1. Our Approach to Languages: English and French
Our comprehensive language program is designed to help our students acquire both English and French while supporting the mother tongue.
In the preschool we follow a dual language immersion approach. The languages of instruction in the Preschool are French and English. This gradually moves to English only as the language of instruction in the Primary School (P1) as learners will need time to develop strong academic English language proficiency to be successful in the secondary school. French is still maintained through lessons and after-school activities. In this way, children have learned to communicate in French in the Preschool, giving them the best foundation to build on, and to remain fluent, throughout their schooling.
2. A typical day in the Preschool
Our doors open at 8.30 and breakfast is served from 9.00-9.30 am. Pick-up time is from 17.15-17.30.
Circle Time
During circle time, children and teachers discuss the different stations that have been set up, read unit related books, and share personal stories. After circle time, children immerse in inquiry time which is set out for exploration of a project within a unit of inquiry.
Learning Invitations
Learning Invitations are an opportunity for children to direct their own learning. The teacher carefully sets up centers with materials that provoke investigations but it is the child who discovers ways of using the materials.
Outdoor Learning
Children spend a large part of the day outside and engage in more structured outdoor learning or free play.
Story and rest time
Our youngest learners have story and nap time in our classroom’s cozy bedrooms, which allow children to be fully engaged and rested.
Maths and Language Time
Math and Literacy Time is designed for focused skill building that ensures children are prepared for school.
Symbolic Expression
This is an opportunity for children to express themselves through art explorations. They can sketch, paint, sculpt, create illustrations and create textures. Learning to create and appreciate art and design is important for children to understand different languages of communication.
Specialist Subjects
Dance, Gym and Music is offered for children to develop their gross-motor skills and rhythmic abilities.
Mother Tongue Classes
Additional languages build on a strong mother tongue. Therefore children’s mother tongue is supported in lessons and children are encouraged to make connections with their mother tongue. Parents are strongly encouraged to read with their children in the home language as well as talk about the school day.
After School Activities
This is organised by a separate provider, but is housed in our school building.
We love sharing our campus experience with prospective families and would be delighted to have you join us for a personalised visit!
Feel free to get in touch with us over the contact number + 371 266 22 777 or e-mail admissions@exupery.lv.
All activities are run on a week days, between 7.00 am and 7.00 pm.
Our Preschool program follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). The PYP provides a holistic learning approach that integrates socio-emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Our comprehensive language programme is designed to help our students acquire both English and French while supporting the mother tongue. The languages of instruction in the Preschool are English and French. This moves to English only as the language of instruction in the Primary School (P1) as learners will need time to develop strong academic English language proficiency to be successful in the secondary school. French is still maintained through lessons, outdoor experiences, and after-school activities.
Yes, we provide Mother Tongue Latvian and Mother Tongue Russian classes.
Each class has a teacher and teaching assistant. In addition we have a number of nannies who work across the school.
Our curriculum is streamlined from K1-P6. This allows children to progress easily to P2.
EIS preschool accept students aged between 2.5 and 6.
Information about admission process: https://exupery.lv/admission. Please contact our admissions team at admissions@exupery.lv or call us at +371 26338897.
Yes. We accept students at any time of the year. Please check the availability of the places with our admissions team at admissions@exupery.lv or call us at +371 26338897.
You can find out more about our curricula, wonderful teachers, and unique school building on the tour. If you would like to take this opportunity, please reach out to our admissions team by email admissions@exupery.lv or call us at +371 26338897.
Preferably, yes, but we do understand that our youngest students are only 2.5. We do have nannies in each of the preschool groups and they will help your child if needed.
Yes. At EIS we care about all members of our community. Healthy food is an important part of our daily life. The meals at preschool are provided four times a day (breakfast, lunch and two snacks).
Meals at EIS are:
There is a nap time in grades K1-K3. The bedrooms are spacious, well-equipped, and use only natural materials.
Children spend a large part of the day outside and engage in more structured outdoor learning or free play.
To keep parents fully informed and engaged in their child’s learning, we have regular communication between home and school.
We use the online platform Toddle to provide parents with an overview of their child’s learning across all areas of the curriculum.
Parents are also welcome, by appointment, to meet with their child’s teachers individually throughout the year.
Our school psychologist provides consultations for parents. You can make an appointment with the school’s psychologist, if you have any queries about your child’s life in the school.
We hire a full-time speech therapist who is available to work with students that may require this service.
There is also Special Learning Support specialist available to work with children with special needs.
EIS follows all recommended guidelines by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education.
Additionally, we do have an unprecedentedly efficient air ventilation system that provides exchange of air in all premises 7 times per hour, reducing regular upper respiratory illness for 76% if compared to regular schools.
Measures taken on a regular basis at EIS: