Moldova will learn from Romania’s experience in implementing the reform in education and Bucharest will help Chisinau in the given area. Related statements were made by Moldovan Minster of Education Maia Sandu and Romanian Minister Delegate for Higher Education Mihnea Cosmin Costoiu in the program Fabrica on Publika TV channel.
Maia Sandu said that Moldova learned from Romania’s experience in introducing the dual system in the secondary vocational education. Thus, starting with September 2014, the students of some of the vocational schools will study theory at school, while practice - at companies and will be able to get a job. She added that they already reached an agreement with two foreign capital companies in this respect and talks are also held with other economic entities.
Romania will offer assistance in developing the National Qualifications Framework and the National Qualifications Register for the Moldovan education establishments. The Moldovan minister said the number of education institutions will be substantially decreased, especially of higher education establishments. Afterward, time will be allotted for removing the shortcomings. The education institutions that will not comply will be liquidated.
Romania will also provide assistance to Moldova in preparing Romanian language trainers based on a project that was worked out and is coordinated in concert.
The introduction of software that is widely used in Romania will be an innovation for Moldova. It enables to admit students to lyceums after they graduate the secondary school based on their abilities, knowledge and achievements.
Mihnea Cosmin Costoiu assured that Romania will continue to offer scholarships to Moldovan young people.
