344 students from all municipalities of Kosovo took part in the test within the joint Kosovo–Albania Olympiad in the Albanian Language for ninth-grade students.

The organization and administration of the test were carried out by the Commission of the Ministry of Education and Science and the Assessment Center, in accordance with the standards and procedures foreseen for the development of this competition.

The test for the third phase, at the national level, began at the scheduled time and was conducted with high participation from students across all municipalities of the country.

Previously, the first phase at the school level and the second phase at the municipal level were successfully held, enabling the identification and selection of students with the best results in the Albanian Language.

Before the start of the test, the Deputy Minister of Education, Përparim Kryeziu, greeted the participating students and praised their commitment to cultivating and advancing the Albanian language, as one of the fundamental values of our national identity and culture.

The joint Kosovo–Albania final will be held on May 23, 2026, in Prishtina.