​Central

• The overall policy and legislation;
• Any matter in the field of education which is not of local interest;
• The formulation of standards;
• The general system of certification for all teachers;
• Adult education, lifelong learning;
• Research promotion;
• The development of a comprehensive library system;
• The promotion of an inclusive policy for the disabled integration into the educational system;
• Education inspection;
• The planning of, setting standards in, and quality assurance of the pre-university education system;
• Higher education, including planning, regulating the providers of higher education and approving their statutes and the distribution of funds;
• The definition and award of diplomas, ranks and titles;
• International and European cooperation;
• The promotion of equality in access and admission to higher education, the coordination activities and licensing of private providers, and
• Overseeing theThe Higher Education Agency: Kosovo Accreditation Agency KAA.

Local

• Pre-schools;
• Primary education;
• Secondary education;
• The registration and licensing of educational institutions; and
• The recruitment, payment of salaries and training of education instructors and administrators;
• The construction of education and training facilities;
• The maintenance and repairs of the premises and equipment of educational and training institutions;
• Ensuring a healthy and safe environment for pupils and staff, and
• Dealing with violent or bullying behaviour and substance abuse in or associated with the respective institution. 

The Municipality of Mitrovicë/ Mitrovica North has competence for the provision of higher education, including:

• The registration and licensing of educational institutions;
• Recruitment;
• The payment of salaries, and
• The training of education instructors and administrators. 

Responsible ministries/bodies

• Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
• The National Qualification Authority is an independent public body under the control of the Ministry. It role is of quality assurance. It defines and approves the parameters of the national qualifications framework; handles the accreditation procedure; and maintains a database of certificates and diplomas awarded

• Municipalities
• Municipality of Mitrovicë municipalities withhas enhanced capacities

Sources

• Law No. 02/L-52 on Preschool Education 19.01. 2006
• Law No.2002/2 on Primary and Secondary Education on Kosovo 31.10.2002
• Law on local self-government, Articles 17 and 21
• Law No.03/L-68 on education in the municipalities of the Republic of Kosovo 21.05.2008
• Law No. 04/L-205 on the Employment Agency of the Republic of Kosovo of 9.01.2014
• Law No.04/L-032 on pre-university education in the Republic of Kosovo, 29.08.2011
• Law No.04/L-037 On Higher Education in the Republic Kosovo, 29.08.2011
• Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
• National Qualification Authority
• European Training Foundation