Concerns about low involvement of children in early education

Osman Buleshkaj, GIZ consultant, presented the Pre-University Education System in Kosovo, before the Commission for Education, Science, Technology, Innovation, Culture, Youth and Sports.

Buleshkaj said that not having complete legislation for early education, Kosovo continues to remain the country with the lowest participation of children in early education.

"Age 0-5 is included up to 6.7%, while at the pre-primary level 5-6 it is 88%. The number of unlicensed private nurseries is estimated to be 250, licensed 177. In pre-university education, currently around 60 percent of schools have less than 250 students. Over 200 schools (separate parallels) operate with less than 50 students or about 4 students per class. We also have a declining trend of students", he said.

Deputy Eliza Hoxha said that the main concern is that the demographic parameters have not been taken into account.

According to her, demographic changes due to mobility from rural to urban areas should be taken as a basis.

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"It is said that the world will face this problem, in the future 80 percent of housing will be focused in urban areas. I disagree that we don't need schools. We need more schools in urban areas, while fixing schools in rural areas. Schools in Fushë-Kosovo need spaces", she said.

Deputy Albena Reshitaj said that the finalization of the law on early education is necessary, especially the inclusion of the psychological development program for children.