Living in Moldova

All children from Ukraine and other countries at war can enroll in Moldovan schools with simplified procedures. They are not required to present any document related to legal status to do this. The documents they need to present are:

• • Parent/guardian’s national ID
  • Child’s national ID or birth certificate
  • Child’s medical record (can be obtained in Moldova if the Ukrainian one is not available)
  • Child’s schools records (electronic versions accepted too), if available. If they are not available, the Instruction outlines several procedures, according to the child’s age, to determine the grade they are placed in. The Instruction also outlines the procedures for children entering grades 10 and 12, in regards to exams.
• Parents can enroll their child by submitting a simple application form (link provided in Instruction) and the above documents to their local school. In case their local school does not have any available spaces, they should be referred to another school nearby which has space.
• Schools are also requested to facilitate access to online learning for any child who wishes to study the Ukrainian curriculum online, but in a school setting.

Auditor status no longer exists. Students that were previously auditors can fully enroll in school (by following the above procedures) or choose to study online.

All beneficiaries of temporary protection who have school-age children must record their child’s enrollment status, whether the child is enrolled in a Moldovan school or continues to study online in a Ukrainian school.

This procedure will help the Ministry of Education and Research to ensure that all school-age children are enrolled in formal education (either in person or online). 

To record children’s enrollment status, you have two options: 

1. a) Online submission

Step 1: Download one form per child from the Ministry of Education and Research’s website in the section for Ukrainian refugee children: https://mec.gov.md/. The form is available in Romanian, Russian, and Ukrainian. It includes basic information about your child’s enrollment status, such as your address in the Republic of Moldova, the school’s address in Ukraine, the class grade, among other details. 

Step 2: Complete and sign a separate form for each child enrolled in the Ukrainian education system. 

Step 3: Gather all required supporting documents. Ensure that every document is accurate and complete. 

Step 4: Send the completed and signed form along with the supporting documents by email to the Education Directorate of your district of residence. You can find the contact address in the list of Educational Directorate Focal Points, available on the Ministry’s website in the section for Ukrainian refugee children. 

1. b) In-person submission

Step 1: Visit the Education Directorate in your district of residence and bring all supporting documents.  

Step 2: Complete and sign one form per child. You must fill out a separate form for each child enrolled in the Ukrainian education system. 

Step 3: If you are unable to complete the form yourself, the Education Directorate focal point will provide you support. 

Step 4: Make sure that each form is correctly completed and signed before submission to your local Education Directorate focal point. 

What supporting documents do you need for children learning online?               

• Confirmation letter from the educational institution or 
• Confirmation email from the school administration of the country of enrollment or 
• Student ID or digital enrollment certificate.                           

If the child is enrolled in a Moldovan school, no supporting documents are needed. 

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As a refugee in Moldova, you have the right to work.
The ROBOTA project, through its main tool – the DILO.MD platform – connects job seekers with employers, provides individual consultations on job search, and helps develop the skills needed for successful employment and workplace retention.

Key Services

1. Job Matching & Listings
   • A constantly updated database of vacancies from Moldovan employers.
   • Search and filtering tools to match job seekers with relevant opportunities.
2. Career Counseling
   • Individual consultations on preparing CVs, writing motivation letters, and succeeding in interviews.
   • Guidance on Moldovan labor market requirements and workplace integration.
3. Skills Development
   • Information on training programs, language courses, and professional development opportunities.
   • Referrals to partner organizations for specialized training or upskilling.

The DILO.MD platform is available in Ukrainian, Romanian, English, and Russian, ensuring accessibility for all users.
Submit your application directly on www.dilo.md under the vacancy you are interested in.

ROBOTA Contacts

+373 681 76655
[email protected]
www.dilo.md