Distance learning at TSI takes place on virtual platform Moodle, and can be accessed by link – distant.tsi.lv. Personal access to the system takes place remotely through the Internet, and after special registration.
After successful procedure of matriculation (admission to the institute), that can be done remotely (to apply future students of Distance learning do not have to come to the Institute), each student receives informational letters with all the instructions and necessary information.
Every student of Distance learning, depending on the chosen education program, receives a tutor, with whom student communicates regarding any questions during the whole education period.
In the beginning of every study semester students receive the information about the volume of semester, deadlines for acquisition and submission of necessary works, exams and tests, as well as other necessary information.
The access to the informational resources of the educational courses is provided by the administrator, according to the semester plans, which students can see in their personal student cards.
If needed, students receive remote access to the necessary software.
Distance education at TSI is organized following module system. It means that study courses that have to be acquired during current semester will be connected following the specific schedule.
After the deadline, students have to pass the exam/tests (the access to which is given after completion of all the requirements of the course) – on the specified date of the exam/test. After passing the exam/test, the access to the next study courses will be open.
For successful completion and passing of the practical works, tests and exams in the Distance learning system TSI, the following features are used: automated testing in real-time mode, webinars, Skype-conferences and others. If desired, student can pass exams/tests in person. To do that students can come to Riga (invitations can be issued)
Education ends with graduation work, which students defend in front of attestation commission. The defense takes place in person at the Institute in Riga.