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EXUPERY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

+371 266 22 333

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+371 266 22 333

PRESCHOOL

for kids from 1.5 to 6 years old

Mother tongue support (Latvian and Russian)

Thoughtfully designed learning spaces

Studies are conducted in English within the IB PYP framework

Preschool for kids from 1.5 to 6 years old

Compact groups — up to 16 kids in each

Working hours: 08:30 am — 5:15 pm. Extension Group is available until 7 pm on request

holistic development at exupery preschool

Emotional Intelligence

Working with young learners, we prioritise nurturing their emotional intelligence. Through playful activities, our students master their skills in recognising emotions, understanding their feelings, and empathising with the desires, motivations, and intentions of others.

Holistic Development

Students actively explore the world around them in our daily classes, nurturing creativity through play and various activities. We encourage children to inquire, fostering independence as they seek answers.

Health and Safety

At EIS, the health and safety of our students come first. We ensure a safe environment for every child with a professional nurse available all day, along with vigilant preschool staff, the EIS security service and video surveillance systems.

Holistic Development

Students actively explore the world around them in our daily classes, nurturing creativity through play and various activities. We encourage children to inquire, fostering independence as they seek answers.

Emotional Intelligence

Working with young learners, we prioritise nurturing their emotional intelligence. Through playful activities, our students master their skills in recognising emotions, understanding their feelings, and empathising with the desires, motivations, and intentions of others.

Health and Safety

At EIS, the health and safety of our students come first. We ensure a safe environment for every child with a professional nurse available all day, along with vigilant preschool staff, the EIS security service and video surveillance systems.

Preschool Programme

Our Preschool education programme caters to children aged 1.5 to 6 and follows the IB Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) framework.

The IB PYP curriculum encompasses diverse subjects tailored to meet each student's unique needs, fostering conceptual thinking and personal growth. Renowned globally, this programme offers one of the most advanced educational approaches.

At Exupery Preschool, learning is an engaging journey where children become explorers, supported by attentive teachers and assistants. Here, they acquire essential skills and gain invaluable experiences that will shape their future.

For more information about the IB Primary Years Programme, visit the official website.

holistic development at exupery kindergarten

Holistic Development

At Exupery Preschool, we tailor our educational approach to suit each student's age and individual abilities. Our curriculum is designed to be engaging, dynamic, and easily understandable.

Through contextual learning, we establish connections between study topics and academic subjects, providing students with deeper insights and a better understanding of the material. Our program enriches children with educational and creative knowledge, nurtures their emotional intelligence, and instils positive life values.

Students actively explore the world around them during our daily classes, engage in playful activities, and develop their creative skills. We create a friendly and safe environment that encourages independence and ignites a passion for learning.

Homeroom time: Play sessions led by a teacher aimed at speech development, learning mathematical and natural science concepts, instilling positive values, and nurturing emotional intelligence.

Specialist classes: Covering sports, arts, music, French and Latvian language lessons, with support for mother tongues.

Outdoor time: Daily supervised walks in the fresh air to boost the immune system and enhance sleep quality, appetite, and concentration.

Library sessions: Group reading activities and an introduction to library operations to improve literacy, listening skills, and social interactions.

Field trips: Regular outings within Latvia related to our curriculum topics, offering dynamic learning experiences and expanding students' cultural and intellectual horizons.

Our daily programme at Preschool includes:

Fostering Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence, crucial for understanding and expressing emotions, is a fundamental aspect of our life. From recognizing one's feelings to discerning others' and from teamwork to conflict resolution and critical thinking, these skills are vital for a balanced and fulfilling life. Like other skills, Emotional Intelligence can be honed through practice and training.

At Exupery Preschool, we initiate the development of emotional intelligence in children starting from the age of 1.5, using the Kimochis Early Childhood educational programme. This programme equips children with the knowledge and skills to navigate their emotions, care for others, build positive relationships, make responsible decisions, and address challenging situations.

fostering emotional intelligence in exupery kindergarten

Fostering Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence, crucial for understanding and expressing emotions, is a fundamental aspect of our life. From recognizing one's feelings to discerning others' and from teamwork to conflict resolution and critical thinking, these skills are vital for a balanced and fulfilling life. Like other skills, Emotional Intelligence can be honed through practice and training.

At Exupery Preschool, we initiate the development of emotional intelligence in children starting from the age of 1.5, using the Kimochis Early Childhood educational programme. This programme equips children with the knowledge and skills to navigate their emotions, care for others, build positive relationships, make responsible decisions, and address challenging situations.

Key principles of the Kimochis programme:

Give your friend a second chance and be kind.

Be brave and admit your mistakes if something goes wrong.

Use kind words instead of hurtful ones.

Expect the best from others as well as from yourself.

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Preschool Teachers

At Exupery Preschool, our dedicated team consists of experienced and nurturing educators from all over the world. Supported by a qualified student assistance team including a speech therapist, psychologist, and social pedagogue, a teacher leads each preschool group, has a teacher's assistant, and a nanny. Our English Language Teaching Team (ELL) also assists senior group students in English language learning alongside the primary curriculum. Specialist educators enrich our programme with arts, sports, and music classes and the Latvian, Russian, and French language classes.

Julia Kovalova

Head of Preschool

Taylor Anne Garber

Preschool Homeroom
Teacher
Natalie Grace Hamilton

Preschool Homeroom
Teacher
Mathieu Chazel

French Language Teacher
Nicole Mary Walsh Sulte

Preschool Homeroom
Teacher

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Preschool Day Schedule

Morning Circle

During our morning circle gatherings, we foster a sense of community and interaction within the group. Children greet each other, sing songs, discuss the weather, review the calendar, and take on daily responsibilities.

Evening Circle

In our evening circle sessions, children reflect on their day, share discoveries, and express their impressions. These gatherings promote group communication and allow children to highlight their favourite moments.

Classroom Activities

Our classes cover fundamental subjects such as mathematics, science, language, natural sciences, and social skills development through play. From an early age, children learn to read, write, and count, integrating fine motor skills with language acquisition. We utilize Montessori materials and the Jolly Phonics program to enhance their learning experience.

Each academic subject is integrated into one of four thematic units that span two months. This approach aids students in comprehending and internalizing information, fostering holistic development.

Creative Classes

Children refine their fine motor skills through diverse learning techniques, unleash their imagination, and explore their creativity. They also familiarize themselves with renowned artists and experiment with various artistic styles.

Language Learning

At Exupery Preschool, language development plays a significant role in children's overall growth, with their mother tongue as the foundation for knowledge acquisition. Our experienced teachers prioritize reinforcing each child's native language, assisting them in expanding vocabulary, constructing sentences accurately, refining grammar, and honing reading and writing abilities.

In our older groups, children also explore an additional foreign language of their choice, such as French or Latvian (if not their native tongue). Language learning is approached through interactive methods, where integrating fairy tales into lessons creates an immersive and captivating learning environment, encouraging active participation in language acquisition.

Library Sessions

Within our school, we boast two libraries housing over 20,000 books in English, French, Latvian, and Russian languages. Our preschool students benefit from group reading sessions conducted in these libraries. Through these engaging classes, students enhance their literacy skills and develop valuable social skills and cognitive abilities.

Sports

Engaging in sports at an early age holds significant importance. It enhances children's physical well-being, fosters coordination, instils self-discipline, and boosts concentration. Our approach to nurturing each child's holistic growth includes morning exercises, indoor and outdoor games, and sports events, all contributing to their overall development.

Extracurricular activities

In the afternoon, we provide our students with diverse extracurricular options, including chess, art classes, ballet, and music lessons.

Cooking in Exupery Preschool

At our school, we host cooking activities for various age groups bi-weekly. These sessions offer invaluable learning opportunities, teaching children essential skills such as teamwork, decision-making, nutrition, and healthy eating habits. Moreover, cooking fosters interdisciplinary learning, incorporating elements of science, language, math, and creativity, while providing practical knowledge in food preparation.

Morning Circle

During our morning circle gatherings, we foster a sense of community and interaction within the group. Children greet each other, sing songs, discuss the weather, review the calendar, and take on daily responsibilities.

Evening Circle

In our evening circle sessions, children reflect on their day, share discoveries, and express their impressions. These gatherings promote group communication and allow children to highlight their favourite moments.

Classroom Activities

Our classes cover fundamental subjects such as mathematics, science, language, natural sciences, and social skills development through play. From an early age, children learn to read, write, and count, integrating fine motor skills with language acquisition. We utilize Montessori materials and the Jolly Phonics program to enhance their learning experience.

Each academic subject is integrated into one of four thematic units that span two months. This approach aids students in comprehending and internalizing information, fostering holistic development.

Creative Classes

Children refine their fine motor skills through diverse learning techniques, unleash their imagination, and explore their creativity. They also familiarize themselves with renowned artists and experiment with various artistic styles.

Language Learning

At Exupery Preschool, language development plays a significant role in children's overall growth, with their mother tongue as the foundation for knowledge acquisition. Our experienced teachers prioritize reinforcing each child's native language, assisting them in expanding vocabulary, constructing sentences accurately, refining grammar, and honing reading and writing abilities.

In our older groups, children also explore an additional foreign language of their choice, such as French or Latvian (if not their native tongue). Language learning is approached through interactive methods, where integrating fairy tales into lessons creates an immersive and captivating learning environment, encouraging active participation in language acquisition.

Library Sessions

Within our school, we boast two libraries housing over 20,000 books in English, French, Latvian, and Russian languages. Our preschool students benefit from group reading sessions conducted in these libraries. Through these engaging classes, students enhance their literacy skills and develop valuable social skills and cognitive abilities.

Sports

Engaging in sports at an early age holds significant importance. It enhances children's physical well-being, fosters coordination, instils self-discipline, and boosts concentration. Our approach to nurturing each child's holistic growth includes morning exercises, indoor and outdoor games, and sports events, all contributing to their overall development.

Extracurricular activities

In the afternoon, we provide our students with diverse extracurricular options, including chess, art classes, ballet, and music lessons.

Cooking in Exupery Preschool

At our school, we host cooking activities for various age groups bi-weekly. These sessions offer invaluable learning opportunities, teaching children essential skills such as teamwork, decision-making, nutrition, and healthy eating habits. Moreover, cooking fosters interdisciplinary learning, incorporating elements of science, language, math, and creativity, while providing practical knowledge in food preparation.

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Meals in Exupery Preschool

Parents naturally prioritize their child's diet and its organization in Preschool. Such focus on food quality is justified, as healthy and varied meals are essential for proper physical and mental development.

At our Preschool, we provide our students with four meals daily: breakfast, lunch, fruit snack, and afternoon snack. Chefs of the renowned 36. Line restaurant prepare all meals within Exupery International School premises, using only top-quality ingredients. Our diverse menu caters to individual dietary requirements, ensuring optimal nutrition balance.

Facilities

8 groups

2 libraries

Assembly hall

Comfortable rooms for sleeping

Gym

Walking area and playgrounds

The admission process

Applications for the 2024/2025 academic year are now open.

We welcome children aged 1.5 to 6 years old to enrol in our Preschool. Here is a breakdown of our age groups:

More about Admission

We will happily schedule a personalised tour of our facilities for you. During our meeting, we will discuss the educational programs, extracurricular activities, and additional opportunities available at both Exupery Preschool and School.

Please reserve your spot today by visiting https://u.exupery.lv/1z , calling +371 26 33 88 97, or emailing us: admissions@exupery.lv.

Nursery group: 1.5 to 3 years old

K1 and K2 groups: 3 to 5 years old

K3 group: 5.5 to 6.5 years old

Preschool and School Fees

The cost of studying at the EIS in the 2024/2025 academic year:

Municipal co-financing of the Preschool Program

Exupery International School has agreements with the Marupe/Babite and Riga municipalities on joint financing of the Preschool programme. The available amount of co-financing varies from 220 to 325 euros per month. For more information, please contact the Admissions Office by e-mail at admissions@exupery.lv or by phone at +371 26 33 88 97.

EIS School Fees 2024 - 25

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Field Trips

Trip to Tervete

During a trip to Latvia's State Forests Nature Park in Tervete, our Preschoolers had a blast exploring the forest, playing games, and connecting with nature. They were thrilled to encounter characters from the beloved The Tale of Sprīdītis, portrayed as wooden sculptures. Hiking trails and visiting the park's great playground added to the adventure, creating a day filled with fun and lively experiences.

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