Moldova to Reform School Education, with Focus on Practical Skills and European Standards

Moldova’s Ministry of Education and Research has announced broad consultations on revising the national curriculum and introducing best international practices, particularly the Estonian model, into general education. At the same time, the ministry is preparing a major reform of the teaching process aimed at reducing the amount of theoretical material and equipping schools in line with new educational requirements. The main curriculum changes are set to be introduced from September 1, 2027, while the current year will be devoted to extensive consultations and professional training for teachers. Corina Lungu, head of the Curriculum Policy Directorate at the Ministry of Education and Research, announced this during the “Public Space” program on Radio Moldova. According to Lungu, particular attention in the new curriculum will be given to the subject “History of Romanians and World History”. The modern era will be studied over two years, in grades VIII and IX. According to the official, “this will give students enough time to study such complex and sensitive topics as deportations, famine and the conflict on the Dniester”. “Until now, the modern era was studied only in grade IX, over the course of one year, and there was not enough time to cover the complexities of this period. Therefore, the new curriculum for the subject ‘History of Romanians and World History’ provides for the historical period to be taught over two years, in grades VIII and IX. During these two years, students will have enough time to understand the essence and consequences of the events,” Corina Lungu noted. The new curriculum will better address the modern needs of children and bring Moldova’s education system closer to European standards, textbook author Daniela State said during the same program. The Ministry of Education and Research is also working on a new generation of school textbooks. They are expected to become more engaging and more focused on practical examples.