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Our students’
success
10/10
of the top
10 universities in the
UK* have accepted
King’s College students
89
pupils from King’s
College schools study at
the top 10 universities
in the UK*
Following the premise that the best quality
education should be accessible on an
international scale, King’s College schools
have been providing children with a rigorous
British education – both within the United
Kingdom and abroad – since 1969.
KING’S
COLLEGE
The British School of Latvia
Sir Roger Fry, Founder
and Chairman of the
educational institution
King’s Group
Rūpnieku iela 8, Piņķi
Tel.: +371 67 630 563
(calls from Latvia only)
Tel.: +371 257 59 043
(accepts local and international incoming calls)
latvia@kingscollegeschools.org
kingscollege.lv
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British university education has long been ac-
cepted as being among the best in the world.
The building blocks of true British schooling
start on the first day of school, when university
may still seem a long way off. British schools are
based on solid academic principles governed
by tradition, yet they also consistently evolve
as new and improved pedagogical methods
are developed.
Sir Roger Fry, Founder and Chairman of the
educational institution King’s Group, remem-
bers that when he first started King’s College in
1969, he could not foresee, far less expect, that
the institution would grow and develop into an
international educational group. ‘I saw the need
to bring quality British education to a country
that clamoured for it [Spain], and I seized the
opportunity; I firmly believed, and continue to
do so, in the virtues, values and benefits of the
British educational system. Fifty years later,
and with a roll of almost 8,000 students, over
650 teaching- and 600 support-staff (spread
across five countries, two continents, ten British
international schools and seven academy
schools in the UK), and with activities in sum-
mer programmes, logistical services and adult
training, our Group has grown exponentially.’
King’s College is recognised nationally and
internationally by students, parents, alumni,
educators and partners alike as a provider of
high-quality education. Sir Roger Fry is proud
to point towards the Group’s recent recognition
as Private Education Group of the Year – in
addition to excellent marks from recent inspec-
tions in Riga, Elche and Murcia – as proof that
the Group seeks to provide and deliver the best
possible education. All of the Group’s schools
are accredited by the British Government.
Former King’s College pupils have successful-
ly continued their studies at some of the most
prestigious universities in North America and
Europe, and have assumed interesting careers
all over the world. A British education ensures
much more than the professional development
of young people – the values and social skills
acquired also aid in the attainment of a happy
and fulfilling personal life.
Sir Roger Fry emphasises: ‘Over these
50 years, our methodology has proven effec-
tive – all of our students finish school with a
sense of self-confidence and a clear idea of how
they can contribute to society. Most of them
continue their studies in the best universities in
the world. Statistically, an average of 40% of our
students go on to attend one of the top 200 uni-
versities in the world. Over the past three years,
48 pupils have gone on to study at six of the top
10 universities, including Oxford, Cambridge,
97%
is the pass rate for our
A-level students (A*-E)
99%
of all our pupils go on
to university
*Times Higher Education
Rankings 2018
Stanford and Harvard. King’s College covers all
educational phases: from 18 months of age up to
preparation for entrance to university at 18 years.’
A few years ago, King’s College opened their first
branch in the Baltics – the British School of Latvia,
located in the Riga suburb of Piņķi. While Latvian
schools provide a sufficiently high level of secondary
education, parents’ demands regarding opportuni-
ties for their children are also growing, and many
want to provide their children with the best educa-
tion available. British schooling is very ‘hands-on’.
Facts and figures are obviously taught and textbooks
are used, but the main emphasis is on doing things,
not merely learning about them. Children who
acquire a British education are encouraged, for ex-
ample, to visit science laboratories from a very early
age, play musical instruments, perform in plays,
model with clay, and paint. The pupils’ interest in
learning is fuelled by various practical activities
which, to the untrained eye, may appear to be mere
recreational games, yet are actually goal-oriented
activities that give children tasks to fulfil and which
impart them with supplementary knowledge. The
education is dynamic and interactive, providing
pupils who have been through the British school
system a wealth of experience that will serve them
well as they enter university. This means that King’s
College graduates will be able to take IGCSE and A
Level exams at the school before going on to univer-
sity anywhere in the world.
Regarding the moral principles of King’s College,
Sir Roger Fry says: ‘Honesty, Faith and Courage
are the key values that feature on the King’s College
crest. We teach the British Curriculum, and that
means we offer effective and innovative teaching
that is based on the values of Anglo-Saxon culture,
as well as on the latest trends in British educational
practice; this allows our students to achieve their
academic goals and enhance their future prospects.
We emphasise the importance of a comprehensive
education in all areas of development: intellectual,
physical, emotional, and social.
Likewise, our native English-speaking teachers
set us apart from most other international schools.
We promote excellence in our schools by employ-
ing teaching professionals who are passionate,
knowledgeable, and highly skilled in their field. We
also invest in our staff through effective professional
development, training, career planning, and talent
management, with both internal and external train-
ing programmes.’
Societal trends indicate that parents are looking
for a unique educational experience that will best
support their children’s future success and allow
them to become global citizens. Parents know that
while a diploma from a top local secondary school
will not hinder many from fulfilling their dreams, a
diploma from a globally recognised British school is
likely to open many more doors. ‘The parents of our
students see their children’s education as an invest-
ment for the future. The drop-out rate among our
students is nil, and most of them manage to lead a
life that is fulfilling on both a personal and profes-
sional level. Educating and training a student is a
complex and demanding task – we take our duty
very seriously! And we continue to work, day after
day, to innovate and keep moving forward. I believe
that our efforts have been rewarded with both a
position of leadership and a reputation that is well
deserved,’ asserts Sir Roger Fry.
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