The Cabinet of Ministers regulations No 240 „Regulations on the state standard of the academic education” (May 13, 2014) came into force on May 16, 2014. The standard defines a strategic objective of the academic study programmes. The objective is to provide students with the theoretical knowledge of science and research skills,
A current evaluation of the situation in the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) implementation is available. Evaluation of the implementation of the EQF covers the period from 2008 to 2013. It provides background information on the EQF, the analysis of situation in countries on EQF implementation, EQF efficiency and
ESCO - European Skills/Competences, qualifications and OccupationsOn 23 October, the European Commission launches the classification of European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO) during the conference "ESCO Goes Live" in Brussels.ESCO identifies and categorises skills, competences,
European Commission launches initiative 'Opening up Education' to boost innovation and digital skills in schools and universities.On 25 September, 2013 the European Commission launches a new website, Open Education Europa, which will allow students, practitioners and educational institutions to share free-to-use open
The Cabinet of Ministers Regulations Nr.202 “Procedures by which state recognized education documents and certifying higher education are issued” (April 16, 2013) updates Diploma supplement content. Information on the level of the qualification should include LQF/EQF level or the EHEA framework level. The diagram of the Latvian
International Conference “Upper levels of qualifications frameworks: Should we include professional qualifications?” in Riga (23.10.2012)On 23 October 2012 in Riga, an international conference “Upper levels of qualifications frameworks: Should we include professional qualifications?” was held. The event is arranged by the
