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15.Glossary

Last update: 21 March 2026

 

  1. Academic Year [Vit akademik]: Academic year. Refers to higher education system
  2. Academia [Akademia]: The law on higher education states that academia is a higher education institution that operates in the area of profiled higher education, scientific research, creative and professional activities. It consists of at least one faculty. In compliance with its area of study, an Academia can offer study programmes for all cycles and study programmes with a professional character.
  3. Academic career [Karrierë akademike]: Academic career is, according to the law on higher education the scientific and teaching activity exercised by academic staff of higher education institutions.
  4. Accreditaton [Akreditimi]. According to the law on higher education accreditation is the independent process for the external evaluation of quality which defines whether higher education institutions and/or study programmes offered by them fulfil or not the defined quality standards conform the legislation enforce. 
  5. Application tariff [tarifa e aplikimit]: Application tariff. Within the framework of the law on higher education this tariff entails the monetary value paid by the student to apply into a study programme.
  6. Basic Education [Arsimi bazë]: Basic education according to the law on pre-university education basic education starts at the age of six and is compulsory. It is composed by two cycles: primary and lower secondary.
  7. Competition tariff [Tarifa e konkurrimit]: Competition tariff. Based on the law on higher education it entails the monetary amount paid by the student to compete into higher education institutions in order to be entitled to a study progamme in those institutions where competition is obligatory.
  8. Core curricula [Kurrikula bërthamë]: According to the law on pre-university education it is a joint curriucla for all pupils of the same level in pre-university education system. https://arsimiparauniversitar.gov.al/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/LIGJI-69-2012-I-NDRYSHUAR.pdf 
  9. Curricular Framework [Kornizë kurrikulare]: According to the law on pre-university education this is the key curricular document that describes the general intentions of the curricula key competences and expected results of pupils regarding knowledge, skills and stances at the end of basic and upper secondary education, aims of learning areas and general principles of teaching and learning process as well as of pupils assessment. https://arsimiparauniversitar.gov.al/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/LIGJI-69-2012-I-NDRYSHUAR.pdf 
  10. Creches [Çerdhet]: Institutions for children 0 to 3 years old. They are dependent from local governance units. https://arsimiparauniversitar.gov.al/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/LIGJI-69-2012-I-NDRYSHUAR.pdf 
  11. Education Institution [Institucion arsimor]: Education institution within the meaning of the law on pre-university education it includes kindergartens and or schools. https://arsimiparauniversitar.gov.al/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/LIGJI-69-2012-I-NDRYSHUAR.pdf 
  12. External Evaluation [vlerësim I jashtëm]: Refers to evaluations at pre-university education system conducted at national or local level by regional directorate or other institutions external to the school. https://arsimiparauniversitar.gov.al/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/LIGJI-69-2012-I-NDRYSHUAR.pdf 
  13. Internal Evaluation [Vlerësim i brendshëm]: Internal evaluation https://arsimiparauniversitar.gov.al/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/LIGJI-69-2012-I-NDRYSHUAR.pdf
  14. Multiple or Dual Diploma [Diplomë e dyfishtë ose e shumëfishtë]: Based on the law on higher education this type of diploma is launched apart by two or more higher education institutions by means of an agreement and marks successful completing of a joint study programme. https://unitir.edu.al/images/dokumenta/Legjislacion/Ligj_80-2015_22.07.2015.pdf 
  15. Parents Council [Këshilli i prindërve]: Parents council is within the framework of pre-university education law, a joint organ composed by representatives of parents of students of the education institution. https://arsimiparauniversitar.gov.al/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/LIGJI-69-2012-I-NDRYSHUAR.pdf 
  16. Priority document [Dokumenti i prioriteteve]: Based on the law on higher education is the paper defining the expenditure structure of the public fund for higher education and scientific research in conformity with the country’s priorities. https://unitir.edu.al/images/dokumenta/Legjislacion/Ligj_80-2015_22.07.2015.pdf 
  17. Provimet e Lirimit: test given upon completion of lower secondary education https://arsimiparauniversitar.gov.al/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/LIGJI-69-2012-I-NDRYSHUAR.pdf 
  18. Quality Code [Kodi i cilësisë]:  Within the framework of the law on higher education this code includes a summary of standards and guidance for internal and external quality assurance in higher education  https://unitir.edu.al/images/dokumenta/Legjislacion/Ligj_80-2015_22.07.2015.pdf