Modernised ICT school opens new opportunities for Kosovo’s youth

A new chapter for vocational education in Kosovo began on 27 October 2026 with the inauguration of the fully renovated and modernised Gjin Gazulli ICT Vocational School in Pristina. Co-financed by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Municipality of Pristina, and implemented by LuxDev in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Science, the project represents a significant investment in young people’s skills and Kosovo’s digital future. By strengthening the connection between vocational education and labour market needs, the school will help equip young people with the skills required in an increasingly digital economy.

Designed to accommodate approximately 700 students, the school offers modern facilities for developing practical skills, mainly in information and communication technology (ICT). Students will benefit from learning opportunities in software development, business informatics, computer systems, digital media, electronics and renewable energy technologies.

The modernisation has also created a more accessible and welcoming learning environment. Facilities include a 250-seat amphitheatre, an industrial kitchen and canteen, landscaped outdoor spaces and a sports field. Ramps, accessible sanitary facilities and barrier-free access help ensure that students with disabilities can participate fully in school life.

For Luxembourg, this investment forms part of a longstanding partnership supporting vocational education and Kosovo’s development as a competitive, innovative and knowledge-based economy.

The school responds to the growing demand for qualified professionals in Kosovo’s ICT sector. Alongside improved infrastructure and equipment, closer cooperation with businesses helps students gain practical experience that is directly relevant to their future careers.

Two of the school’s five ICT programmes are offered through dual vocational education and training (Dual VET), combining classroom learning with practical training in companies.

The investment builds on Luxembourg’s support for vocational education reform through the Skills for sustainable jobs in Kosovo project, implemented by LuxDev. Working with the Ministry of Education and Science, municipalities, vocational schools and the private sector, this support combines modern facilities with updated curricula, teacher training and qualifications aligned with labour market needs. Priority sectors include ICT, renewable energy and energy efficiency, wood processing and manufacturing.

Dual VET is a central part of this cooperation. According to official figures, the system has expanded from a pilot involving around 100 students in 2022 to more than 2,500 students, 32 vocational schools and over 1,000 partner enterprises across Kosovo. Cooperation with the Kosovo Chamber of Commerce also supports the training of company instructors and examiners, as well as the development of standardised assessment and certification procedures, helping to translate practical learning into recognised skills and stronger employment prospects.

The modernised Gjin Gazulli school provides a foundation for this ambition. Its facilities give teachers and students more opportunities to connect knowledge with practice, develop ideas and prepare for employment, further education and entrepreneurship.

Addressing students at the inauguration, Mr DIETZ encouraged them to make the most of these opportunities : “Your future is not limited by the size of your country, but shaped by the strength of your ideas and your determination to pursue them.”

The Skills for sustainable jobs in Kosovo project is funded by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency. The project aims to contribute to sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation, inclusiveness and social development in a greener Kosovo.