Latvia, Riga
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International School Premjers is an IB-focused school in Riga founded in 2000. The school offers the Middle Years Programme for Grades 5–9 and the Diploma Programme for older students, while its Primary Years Programme is listed as a candidate programme. The MYP curriculum includes language and literature, language acquisition, mathematics, sciences, individuals and societies, visual arts, music, design, and physical and health education. In the DP, students choose six subjects and complete the core elements of Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service. The school’s language provision includes English, Russian, Latvian, Spanish, German and French. A distinctive feature is its long development path from a Latvian-licensed private school into an IB World School, with MYP authorization in 2020 and DP authorization in 2022. Admissions involve registration, a coordinator meeting, school visit, trial day or entry tests, and final decision by the leadership team.
Valērijas Seiles iela 1, Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1019, Latvia
International School Premjers has 150 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.
The International School Premjers is located in Riga, Latvia. Address: Valerijas Seilas street 1-7, Riga, LV-1019. It operates as an IB World School offering Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. It is a private day school.
Primary Years Programme (grades 1-4); Middle Years Programme (MYP); Diploma Programme (DP)
Private IB World School (Day school)
International School Premjers teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
IB World School offering Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Grades 1–4, Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Instruction is English; language policy includes Latvian, Russian, and one additional language (Spanish, French, or German). The school welcomes multiple languages and focuses on English, Spanish, French, and German.
Graduates are fully eligible to continue their studies at universities in Latvia and pursue higher education opportunities abroad.
1. Complete and submit a registration form on International School Premjers' website. On receipt, the school's representative contacts the applicant to arrange a meeting and entry tests time. 2. Meet with the Programme Coordinator to discuss the school's educational offerings and visit the school. 3. Trial day and/or entry tests (where appropriate). For Diploma Programme (DP) applicants, entry tests in Mathematics and English and an interview are required; the interview assesses English proficiency (minimum level typically B2) and general suitability; if language is insufficient, language training may be offered. 4. Decision on admission by the Educational Leadership Team. 5. Invitation to enroll or be placed on a waiting list. 6. To enroll, families provide supporting documents: a) an application form by parents (filled on-site); b) a birth certificate copy and/or a copy of the applicant's passport identification page; c) proof of enrollment from a previous nursery or preschool (if applicable, for Grade 1); d) a copy of the document certifying previously acquired education or partial education (report cards), presenting the original (for Grades 2–11); e) a copy of the residence permit (for foreign citizens); f) a student's medical card (form No. 026/u). 7. Any decisions regarding admission into the programme must be approved by the student's parents, who sign the agreement with International School Premjers and pay the required fees according to the agreement. All required application documents originally produced in a language other than English or Latvian should be accompanied by English translations. The School reserves the right to contact previous schools for verification of information.
Applicants may be invited to enroll or be placed on a waiting list.
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