B1 is the minimum level of English required for admission to the programme. You can learn about the required language level at our free educational consultation and during an English language tests.

Students graduating from the programme achieve B2+ English proficiency.

A-levels programme is designed as a 2-year course. Each academic day consists of 2−3 classes of 90 minutes, just like at university. Every six months students take examinations, including mock exams that help them work on their weaknesses and prepare for the real test.

Student take A-Levels exams in winter and summer throughout the two years of study. There is no final exam and the certificate is based on the sum of the marks from all the exams taken over the two years.

The language proficiency test is conducted in the IELTS-format in the second year of study.

A-levels classes can be combined with a general education school, where a high school student can receive a state certificate.

Yes, you can.

We can offer a combination of individual and group tuition if the student is unable to attend classes on a standard schedule or requires additional tuition. Individual tuition is only available to students on group courses and cannot be the main programme of study at the centre. We also provide online one-to-one tuition, but you cannot study with a London Gates teacher off-site.

Group learning is more effective than individual learning, especially in the case of language learning with children. Language is a means of communication, and we learn it to collaborate with others. In a group setting, students develop an understanding of diverse perspectives, enhance their social skills, and proactively engage in communicating in a foreign language. Conversely, one-on-one settings lack the immersive English language environment essential for effective language learning.

At our center, we ensure that groups consist of a maximum of 12 students, with meticulous consideration given to the group’s composition. Our tutors place students in groups based on the their performance, parental input and teacher recommendations.

For parents and students, tutors are the key contact. A tutor accompanies students through all stages of the educational process, monitoring progress and helping to develop individualised learning. Tutors work closely with the center’s teachers and psychologists as part of the team of adults supporting your child. This system helps to maintain the motivation and to ensure the well-being of every student at LGEG.

We believe that one lesson is not enough to immerse yourself in the educational process. That’s why we have introduced a one-month trial period allowing you to see if our centre is the right place for your child. This is followed by a meeting where we discuss your child’s progress and future learning trajectory.

We form a group for the 15+ programme up to and including October. After the closing date, admission to the programme is discussed on an individual basis.

Our team includes native English speakers. But more importantly, our teachers are good at teaching the language, motivating the students and getting them excited about the unusual aspects of different jobs. Our teachers are gifted professionals: linguists, scientists, philosophers, artists, actors and musicians. All our teachers have experience in education and English-medium instruction. We run regular teacher training courses and seminars and use a professional quality control system to ensure a high quality education.

We have a team of experts who regularly observe recorded lessons. They give feedback and recommendations to the teachers. In order to improve our teachers' skills, we provide in-house training, organise international working groups and exchange experience within London Gates.

Yes, they do, as homework is an important part of the educational process. The home assignments in the 15+ programme are similar to exam tasks, so they can have an impact on how well a student will do in the exam. Homework takes about 7.5 hours per week.

Teachers always set creative homework that students enjoy doing. Homework usually takes the same time as class work. Teachers also never penalise a child for doing homework wrong or not at all, but they may talk to them after class and remind them about the importance of practice in learning.

Yes, most programmes include breaks. They are in line with Latvian public school holidays.