We would like to inform you that as of January 1, 2025, the National Centre for Education (VISC) has ceased its activities.
The functions and tasks of VISC have been taken over by the State Education Development Agency (VIAA).
In case of any questions, please write to info@viaa.gov.lv or call +371 67216500.
National Centre for Education (NCE) was a public administration institution directly subordinated to the Minister of Education and Science.
NCE primary functions were:
- to develop curriculum for pre-school, basic and general secondary education and vocational education; (NCE develops subject standards and sample teaching- learning programs);
- to provide unite development of national examinations in basic education, general secondary education and vocational education;
- to coordinate development of textbooks in accordance with national standards for general and vocational education;
- to coordinate support system for learners with special needs;
- to coordinate interest-related education system and implement support activities for development of learners’ personalities and talents;
- to organize Latvian School Youth Song and Dance Celebration;
- to coordinate teacher continuing professional development activities;
- to organize state language proficiency testing