The Ministry of Education, Science and Sports has announced new measures designed to mitigate the shortage of qualified foreign language instructors within the national schools. According to officials, the policy permits individuals who possess a higher level of academic achievement and demonstrate proficiency in specific European Union languages—including English, German, French, Spanish, and Polish—at a C1 level or higher to begin teaching these subjects. The Ministry outlined a structured pathway for these specialists.
They are slated to acquire formal pedagogical qualifications within two years of commencing their employment in the schools. Furthermore, the development of their subject-specific competence is anticipated within a four-year timeframe. Minister of Education, Science and Sports, Raminta Popa, stated that these regulatory adjustments are a direct response to the current deficit of specialized language teachers, particularly in regional educational centers.
The overarching goal of the initiative is twofold: first, to stabilize the teaching workforce across the country, and second, to significantly promote the integration and study of EU languages within the national education system. These provisions aim to broaden the pool of qualified educators while ensuring that the necessary professional development and subject mastery are systematically achieved. By establishing clear timelines for certification, the Ministry seeks to rapidly enhance the quality and availability of foreign language instruction across all levels of public schooling.
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