounts depend on payment method: yearly payments yield a 1230 EUR total discount (410 EUR per year), semester payments yield a 3318 EUR total discount (1106 EUR per year), and one-time payments yield no discount; the discount is granted by the RTU ISST Director and approved by the RTU ISST Board. Prospective-student discounts apply for National Olympiad laureates (two or more awarded places), for two or more children with the same guardian, and for children of RTU employees; the same yearly/semester/one-time structure applies. Monthly boarding is listed as 500 EUR, with further details available; uniforms/merchandise are available; meals and bus service are not provided by the school but options nearby exist.

Scholarships
Tuition-fee discounts are offered for both current and prospective students. Current students may receive a total discount of 1,230 EUR with yearly payments (410 EUR per academic year) or 3,318 EUR with semester payments (1,106 EUR per academic year); one-time payments yield no discount. The discount is granted on the recommendation of the RTU ISST Director and approval of the RTU ISST Board. Prospective students can qualify for discounts for National Olympiad laureates (two or more awarded places at the national level), for two or more children with the same guardian, and for children of RTU employees; discounts follow the same yearly/semester/one-time structure as above.
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