Starting from September 2026, school curricula will change; the “smart” subjects will be “tested” in grades I, VI, and X

Under the motto of “modernizing Albanian education”, starting from September 2026, grades I, VI, and X will undergo changes to the school curriculum. The focus will be on strengthening students’ key competencies, including language, mathematics, and digital skills.

The Ministry of Education and Sports has planned a broad revision of school textbooks as part of the new updates to the Pre-University Education Curriculum Framework.

So far, there has been no official announcement or statement from the ministry, but it is learned that the new textbooks will enter into use starting from September 2026, initially in these grades, while full implementation will extend until 2029. The process will be carried out gradually to ensure that each phase of the change is well prepared.

The updates will also focus on developing critical thinking, creative abilities, and problem-solving skills, as well as integrating technology into teaching through interactive platforms, projects, and simulations.

An important part of the reform will be dedicated to “Smart” laboratories, coding, and artificial intelligence, aiming to better prepare students for the professions of the future.

At present, it is learned that regarding teacher preparation, a special training plan has been drafted that will extend over several years. Through trainings, seminars, and workshops, the aim is for teachers to acquire the necessary knowledge for the effective implementation of the new curriculum programs.

The decision to change textbooks was not taken without prior study. The Ministry analyzed international experiences and best practices in curriculum updates, taking examples from successful education systems.

Special attention has also been given to textbooks translated from Oxford, Cambridge, and Pearson, where issues have been identified related to adaptation in the Albanian context. In these textbooks, inconsistencies have been noticed in applying knowledge to real-life situations and in the use of technology, which will be improved in the new versions.

The change of textbooks and the curriculum update is expected to come with significant financial costs, but the Ministry of Education considers this a necessary investment in the quality of education.

“KORÇA BOOM”