NCE – National Centre for Education
Address: Vaļņu iela 2, Rīga, LV-1050
Telephone: +371 67216500
Website:visc.gov.lv
National Centre for Education is a public administration institution directly subordinated to the Minister of Education and Science.
Primary functions are to develop curriculum for pre-school, basic and general secondary education, and vocational education. Also to coordinate the development of textbooks in accordance with national standards for general and vocational education, to coordinate support systems for learners with special needs, to coordinate interest-related education systems, and implement support activities for the development of learners’ personalities and talents.
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