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Ogre Technical School

Latvia, Ogre

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Academic offering
Curriculum IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
Strengths Sport, STEM, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Introduction

Ogre Technical School is a state-founded vocational institution in Latvia under the Ministry of Education and Science. It delivers professional secondary education that enables graduates to enter the labor market directly after completion. Programs span Forestry and Forest Works and Technology; Mechanical Engineering; Wood Product Manufacturing and Construction; Computer Science and Electronics; Administrative Work; Hotel and Restaurant Services; and Design and Art. Adult education is offered. In January 2020, the school became an officially accredited IB World School with the right to implement the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP). It is the Baltic States' only professional education institution implementing the IBCP. The school operates from Skolas iela 5, Rankā, after relocating program sites in 2019, and oversees an Adult Education Center and an International Relations Department coordinating European projects. Facilities include a renovated teaching block with electronics labs, drawing and painting studios, a photography and video workshop, and teaching kitchens.

The Essentials

Location
Located in Ogre, Latvia. The juridical address is Ogres meža tehnikums, Aizupes, Tinūžu pagasts, Ogre novads, LV-5001. Since 2017, program delivery sites include Vecbebri, Bebru pagasts, Aizkraukles novads; Rankā, Rankas pagasts, Gulbene novads.

Stages
Professional secondary education and adult education; International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP).

Country affiliation
Latvia
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school has three student dormitories.
Fees
Application fees
- There is no separate application fee for admission to the state‑funded professional (vocational/professional secondary) programmes at the school.

Tuition fees by programme / year group (full detail)
- State‑financed professional education (professional secondary programmes, modular professional programmes): tuition for those programmes is charged at EUR 0.00 (no tuition fee). This applies where the programme is provided under the state‑funded arrangements described in the school's statutory fee schedule.

- Professional and modular programme specifics: professional‑secondary programmes and modular programme modules are listed with a contract price of EUR 0.00 for standard programme delivery (i.e., no tuition charge for the listed state‑funded programme categories). For programme length and credit/academic‑hour basis, the school follows the published programme definitions and the fee schedule.

- Adult, professional‑development and non‑formal (paid) courses: fees vary by programme and are charged as specified for each course. Example published fees for recent courses:
- SketchUp non‑formal course (33 academic hours): EUR 400.00 (total course fee).
- Biškopība (beekeeping) course: EUR 800.00 (total course fee).
- “Prasmes kokizstrādājumu izgatavošanā” course: EUR 360.00 (total course fee).
- Short module example: EIKT / security module listed at EUR 31.50 (per module/course listing).
Fees for adult/non‑formal programmes are stated per programme (total course fee) or per academic hour where noted; individual course pages and the school's fee schedule state the precise basis for each programme.

Tuition‑calculation by term / billing periods
- For state‑funded professional‑programme tuition (where a fee would apply), the municipality/school calculates and invoices tuition on the programme basis defined in municipal rules: professional‑programme tuition is generally calculated for the programme period (for example, counted as 9 months per calendar year for certain vocational streams or for the programme implementation period as specified). In practice, state‑funded professional programmes listed in the school's fee schedule show a price of EUR 0.00. For paid programmes, the school issues fees according to the course listing (full programme price or per‑hour basis as indicated).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Monthly invoicing: the local municipal billing practice for school tuition and paid programmes requires the municipality's Finance Department to prepare an electronic invoice by the 15th day of each month for the previous month's tuition; that invoice is sent to the contract email address specified in the enrolment or service agreement. Payment must be made to the account and by the due date shown on the invoice.
- Consequence of non‑payment: an enrollee or service recipient may be removed from the programme if tuition remains unpaid for three consecutive months during the programme implementation period.
- Discounts and exemptions: the school's fee schedule and municipal rules specify discounts and exemptions (for example, full exemption or reductions for eligible categories and a 30% discount for certain professional continuing‑education, professional‑development and non‑formal programmes for the school's own students and staff where applicable). Specific discount rules are applied per the fee schedule.

Boarding / dormitory fees (detailed)
- Dormitory fees for enrolled students (monthly):
- Dormitory at the Aizupes / “Ogres meža tehnikums” location (rooms with kitchen, shower and toilet): EUR 60.00 per bed per month.
- Dormitory at Upes prospekts 18, Ogre: EUR 20.00 per bed per month.
- Dormitory at Jaunatnes iela 3, Ogre: EUR 20.00 per bed per month.
- Dormitory fees for non‑students / external persons (examples; higher rates and VAT where applicable): the fee schedule lists daily and monthly rates for external guests and for employees (for example, monthly rates in the range of EUR ~179–309 for some rooms, daily rates around EUR 20–29 depending on the location and room type). Consult the published fee schedule entries for the exact room type and VAT treatment.

Other costs and routine additional charges (examples and amounts)
- Duplicate archival or education documents: approx. EUR 3.19 per document.
- Duplicate of educational‑process documentation page: approx. EUR 2.13.
- Locker‑key duplicate: approx. EUR 4.11 (plus VAT where applicable).
- Student identification card duplicate: approx. EUR 5.00.
- Dormitory room key duplicate and electronic access card duplicate: small administrative charges (examples: room key duplicate ≈ EUR 8.27 plus VAT; electronic access card duplicate ≈ EUR 5.00).
- Room, hall and workshop hire (examples per hour): conference rooms, multifunctional halls and workshops are charged by the hour (rates vary by room; e.g., conference hall hourly and sports hall hourly rates appear in the published fee schedule). Photocopying/printing and other small facility charges are listed with per‑unit prices. Refer to course or service listings for precise per‑hour/per‑unit amounts.

Refunds / adjustments and special cases
- Medical absence adjustment: when a student is justifiedly absent for more than three consecutive weeks (with a medical certificate), tuition for one month need not be paid for that month. This is a specific adjustment rule in the municipal payment rules.
- Non‑payment and course removal: an enrollee may be removed from a programme if tuition is unpaid for three consecutive months.
- Course‑specific refund/withdrawal terms: paid adult and non‑formal courses list their course fee and registration conditions on each programme page; individual course pages set the terms for registration deadlines, group formation and payment. For example, the SketchUp course lists the total course fee and the registration deadline. Refund or cancellation conditions for specific paid courses are stated on the individual course page or in the course application form.

Fee payment options and invoicing details
- Bank transfer / electronic invoice: the school accepts payment to its specified bank accounts; electronic invoices (e‑rēķins) should be sent to the school's official e‑invoice address. The school's published account and e‑invoice details are provided for settlements and invoice processing. Example published bank account details: Pašu ieņēmumu konts (for paid invoices) and Pamatbudžeta konts with IBANs published on the school's official contact/requisites page. The school requests e‑invoices be sent to the designated e‑invoice email address.
- Credit‑card or online card payment: the publicly posted payment and requisites information lists bank accounts and e‑invoice procedures; no generic online credit‑card payment method is shown on the published requisites page. Parents/participants should use the bank account / e‑invoice details provided for each invoice.

Short practical notes for parents
- State‑funded vocational/professional secondary programmes are listed with EUR 0.00 tuition; any payable charges for accommodation, adult training or specific non‑formal courses are shown per programme or in the school's statutory fee schedule.
- Monthly invoicing and payment deadlines follow the municipal invoicing routine (invoices prepared by the 15th for the previous month); unpaid tuition for three months can lead to removal from the programme. Parents should use the school's published account details and e‑invoice address when paying or when arranging invoicing.
Academics

Ogre Technical School teaches IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme).

Curriculum
Ogres Technical School offers professional vocational education that enables graduates to enter the labor market immediately after completing their studies. The programs include Forestry and Forest Works and Technology; Mechanical Engineering; Wood Product Manufacturing and Construction; Computer Science and Electronics; Administrative Work; Hotel and Restaurant Services; and Design and Art. Adult education is offered. In January 2020, Ogres Technical School became an officially accredited IB World School with the right to implement the IBCP — International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme. It is currently the only professional education institution in the Baltic States implementing the prestigious IBCP program.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social-emotional learning is supported through school-wide well-being initiatives. The school hosts mental health discussions under the youth policy program titled Labbūtības ceļakartes aktivitāšu īstenošana in Ogres novads, implemented by the Ministry of Education and Science. Three discussion groups across departments—Datorikas, elektronikas un administratīvā darba nodaļai; Mežsaimniecība, kokizstrādājumu un medību nodaļai; and Dizaina un mākslas nodaļai—are led by teachers, career counselors, and social science pedagogues, with involvement from influencers and mental health specialists. Topics include where to seek help for mental health issues, motivation to change habits, rewarding progress, healthy time alone, and courage to step out of one's comfort zone. An upcoming evaluation will review participants' emotions and potential mental health concerns to inform future welfare efforts. The school bases its approach on promoting student well-being and social-emotional development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides support for students with special needs. Since 2016, renovations at Ogre and Rankā have introduced ramps, lifts, and accessible toilets to create learning environments suitable for mobility-impaired students. If needed, learning can take place at Rankā with accessibility accommodations for mobility-impaired students, including workspaces near the front desks for those with vision or hearing impairments. A 2020 multifunctional hall enhances mobility within the campus. The EU-funded project Atbalsts priekšlaicīgas mācību pārtraukšanas samazināšanai provides individualized support to students at risk of dropping out, with ongoing plans to expand such support. These measures demonstrate a sustained commitment to accessibility and inclusive education for students with special needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is taught as a foreign language across many programs, with Svešvaloda I B2 – Angļu valoda listed as the target level in core course descriptions. Examples appear in program pages such as Meža mašīnu operators and Video operators, which specify English at an optimal B2 level. The school implements a bilingual International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme, delivered in Latvian and English, offering six additional subjects (Language development, Service learning, Reflective project, Personal Professional Skills, and relevant core subjects) and enabling IBCP examinations in the final year. The IBCP materials and structure are provided for reference in the IB program page. This confirms a strong emphasis on English language development within the curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is actively addressed through events like Tu neesi viens!, a session featuring Latvian influencers and mental health professionals. The event, organized by the student council within the project Labbūtības ceļakartes aktivitāšu īstenošana, covered topics such as where to seek help for mental health, strategies to change habits, rewarding progress, healthy time spent alone, and courage to step outside the comfort zone. The project is part of the Ministry of Education and Science's Youth Policy State Program for 2021-2023. A forthcoming evaluation will review students' and staff's responses about emotions and potential mental health concerns to assess impact and inform future initiatives. The school continues to integrate mental wellbeing into student life through ongoing programs and collaborations with health professionals.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is addressed through a structured framework of student support, including the Atbalsts priekšlaicīgas mācību pārtraukšanas samazināšanai program, which provides individualized help to students at risk of dropping out. The school has invested in accessible facilities and inclusive practices for students with special needs, including ramps, lifts, accessible toilets, and designated spaces for those with mobility, vision, or hearing impairments. A 2020 multifunctional hall supports movement-impaired students, and Rankā facilities are available if needed to ensure accessible learning. The safeguarding approach includes clear attendance and academic leave procedures, and ongoing efforts to provide welfare support in collaboration with external partners. These measures collectively create a safe, supportive, and accessible learning environment for all students.
Parent Experience

History
Ogre Technical School is a state-founded educational institution under the Ministry of Education and Science. It operates professional secondary education programs and adult education, and has its own logo and flag. The school relocated its program sites from Vecbebri (Bebru parish, Ogre municipality) to Skolas iela 5, Rankā (Rankas parish, Gulbene district) on 1 July 2019. It received accreditation on 24 January 2019, valid until 23 January 2025. The school also oversees an Adult Education Center and an International Relations Department that coordinates European projects and the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme.

Community
The school maintains an active student life with a calendar of educational and cultural events, including annual traditions such as Knowledge Day, Teachers' Day, national holidays, memorial days, Christmas, Easter, Family Day, and graduation. In the 2021/2022 academic year, 22 events were held with 1,394 participants. The Career Education Center coordinates career education activities and engages with employers, while the Student Council leads student life and participates in international exchanges. The International Relations Department oversees EU projects, including the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme, and the school hosted international partners from Turkey, Croatia, Romania, and Italy in 2022.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school engages parents through regular Parents' Days held in the first semester for first-year students, with participation of the principal, department heads, and teachers. A system of class tutors provides ongoing access for parents to discuss student progress and welfare. Group tutors coordinate with subject teachers to address attendance, welfare, and progress, inviting parents to meetings as needed. Regular meetings and open-door sessions are held to maintain parental involvement in the educational process. Parental involvement is integrated with student life through the career education center and school events, with collaboration between parents and the school on student development.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school's infrastructure includes a teaching block renovated in 2015 with well-equipped classrooms, workshops, and laboratories for professional skills development, including electronics laboratories, drawing studios, painting studios, a photography and video skills workshop, and teaching kitchens. The training hangar is a new facility for forestry, vehicle mechanics, and woodworking subjects, with woodworking shops, repair workshops for forest machines and engine instruments, simulators for skill practice, forest machines, and a motor-instrument park. Licenses for chainsaw and brushcutter operation are offered. The multifunctional hall comprises a sport hall (840 m2), a weights room (80 m2), and an aerobics room (60 m2), with changing rooms and showers; it supports sports education, hosts competitions and cultural-educational events, and accommodates various sports and hobby clubs. The service dormitory provides modern two-person rooms with kitchens and bathrooms, plus bicycle storage and laundry facilities. Investments in these facilities were EUR 5,667,498.00 (teaching block, 2014–2015), EUR 3,364,977.00 (training hangar, 2014–2015), EUR 2,795,132.39 (multifunctional hall, 2018–2020) and EUR 2,183,352.34 (service dormitory, 2017–2018).

Sports Facilities
Multifunctional hall includes a sport hall of 840 m2, a weights room of 80 m2, and an aerobics room of 60 m2, with changing rooms and showers. It supports sports education and hosts competitions at various levels, as well as cultural-educational events. The hall also accommodates various sports and interest clubs.

Academic Facilities
The teaching block was renovated and completed in 2015, housing well-equipped classrooms, workshops, and laboratories for professional skills development, including electronics laboratories, drawing studios, painting studios, a photography and video skills workshop, and teaching kitchens. The spaces are outfitted with modern equipment that is continually updated. The training hangar supports forestry, vehicle mechanics, and woodworking education with woodworking workshops, repair workshops for forest machines and engine instruments, simulators for skill practice, forest machines, and a motor-instrument park; licenses for chainsaw and brushcutter operation are offered. Investments: EUR 5,667,498.00 for the teaching block (2014–2015) and EUR 3,364,977.00 for the training hangar (2014–2015).

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular education includes fitness/gym, volleyball, basketball, instrumental ensemble, vocal ensemble, choir, and the folk dance group Solis.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers professional education programs across forestry and forestry works and technology; mechanical engineering; wood product manufacturing and construction; computer science and electronics; administrative work; hospitality and restaurant services; design and arts; international baccalaureate; and adult education. Students participate in competitions, exhibitions, and events at regional and national levels. The school operates a Career Education Center with two career counselors as part of EU-funded programs to improve access to career support. Talented students are encouraged to participate in contests and Olympiads at local, regional, national, and international levels.

Arts & Creative
The school runs an active arts program including a folk dance group Solis, a choir, a vocal ensemble, and two instrumental ensembles. Arts groups have performed at major events such as the XXVI Latvian Song Festival and the XVI Dance Festival, and participated in creative projects like Radi. Rādi. Raidi 2019 Zemgale. About 50% of students participate in clubs.

Cultural & Language
Students gain intercultural experience by participating in European Union projects at the school, hosting students from other countries, and taking part in exchange visits. Intercultural experiences occur at both Ogre and Ranka locations. The school facilitates international collaboration and opportunities for students to engage with peers from abroad.

Social & Hobbies
Students have opportunities to participate in groups, dormitory life, and the school's self-government. Cultural and sports events are organized at multiple levels: within the school, in Ogre city and surrounding municipalities, in the Riga planning region, at the national level, at sectoral levels, and at international levels.

Community & Service
The school recognizes community service, including active social work, with awards such as certificates at school events. Students are encouraged to participate in activities that contribute to the community and public life.

Leadership & Professional
There is a student self-government system with defined leadership roles. Within education program units, each student can demonstrate themselves as a professional and as a patriot of the school and Latvia. The Career Education Center supports career development with EU-funded projects and two career counselors, and students participate in career events at regional, national, and international levels.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school offers interešu izglītības and sport clubs, a gym, and facilities for activities such as basketball, volleyball, and fitness. Dormitory life is available and students may participate in self-governance or group activities. Cultural and sports events are organized at multiple levels, including international levels, to promote well-being and active leisure.
Languages

Language Provision
Language Development (English) is a core component of the IBCP. The language studied must be a language other than the student's best language, and the course lasts a minimum of 50 hours, with a Language Portfolio produced by the student. Language Development ensures all IBCP students are engaged in a non-native language that will assist and broaden their understanding of the wider world; there is no formal examination; assessment is ongoing and the Language Portfolio may be sent to the IB for verification. The aim is to offer a Language Development course that is relevant to students' needs and will support their career-related studies.
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