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Covid-19 Full Information for School measures and Safety Rules

LAST UPDATE: February 1, 2022

Please find below the detailed information on safety measures and essential regulations for visiting Latvia, studying at Russian Language Academy and staying at our accommodation.

General Measures and Rules in Latvia

Insurance

Russian Language Academy BORN strongly suggests each student has a Covid risks and Travel disruption insurance for the whole duration of their stay and studies in Latvia.

Additional iformation

Masks can be bought at any pharmacy, a set of three single-use masks costs about 4.00 EUR.

– Use hand sanitizers when entering and leaving a shop (almost every shop is equipped with dispensers).
– While standing in a queue, keep a distance of at least one meter between each other or follow the special marks on the floor.
– Feeling unwell, do not visit any public places.
– Showing signs of a respiratory disease, do a Covid test.

Covid-19 testing and antigen laboratories

Tests, as well as antigen/antibodies tests can be made at the following laboratories, by prior appointment only:

Places for testing in Riga: Brivibas gatve 366 and Kipsalas street 8. A PCR test costs 37 EUR , quick PCR antigen test costs 6.50 EUR(as of February 1, 2022).

To make an appointment for the test the student will need to provide: date of birth, phone number and an e-mail. If a student needs help booking an appointment – they should let the school know timely and the school will help 🙂

Obtaining the PCR test results can take up to 36h due to queues. The Antigen test results are ready in 20 minutes after the test. Before the test the student has to make sure they tell the person at the laboratory about the result translation into English. The translation is free. Payment for the test is accepted by a Credit Card only.

General Measures and Rules at Russian Language Academy

  1. Morning session (20 lessons per week): 9.00 to 10.40 and from 11.00 to 12.40. Afternoon session (20 lessons per week): 13.40 – 15.20 and from 15.40 to 17.20.
    Every two lessons, there will be a 20 minute break to air the classroom.
  2. In case of necessity, groups are divided into two shifts: morning and afternoon group as well as individual classes.
  3. All surfaces in the school are regularly cleaned and sanitized in accordance with the regulations.
  4. All common areas (student lounge and wc) are equipped with sanitizer dispensers and regularly sanitized.
  5. Russian Language Academy staff strongly encourages to go out from the classroom during breaks, and if the weather allows – also to go outside the school building to breathe some fresh air and minimise the amount of students in the student lounge during the break.
  6. Russian Language Academy staff also asks for each student to sanitize their hands every time before entering the classroom.

Covid Certificates

Currently only vaccinated/recovered students (with EU Green Certificate or 3rd country proof of vaccination (ex. USA)) are allowed to have in-school classes!

Extra information

  1. Disposable glasses for water are provided. Students are recommended to have their own bottles for water to easily fill them at school if necessary.
  2. A student showing signs of a virus disease (coughing, sneezing, etc.) will not be admitted to classes starting from the 2nd consecutive day of showing Covid symptoms. They will be admitted to classes right after they provide a proof of a negative laboratory Covid test (antigen test or a PCR test, done within the last 72 hours). If the virus symptoms are very pronounced, the school reserves the right to ask the student to leave the classroom during the 1st day as well.
  3. The student should let the school know immediately that they don’t feel well and are staying at home by sending a message (call/WhatsApp) to: +371-29196306.
  4. A student unable to attend classes because of an illness may study online via Skype starting from the 2nd day of a sick leave, timely providing their Skype ID.
  5. The Student Handbook is sent out via email only or can be downloaded from the website, in the footer under Download Materials.
  6. It is important to get in touch with the school staff immediately in case the students don’t feel well, have a runny nose or a cough: +371-29196306. If running a temperature of 37.5C, the student(s) will not be admitted to classes.

General Measures and Rules at Homestay

  1. All surfaces in the common areas (kitchen, bathroom, etc.) are regularly cleaned and sanitized.
  2. Every family has a thermometer.
  3. If showing any signs of a respiratory disease, every family member or guest student must wear a mask.

Staying with a host family, a student should keep to the following rules:

  1. Sanitize hands regularly (sanitizers to be provided by the family).
  2. Use only provided by the host family personal set of towels, including a hand towel.
  3. When at home, you’re advised to change into clothes and footwear meant for wearing inside.
  4. If running a temperature or showing signs of Covid, do a test (see contacts above) and in case of a positive result – leave the family within 24h and organize your stay at a hotel or apartment. All expenses incurred to be covered by the student.

General Measures and Rules at a Shared Flat/Residence

  1. The student is strongly advised to do the general cleaning and sanitizing once a week. In addition to that, students should sanitize surfaces in their rooms (advised – daily) and common areas themselves (sanitizers to be provided by the school).
  2. All flats are equipped with thermometers.

Staying at a shared flat/residence, a student should keep to the following rules:

  1. Use only their personal set of towels, including a hand towel.
  2. Use only their dishes and cutlery and wash them after every use.
  3. When at home, you’re advised to change into clothes and footwear meant for wearing inside.
  4. If showing any signs of a respiratory disease, wear a mask.
  5. If running a temperature or showing signs of Covid, do a test (see contacts above) and in case of a positive result – leave the Shared Flat / Residence within 12h and organize your stay at a hotel or apartment. All expenses incurred to be covered by the student.