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Riga, Latvia. Three campuses: Skanstes iela 43 (Middle School and High School); Patversmes iela 20 (Primary School); Patversmes iela 30 k-3 (Primary School).

Pre-elementary School; Elementary School; Middle School; High School

Non-profit private school; managed by the APECEF, an association of parents of pupils.

The school has students from 27 countries.

The school welcomes and supports pupils with disabilities.

AEFE member since 2011; Accredited by the French and Latvian governments.

The school day begins at 8:15 am. Morning check-in takes place between 7:45 and 8:15 am. Lessons end at 3:00 pm every day; on Wednesdays for TPS–GS pupils, lessons end at noon. Daycare is available from 3:45 pm to 6:30 pm.

Yes, for certain activities; pupils may travel by bus for clubs (e.g., pool visits).

The school has a canteen with a weekly menu. The Catering Committee oversees the canteen and meets twice a year. For information about the allergic and vegetarian menu, contact infirmerie@ecolejulesverne.lv. For general canteen questions or feedback, contact cantine@lyceejulesverne.lv.

The school is part of the AEFE network of accredited French schools and is recognized by both Latvian and French governments. Governance is via a School Board. There are statutes for the Association APECEF and for the Lycée Français Jules Verne de Riga.

The school follows the French education system and is part of the AEFE network, with recognition by Latvia and France. The school provides preschool through high school education in a multilingual environment and can support non-French-speaking students to learn French and master language functions. Elementary education is organized in cycles (Cycle 2 and Cycle 3) and middle school continues with Cycle 3 and Cycle 4, culminating in the Brevet. High school comprises Seconde, Première and Terminale, leading to the Baccalauréat, with a common core and optional subjects; students choose specialties in Première and Terminale. The school offers the Diplôme National du Brevet, the Baccalauréat, DELF and Cambridge exams. The Baccalauréat enables progression to higher education, including university studies and, where applicable, preparatory classes for Grandes Écoles and other higher-education pathways.

The Baccalauréat enables progression to higher education, including university studies and preparatory classes for Grandes Écoles or other higher-education pathways.

The school has intercultural education focused on multilingualism, openness, personalized support, creative development, and 21st-century skills.

The school has personalized support and tutoring and welcomes and supports pupils with disabilities.

The school has arrangements for non-French-speaking children to learn French, with French as a Foreign Language (FLE) and French as a Language of Schooling (FLSCO) teachers providing support.

The school is described as a place of safety, high standards and personal fulfilment, where open-minded, curious and confident citizens of the future are shaped.

The school has an inclusion policy and secularism charter to support a safe, inclusive learning environment; the School Council addresses health and safety issues and supports pupils with disabilities, including school meals.

Stage 1: Pre-Registration. Complete the contact form. Our dedicated team will promptly reach out to provide essential information and guide you through the admissions process. For secondary school enrollment, please prepare report cards from the last two years.
Stage 2: Application Examination. The admissions committee will review your application. If your child has not attended a French educational institution, an interview may be conducted with the head of the secondary school (or primary school for primary pupils). Additionally, a placement test in mathematics and reading comprehension may be required for collège or lycée entry.
Stage 3: Approval. The admissions committee evaluates your application and provides approval based on the number of available places. You might be placed on a waiting list if no space is available.
Stage 4: Confirmation of Enrollment. Secure your child's spot by paying the initial enrollment fee (DPI). We look forward to welcoming your child to Lycée français international Jules Verne in Riga.

A waiting list may be used if there is no space available.

Located in Riga city centre (Riga Centrs), beside Viesturdarzs Park. The central location offers easy access for families in the region. Proximity to museums, embassies and historic sites supports real-world learning opportunities.

Early childhood through elementary, from 2.5 years to 12 years. It blends Montessori with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP).

English-medium, co-educational school blending Montessori and IB PYP.

Afternoon classes to maintain students' home languages in Latvian, Russian, and Ukrainian.

Core school day runs 9:00–15:30; preschool until 16:30; extended day until 17:00.

Meal plan meets the Ministry of Health guidelines. All students receive a morning snack, a balanced lunch, and a healthy afternoon snack; preschool students also receive breakfast. Students may bring their own snacks and lunch from home.

IMSOL teaches in English and follows a Montessori-integrated IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework. The Preschool Program (ages 2.5–6) combines the Montessori Method with IB PYP Early Years, emphasizing child-centered, inquiry-based learning in mixed-age classrooms. The Elementary Program (ages 6–12) blends Montessori with the IB PYP, uses the IB Scope and Sequence for Science and Social Studies, and integrates Common Core standards for Language and Math. IMSOL is a candidate IB World School pursuing authorization for the PYP, and holds dual accreditation with the International Baccalaureate PYP and Waterpark Montessori Institute. The school supports multilingual language development and maintains English as the language of instruction.

The school emphasizes social, emotional, and physical development as part of holistic education.

Montessori-trained teachers create individualized learning plans to accommodate different learning styles.

Our English as an Additional Language (EAL) program is embedded in the morning work cycle with individualized language support in literacy, vocabulary, and sentence formation. The program uses the WIDA framework to support language development, and progress is assessed annually with the WIDA assessment. All new students for whom English is not their home language are screened with the WIDA screener. Proficiency in English is not a prerequisite for admissions.

The school supports social, emotional, and physical development as part of holistic growth for every child.

A Safety Policy is in place.

Continuity of Education: a seamless educational journey from early childhood (2.5 years) to elementary (9 years), with plans to extend to age 12 in the near future. Unique Montessori & IB PYP: the first and only school in the region to blend Montessori and the IB Primary Years Program. High-Quality Home Language Support: afternoon classes to maintain Latvian, Russian, and Ukrainian home languages. Beautiful Learning Environment: spacious, clean, and well-lit classrooms, proximity to parks and museums. Central Location: located in the heart of Riga. Language of instruction: English.

Riga, Latvia; Primary Campus at Kalnciema iela 118, Riga LV-1046; Secondary Campus at Skanstes iela 27, Riga LV-1013.

Early Years (2–6), Primary (6–11), Middle School (11–15), High School (15–18).

Private international school

47 nationalities represented; 314 students.

Learning support provided in Primary and Secondary, including support for non-native English speakers and students with mild to moderate learning needs; a learning support team collaborates with teachers; English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available in both Primary and Secondary; MAP growth tests are used for assessment; a school counselor is in place.

Latvia

Daily bus service to/from both campuses; Route

1 Centre – S27 – K118, and Route 2 Piņķi – Mārupe – K118 – S27 – Centre/Mārupe – Piņķi; sign up via the Admissions or Bus page; detailed route information and fees are published by ISR.

The school does not require a formal uniform; students are expected to dress appropriately for a school setting.

Lunch: ISR provides a hot lunch program.

The school has a house system with four houses named after Latvian castles: Cēsis, Bauska, Rundāle, and Turaida.

The school is a non-profit private school governed by an elected School Council. The ISR Board of Directors is elected by members at the Annual General Meeting; membership is automatically conferred on parents or guardians of enrolled students; the Director oversees daily operations.

Middle School uses the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC). Middle School students take English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, a Language (Latvian or French), an additional language (Latvian, French or Spanish), Physical Education, Technology, Art and Music. The High School programme is a 4-year university preparatory curriculum; ISR offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11-12 and is a Candidate School for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).

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100% university acceptance rate per applicant; in 2024 graduates gained acceptances to 40 universities across diverse regions.

Gifted and talented is a field on the ISR Admissions Form.

The school provides a school counselor who delivers direct assistance to students through private conversations, group sessions, or classroom activities. The counselor addresses exam stress, anxiety, self image, peer relations, and difficult emotions and works with teachers to provide positive learning experiences. Learning Support helps non native English speakers and students with mild to moderate learning needs, coordinating with teachers from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and tailoring plans based on data driven goals. The program extends to the wider community with parents invited to engage with the support team. The secondary Mission and Service program is student led and supports social responsibility, leadership, and reflection, while CAS supports personal development. The school ethos is a respectful, learning focused community.

Learning Support in Primary and Secondary states that every child can reach their full potential. The school creates supportive structures for all students including non native English speakers, students with mild to moderate learning needs and highly achieving individuals. A learning support specialist collaborates with teachers from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and regularly updates teachers with best practices as relates to student support. Each child seen by the support team has a specific plan tailored to their needs guided by data driven goals and coordinated by grade level teachers, aides, support staff, administration, outside service providers where possible, and parents. Learning support extends to the entire ISR community.

In Primary, all students are fully immersed in an English speaking learning environment. English Language Arts is integrated in all units of IB PYP and taught with an inquiry based approach. Students who are new to English or performing below grade level receive small group EAL support and in class assistance from our support teachers on a daily basis. Non native English speakers can participate in an EAL after school activity to boost literacy and phonics. In Secondary, the EAL program is fully adapted to prepare students for the Cambridge IGCSE and A Level. New students with limited English skills receive support upon starting at ISR. Non native speaking students receive EAL support from three to six periods of modern language instruction each week in Middle School and in High School EAL classes take place during three language periods to enhance their learning in mainstream classes.

The school recognizes that the Covid 19 pandemic and other global risk factors have increased stress among students and prioritizes socio emotional well being through a supportive counseling program. The School Counselor delivers direct support to students, ranging from private conversations to group sessions or classroom activities, and topics often include exam stress, anxiety, self image, peer relations, and difficult emotions. The counselor also collaborates with teachers to provide positive learning experiences and may observe students in school settings to offer recommendations.

The Child Protection Policy is based upon International and Latvian law and on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. All ISR staff value partnership with parents in providing for the safety and care of children. ISR has endorsed a Child Protection Policy that defines the standards as to how all ISR students will be treated, that is with respect and dignity at all times.

1. Fill the online Application Form. 2. Submit supporting documents: copy of applicant's passport; transcripts for the current and previous school year; confidential teacher recommendation forms (two for Primary; three for Secondary); applicant questionnaire (grades 3 through 12); application for School Bus Service (if applicable); and any documentation related to special education needs if indicated. Transcripts and recommendation forms must be sent directly from the issuing school; documents not in English must be accompanied by an English translation; all documents become the property of ISR. 3. Complete the admissions assessment (grades 3 through 12). After the application and all supporting documents are received, a member of the Admissions team will contact you to schedule the admissions assessment, which lasts 60-90 minutes. Overseas applicants may arrange testing online. 4. The Admissions Committee reviews the file and makes decisions, which may be: acceptance and placement with an offer to enrol; acceptance and placement with a conditional offer to enrol; an offer to be placed in a waitpool; or refusal of admission. 5. Wait for decision. Decisions are usually communicated within two weeks. 6. Additional notes: ISR offers rolling admissions with no deadlines; if a grade level is full, a waitpool is maintained and applicants are contacted when places become available; decisions may involve additional interviews if required.

ISR maintains a waitpool when a grade level is full; accepted applicants are placed in the waitpool and considered for offers when a place becomes available. A combination of factors is used in waitpool decisions, including applicants relocating to Riga who have not studied in a local language; applicants whose parents work at ISR; applicants with siblings already enrolled; and the date of application completion. If an applicant is accepted and placed in the waitpool for a grade in a given school year, they remain eligible for an offer for that grade during that year. Applicants who wish to stay in the waitpool for the next school year should submit updated supporting documentation or re-apply in full.