International School of Latvia
School Details
Accreditation
Council of International Schools (CIS), IB DP, IB MYP, IB PYP, New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
Curriculum
IB PYP, IB MYP, IB DP
Instructional Language
English
Total student numbers
423
Teacher numbers
68
About the School
The International School of Latvia is an independent coeducational non-profit college preparatory day school founded in 1994, which offers a world-class educational program in English for children of all nationalities ages 2 to 19. The International School of Latvia moved into their new purpose-built PK-12 school in the fall of 2011. ISL, located in the community of Pinki enrolls 423 students from over 30 different countries. ISL is the only PK 12 IB World School offering the PYP, MYP, and DP in the Baltics.
Benefits
Number of Contract Days
180 student contact days plus 10 additional days
Starting Salary Range
Teachers are placed on the entry salary scale depending on the acquired degree and full-time teaching experience in full years in a school environment.
BA/BSc scale ranges from 25000 to 32500 USD (23500 EUR - 30500 EUR)
MA/Msc scale ranges from 29300 to 36800 USD (27500 EUR - 34 500 EUR)
After the 1st full year, we offer an annual increment of 3% of the annual salary.
Taxes
For those US citizens and other non-EU hires who can provide proof of filing taxes in their home country, we can offer a 5-year tax-exempt status.
Savings Potential
Between 5000 USD to 10000 USD
Accommodation
Upon arrival, the school provides financial support for temporary accommodation ( up to 14 days) in the amount of 1/2 of the housing allowance. Monthly housing allowance is paid afterward.
Flights/Transport
At the start of employment and at the end of the contract - one-way economy flight from/to the point of origin. Annually - economy round trip. This benefit is extended to the married spouse and minor dependents (up to 2 children per family).
Furniture
Settling-in allowance of ~1000 USD (1000 EUR gross) paid in cash upon arrival
Moving Allowance
~1000 USD (1000 EUR gross) per teacher and ~533 USD (500 EUR gross) per child (max 2 children per teaching couple)
Dependent Opportunities
Tuition-free education for up to 2 children per family
Medical
Fully paid worldwide coverage for US citizens and international plus coverage for non-US citizens (if the tax-exempt status is applied), for tax-payers - local coverage
Dental
Discounted program only
Other
Accident and accidental death insurance
Retirement
At the end of each completed school year, we pay a retirement contribution in the amount of 10% of the annual salary.
Positions available at International School of Latvia
Full access
To career opportunities across the globe
- Ability to create a unique educator profile that holds your references and important documents, such as teaching qualifications, all in one location.
- Access to our entire database of 400+ international schools representing 100+ countries.
- 5,000+ teaching vacancies every recruitment season.
- Unlimited number of job applications.
- Custom alerts so you’re the first to hear when your preferred roles are posted.
- Access to virtual and in-person recruitment events with school leaders and recruiters.
Limited access
To career opportunities across the globe
- Ability to create a unique educator profile that holds your references and important documents, such as teaching qualifications, all in one location.
- Access to our entire database of schools to discover your next teaching role.
- Submission of three job applications.
When we had a teacher decide to take another job in mid-July, we were left with few options. Historically, it was a tough position to fill. Within 24 hours of posting the position on Schrole, we were able to offer a contract to a more-qualified educator.
Matthew R Merritt Secondary School Principal
KPIS International School