Kërçovë: Ministry of Education Reduces Albanian Language Classes at Drita High School
The Ministry of Education has decided to reduce two parallel classes offered in the Albanian language at the Drita High School in Kërçovë, according to a report by Gazeta Express on April 7, 2026. The decision has prompted widespread reactions from public opinion and within the educational community. Specifically, the reduction affects two parallel classes: one in the gymnasium direction and one in the direction of mechanical engineering.
According to data from the Ministry of Education and Science, six parallel classes will be accredited in Albanian, seven in Macedonian, and three in Turkish for the upcoming academic year. This has intensified debates regarding linguistic balance within local education. Reactions emphasize that this decision infringes upon the right to education in the native language, particularly in a city where only one gymnasium operates in Albanian.
The exact location for student registration remains unclear.