International schools reach out-of-court agreement on co-financing

COBALT successfully represented several international schools, resulting in an agreement with the Riga City Council to maintain co-financing for their pre-school education programs. 

International schools had initiated administrative proceedings to ensure the maintenance of the co-financing. In the course of the out-of-court negotiation of the dispute, the Riga City Council proposed to clarify the legislation regulating this area by specifying the obligation of the municipality to provide co-financing for international preschool programs.  

Therefore, on February 12, 2025, amendments to Riga City Council Binding Regulation No. 191, “Procedure for the Implementation of the Pre-school Education Provision Function by the Riga City Council,” came into force.  These amendments establish the procedure for the municipality to cover costs for private education institutions implementing pre-school programs, and for international education institutions implementing international pre-school programs, moreover will ensure the continuity of the co-funding. 

“We are pleased that the Riga City Council recognized the importance of supporting these programs and the diverse educational opportunities they provide.  This agreement reflects a collaborative approach and ensures that families have continued access to a range of educational choices,” commented Senior Associate Gabriela Šantare. 

Representation of the client was ensured by COBALT Managing Partner Lauris Liepa, Senior Associate Gabriela Šantare and Junior Associate Dārta Dindune.