Children of Ukrainian refugees will only be able to study at Latvian or Ukrainian language schools from next school year

Published date10 May 2022
Publication titleLETA

RIGA, May 10 (LETA) - On Tuesday, the government supported amendments to the law on support for Ukrainian civilians, which stipulate that from next school year, refugee children will be able to study only in schools with Latvian or Ukrainian as the language of instruction.

The amendments stipulate that a minor refugee is provided with the opportunity to receive education in the state language. These children will be allowed to attend pre-school or primary education in minority education programs only in Ukrainian, in accordance with the provisions of the Education Law regarding the language of education in minority education programs.

The amendments intend to supplement the transitional provisions of the law by stipulating that those Ukrainian minors who have started acquiring minority education programs at...

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