LATVIA
| Comparability of qualification levels | The higher education sector has three levels (no more information about levels is stated) |
| Use of learning outcomes in HE & CE | There is a growing emphasis on learning outcomes in Latvia although the term is not widely used and there is not a systematic approach yet |
| National legislation on EQF levels 5-8 | National register of occupational standards - the Draft Vocational Education Law is designed to provide more flexible learning outcomes adequate to the labor market needs. It also states the corresponding EQF levels at the national level. |
| Level of implementation of NQF | A referencing committee will be set up in Sept 2009. By then also the referencing process shall start. Draft referencing report is expected by early 2011 |
| Recognition of prior learning | not mentioned |
| e-Learning implementation | 2 EDEN members, no EADL members |
| Openness to virtual mobility | WHO minimal usage, no data and barriers reported |