2026

Vocational Education and Training policies

National Catalogue of Vocational Qualifications (NCVQ) was reviewed and further enhanced to better reflect labour market needs and developments within the VET system. As a result of this revision process, the Catalogue currently comprises 168 vocational qualifications, providing an updated and comprehensive framework for VET in Albania. The update of the National Catalogue of Professional Qualifications was approved by Ministerial Order No. 305, dated 20.07.2026 "On some changes to Order No. 99, dated 25.05.2021 "On the approval of the National Catalogue of Professional Qualifications", as amended.
These changes have reflected changes in the labor market and demands from business for new qualifications related to technological changes and adaptation to digitalization and the green economy.
Further improve the professional development and training of teachers and trainers, with a focus on: 

(i) pedagogical skills for implementing comprehensive competency-based approaches, and 

(ii) digitalization at all educational levels – from pre-school to higher education, including vocational education and training (VET);
National Agency continued implementing measures to strengthen the quality and professionalism of VET teachers through both the Continuous Professional Qualification Scheme and the Basics of Didactics in VET training programme for newly appointed teachers. Upon successful completion, 55 teachers were certified, enhancing their pedagogical competencies and preparedness to deliver high-quality vocational education and training. Under the Continuous Professional Qualification Scheme, 124 teachers were successfully certified in the respective qualification categories.

Udhezimi Nr. 1, datë 10.2.2026

Instruction no. 16, dated 8.5.2018, “On the development of self-assessment in institutions providing vocational education and training” has been revised. Ensuring high quality of educational services remains a priority for vocational education and training (VET) providers in Albania. Quality is a continuous improvement process, supported by reliable and proven quality assurance mechanisms, including accreditation and self-evaluation. In this context, the development of self-evaluation processes by VET providers aims to further enhance the quality and standards of VET provision. It is essential that the self-evaluation process (internal evaluation) is based on scientific, applicable, reliable and contemporary methodological approaches, which provide real data and create opportunities for reflection for management and pedagogical teams on strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for improvement, in relation to the fulfillment of the established quality criteria. This process contributes to the development of accurate continuous improvement plans, which are implemented and monitored in a sustainable manner. “Self-assessment” constitutes an internal quality assurance process, which is carried out by the VET provider itself, under its own responsibility, to assess the performance of the institution in accordance with the legislation in force and within the framework of the accreditation process, contributing to the continuous improvement of the performance and quality of VET provision.

Për një ndryshim në udhëzimin nr.16, datë 8.5.2018, "Për zhvillimin e vetëvlerësimit në institucionet ofruese të arsimit dhe formimit profesional", i ndryshuar

2025

Choose a Job

Within the framework of “Choose a Job” campaign was undertaken nationwide. Thanks to this campaign about 400 students more choose vocational upper secondary education instead of  the general one. 

2024

INSTRUCTION No. 759, dated 30.9.2024 

On the method of organization and activity, human resources management, composition of the development unit of institutions, providers of vocational education and training and continuous professional development of personnel, aims to establish mandatory rules for the organization and activity of public providers of vocational education and training by determining the methods of human resources management, including recruitment, training and development of personnel, as well as the composition of the development unit, including the roles and responsibilities of its members.

Për mënyrën e organizimit dhe veprimtarisë, menaxhimin e burimeve njerëzore, përbërjen e njësisë së zhvillimit të institucioneve ofruesve të arsimit dhe formimit profesional dhe zhvillimit të vazhduar profesional të personelit

Registration from general upper secondary education to VET education is made easier

Thanks to a joint guidance between Ministry of Education and Sports and Ministry of Culture, Economy and Innovation all legal barriers that made it difficult to transfer studies from general to vocational education and training in upper secondary education are removed. This enables for students to orient themselves towards VET training even if they started general education. 

Increase of registrations in VET schools

VET upper secondary education in Albania is attracting more and more students. Based on statistics VET students enrollments in 2024 have increased with about 10% compared to previous years. The government on the other hand as increased investments in infrastructure during 2024 for public upper secondary VET schools including improvement of school buildings, improvement of laboratories for specific subjects as well as improvement of dormitories of these schools.

Strategy on VET extended

The Strategy on Employment and Skills was extended until 2026. Such extension enables for better completion of respective objectives related to increase of the numbers and quality of vocational education at upper secondary level.