Reform in preschool and school education and lifelong learning

The objective of this reform is to increase quality and access to education and training. For this purpose, Bulgaria introduced amendments to the Preschool and School Education Act and to secondary legislation, which include the update of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) core curricula and syllabus, additional distance learning opportunities, the inclusion of four-year-olds in the mandatory preschool programme, and the provision for a gradual phase-in of the mandatory inclusion of four-years-old in preschool education. Bulgaria made amendments to the Employment Promotion Act, which expands the eligibility for the participation in training and introduces new options for trainings and for the validation of competencies. An Action Plan for the implementation of the Strategic Framework for the Development of Education, Training and Learning in the Republic of Bulgaria (2021-2030) has also been adopted.

The implementation of the reform shall be completed by 30 September 2023.

More information can be found at the links below:

Reference: C1.R1 in the Bulgarian Recovery and Resilience Plan
Project locations: Bulgaria

Project website: https://mon.bg/bg/57