CULTURE, IDENTITY AND ISSUES OF NATIONAL MINORITIES, pages: 189 - 204, 2025

Multilingual and Multicultural Education in Moldova - Policies, Practices and Pathways to Inclusion

Doi: https://doi.org/10.58603/AEHD4473

Rezumat: This article examines the development of language education policies in the Republic of Moldova within the broader context of European integration, multilingualism, and multiculturalism. The aim is to highlight how recent amendments to the Education Code, institutional initiatives, and pedagogical strategies support the creation of an inclusive and equitable education system. The methodology involves document analysis, case-based examples from minority regions, and examples of good practice in teacher training and classroom instruction. The findings indicate a growing alignment with European multilingual education standards, though implementation challenges remain. The article recommends continued investment in teacher development and support for minority languages.