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In Latvia, the term used for Digital Literacy is datorprasmes, Informatics is refered to as Informātika.

Data Mode	Data Value	Explanation
Data Availability	Data available Report
Informatics: First Contact	Higher Secondary Report	Only students at age of 16 or 17 that have chosen the subject Programmēšanas pamati (Basics of Computer Programming). Such option is offered at 36% of all higher secondary schools (2016).
Informatics: Availability of Courses	Yes, but not for all Report	Such option - Programmēšanas pamati (Basics of Computer Programming) - is offered at 36% of all higher secondary schools (2016).
Informatics: Curriculum Consistency	Country Report	Programmēšanas pamati (Basics of Computer Programming) curriculum for higher secondary schools is set by Cabinet of Ministers. It is up to decision of a school whether to teach or not the curriculum.
Informatics: Enrolment	25-49% Report	The subject Programmēšanas pamati (Basics of Computer Programming) usually is taken by about 25-30% of students at last two years of higher secondary schools (no 17 līdz 19 gadiem).
Digital Literacy: First Contact	Lower Secondary Report	The pupils are seven years old when they start with computers in schools In Latvian primary and secondary schools, Informātika stands for Digital Literacy, Programmēšanas pamati (basics of computer programming) stands for Informatics. Since 2018, a new subject Datorika (computing) is expected combining Digital Literacy and Informatics at all ages (7 (6) to 19). Currently, Digital Literacy (Informātika) is taught from the age of 11 years, in some schools from 7.
Digital Literacy: A Separate Subject?	Separate subject Report	Digital Literacy is a separate subject (Informatics).
Digital Literacy: Curriculum Consistency	Country Report	Digital Literacy (Informātika) curriculum for lower secondary schools and higher secondary schools is set by regulations of Cabinet of Ministers. The curriculum is mandatory for all schools.
Digital Literacy: Enrolment	all students Report	All students at the age of 11-14 take separate subject Informātika (Digital Literacy).
Teacher Training: Special Qualifications	Special qualifications Report	To become a teacher of Informatics and/or Digital Literacy, there are several options: At first cycle education program, to obtain teacher qualification for one or two subjects (4 years) At second cycle education program, to obtain teacher qualification for one subject. (1.5 – 2.5 years) Having already teacher qualification for some subject, at second cycle education program, to obtain teacher qualification for one more subject. (1.5 – 2.5 years)
Teacher Training: Number of Subjects	2 Report	Depends on specific curriculum at particular HEI.
Teacher Training: Entry Requirement	B.Sc. Report	To work at secondary school, a bachelor level degree and appropriate qualification to teach specific subject(s) is needed. Requirements are set by Cabinet of Ministers.
Teacher Training: In-Service Length	1-6 months Report	To obtain teacher qualification, 6 months internship at school is mandatory. Such internship is included in any teachers study program. No other in-service training is demanded.
Teacher Training: Stand-alone Digital Literacy Curriculum	No Report	No specific Stand-alone Digital Literacy Curriculum exists (depends on particular HEI). There is a general teacher professional standard in place.
Teacher Training: Stand-alone Informatics Curriculum	No Report	No specific Stand-alone Informatics Curriculum exists (depends on particular HEI). There is a general teacher professional standard in place.
Teacher Training: Typical Path Availability	Yes Report	The same requirements as for any other subject teacher are set by Cabinet of Ministers.
Teacher Training: Professionals as Teachers	No Report	Need to get appropriate pedagogic education and professional qualification according to requirements set by Cabinet of Ministers.
Teacher Training: Professional Experience	No Report	Need to get appropriate pedagogic education and professional qualification according to requirements set by Cabinet of Ministers.
Teacher Training: Mathematics Teachers	Minor Training Report	After acquiring 160 – 400 hours of dedicated subjects at HEI.
Teacher Training: Physics Teachers	Minor Training Report	After acquiring 160 – 400 hours of dedicated subjects at HEI.
Teacher Training: Business Teachers	Minor Training Report	After acquiring 160 – 400 hours of dedicated subjects at HEI.
Teacher Training: Engineering Teachers	Minor Training Report	After acquiring 160 – 400 hours of dedicated subjects at HEI.
Teacher Training: Teachers from other Disciplines	Minor Training Report	After acquiring 160 – 400 hours of dedicated subjects at HEI.
Teacher Training: Security of Employment	De facto SoE Report	Non-terminated work agreement.
Educational Policies	Country Report	Educational Policies are set by regulations issued by the Cabinet of Ministers.
Learning Objectives	Country Report	Learning Objectives are set by regulations issued by Cabinet of Ministers.