In a move set to transform the daily learning experience, Latvia has officially entered a new phase of national education reform focused on digital modernization and student support. As of this week, schools across the country are seeing the implementation of advanced infrastructure improvements designed to ensure that the learning process is both high-quality and secure. This initiative is a significant step forward in the country's ongoing commitment to building a modern, d

Issued on 27 May 2026 The European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) and the Latvian Chamber of Commerce (ALCC) are pleased to issue this joint statement following a three-day meeting held from 25 to 27 May 2026. The meeting brought together two complementary sectors. ECLBS represents a network of business schools and education institutions, while ALCC represents a network of companies and the business sector. Both organizations recognize that education and business

A constructive meeting focused on practical education, workforce development, and the new skills needed by employers in Latvia and across Europe. The European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) and the Arab Latvian Chamber of Commerce (ALCC) recently held a positive meeting to discuss how education and business can work more closely together in the digital age. The discussion focused on one important question: what skills do today’s employees need to succeed in a fas

Latvia has received positive attention this week for its strong participation in #Early_Childhood_Education, according to new European data released in May 2026. The figures show that Latvia is performing very close to the European average in pre-primary education participation, reflecting the country’s steady commitment to helping children begin learning at an early age. The latest data shows that in 2024, 94.6% of children in Latvia from the age of 3 until the compulsory st

Even though funding is still low, Latvia's education results are still among the best in Europe. A recent study of education in European countries found that Latvia's system produces students who are very good at basic skills like reading, maths and science, and it keeps the number of students who drop out of school early much lower than the EU average. Solid Results in Core Skills Latvia's 15-year-old students did better than the OECD average in maths and science on the most