The "Daryn" RSP of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan has concluded the republican stage of the republican competition of scientific projects in general education subjects.The main goal of the competition is to stimulate the scientific and research and educational and cognitive activities of students, select and support talented young researchers, as well as form the intellectual potential of the country.About 900 students competed in the final republican stage of the competition, including 132 students from rural areas. The participation of rural students in the educational competition has increased by 112.9 percent this year, compared to 62 students last year.The competition was held in two stages: in natural science and mathematics subjects and in social and humanitarian subjects.The jury of the competition included professors and scientists from prestigious universities of the country.According to the award results, 263 students were awarded diplomas of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degrees in natural science and mathematics, and 148 students were awarded diplomas of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degrees in social and humanitarian subjects. In addition, the winners and prize-winners were awarded 32 rector's grants to the country's leading universities.The best projects in the natural science and mathematics disciplines will represent Kazakhstan at the Regeneron ISEF-2024 World Science and Technology Exhibition, which will be held in the USA (Ohio, Columbus) on May 10-16.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/949365

On the instructions of the Head of State, the construction of the first national school "ABAI ULTTYQ MEKTEBI" has begun. This project is aimed at creating a unique educational environment for talented children of Kazakhstan. During a working trip to Almaty, the Minister of Education Gani Beisembayev got acquainted with the construction of the school.The school is designed for 900 students and includes a boarding school for children, a teachers' house, a library, and a sports complex. It is planned to open this year.The concept of the new educational organization is based on Abai's philosophy, including the idea of ​​"five noble deeds".The creation of "ABAI ULTTYQ MEKTEBI" is one of the most important strategic steps in the development of domestic education, which is aimed at educating a new generation of intellectuals who are well aware of their origin, fluent in several languages, and able to withstand global challenges," the minister noted.An important step in the implementation of the project is the development of a unified educational program "ABAY-Programme". It is based on the formation of a multilingual, intellectual and national personality. The school also establishes a partnership with the leading pedagogical higher education institution of the country - the Kazakh National Pedagogical University named after Abai. As part of the cooperation, the "Abai Laboratory" was created, which will become a methodological and scientific research center in the field of humanitarian education. On March 1 - World Civil Defense Day, an exhibition and an Open Day for visitors were organized to introduce the forces and equipment of the Emergency Situations Department. Guests and residents of the city got acquainted with the daily work of rescuers and received answers to their questions. Children, who were especially interested in the tools and equipment of the rescue service, also expressed their dreams and wishes that "I want to work in this field when I grow up."According to Nurzhan Nurkhanuly, Head of the Civil Defense Department of the Shymkent City Emergency Situations Department, the professional holiday of the industry workers, which coincides with Thanksgiving Day, is also celebrated in a special way every year. This year, the event, organized under the slogan "Civil Defense - the Guarantee of Public Safety", will not end with today's open day.In March, civil defense events will be organized in all educational institutions, healthcare facilities and akimats in the city, as well as in industrial facilities, in order to ensure the safety of the population and the territory. And today, during the open day held on the territory of the central circus in Shymkent, the Emergency Rescue Team, the Disaster Medical Center, and firefighter equipment and tools were exhibited."The purpose of our event is not only to give a festive mood, but also to awaken patriotic feelings in the younger generation. Because today, children who have seen the work of rescuers with their own eyes and felt their hearts will strive to serve the country diligently when they grow up. "As you can see, today we are introducing our work to the public, widely announcing and explaining what tools and equipment we use," the head of the department said.In the future, such open days will continue in all fire departments in Shymkent. Today, 56 people, 8 pieces of equipment, and 10 young volunteers from the structural divisions of the Emergency Situations Department are attending the exhibition and helping to conduct explanatory work for the public.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/949089

In accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, about 1,300 schools will be renovated in Kazakhstan over the next three years, more than half of which (54%) are located in rural areas. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The project is being implemented in nine main areas that meet modern educational standards. The renovation includes major repairs to schools, equipping them with modern classrooms, updating school furniture, modernizing libraries and canteens, building or reconstructing gyms, equipping recreational areas and public spaces, and introducing new security systems. "The state annually allocates funds to improve school infrastructure. In 2025, the renovation will cover 262 schools, 141 of which are located in rural areas. "About 200 thousand students will study in the renovated buildings," noted Roza Sembayeva, Deputy Director of the Infrastructure Development Department. The work includes replacing the roof, updating facades and windows, and overhauling engineering communications - heating, water and electricity supply, sewage and ventilation systems. School areas will also be improved and landscaped. The project is designed for three years: in 2025, 262 schools will be renovated, in 2026 - 436, in 2027 - 466. In addition, in 2028-2029, another 67 schools are planned to be renovated in the Zhambyl region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/948063

Minister of Education Gani Beisembayev participated in the VIII Congress of the International Society "Kazakh Language". In his speech, he touched upon the measures taken by the state to improve the quality of teaching the Kazakh language and create a favorable language environment in schools.Since last year, the "Language Orientation" program has been implemented in preschool organizations, aimed at teaching children the state language from an early age. As the minister noted, this innovative approach is based on international experience and not only helps children master the language faster, but also stimulates their desire to learn and creative development. Currently, the project is being successfully implemented in five regions of the country. Trainings within the framework of the "Language Orientation" project are organized daily and include various methods and approaches. One of the main features of the method is its focus on developing the creative potential of children. It does not limit, but rather reveals the abilities of each child, which has a positive effect on speech and verbal-logical thinking. The project was developed taking into account the requests of parents. It will be introduced into the school system gradually starting this year,” said Minister of Education Gani Beisembayev. Special attention is paid to the quality of teaching the Kazakh language in educational institutions. In 2024, about 5.5 thousand teachers of the Kazakh language and literature passed advanced training courses. For the first time, exams in the Kazakh language were introduced for students in grades 5-8 and 10, which are aimed at deeper mastery and consolidation of the curriculum.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/948717

During his working trip to Almaty, Gani Beisembayev held a meeting with the teaching staff and students of the Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, the Kazakh National Women's Pedagogical University, as well as the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. During the meeting, priority was given to improving the quality of teacher training, improving educational programs, and the importance of continuing pedagogical education. "The state is increasing the number of educational grants for pedagogical specialties. This year, 48 thousand students enrolled in universities for pedagogical specialties. About eight thousand new teachers were accepted into secondary education organizations. However, improving the quality of pedagogical education remains an urgent issue. The quality education you receive at universities today will be the foundation for quality education for the younger generation," said Gani Beisembayev. During the working trip, the minister participated in the republican scientific and practical forum "Kazakhstan Pedagogy: Continuity of Education and Science" dedicated to topical issues of pedagogical education. As part of the event, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Y. Altynsarin National Academy of Education and the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. Gani Beisembayev answered all the students' questions. Future teachers were interested in state support measures for teachers in rural areas, employment issues, working with parent associations, as well as the features of educational work based on national values ​​within the framework of the "Integrated Education" program.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/947287

In February of this year, a law was signed that requires the training of mentors for orphans and children left without parental care. Training is provided by mentoring organizations at their own expense. In 2024, a mentoring institute was introduced in Kazakhstan, aimed at supporting orphans and children left without parental care. This mechanism will allow preparing students of educational organizations for independent living from the age of 10.«Training mentors is an important step in providing quality support and assistance to children left without parental care. "We are confident that this event will allow us to create an effective system of mentoring that will contribute to the socialization of children and prepare them for independent living," noted Nasymzhan Ospanova, Chairperson of the Committee for the Protection of Children's Rights of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Citizens of the country who have reached the age of majority and meet the requirements for guardians can apply to become mentors. After completing mandatory training, mentors are issued a certificate confirming their qualifications. Then, a formal agreement is concluded between the mentor, the guardianship and trusteeship body, as well as the educational organization. In the future, the mentoring system will become an important part of the support system for children who find themselves in difficult life situations. This will help them adapt to society without problems and bSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/944309

More than 200 organizations in the field of technical and vocational education have received licenses under the new system. This was reported at a meeting of the Staff Council of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Previously, licensing was issued only for individual qualifications, but now licenses will be issued for specialties. This measure will allow colleges to quickly adapt to changes in the economy, respond promptly to the needs of the labor market and expand their training opportunities. "Now colleges will be able to move away from bureaucratic procedures to add new qualifications within the framework of licensed specialties and only need to confirm the compliance of their material and technical base and staff. In addition, modular educational programs allow students to master several qualifications within one specialty. This increases their competitiveness,” said Yernur Dauenov, Chairman of the Committee for Quality Assurance in Education. Currently, regional departments of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan are conducting explanatory work among colleges, publishing information on official resources, and developing a schedule for reissuing licenses. This process is planned to be completed by March 1, 2025. Colleges can now apply for licenses for new specialties or reissuing existing licenses. At the same time, the procedure and terms for providing public services will remain unchanged.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/943132

The introduction of voucher financing in preschool organizations in Kazakhstan continues at a rapid pace. Since the beginning of 2025, metropolitan preschool organizations have also begun to join this system.670 kindergartens from Astana participate in voucher financing, and today the number of vouchers issued has exceeded 25 thousand. It should be noted thatvoucher financing has also been introduced in the cities of Taraz, Turkestan, Uralsk, and Shymkent. In a number of cities, such as Turkestan, Uralsk, and Taraz, the queue for children over 2 years old has been completely eliminated thanks to the new system.This mechanism is aimed at an open and efficient distribution of state orders among preschool organizations. The main advantages of the new system are improving the quality of service through real competition between kindergartens, giving parents the right to choose an educational institution, and transparency in financing and spending budget funds. "One of the main achievements is the elimination of illegal queues, since the electronic queue for receiving vouchersprovides equal conditions and only moves forward. The system, first of all, ensures the transparency of the financing process through the principle of "money is given to the child". The calculation and transfer of funds is carried out only after the parents confirm the data in the kindergarten attendance sheet," says Manara Adamova, director of the preschool education department.In the future, it is planned to introduce voucher financing to other regions, creating an open and competitive system in the field of preschool education.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/943134

The Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Gani Beisembayev held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Kazakhstan Monika Iversen. During the business meeting, the parties discussed the prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation in the field of education. Special attention was paid to the development of technical and vocational education, the organization of internships for students and teachers at industrial enterprises, as well as the improvement of the qualifications of teachers in the German language. In addition, more work was done in the field of preschool, secondary, and inclusive education and opportunities for establishing cooperation were discussed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/943301

Over the past two years, a record number of 422 schools with a capacity of 510 thousand students have been built in the country. This has solved the problem of 32 emergency and 71 three-shift schools, eliminating the shortage of student places in 200 schools across the country. It should be noted that within the framework of the "Cozy School" national project, it is planned to build 217 modern schools with a capacity of 460 thousand by the end of 2025, including 105 schools built in 2024.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/942244

The press service of the Ministry of Education continues the slogan "100 new names - 100 new people". The hero of today's column is Viktor Ryzhkov, a 10th grade student at the Alexander School in the Kostanay District.Under the guidance of his teacher Vitaly Bazarkin, the young inventor created an innovative system called "Smart Bridge", which prevents bridges from collapsing during a sharp rise in water level. This idea came to Viktor after the spring flood of 2024.The automated system prevents a critical rise in water level: sensors first register the danger, and the programmed Arduino microcontroller immediately activates the bridge lifting mechanism, protecting it from collapse even with a strong current."My goal is to create a system that will help people and infrastructure be prepared for floods. "During the development of the project, the choice of the lifting mechanism was a challenge, but we managed to successfully implement it," says Vitaly Bazarkin.In the future, Victor plans to improve the model by adding a bridge lifting function and radio integration that will automatically send a message to emergency services, which will allow for a prompt response to the alarm.The project has already been highly appreciated and won first place in the "Technical construction in the industrial sector" nomination at the Republican competition of innovative ideas "The first step to a great invention."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/941168

At the "City of Working Professions" festival, APEC Petrotechnic Higher College announced the launch of the first renewable energy workshop in the Western region, the press service of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports. The new educational and production center is equipped with modern equipment for the production of solar panels, where students will master advanced technologies and practical skills. In addition to participating in innovative projects, college students will have the opportunity to get paid work. This opportunity will strengthen their professional experience."It is planned to open an IWCF accreditation center at our college, which will train international specialists in safe well management and drilling. The IWCF certificate is mandatory for participation in the drilling process and is recognized as mandatory not only in Kazakhstan, but also abroad. Training is conducted in English, which significantly expands the opportunities for graduates to find employment in international companies," said college teacher Ainur Shakenova. In addition, APEC Petrotechnic has a workshop equipped with miniature versions of equipment used in the oil and gas industry. This allows students to practically learn the technologies of drilling, exploitation and production of oil and gas. APEC Petrotechnic graduates are building successful careers in leading oil and gas companies such as Tengizchevroil, Schlumberger, KazMunayGas, etc. The college continues to develop educational programs aimed at training specialists in demand for various industries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/940864

The modernization of 800 school libraries has been completed in Kazakhstan, and more than 280 thousand children have gained access to updated resources. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Strengthening the material and technical base of school libraries is part of the program to modernize 1,000 rural schools. “The state annually allocates funds to improve school infrastructure. This year, 800 school libraries were modernized as part of the modernization, and their stock was replenished with new fiction. In addition, the furniture in the libraries has been updated,” noted Roza Sembayeva, Deputy Director of the Infrastructure Development Department. In addition, systematic work is being carried out within the framework of the “Children's Library” project to develop school libraries and increase students' interest in reading. Today, 1.6 million copies of fiction have been added to the school library fund, and the total book fund exceeds 141 million. Special attention is also being paid to improving the skills of school librarians. In 2024, 1,775 specialists completed a special course, including 1,239 school librarians and 536 college librarians. This measure will help raise the professional level of library workers and improve the quality of their work. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/940443

The national tool for monitoring and assessing the educational achievements of students has received the RCEC international quality mark, the press service of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.The international accreditation of the national tool of the RCEC confirms its reliability, validity and compliance with international quality standards. All stages and procedures of the RCEC are based on scientific methods used in well-known studies such as PISA, TIMSS and PIRLS.“Accreditation of the RCEC has allowed us to increase our country's capacity and expertise in the field of assessment. We plan to introduce the main principles and methods developed during the transformation of the RCEC to other levels of education as part of improving the national education system. This will ensure the overall development of the assessment system and obtaining objective data on the quality of children's education,” said Magzhan Amangazy, Chairman of the Board of the Akhmet Baitursynuly Taldau National Research and Education Assessment Center.In addition, accreditation provides Kazakhstan with unique opportunities to lead joint initiatives to assess the quality of education in the Central Asian region.The accreditation of the BMQA consists of 7 stages, which include the development of an assessment system, the creation of a database of test questions, the development of instructions for all participants, the administration of testing on a digital platform, and the analysis of results in accordance with international standards.Recall that the BMQA is a Kazakhstani national study that studies the quality of education of schoolchildren, which allows identifying strengths and weaknesses in the educational process. Its final result is the development of methodological recommendations for improving the quality of education, conducting a comprehensive analysis of each region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/939574

On February 20-23, the largest Almaty Tech Cup in Central Asia — robotics and drones championship — will be held at the Atakent Center, the press service of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports. The theme of this year's robotics championship will be devoted to the global problem of studying water resources and the underwater world. Students will present their scientific projects and innovative startups in four age categories:• FIRST LEGO League Discover (4-6 years old)• FIRST LEGO League Explore (6-10 years old)• FIRST LEGO League Challenge (10-16 years old)• FIRST Tech Challenge (12-18 years old) Teams will compete to defend the honor of the country at the world stage in Houston, Texas, USA. The drone championship will be held in four areas:• ASPAN Drone Competition — programming and control of drones;• ASPAN Cyber ​​Competition — virtual competitions on the VelociDrone simulator;• ASPAN Drone Race — FPV (First Person View) drone competition. The winners will have the opportunity to defend the honor of Kazakhstan at championships in South Korea, several European countries, China and Turkey. It should be noted that Kazakhstan set a record by becoming a three-time world champion among 190 countries at the competition held in Athens in October last year. The championship is organized by the Almaty City Department of Education, the USTEM Foundation, the Ashyq Aspan Scientific and Educational Foundation, the Daryn Regional Center for the Performing Arts, with the support of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the city administration.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/939490

Psychological support centers provided assistance to about 250,000 students and their families this year. 149,072 of them are minors, and 97,029 are parents. It should be noted that the centers were opened in 20 regions of the country on the instructions of the Head of State. They provide psychological, medical, legal and social assistance aimed at strengthening the well-being of children and their families.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/939488

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He visited an exhibition of popular professions for young people. Daniya Espayeva noted the great importance of this event in the training of professionals, as well as the work being done by the state to support technical and vocational education. It should be noted that over four days, about 40,000 people watched this large-scale event.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/938953

He toured the workplace and noted the importance of state initiatives aimed at increasing the prestige of working professions. He also noted that the event was organized on a large scale and that this was a great opportunity for graduates to make a choice.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/938955

She visited training grounds where qualified personnel for the energy and oil and gas sectors are being trained. Special attention was paid to practical training, modern equipment and cooperation between educational institutions and employers. The Minister's visit demonstrated the importance of technical and vocational education in providing various sectors of the economy with qualified specialists.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/938957