King's College School Latvia
The leading British international school in Latvia, providing outstanding international education, personalised support and a pathway to the top universities worldwide.
King'sCollegeSchoolLatvia&GulbisTennisAcademy — Elite Tennis & British International Education
British education meets elite tennis in Latvia
Ernests Gulbis Academy · Former ATP World No. 10The Leading British International School
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A Leading Tennis Academy in Latvia
King's College School, Latvia and Gulbis Tennis Academy have partnered to create a unique pathway where students can combine tailored tennis development with a leading British international education.
Open to all levels — from recreational players to aspiring professionals — the programme combines personalised academic support, flexible scheduling and expert coaching so every student can pursue their goals without compromising educational excellence.
Ernests Gulbis, founder of Gulbis Tennis Academy and Former ATP World No. 10
Adele Stanford, executive head of King's College School Latvia
Gulbis Tennis Academy
Founded by former ATP World No. 10 Ernests Gulbis, the academy offers professional coaching for students of all levels.
One Integrated Experience
School and training are intentionally aligned through structured timetables, academic continuity and close collaboration between students, families, teachers and coaches.
How Programme Works
Our tennis programme is divided into three levels, designed around each family's goals and each student's tennis ability.
Professional Tennis Programme
- For students pursuing a professional tennis pathway and training daily.
- Students benefit from flexible timetabling and close collaboration between their coach and school coordinator.
- Allows students to succeed in tennis and academics.
Tennis Tuition Programme
- For students who would like a more flexible approach to tennis training.
- Students can access their training during the school day once or twice a week, thus allowing them to take part in other activities after school.
- Allows students to be an 'all rounder' and participate in a number of enriching activities alongside academics. All while learning tennis from an elite academy.
Extracurricular Tennis & Padel
- For students who want to learn tennis or padel after school.
- Families can use specialist facilities without the need to collect children from school and drive them to the centre.
- Allows students to learn tennis in an outstanding academy and seamlessly move from school to their tennis training.
Why Choose Our Tennis Programme?
Every student follows a structured model designed to support training demands while maintaining academic progression and wellbeing.
Flexible Academic Scheduling
Students receive an individually reviewed schedule built around training intensity, competitions, travel commitments and recovery needs. Academic standards are never reduced — load is adapted.
Innovative Distance Learning
Using our Inspired Global Study Platform, students can access academic materials, assignments and teacher feedback from anywhere in the world. This ensures that learning transitions from the classroom to online whilst players are competing. Available from Year 4 to Year 13.
Holistic Student Development
Students are supported to become independent, resilient, and organised learners able to balance the dual demands of academics and training.
Performance & Wellbeing
The programme encourages healthy routines, balanced workloads and sustainable long-term development.
University Pathways
Students receive guidance from our university and careers counsellor on future pathways, including international university preparation and post-16 academic choices.
Dedicated Programme Coordinator
A Dedicated Elite Performer Programme Coordinator provides centralised support between school, academy and families.
Personal Mentoring
Each athlete is assigned a dedicated mentor for regular check-ins, guidance, and academic support. The mentoring is personalised to every athlete.
Transport Service
Transport service provided between campus and the Gulbis Academy tennis courts.
International Networking Opportunities
Meet professional players, coaches, teachers, and fellow students both at school and on court.
Ready to give your child
the best of both worlds?
Talk with our team to discover how to combine elite tennis development with a leading British international education.