Albania Grade 1 Curriculum - Foreign Language (English)

Starting September 13, 2021, English language instruction became mandatory for first-grade students in Albanian schools nationwide. This initiative introduced English alongside literacy as the primary foreign language. While the specific curriculum details for Grade 1 English are not readily available, the decision to implement English education from this early stage highlights its growing importance in Albanian education. Previously, English language learning in public schools typically began in the third grade. This change reflects a broader trend of increasing English language acquisition among Albanian youth, with a reported 65% of children speaking English fluently or semi-fluently.