Fierce competition for vocational schools: seven applicants per place in some programs
In some vocational school programs, competition reaches seven applicants per spot, while state gymnasiums and most Riga high schools have finished enrollment. About 500 young people still await invitations and must seek vacancies at schools without competition.
This week, enrollment for 10th graders continues at vocational schools (tehnikumi), and some programs have as many as seven applicants per place. Meanwhile, state gymnasiums have almost completely filled their 10th grade classes, and most Riga high schools have concluded enrollment. Consequently, about 500 young people who have not yet received an invitation must choose schools that still have available spots without competitive entry. In some cases, it is harder to get into a vocational school than into a high school due to tighter competition.
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