Deputy Prime Minister Valeriu Chiveri discussed with the directors of eight Romanian-language educational institutions issues related to the admission of pupils and preparations for the new school year

On 24 July 2026, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri, together with the representatives of the Ministry of Education and Research and the Bureau for Reintegration Policies, held a working meeting with the directors of the eight Romanian-language educational institutions located in the Transnistrian region. 

During the discussions, participants noted the continued increase in the interest shown by children and their parents from the region in studying at these educational institutions, as reflected in the growing number of applications submitted. Particular attention was given to the admission process for lyceum education for the 2026-2027 school year, which is being conducted in two stages between 13 July and 14 august 2026. 

The participants discussed preparations for the start of the new school year, the readiness of schools to respond to the ever-growing demand, the need to expand and modernize educational infrastructure, as well as the persisting challenges that continue to hinder the full organization of the educational process. The need to develop concrete solutions capable of ensuring access to education based on national educational programmes and standards for the largest possible number of children from the region was once again emphasized.

In addition, it was highlighted that graduates of educational institutions located in the Transnistrian region who have completed their studies under the 11-year school education programme have the opportunity to participate in the admission competition for higher education institutions of the Republic of Moldova, including universities in Chișinău. Following successful admission, they may complete a compensatory educational year designed to facilitate the continuation of their studies and their successful integration into the national education system. 

The Ministry of Education and Research is currently developing an action plan aimed at supporting young people from educational institutions in the Transnistrian region who wish to continue their studies within the national education system. The planned measures include facilitating school transfers, providing information, counselling and other forms of assistance, as well as creating the necessary conditions for their successful integration and adaptation. 

Deputy Prime Minister Valeriu Chiveri reaffirmed that supporting the eight educational institutions and expanding access to quality education for young people from the region continue to be key priorities of the Government.