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Part of situation: Moldova local government and education administrative reform (18 clusters)

Moldova implements major education reforms and school reorganizations

Moldova education reform territorial education agencies school reorganization Ministry of Education and Research school management

The Moldovan government has approved the creation of 34 territorial education agencies to take over the management of primary, gymnasium, high schools, and special education institutions from local authorities. This transition will occur on January 1, 2027, for most regions, while Chișinău and Bălți will transition on January 1, 2028. These agencies will possess legal personality, independent budgets, and will manage human resources, financing, and educational quality.

In a separate development, 92 educational institutions were reorganized ahead of the 2026-2027 school year, resulting in the transfer of 1,932 students. Among these changes, 31 institutions were liquidated and five were merged. The most frequent restructuring involved converting schools into primary-kindergarten combinations to maintain local access for younger children.

Additionally, the Ministry of Education and Research has launched professional training for teachers to implement a new disciplinary curriculum. These 16-hour online workshops are scheduled for November and December 2026 and are mandatory for targeted teaching staff.

Entities

Bălţi · Chișinău · Dan Perciun · Government of Moldova · Government of the Republic of Moldova · Ivan Țurcan · Ministry of Education and Research · Ministry of Education and Research of Moldova · Ministry of Education of Romania · Moldova · Valentina Olaru

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  • [● 3 SOURCES] The Moldovan government approved 34 territorial education agencies. www.ialovenionline.md · realitatea.md · www.zdg.md
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The teacher training program will last 16 hours and be conducted online in an asynchronous format. mec.gov.md · mts.gov.md
  • [● 2 SOURCES] 31 institutions were liquidated during the reorganization process. ziar.md · mecc.gov.md
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Teacher training for the new curriculum will take place in November and December 2026. mec.gov.md · mts.gov.md
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] 1,932 students were transferred due to school reorganizations. ziar.md
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The transfer of school management to agencies will occur on January 1, 2027, except for Chișinău and Bălți, which will transition on January 1, 2028. www.ialovenionline.md · realitatea.md · www.zdg.md
  • [● 2 SOURCES] 92 educational institutions were reorganized before the 2026-2027 school year. ziar.md · mecc.gov.md
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Ivan Țurcan visited Tiraspol, Bender, and Varnița to identify educational and public service needs. gov.md · www.ziarulnational.md

Sources

Accesul La Educație Și Servicii Publice De Calitate, În Atenția Secretarului De Stat Ivan Țurcan În Cadrul Vizitelor Efectuate La Tiraspol, Bender Și Varnița | Guvernul Republicii Moldova [gov.md]
Aproape 2.000 de elevi au schimbat școala după reorganizări. 31 de instituții au fost lichidate [ziar.md]
ZiarulNational.md ultimele știri din Moldova [www.ziarulnational.md]
Guvernul creează 34 de agenții teritoriale care vor prelua administrarea școlilor [www.ialovenionline.md]
Ministerul Educației și Cercetării | Guvernul Republicii Moldova [mec.gov.md]
Ministerul Educației și Cercetării | Guvernul Republicii Moldova [mts.gov.md]
Ministerul Educației și Cercetării | Guvernul Republicii Moldova [mecc.gov.md]
Școlile din Moldova trec sub controlul Ministerului Educației: 34 de agenții teritoriale, create de Guvern [realitatea.md]
Școlile din raioane vor trece în administrarea agențiilor teritoriale din 2027. Chișinăul și Bălțiul, din 2028 [www.zdg.md]