Vocational Education and Training (VET)
2023
No reforms.
2022
Transformation of the network of vocational training institutions
Starting from the 2022 academic year, a restructured network of vocational training institutions, in which the Ministry of Education, Science and Sports implements the rights and obligations of the owner (shareholder), will begin operating.
The purpose of this transformation is to make rational use of resources to create an effectively functioning, accessible network of vocational training institutions that implement vocational training programmes that meet the needs of the labour market, and that at the same time create favourable conditions for individuals to acquire qualifications; to create opportunities for persons studying in accordance with the professional training programme to obtain basic or secondary education, as needed, and to receive pedagogical, psychological, special pedagogical, social pedagogical and other educational. This will be done by combining the vocational training programmes of the vocational training institutions operating in the relevant region with the needs of the companies operating in the region, by eliminating excess assets, creating prerequisites for high-quality vocational training, efficient use of finances, optimal investment in vocational training infrastructure and human resources.
2021
From the 15th of December 2020, when quarantine requirements were significantly increased, vocational training and higher education moved online. Initial contact vocational training is allowed, in conjunction with the social skills programme. There may also be compulsory internships, practical training or assessment of competencies that cannot be implemented remotely. In the case of contact training, the management of the flow of persons, safe distancing and other necessary public health measures must be ensured.
2021-2022 school year in initial vocational eucation and training was started in a contact manner, in compliance with basic safety conditions. All schools provide opportunities for students to voluntarily test in one of the methods chosen by the school (cumulative, antigens). The school decides on the method of testing. Pupils are tested at school, tests are provided by the school.
Non-immune employees are required to be tested regularly in accordance with government procedures.
Contact continuing vocational education and training is available only to those who have been vaccinated, have recovered or have a negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR test at least 48 hours previously (from the time of sampling).
In the case of COVID-19, a person with confirmed coronavirus infection shall be isolated. All non-immune persons who have been in contact with him must be isolated for 10 days.
Adult Education
2023
No reforms.
2022
No reforms.
2021
From the 15th of December 2020 with the introduction of the strict quarantine measures, non-formal adult education was only allowed online. If the activities cannot be conducted remotely, non-formal adult education should be stopped. From the 6th of March contact sessions have been allowed if they take place outdoors and they are attended by a maximum of 5 people. Such activities must comply with the safety requirements in force at the time. From the 22nd of March indoor classes are allowed, but only for a maximum of 5 people. Everyone must have a safe space of 30 square meters and comply with the safety requirements in force at the time. Indoor classes can take place only in those municipalities where the epidemiological situation is considered stable. From the 12th of April the number of persons who can participate in a single outdoor activity was increased to 10. The situation indoors is still the same – no more than 5 people can take part, but they need less space – 20 sq. m per person.