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Riga State Gymnasium No. 1

Latvia, Riga

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Latvian, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1031
Type Co-educational
Opened 1211
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Latvian, English, Russian, German, French
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Riga State 1st Gymnasium is a public secondary school in Riga, located at Raiņa bulvāris 8. It operates under Riga City Municipality's Education Department and offers a primary education program (7–9) and six upper secondary programs (10–12). All tracks increase hours in mathematics and the first foreign language, with senior-year options adding an in-depth course in an additional subject depending on the chosen direction. In grades 10–12, core subjects include Latvian, English (B2), a second foreign language (B1), mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science and physical education. Students can follow a Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology track or the General Education/IB track, the latter including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme taught in Latvian and English. The school also offers a German Diploma Programme (DSD) and specialty electives such as Mathematical Analysis, Astronomy, Robotics and Entrepreneurship. A range of clubs, including Debates, Programming Club and Spieģelis theatre, supports activities and alumni enrichment.

Raiņa bulvāris 8, Rīga, Latvia

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The Essentials

Riga State Gymnasium No. 1 has 1,031 pupils, instruction in Latvian, English.

Location
Raiņa bulvāris 8, Riga, Latvia. The school is a municipally governed general education institution under the Riga City Municipality's Department of Education, Culture and Sports.

Stages
One general basic education program and six general secondary education programs. The IB Diploma Programme is offered, with English as the language of instruction, and there is also a German language diploma program.

Type
Public gymnasium.

Country affiliation
Latvia
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees

- There is no application fee charged for admission to Rīgas Valsts 1. ģimnāzija's state-funded 7.–12. grade intake. Registration and entrance testing are handled electronically as part of the admission process.

Tuition fees by year group (2026/27 academic year)

- 7.–9. klase (pamatizglītības 2. posms): Tuition for full-time students admitted to state-funded (budžeta) places is EUR 0 (education is provided from state/municipal funding for valsts ģimnāzijas).

- 10.–12. klase (vispārējās vidējās izglītības programmas, including IB options): Tuition for students in state-funded places is EUR 0 (education is publicly financed for valsts ģimnāzijas). Students enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB DP) follow the IB curriculum but standard state funding applies to the school's state-funded places.

- Paid / optional programmes and courses:
- Preparatory (entrance-preparation) courses run by the school's support association (Biedrība “Rīgas Valsts 1. ģimnāzijas atbalstam”) are fee-based. For the 2025/26–2026/27 scheduling shown: Mathematics (6th grade) — 1st semester EUR 100, 2nd semester EUR 120; the same semester amounts apply where specified for 9th grade mathematics and 9th grade English preparatory groups. Payments are requested by semester. (Bank transfer details and recipient information are provided with the course payment instructions.)

- Distance-learning or non-state-funded variants (where applicable) may carry tuition. Separate distance-learning programs connected to Rīgas 1 (tālmācība) list specific tuition charges where they apply; these are outside the standard state-funded day-school places.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Meals (school catering): Meal contracts are managed via the municipality's e‑service platform (Mily). For students in 5.–12. grades without municipality-funded free-meal status, the parent contribution shown for the 2025/26 arrangements is EUR 1.47 per school day; 1.–4. grade meals are covered from state/municipal budgets. Meal contracts completed as a distance agreement are considered concluded when the first payment to the e‑wallet is made. Payment and contract status (including any municipal co‑funding) are visible in the Mily platform. Parents are given contact details for meal-provider queries.

- Preparatory-course billing: Semester payments are invoiced and requested by bank transfer to the named association (SEB bank, IBAN and beneficiary provided). Parents are asked to pay each semester's fee by the first scheduled class/session of that semester.

- Other fee timing: For any paid optional services and special activities, invoicing timing will follow the organiser's instructions (examples above show semester billing for courses and daily settlement via Mily for catering).

Boarding fees

- Rīgas Valsts 1. ģimnāzija does not operate boarding facilities as part of its regular 7.–12. grade provision; it is a day school (no dormitory/boarding fee schedule applies).

Other costs and fees (examples and specifics)

- School meals: Parent contribution for 5.–12. grade pupils without municipal co‑funding: EUR 1.47 per day (as arranged via the Mily contract system for the 2025/26 arrangements shown). Families with municipal co‑funding or eligible social status may pay less or nothing per the municipality's co‑funding rules.

- Preparatory/course fees: Semester fees listed above; payments by bank transfer to the named association (SEB, IBAN included in the course payment instructions).

- Examination / certification fees: Students in the IB Diploma Programme typically incur IB assessment/exam registration fees set by the International Baccalaureate Organization; specific amounts and invoicing practices are generally determined by the school in the exam year. No school-level IB exam fee schedule is published in the materials reviewed for 2026/27. (IB organizations and many schools worldwide charge subject/exam fees; schools usually invoice or collect those fees nearer the assessment period.)

- Extracurriculars, special courses, study trips, textbooks, laboratory materials and some elective activities may require separate payments; where the school or associated organisations run a paid service (for example, licensed interest courses), those services carry explicit fees as shown above.

- Uniforms: The school's internal rules require appropriate / festive attire for school events; there is no published mandatory school uniform fee or uniform price list in the school rules reviewed.

Refund information

- Refund terms for the preparatory courses and for meal contracts are not detailed in the course payment information and the catering contract instructions accessed; no explicit refund policy or step-by-step refund schedule for those paid services was published in the documents reviewed. Refund rules (if any) are handled according to the contracting party's terms (course organiser or catering provider) and the applicable contract used to accept payment.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer: Preparatory-course payments are handled by bank transfer to the association's SEB account (IBAN and bank SWIFT are provided with course payment instructions). Parents must include licence number, student name and personal ID in the transfer details.

- E‑wallet / municipal meal platform (Mily): Meal contracts and daily meal payments are administered through the Mily platform and the first e‑wallet payment is used to validate the contract; contact information for the meal-provider is supplied for parents with questions.

- Other methods: For other chargeable services (exam fees, school trips, extracurricular fees), payment methods and schedules vary by provider and are communicated with the specific programme organiser or in the relevant payment instructions.

Summary of material gaps found (brief)

- No school-published refund policy for preparatory courses or meal contracts was located in the documents reviewed.
- No detailed, school-specific schedule of IB assessment/exam fees for the 2026/27 cohort was published in the school materials reviewed; IB assessment fees are normally set by the International Baccalaureate Organization and invoiced/collected by schools at the appropriate time.
Academics

Riga State Gymnasium No. 1 teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Riga State Gymnasium No.1 offers one primary education program (7–9) and six general secondary education programs (10–12). All programs increase hours in mathematics and the first foreign language, with senior-year tracks adding an in-depth course in an additional subject depending on the chosen direction. In grades 7–9, the curriculum emphasizes mathematics and languages, while grades 10–12 include core subjects such as Latvian, English (B2), a second foreign language (B1), mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, and sports. Students can follow one of two main senior tracks: a Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology track with four programs, or the General Education/IB track, which includes the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme taught in Latvian and English. The school also runs a German Diploma Programme (DSD) with preparation for German-language exams at B2/C1 level, and provides specialized elective courses such as Mathematical Analysis, Astronomy, Philosophy, Geography, Culture and Arts, Psychology, Robotics, and Entrepreneurship; licensed enrichment courses in mathematics and English are available for 6th and 9th graders through the Alumni Association.

Higher Education Progression
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in grades 11–12, taught in Latvian and English. To obtain the full IB diploma, students study six subjects from different groups, with 3–4 subjects at higher level, and complete requirements including the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS. IB graduates have admissions opportunities at leading universities worldwide, including Harvard University, the University of Oxford, and the University of Cambridge.

Gifted and Talented
Licensed enrichment activities in mathematics and English for 6th and 9th grades are organized by the Alumni Association (Rīgas Valsts 1. ģimnāzijas atbalstam). The school also offers specialized elective courses such as Mathematical Analysis, Astronomy, Philosophy, Geography, Culture and Arts, Psychology, Robotics, and Entrepreneurship to support advanced learners.
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Admissions

Admissions
1) Pamatskolēnu uzņemšana (7–9. klase). Riga State 1st Gymnasium invites students to apply to the general education program for the second stage of basic education. Admission to grade 7 is competitive and based on the results of a mathematics entrance examination. More information about the admissions process and the document submission deadlines is provided in the rules below. 2) Vidusskolēnu uzņemšana (10. klase). Riga State 1st Gymnasium invites students to apply to general secondary education programs. Admission to grade 10 is competitive. The mathematics entrance examination is mandatory for all applicants and is conducted in a unified format for all Riga city municipal gymnasiums. The examination tests mathematics knowledge and consists of written tasks that assess logical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of basic mathematics. 3) Uzņemšana 11. un 12. klasē. Admission to grades 11 and 12 occurs in available places and is competitive, based on the mathematics examinations completed as part of the admissions process. The enrollment procedure for the general secondary education program for the 2026/2027 academic year is described in the regulations.
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