The new school year starts today for around 345,000 students, 26,500 of whom are sitting at school desks for the first time.
Prime Minister Edi Rama wished them success through a post on his social networks.
Meanwhile, 31,000 teachers will also return to schools.
The Minister of Education, Ogerta Manastirliu, announced a day ago that 236 thousand students will receive free textbooks.
It was also announced that 30 new and rehabilitated schools, 340 SMART laboratories, gyms and new sports fields have been opened this year.
