Learn the Latvian language
Even though Australia is on the opposite side of the world, thousands of kilometers from Latvia, an active Latvian community remains, and in the larger cities there are a number of options for both children and adults to learn the Latvian language.
The language can be learnt by attending a Latvian school in major capital cities, refer to Schools under the Organizsations.
Schools
Children/Youth
In Melbourne: Playgroup Daina
Adult Latvian language learners registration
Melbourne Latvian High School
In Adelaide: Adult Latvian language learners registration
In Sydney: Sydney Latvian School
In Brisbane: Pienene
For adults
Beginners, and also those wanting to improve their Latvian, have a variety of options in a number of Australian cities. Please register your interest here Adult Latvian language learners registration
Camps
Australian Latvian camps
Each year in Australia, three Latvian camps are held: Tērvetes Bērnu Nometne (the Latvian Scout and Guide Association camp), Annas Ziedares Vasaras Vidusskola (the Latvian summer high school camp) and 3 x 3 saiets (an intergenerational summer Latvian cultural camp). They are usually held during Australia’s summer holidays, in January.
The camps offer a wide variety of learning experiences in a Latvian environment. Families and children travel from all over Australia to attend these camps in the Australian countryside.
Camps outside Australia
- 3 x 3
- 2 x 2 – Every 2 years, this camp is aimed at young adults between the ages of 18-32.
USA
- Garezers
- Katskiļi nometne: New York Christian Church camp.
- Kursa
Canada
Latvia
Some summer camps held in Latvia are designed especially for Latvian children born outside of Latvia. These camps are organised by the Latvian Language agency, and also other organisations which may receive funding from the Community Integration Fund (SIF).
Distance education
It is possible to learn Latvian by correspondence through a number of different schools in Latvia.
Brocēna High School
Brocena high school from year 1-9, offers to teach the full Latvian curriculum to children through distance education. Education for Latvian citizens is free.
Email: broceni.skola@broceni.lv
Website: http://www.brocenuvsk.lv
Rāmuļu Primary School
No cost to Latvian citizens
Email: ramulu_skola@inbox.lv
Website: http://www.ramuluskola.lv
Rankas Primary School
No cost
Contact: Director Laima Braše laima@gulbene.lv
Website: http://www2.gulbene.lv/rskola
Rīgas Distance Education High School
For years 7-12. Cost is 35 Euros a month
Email: info@talmacibasvsk.lv
Website: http://www.talmacibasvsk.lv/lv/
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