Applying for the current academic year – We accept applications on a rolling basis and they are considered at any time of the year. However, the school is near to full capacity, therefore we encourage you to complete the application process as soon as possible.
Applying for the following academic year – We accept applications starting January of that calendar year, till the end of May the same year.
Students usually are placed in the grade after the last one successfully completed, provided official school records are submitted with the application.
For students in PreKindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grades 1 through 5, English proficiency is preferred but not required for admission. Upon admission however, assessment of the student’s English language proficiency in Grades 1 through 5 will be completed, and an EAL (English as Additional Language) program prescribed as necessary.
Non-native English speaking students applying for Grades 6-12 may be asked to pass an English proficiency test. Upon admission, depending on the assessment results, a student may be required to enroll in the school’s EAL program until they demonstrate independent success in their content and language classes.
For entry into the IB Diploma program in Grade 11 students must demonstrate advanced proficiency in English (B2-C1).
We currently support students who have mild-to-moderate disabilities. In order to determine if ISL can effectively support an applicant’s needs, parents/guardians of an applicant with special educational needs must submit complete reports from current teachers and external professionals, including the following:
In the event that an applicant’s special learning needs are not disclosed or identified prior to, during or after the admissions process, the International School of Latvia reserves the right to re-evaluate the student acceptance status in order to determine the extent of the student’s needs and our capacity to address those needs. If the school determines that the student’s needs exceed our capacity and cannot effectively meet the student’s educational, social, and/or emotional needs, parents may be asked to withdraw their child.
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International School of Latvia reserves the right to decline an applicant in cases where acceptance to the school would imply significant organizational difficulties or sufficient support cannot be provided.
You will be notified of the school’s Admission Committee decision. If your child qualifies for admittance and space is available, you will receive an Enrollment Contract which, upon return, confirms your enrollment at ISL.
The applicant may be invited for an English language and/or a placement test (if applicable), as well as an onsite interview, if needed, at the request of the school. While we understand that it is not always possible for overseas families to arrange an admissions interview at the school, it is always preferable to do so. Please note that candidates are only considered if the application is fully completed; incomplete applications are not registered to the waiting list, or reviewed by the Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee decisions are communicated to families by email when the review process is completed. Upon the Admissions Committee decision a child can be conditionally enrolled at ISL. Conditions, if applicable, will be stated in the letter of conditional enrollment.
In addition, before your child can attend classes in person, the following forms must be submitted:
For safety reasons we cannot allow your child to attend classes until we have these documents.
