Jules Verne Riga French School
Jules Verne Riga French school is the only school in Latvia operating within the French education system and recognized by both Latvian and French governments. The school is a part of the worldwide network of accredited French schools AEFE and offers high-quality intercultural education from preschool to high school.
Why choose Jules Verne Riga French School?
- Part of the only worldwide network of accredited French schools AEFE (522 schools and 370 000 students in 139 countries)
- The only school in Latvia operating within the French education system
- Recognized by both Latvian and French governments
- High-quality education from pre-school (age 2) to high school
- Preparation for BAC—a renowned academic qualification that French students are required to take to graduate high school
- Gateway to acclaimed universities all over the world
- Focus on multilingualism: possibility to learn French, English, Latvian, Russian, Spanish, and German from native speaking teachers
- French language and culture learning in small classes
- Latvian language and culture classes in accordance with the Latvian legislation requirements
- Extracurricular activities in school: music, art, chess, dance, sports, Russian and English languages
- Cultural trips and visits to museums, theatres, and opera
- Healthy and nutritious food
Established in 2007
Accredited by French and Latvian governments
Part of AEFE since 2011
Supported by the Embassy of France in Latvia
17 classes
319 students in 2019
6 languages
37 teachers
13 male, 24 female teachers
Students from 13 countries
Established in 2007
Accredited by French and Latvian governments
Part of AEFE since 2011
Supported by the Embassy of France in Latvia
17 classes
319 students in 2019
6 languages
37 teachers
13 male, 24 female teachers
Students from 13 countries
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History
Jules Verne Riga French school was established in September 2007 by the initiative of the French Embassy in Latvia.
Implementing the programs and practices of the French National Education, Jules Verne school delivers intercultural education that is focused on multilingualism, openness, personalized support, creative development, and 21st-century skills. Our teachers are highly professional native speakers of French and other languages, selected for their expertise and experience.
In 2011, Jules Verne Riga French school entered the network of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE). School is monitored annually by the AEFE inspectors of the National Education, reassuring the effectiveness and conformity of the teaching methods.
The Jules Verne Riga French school is managed by the association of student parents—APECEF.
AEFE Network
The Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) is a government institution supervised by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responsible for monitoring and managing the network of French schools abroad. The AEFE plays a key role in expanding France’s cultural and linguistic influence throughout the world and serves to boost the appeal of French higher education.
Administration
School Board
Jules Verne Riga French School is a non-profit, private school, managed by an association of parents of pupils, the APECEF. Partially renewed each year, the association ensures the administrative and financial management of the school.
School Council
The School Council is the forum for discussion between the educational community and parents. It is chaired by the school principal and composed of classroom teachers and representatives of parents.
The School Council decides on the establishment project, the internal rules, school schedules and calendar, and the list of positions for expatriate and local staff.
It also issues an opinion on proposals for changing educational structures and activities, the extracurricular programme, parents' involvement in the school life, planning and funding school trips, organisation of school life, hygiene, health and safety issues, welcoming and supporting pupils with disabilities, and school meals.
