Exupery International School

What Exupery International School does

Exupery International School is a private, non-profit K-12 international school located in Piņķi, Babītes pagasts, Mārupes novads, Latvia. Founded in 2016 and registered in the Latvian Educational Institution Register (registration number 4313803103), the school delivers the full IB continuum — IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IGCSE (Cambridge), and IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) — through a dedicated preschool, primary school, middle school, and high school, with instruction in English and mother tongue support in Latvian, Russian, and French. The school serves over 390 students and 100+ staff drawn from more than 35 nationalities, recruited via a dedicated admissions team and in-person campus tours as the primary demand-generation channel.

Beyond academics, the school operates a 90-bed boarding house for students aged 14–18 offering full, weekly, and flexible boarding options, and a portfolio of ancillary revenue streams including Summer Camps (in Piņķi and at Semarah Hotel Lielupe in Jūrmala for ages 3–17), an Academic Saturday / Cambridge-aligned language enrichment program (ages 2.5–16), SAT testing, university counselling, bus service, and on-site dining. Pricing is publicly disclosed for camps and language programs (e.g., EUR 550/month for the annual Saturday plan, EUR 990–2,830 per camp tier) while core tuition is referenced but not fully published. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools and is a Boarding Schools' Association member, and its three consecutive IB graduating classes (through 2025) have averaged total 32 / grade 5.04 — above the global averages of 30.5 and 4.9 respectively.

The operational stack is conventional EdTech: iSAMS as the Student Information System, Microsoft hosting and cloud services, and the Toddle parent portal for family engagement. The school markets through a multilingual website (EN/LV/RU), active social channels (YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok), email newsletters, and JotForm-based program registration. Students are placed at leading universities across the UK, Europe, and the USA, supported by partnership arrangements with Tartu University, SSE Riga, University of Latvia, Riga Technical University, Riga Business School, Georgia Tech, ISM, and others.

Name

Exupery International School

Legal name

Exupery International School

Website

https://exupery.lv

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Exupery International School is a private K-12 international school in Piņķi, Latvia, delivering IB PYP, IGCSE, and IB DP programs to over 390 students from 35+ nationalities, complemented by boarding, summer camps, and Cambridge-aligned language enrichment programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

English Language Schools (ESL/EFL) (EDAIAEAB), Overseas Summer School Programs (Secondary) (EDAIAHAC), International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• K-12 international education
• IB Diploma Programme
• Boarding school services
• Cambridge curriculum programs
• Summer camp education

Headquarters

HQ city

Piņķi, Babītes pagasts, Mārupes novads

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Core revenue is generated through school fees covering tuition for preschool, primary school, middle school, and high school, including all-inclusive dining (breakfast, lunch, snacks).
2. Boarding (Pansion) Fees: Revenue from boarding accommodations offered as full boarding, weekly (5-day), or occasional stays for students aged 14–18, housed in double or triple occupancy rooms within the school complex.
3. Summer Camp Fees: Revenue from summer camp programs held at the school campus in Piņķi and at the Semarah Hotel Lielupe in Jūrmala, with day camp and overnight (boarding) options across age groups 3–17.
4. Academic Saturday / Intensive Language Enrichment Program Fees: Year-round Saturday language enrichment programs aligned with Cambridge standards for children aged 2.5–16, offered as annual (9-month) or per-period plans, with pricing at 550 EUR/month for annual commitment or 650 EUR per 4-Saturday period.
5. Facilities Rental: The school offers facilities rental services as an additional revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Exupery International School is a private K-12 international school in Latvia delivering accredited International Baccalaureate programmes (IB PYP, IGCSE, and IB DP) with instruction in English. It operates a multi-section campus in Piņķi covering Preschool, Primary, Middle, and High School, complemented by a boarding programme for students aged 14–18. Auxiliary paid offerings include summer camps, Saturday language enrichment aligned with Cambridge standards, SAT testing, and university counselling services.

Product overview

Exupery International School is an accredited K-12 international school in Latvia offering a comprehensive educational portfolio centered on IB programs (PYP, IGCSE, IB DP) with instruction in English. The school provides a multi-level learning pathway from preschool through high school graduation, complemented by a boarding program for students aged 14-18. Beyond the core academic programs, the school offers supplementary educational products including an intensive Academic Saturday language enrichment program aligned with Cambridge Standards, summer camps, SAT testing services, and comprehensive student support including university counselling. Additional services include bus transportation, on-site dining, and after-school activities. The product architecture follows a core-academic-program plus value-added-services model, where IB curriculum forms the foundation and language enrichment programs, camps, and support services represent extensions serving both enrolled students and external participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Academic Saturday Camp: Intensive language enrichment program for children ages 2.5 to 16, held on Saturdays at Lielupe Semarah Hotel in Jurmala. Program aligned with Cambridge Standards including English lessons, swimming, art, and chess.
• Exupery Summer Camp

Products and services

• Preschool Program Early childhood education for young learners delivered within the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework at the dedicated preschool facility on the Piņķi campus.
• Primary School Elementary education covering grades 1–6 following the IB PYP with instruction in English and mother-tongue support in Latvian, Russian, and French.
• Middle School Secondary education (grades 7–9) preparing students for the IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme with a comprehensive academic curriculum.
• High School / IB Diploma Programme Upper secondary education culminating in the IB Diploma with 22 subject choices, supported by university counselling and preparation for global higher education destinations (UK, Europe, USA).
• Boarding Program Residential boarding accommodation for students aged 14–18, with capacity for up to 90 students in double or triple rooms integrated into the secondary school building; offers full boarding, weekly (5-day), or occasional stays with 24/7 pastoral care.
• Summer Camp

Quantifiable outcome

• Average IB total score of 32 vs. worldwide average of 30.5, and average grade of 5.04 vs. global 4.9, achieved for the third consecutive year (2025). The student population is predominantly English Language Learners.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Council of International Schools (COIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOIS accreditation provides the school with global recognition and access to a network of international schools, facilitating student exchanges, professional development, and collaborative programmes.
• International Baccalaureate (IBO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is an authorized IB World School offering IB PYP, IGCSE, and IB DP programmes, following IBO curriculum frameworks and assessment standards.
• Cambridge Assessment International EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school delivers Cambridge IGCSE examinations and uses Cambridge-aligned learning materials across its language enrichment and camp programmes.
• The Boarding Schools' AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBSA membership supports the boarding programme by providing access to boarding school best practices, standards, and professional development resources.
• Nordplus Nordic and Baltic CooperationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordplus enables cross-border educational cooperation and funding for collaborative projects among Nordic and Baltic educational institutions.
• Tartu UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership facilitating university pathway connections and academic collaboration with Tartu University in Estonia.
• The Stockholm School of Economics Riga (SSE Riga)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting university counselling and pathways for students interested in business and economics studies in the Baltic region.
• University of LatviaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting university pathways and potential academic programmes for EIS graduates.
• Riga Technical UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting university pathways for EIS students interested in engineering and technology programmes.
• Riga Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting business education pathways and potential dual programmes for EIS students.
• Georgia Institute of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting pathways for EIS students interested in further education at Georgia Tech in the USA.
• ISM University of Management and EconomicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting university pathways for students interested in management and economics studies in Lithuania.
• Transport and Telecommunication InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting university pathways in transport, logistics, and technology fields for EIS graduates.
• University of Applied Sciences (Augstskola)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting further education pathways for EIS graduates at this Latvian institution.
• Mārupes novada pašvaldība (Mārupe Municipality)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partnership supporting the school's operations within the Mārupe municipality, where the school is located.
• SalienaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Saliena area near Riga International Airport, 10 minutes from the school campus, supporting logistics and connectivity.
• ziedot.lvminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatvian charitable giving platform partnership supporting community outreach and fundraising activities within the school community.
• Zaļā lamp (Green Lamp)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Zaļā lamp (BeOpen initiative) supporting environmental and sustainability education within the school community.
• 36.line Grill RestaurantminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant partner providing catering services for school events and dining programmes.
• Šiaulių Sanatorinė Mokykla (Lithuania)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border partnership with a Lithuanian sanatorium school supporting special educational needs collaboration and student support.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• British International School of Bucharest (BISB): Romania-based international school offering English-medium IB and Cambridge curriculum. Comparable mid-tier international school in the broader CEE region, useful for benchmarking tuition and ECE/Baltic/Black-Sea corridor demand.
• International School of Estonia (ISE): Private school in Tallinn offering English-medium programmes with an international curriculum. Comparable regional competitor in the Baltic corridor, useful for Estonian student-recruitment benchmarking.

Direct peers

• British International School of Bratislava (BISB): Slovakia-based international school offering IB PYP, MYP, and DP with English-medium instruction. Comparable scale international school in a neighbouring CEE capital, comp for pricing and curriculum.
• International School of Vilnius (ISV): Lithuania's flagship international school offering IB programmes through Grade 12. Closest Baltic peer with similar curriculum stack and a comparable regional catchment of expatriate and locally affluent families.
• International School of Tallinn (IST): Estonia's leading international school offering IB PYP, MYP, and DP in a capital-city setting. Direct Baltic-region peer competing for international families and serving as a structural comp for student outcomes and pricing.
• International School of Latvia (ISL): Riga-based international school offering IB programmes to a multi-national student body. Closest direct competitor in Latvia, competing for the same expatriate and Latvian families seeking international K-12 education.

Broad incumbents

• American School of Warsaw (ASW): Major not-for-profit international school offering IB and AP tracks to a large multi-national student body in Poland. Comparable regulatory moat (IBO authorisation, CIS accreditation) and similar Western-fareign-family target market.
• International School of Prague (ISP): One of the largest and longest-established IB schools in Central Europe, founded in 1948. A mature incumbent peer for benchmarking tuition, IB outcomes, and boarding economics.
• Berlin Brandenburg International School (BBIS): IB World School in Berlin area serving 900+ students from over 60 nationalities. Comparable premium-positioned CEE/Central European international school with full IB pathway and English instruction.
• Vienna International School (VIS): Long-established IB World School with a multi-national student body of 1,800+ (German, English, French tracks). Larger-scale European IB boarding/day peer positioned for premium pricing benchmarks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@exuperyinternationalschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/www.exupery.lv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/exupery-international-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/exupery_international_school
• TikToktiktok.com/@exupery_school_official

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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