As the new school year approaches, Minister of Education Mirela Kumbaro held a meeting with the heads of 200 schools in Tirana, outlining several priorities for ensuring the smooth running of the educational process. Safety in school facilities, adherence to professional ethics by teaching staff, and the role of social workers were among the main issues discussed. Another key focus was the ban on the use of mobile phones, a rule the minister said would be enforced more strict

Internationalization is becoming one of the main priorities of the “Fan S. Noli” University in Korçë, with student and academic exchanges with foreign universities through mobility programs. This year, 42 foreign students have come to Korçë, while 14 Albanian students have participated in mobility programs abroad. “We are in the process of internationalization. We have mobility agreements with several foreign universities. For academics, we have 73 outgoing and 56 incoming ex

New standards define the limits of intervention in schools: security officers cannot impose punishments, conduct investigations or use physical force Security officers in Albanian schools cannot punish students, conduct investigations, use physical force or exercise the powers of the State Police. These are some of the limits set out in the new document, “Professional Standards for School Security Officers,” drafted by the Agency for Quality Assurance of Pre-University Educat

In the new school year, the “After School” Program will be implemented in 408 schools across the country, where children will learn, have fun, and develop their talents after school hours. This year, “After School” will be a social and development program, where students will not only gain knowledge, discover their talents, and develop their potential, but also spend quality time away from screens and technology. The schools of the Korçë-Pustec Local Education Office (ZVAP) i

The first day of school for students this year will be different from previous years. On September 14, there will be no regular lessons in classrooms. Instead, the day will be dedicated to informing and orienting students about school rules, the school environment, the curriculum, and the activities planned to take place after regular classes. The announcement was made by Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro, who said in a social media post that the purpose of the day is to turn

From today until September 10, a call for professionals who wish to join the “After School” program, presented by the Ministry of Education, will be open at the education offices. All professionals who meet the established criteria can apply to become part of the program’s team of trainers. This year, the “After School” program will be rolled out in 408 schools across Albania. The initiative aims to provide students with opportunities to learn, have fun, and develop their tal

As part of the preparations for the start of the new school year, the Director of the Korçë Regional Education Directorate, Ms. Vinjola Rota, held a meeting with the heads of educational institutions within the Korçë-Pustec Local Education Office. During the meeting, Instruction No. 16, dated August 27, 2026, was discussed, with particular focus on the new provisions, obligations, and responsibilities arising from it for educational institutions. Issues related to the organiz

408 is the number of schools that will benefit from the after-school program. According to an instruction issued by the Ministry of Education for the 2026–2027 academic year in the pre-university education system, the “After School” program is expected to begin in September in a large number of schools across the country, including 50 in Tirana and two in Kamëz. Another group of schools and high schools will be included in the “Arts and Crafts” program. This program is organi

The Ministry of Education and Science (MASH) has asked Municipal Education Directorates and schools to organize the distribution and collection of parents’ declarations for students in grades 1–9 who benefit from subsidies for school textbooks and materials for the 2026–2027 academic year. According to MES, the declarations must be completed, signed, and submitted by October 1, 2026. Through the declaration, parents confirm that the subsidy funds have been used to purchase te

Changes to teaching workloads and school structures, particularly for schools in rural areas. Ministry of Education approves: Instruction No. 16, dated August 27, 2026, introducing amendments and additions to Instruction No. 14, dated July 10, 2023, which regulates the number of students per class and the teaching workload of educational staff in pre-university education institutions. The new document brings significant changes to the organization of schools, the determinatio

On October 5, the new 2026–2027 academic year will begin at Albanian universities, with students returning to lecture halls, laboratories, and university life. Minister of Education Mirela Kumbaro announced that the new academic year will also begin with new and more modern facilities at several universities across the country, as a result of investments by the Ministry of Education. According to Kumbaro, the investments aim to improve university facilities and create better

In September, pre-university schools across Albania will implement the “After School” program, combining academic support with educational, creative, and recreational activities. Beyond regular school hours, the program aims to provide children with a safe and welcoming environment where they can develop their skills, work together, and discover new talents and interests. Specifically, after having lunch and completing their homework, students will take part in sports activit

The Ministry of Education has announced the reopening of registrations on e-Albania for students who have not yet completed the registration procedures. Applications will remain open until September 7, 2026, and apply to registrations for first grade, tenth grade, as well as arts and sports schools. The Ministry is urging parents and students to complete the registration within the specified deadline in order to avoid any issues with school enrollment. “KORÇA BOOM”

TODAY, THE SCHOOL DOORS OPENED FOR A SPECIAL GENERATION… The class of 1987 returned to school! Thirty-nine years have passed, but today our corridors were once again filled with voices, smiles and memories that time has not erased. They came as former graduates… but for us, for one day, they were once again our students. A generation that left its mark on the school’s history and returned today to remind us that: You can leave school, but school never leaves you. Welcome back

The Ministry of Education has announced the opening of the second phase of registrations for students who have not yet completed their enrollment. Applications through the e-Albania portal will reopen on August 24 and remain open until September 7, 2026. During this period, students enrolling in the first and tenth grades will be able to apply, as well as those who wish to attend art and sports schools. Minister of Education Mirela Kumbaro is calling on parents and students t

Albania continues to finance education at significantly lower levels than European Union countries. In 2023, public spending on education in the country accounted for only 2.9% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), compared with the EU average of 4.7%, according to Eurostat data. The difference amounts to 1.8 percentage points of GDP. In relative terms, the share of education spending in the Albanian economy was around 38 percentage points lower than the European average. To reach

The Ministry of Education has released the calendar for the pre-university education program. This autumn, the new 2026–2027 school year will begin on September 14. According to the calendar, winter break for primary and secondary education will run from December 14, 2026, to January 4, 2027. Meanwhile, the spring break for primary education will take place from March 29 to April 2, 2027. The school year for final-year students will end on June 4, 2027. “KORÇA BOOM”

The government has approved new rules for implementing the “After School” program in public pre-university education institutions. The program will take place outside regular teaching hours and aims to strengthen students’ knowledge while also developing their social, sports, cultural, artistic, and creative skills. Teachers and trainers who will be involved in the program will be paid 1,000 lekë for each hour completed after regular classes. The payment will be considered co

High school graduates who wish to compete through entrance exams for the programs General Medicine, Architecture, and Urban Planning can apply within the newly set deadlines through the e-Albania portal. The e-Albania platform announced that application deadlines have been extended for the University of Medicine and the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning (FAU). The new application deadlines for graduates are: University of Medicine, Tirana (UMT) from August 6–10, 2026

A new opportunity is being offered to high school graduates who wish to continue their higher education. The Ministry of Education will reopen, for one day, applications for the A1 and A1Z forms for the second round of university admissions. On August 6, from 08:00 to 16:00, graduates will have the opportunity to complete the forms and continue their application process and competition for university studies. The process will be carried out online through e-Albania and is add