I am ready for a long road flight for work with a week- or months-long projects.
14-16 years (grade 8 to 10)
British secondary school on a shortened iGCSE programme
— iGCSE Certificate
The iGSCE certificate is an internationally recognised academic qualification of lower secondary education. It is awarded by British examination boards, and we, as an accredited representative of Pearson Edexcel in Riga, organise these examinations and help children prepare for them.
The iGSCE certificate is an internationally recognised academic qualification of lower secondary education. It is awarded by British examination boards, and we, as an accredited representative of Pearson Edexcel in Riga, organise these examinations and help children prepare for them.
— An alternative to Latvian schools
A two-year programme instead of 8th-10th grade.
A two-year programme instead of 8th-10th grade.
— Essential subjects
An effective British programme for those who want to spend their time efficiently and go to an international university.
An effective British programme for those who want to spend their time efficiently and go to an international university.
London Gates: An Edexcel Accredited Examination Centre since 2015
We offer exam preparation for iGCSE and A-levels. Both our students and external candidates can take exams and receive an IGCSE certificate.
For updates on registration deadlines, please visit the Pearson Edexcel website.
Please note that it typically takes one week from submitting the form to registering for the exam, so please contact us at least 10 days before the registration deadline.
The early registration fee is €200 per exam, while late registration fees are €300 or €400 per exam, depending on the number of days before the exam session.
For updates on registration deadlines, please visit the Pearson Edexcel website.
Please note that it typically takes one week from submitting the form to registering for the exam, so please contact us at least 10 days before the registration deadline.
The early registration fee is €200 per exam, while late registration fees are €300 or €400 per exam, depending on the number of days before the exam session.
How to register for an exam?
We will contact you within 2 days to arrange an online meeting
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Fill out the registration form
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We will send you a contract and invoice for payment
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During the meeting, we will finalize the list of exams and provide a brief introductory training session*
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You can check the exam schedule on the Pearson Edexcel website to plan your exam dates. The early registration fee is 200 euros per exam. Late registration fees are 300 or 400 euros per exam, depending on the number of days before the exam
Registration is confirmed upon payment receipt
*Please note: the registration process typically takes 7 days from form submission to exam registration. We recommend scheduling an online meeting with us at least 10 days before the deadline.
Helping students to enroll at the best international universities
For 13 years our students have been successfully passing the UK A-levels exams which is the next level following the iGCSE. 100% of London Gates students have been accepted to the international universities that they have selected.
Creating a language environment
Providing an English-speaking environment, speaking English in classes and breaks.
13 years
of work (since 2010)
4500 students
We have trained more than
5 exams
for 7 subjects
Immersing students in professional world
The centre’s teachers are practising scientists, linguists, historians and mathematicians. They introduce students to jobs, motivate them to make their own choice of their future career and expand the range of useful contacts. In our friendly enveny, students can always ask advice from alumni who have entered university or started working.
140 countries
iGCSE programme is taken in
— We pay attention to each student: there are groups of up to 12 people
— One language of communication: we speak only in English 100% of the time both in class and during breaks
— We regularly practise the language: students speak 70% of the time in class
Universities our graduates study in:
This programme is suitable for the children who have finished 7th or 8th grade in a Latvian school and want to:
— Study in English in Riga
— Study in English at a college outside Latvia
— Go to a university in Europe or the USA
— Study less than 5 days a week because they are involved in sports or learn online somewhere else
iGCSE programme
20 academic hours a week
Schedule
Tuition fees
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 09:30 to 16:30
8500 euros per year or 4500 euros per half year
Subjects
Chemistry
Maths
English
Physics
Biology
History
Economics / Business
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Graduates of the iGCSE programme:
- Successfully pass exams and receive an iGCSE certificate
- Are ready to apply to A-levels programmes
- Are confident in speaking English at B2+ level, are able to work with English-language sources, have skills in academic and informal communication
- Have a command of modern spoken English, know slang, understand different dialects, can watch films, read books and articles
- Can participate in discussions and give arguments to support their position in English
- Participate in debates during their studies
- Understand humanities, social and natural science disciplines and have an idea of their future profession
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How to start studying with London Gates?
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Contact London Gates through website, messenger, or call
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Schedule an interview online or offline
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Pass the interview where your child will take an English test to see which group is best for them
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Choose the group that suits your child's needs
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Join in for the first fun-filled lesson at London Gates!
Leave an application, and we will help you choose a program for your child
We'll contact you anytime between 10:00 and 19:00 to offer guidance and walk you through the next steps
Our Teachers
Frequently asked questions
The iGCSE is an internationally regognised certificate awarded for completing secondary education. It is equivalent to the one you would have at the end of year 9 in Latvia. However, with the iGCSE you can continue your studies in Latvia or go to high school abroad.
The minimum level of English required for admission to the programme is B1.
Students graduating from the programme achieve B2+ English proficiency.
Students take interim tests throughout the year and take mock and real exams twice a year. Teachers regularly write detailed comments to parents about their children’s progress and areas for improvement, while the tutors are always in touch with parents to guide and monitor the educational process.
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.
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 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.
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.
Yes, most programmes include breaks. They are in line with Latvian public school holidays.
Yes, students are provided with a full meal at lunchtime.
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 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, teachers always set creative homework that students enjoy doing. Homework usually takes the same time as class work.
We teach not to be afraid of making mistakes, so we never penalise a child for doing homework wrong or not at all. If a student repeatedly fails to do their homework, the teacher may talk to them after class and emphasise that this is an important part of the educational process.
We teach not to be afraid of making mistakes, so we never penalise a child for doing homework wrong or not at all. If a student repeatedly fails to do their homework, the teacher may talk to them after class and emphasise that this is an important part of the educational process.
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