Afortis provides legal and administrative assistance: we prepare and file your application. The licence is issued, and the decision made, by the competent government authority, not by Afortis.
Overview
General Information
Offering educational services in Latvia requires official registration and a licence. Without it, you cannot legally operate a language school, run IT or business courses, provide online education, or work with children and adults in a training capacity.
Issuing Authority
Where the Licence Is Issued
The State Education Quality Service (Izglītības kvalitātes valsts dienests) issues all education licences in Latvia.
Who Is It For
Who Needs a Licence
Any company providing educational services must be licensed. This covers:
language schools
IT and business training courses
online education platforms
training centres working with children or adults
Our Support
What Our Support Covers
Requirements
Main Requirements
The company must have approved programmes, qualified teachers, an adequate material base, and a functioning quality control system with full documentation in place before the application is submitted.
Process
Processing Time and Costs
Licensing typically takes one to two months. The final cost depends on the programme type and institution category — we provide an individual estimate after reviewing your specific setup.
Common questions
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