Skopje, 24 November 2025 (MIA) – The draft of the Education Strategy 2026-2032, developed over the past six months, is being presented Monday at a validation workshop at the Government, attended by institutional representatives and domestic and international partner organizations.

From today, the draft will also be posted on the Unique National Electronic Registry of Regulations (ENER) platform so that the public can take part in shaping and adopting the final strategic document for the continued development of the country’s education system.

Before the event began, Minister of Education and Science Vesna Janevska said that the new six-year education strategy is ‘a continuation of what has been happening in education until 2025,’ emphasizing that it focuses on what is considered essential for improving the quality of education in Macedonia at all levels.

Besides modernizing curricula and incorporating technology, including artificial intelligence into the education system, she said, ‘we are focusing on the quality of education, the teaching process, and the role of teachers as key contributors.’

“As we have repeatedly stated, it is crucial at the primary and secondary levels to focus on optimization, adequate funding, and single-shift schooling, and in higher education, to establish robust regulations that will enhance quality and advance our universities several positions on the Shanghai ranking” Janevska said.

She added that the draft strategy has been approved by the larger working group involved in its preparation, which includes representatives from the World Bank, UNICEF, UNDP, GIZ, the Swiss Embassy, many NGOs, and also representatives from the Ministry of Education and Science, the State Education Inspectorate, the State Examination Center, the Center for Secondary Vocational Education, and the Bureau for Education Development.

“After this discussion, the draft will be posted on the government ENER platform starting today, allowing a broad public debate so that anyone who wishes can participate in its development until the final version,” Janevska said.

Janevska thanked partner organizations and urged anyone interested to join the public debate, saying it will help make the strategy better and, consequently, improve the quality of education.

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