Adult education and training in North Macedonia has undergone significant reforms in recent years, aimed at improving quality, flexibility and labour market relevance.

A new Law on Adult Education has been adopted, introducing measures to strengthen the accreditation of providers, improve quality assurance and enhance the validation of non-formal and informal learning.

Current policy priorities focus on upskilling and reskilling of the adult population, particularly in response to labour market needs and economic development.

In line with the EU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, adult education policies increasingly support the development of qualifications in priority and emerging sectors. Financial support mechanisms, including subsidies and vouchers, are being expanded to increase participation in adult learning.

Another priority is the strengthening of the validation system for non-formal and informal learning, including the development of standards, methodologies and institutional capacities.

Regional Centres for Vocational Education and Training are being further developed as key providers of adult learning, supporting access, flexibility and alignment with local labour market needs.

Sources: Law on Adult Education; Ministry of Education and Science; Centre for Adult Education.