The Center for School Leadership Opens the Third Call for Applications for the Compulsory Training Program for Certification of Principals in Vocational Education and Training Institutions

The call is open to all incumbent Principals/Vice Principals, as well as teachers aspiring to become Principals or Vice Principals in Vocational Education and Training (VET) Institutions.

Before preparing their application documents, interested candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria outlined below:

Eligibility Criteria for Incumbent Principals/Vice Principals and Aspiring Leaders:
Hold a master’s degree in a scientific field or an equivalent qualification.
Have a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience, including at least one (1) year in a managerial position.
Possess certified knowledge of information technology usage.
Preferably have proficiency in English and/or other foreign languages.
Required Application Documents and Submission Process
The collection of candidates’ personal data will be conducted in compliance with Law No. 9887, dated 10.03.2008, “On the Protection of Personal Data,” as amended.

Required documents for application:

Application request for the Training Program;
Motivation letter from the applicant;
Applicant’s CV in the Europass format; [CV Format]
A copy of a valid identification document;
Payment receipt for the application fee of 1,000 ALL, deposited into the bank account of the Center for School Leadership: https://www.csl.edu.al/course/tarifat-programit-iap/
Official statement on disciplinary measures issued by the employer;
Proof of managerial experience (both within and outside the VET institution, if applicable);
Certificates of completed training programs in management and leadership, foreign language diplomas, and IT certifications;
Self-declaration form stating that the applicant has no criminal record; [Self-Declaration Form]
Development project for the institution, based on the National Strategy for the Development of the Pre-University Education System in Albania. [Project Format – VET]
Copies of university diplomas, official transcripts, and professional licensing certificates (if applicable);
Official proof of leadership experience, copies of qualification category (if applicable), foreign language and IT proficiency certificates;
Recommendation letter from the institution’s leader. If the applicant is currently unemployed, the recommendation letter must be obtained from their most recent employer in the education sector.
Note: Notarization of documents is not required; copies are sufficient.

Application Procedure
The Center for School Leadership will only accept online applications submitted through the designated application section: [Apply Here!]

Before starting the online application process, ensure that all required documents are scanned in electronic format. The digital documentation accompanying your online application must be uploaded to the system through the personal application account you will create.

For inquiries regarding the online application process, please contact us at: info@csl.edu.al

Application Deadline and Evaluation Procedure
Applications will be accepted from January 15 – February 15, 2025.

The applications will be reviewed by the Candidate Evaluation Committee based on the categories and scoring criteria set forth in the regulation “On the Professional Development and Qualification of Principals/Vice Principals of Vocational Education and Training Institutions in Albania.”

The Center for School Leadership is responsible for organizing the evaluation, admission, and enrollment process for incumbent leaders into the training program, in accordance with the regulation “On the Professional Development and Qualification of Principals/Vice Principals of Vocational Education and Training Institutions in Albania,” approved by the Center’s Governing Board.

Candidates who successfully pass the selection process and are admitted to the training program will be notified by the Center for School Leadership regarding their training schedule and enrollment period.

The training program is conducted part-time, without requiring leave from work. Upon completion of the program, participants must undergo an assessment to obtain the official certification required for leadership positions in vocational education institutions within the pre-university education system.

If an incumbent Principal loses their leadership position between the time of application and enrollment in the compulsory training program, they retain the right to continue the program as an aspiring leader in the pre-university education system.