Riga's City primary school

Our organisation, founded by several enthusiastic parents, has established a school "Rīgas Pilsētas sākumskola" in 2014. Currently the school is state-accredited educational institution providing certified learning program. The school provides preschool and primary education for classes 1 to 6. The main idea is to ensure 360 degree approach which means to promote intellectual, social, emotional and physical development and mental well-being. Main focus is on learning rather than on testing, encouraging child's interest to explore and to learn by promoting the joy of learning process. Various methods are used during the learning process which help to create an independent personality and to demonstrate the use of knowledge and different skills in practice. The methods are applied in respect of the child's individual needs and taking into account that there are kids with behaviour issues or learning disabilities in each class. The school promotes tolerance and respect to people of different abilities, nationalities and cultural backgrounds thus strengthening intelligence and contributing to the competences necessary in today's globalised world. Small-sized classes - maximum 12 kids per class - give a possibility to diversify the learning process by encouraging each child's active participation, taking into account the special interests, abilities and needs. The school is located in a nice green area in Riga - the capital city of Latvia - but it is outside the city centre. It is one of the few schools in Riga with an alternative learning approach.