Inclusion of Kosovo refugees in Albania and North Macedonia

External practice

Duration

March - July 1999

Partnership

Education International, SBASHK/UESCK, Ministry of Education of the Republic of Albania, Directorate of Education in North Macedonia

Reason it was developed

Deportation of the population of Kosovo during the 1999 war and settlement as refugees in Albania and North Macedonia

Activities

Holding lessons with students and teachers from Kosovo in the school facilities of Albania and North Macedonia

Results

Despite the horrors of the war, the school year 1998/1999 continued and managed to save this year by completing over 80% of the curriculum.

Funding

Education International in cooperation with its other member unions.

Albania Republic of North Macedonia Serbia
Kosovo
UESCK-SBASHK
Inclusion in schools/education institutes Inclusion in emergency situations (e.g. COVID 19, environmental disasters, etc.) Cultural and social attitudes Linguistic barriers Recognition of qualifications Targeted support for students from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups
Legislation/policy/strategy/funding Programme (e.g. nation-wide) Initial and continuous professional development of teachers, academics and other education personnel Support (material and/or financial) to facilitate access to quality education Cooperation with other stakeholders (e.g. families, social services) Evaluation and assessment Social dialogue negotiations on the regional level Social dialogue negotiations on the national level
Teachers/trainers Other educational personnel School leaders Trade Union members Students/learners Education employers Stakeholders
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