Minister of Education Gani Beisembayev wrote about this on his official pages on social networks. The photo exhibition shows sincere respect and gratitude to teachers who make an immeasurable contribution to the development of our country."The work of a teacher is the foundation of the country's development, the core of the upbringing of generations. Every teacher in our country should learn from these individuals who set a high example of professionalism and honesty. Being a teacher is not only about educating, but also about laying the foundation for the future of the country, educating the generation, inspiring, and sowing the seeds of morality," the minister said in his note. In the history of our country, the names of nine teachers who were awarded the highest state award, the title of Hero of Labor, are known. Among them are Heroes of Socialist Labor Zhakiya Shayzhunisov, Kudys Absametov, Rafika Nurtazina, Marzhan Tasova. In 2008, academician Ayagul Mirazova was recognized as worthy of this title, and in 2018 it was awarded to Alina Solovyova, a biology teacher at A.S. Pushkin School-Gymnasium No. 1 in Shymkent. Five years later, on October 5, 2023, Abay teacher Alma Shukizhanova was awarded. In 2024, for the first time in the history of our independent country, the Head of State awarded two school teachers with the title of "Hero of Labor of Kazakhstan" and the Order of "Otan" at once. They are Gulzhanar Nurpeisova, a mathematics teacher at special boarding school No. 4 in Almaty, and Elmara Traisova, a teacher at school-gymnasium No. 34 in Uralsk.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/933594

From the report of the Minister of Education Gani Beisembayev at the expanded board meetingSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/933676

On February 10, 2025, the XIII Winter Gymnasium will begin among students. About 700 students aged 12-18 from all regions of the country will participate in the sports event, the press service of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports, citing the National Scientific and Practical Center for Physical Education.Eight sports will be held at the gymnasium - cross-country skiing, winter presidential competition, biathlon, winter sports orienteering, short track, bandy (ball hockey), ice hockey and figure skating. A total of 162 medals and 15 cups will be up for grabs."In his September Address to the Nation, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke about raising a healthy nation. For this, it is necessary to develop mass and children's sports in our country. "The Gymnasium is not just a competition, but a competition aimed at identifying real talents, promoting sports among children and forming a new generation of athletes," noted Arman Tashmetov, Director General of the National Scientific and Practical Center for Physical Education of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The XIII Winter Gymnasium of Kazakh students will continue in the West Kazakhstan region, in the cities of Uralsk and Aksai, until April.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/933979

Cozy schools, spreading the best educational practices, will become support schools for all secondary educational institutions of Kazakhstan. Thus, high-quality education will be implemented in all educational institutions of the country in stages, the press service of the Ministry of Education reports. Within the framework of the "Cozy School" national project, it is planned to build 217 modern schools with a capacity of 460 thousand places by the end of 2025, of which 105 schools will be built in 2024. The "Cozy School" national project is aimed at providing children with the opportunity to receive free education that meets modern requirements, regardless of their place of residence. The initiative will not only improve the material and technical base of cozy schools, but also create an environment that will contribute to the development of children's creative and intellectual abilities. "Cozy schools are 15-20% larger in size than typical schools, and their technical equipment is 4 times better. The schools will have robotics labs, STEM laboratories, choreography halls, co-working areas, 3-4 gyms, and special open areas will be equipped for initial military training. Primary and high school students will study in separate blocks. The main comfort in comfortable schools is the creation of ergonomic space,” says Zhaiyk Maksutov, head of the Department of Infrastructure Development of the Ministry of Education. Special attention is paid to inclusive education in comfortable schools. Spacious classrooms with separate bathrooms are provided for children with special educational needs. In addition, the schools have elevators, ramps, special signs, and offices for psychologists, speech therapists, and defectologists. The peculiarity of a comfortable school is that in each block you can see recreation areas for students and teachers. There are upholstered furniture, books, musical instruments and board games. Schools are also equipped with modern video surveillance and access control systems. The national project opens up new opportunities for the development of the country's education system, creating conditions for each student to receive a full education, develop creatively and as a person. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/929573

In Kazakhstan, 67% of secondary education institutions (5,236 schools) are located in district and rural areas, with 1.6 million children studying in these educational institutions. Unified educational standards are being introduced for urban and rural schools, the press service of the Ministry of Education reports.In accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, it is planned to renovate 1,231 schools in all regions of the country over the next three years, including 820 schools located in rural areas.The Ministry of Education has approved a comprehensive plan for the renovation of schools, and regional akimats have developed regional plans for 2025-2027. The renovation includes major repairs of schools, equipping them with modern classrooms, updating school furniture, modernizing libraries and canteens, building or reconstructing gyms, equipping public spaces, and providing security systems.These measures will improve the material and technical base of schools, introduce innovative educational technologies, and improve the qualifications of teachers.The project will be implemented over three years: 262 schools in 2025, 436 schools in 2026, and 466 schools in 2027. Additionally, 67 schools in Zhambyl region will be modernized in 2028-2029.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/929784

The XIII Winter Gymnasium of Kazakhstani Students Begins in Our CountrySource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/930080

“Favourable conditions must be created for each student to receive education and develop comprehensively. For this purpose, the “Comfortable School” national project has been launched,” - Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In 2022, the Head of State, in his Address to the People of Kazakhstan, instructed to implement the “Comfortable School” national project. Within the framework of the project, it is planned to build 217 modern schools with a capacity of 460 thousand places by the end of 2025, of which 105 schools were built in 2024.The “Comfortable School” national project is aimed at providing children with the opportunity to receive free education that meets modern requirements, regardless of their place of residence.The initiative not only improves the material and technical base of comfortable schools, but also creates an environment that contributes to the development of children's creative and intellectual abilities.Comfortable schools are 15-20% larger in size than standard schools, and their technical equipment is 4 times better. The schools have robotics labs, STEM laboratories, choreography halls, coworking areas, 4 gyms, and special open areas for initial military training. Elementary and high school students study in separate blocks. The main comfort in comfortable schools is the creation of ergonomic space.In comfortable schools, special attention is paid to inclusive education. Spacious classrooms with separate bathrooms are provided for children with special educational needs. In addition, the schools have elevators, ramps, special signs, psychologist, speech therapist and defectologist offices.The peculiarity of a comfortable school is that in each block you can see recreation areas for students and teachers. There are upholstered furniture, books, musical instruments and board games. Schools will also be equipped with modern video surveillance and access control systems.One of the main objectives of the project is to provide qualified teaching staff who are familiar with new technologies and methods in the educational process.In addition, 422 schools for 510 thousand students have been built in the country, achieving a record number. This solved the problem of 32 emergency and 71 three-shift schools, eliminating the shortage of student places in 200 schools across the country.The construction of 89 schools with a capacity of about 100 thousand students was financed through the Education Infrastructure Support Fund.In 2024, more than 80 thousand teachers underwent free advanced training courses.In order to solve the problem of the shortage of student places, three-shift teaching and emergency schools, as well as to reduce the difference in the quality of educational infrastructure between cities and villages, initiatives are being actively implemented in the country to build and renovate schools.In 2025, about 200 schools with a capacity of 300 thousand will be built.“It is important to develop rural schools as intellectual and social centers. "It is not for nothing that it is said that there is life in a village with a school," - Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.On the instructions of the Head of State, 1,000 district and rural schools are being renovated annually.Today, 67% (5,236 schools) of secondary education organizations are district and rural schools, of which 4,000 schools have been renovated.Over the next three years, it is planned to renovate 1,231 schools in all regions of the country, including 820 schools located in rural areas. Renovation will allow improving the material and technical base of schools, introducing innovative educational technologies, and improving the qualifications of teachers.These measures will also solve the problem of mass migration of the population from their native places to cities.Additional jobs are being created in all regions of the country through the construction of new educational facilities, which will contribute to improving the social and economic situation and developing the construction industry in general. Since 2024, about 5,000 teachers have been employed in newly built schools.Another important direction of the national project is to support Kazakhstani producers of goods and services.All furniture for new schools will be supplied by domestic enterprises. This will contribute to strengthening the national economy and creating new jobs for Kazakhstani producers, economic stability in the country, and the development of local industry.Modern-format schools will pave the way for all Kazakhstani children to receive quality education in an accessible, comfortable, and safe environment. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/929427

In Kazakhstan, the problem of 32 emergency and 71 three-shift schools has been resolved in two years, and the shortage of student places in 200 schools across the country has been eliminated. This was facilitated by a record number of schools commissioned during this time - 422 schools with half a million student places were built.Currently, there are about 8,000 secondary education organizations in the country. Over the past 10 years, the number of students has increased by more than 1 million children, reaching 3.9 million.In order to solve the problem of the shortage of student places, three-shift education and emergency schools, as well as to reduce the difference in the quality of educational infrastructure between cities and villages, a number of initiatives are being actively implemented in the country to build and renovate schools.“The construction of schools is being carried out within the framework of the national project “Comfortable School”, at the expense of the republican and local budgets, through the Fund for Financial Support of Educational Infrastructure and at the expense of private investors. This year, about 200 schools with 300 thousand places will be built in the country. These measures will allow us to completely eliminate the shortage of student places by 2026,” says Roza Sembayeva, Director of the Infrastructure Development Department.In order to improve the infrastructure of secondary education institutions, 464 schools underwent major repairs in 2023-2024. In the spring of 2024, 35 facilities damaged by floods were restored. 2,039 schools were equipped with 3,130 modern subject classrooms (robotics, chemistry, biology, physics, STEM).It should be noted that the state is taking comprehensive measures to open new student places and create comfortable conditions for children. This will not only develop the educational infrastructure in all regions of the country, but also increase children's access to quality education.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/929525

The 3rd quarter, consisting of 10 academic weeks, began in our country's schools on January 9, 2025. Students in the 1st grade will be given an additional vacation from February 10-16, 2025 (7 calendar days).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/926580

The Committee for the Protection of Children's Rights of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan has summarized the results of the inspection conducted in 2024. A total of 342 organizations were inspected in 18 regions, including 120 on-site and 58 as part of unscheduled inspections. The inspections covered secondary education, healthcare, and social protection institutions, including organizations for orphans and children left without parental care, as well as specialized institutions for children with special educational needs. As a result of the identified violations, 24 administrative protocols were filed, fines of more than 2 million tenge were imposed, 133 orders were issued, and 164 recommendations for their elimination were sent. In addition, 78 officials were brought to disciplinary responsibility. "The inspections showed that there were violations of the law by local executive bodies in the field of protecting children's rights. This indicates the importance of strengthening control over compliance with the legislation and creating a safe environment for their education and upbringing. All participants in the system are responsible for the rights and well-being of children, and their main task is to protect, support and ensure equal opportunities for every child,” noted Nasymzhan Ospanova, Chairperson of the Committee for the Protection of Children’s Rights of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. As a result of the measures taken, the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan ensured the restoration of the following rights of more than 1,500 children:• Housing rights – preservation of the right to ownership or use of housing for orphans and children left without parental care.• Property rights – protection of the assets and legitimate interests of minors.• The right to live and be raised in a family – prevention of unlawful decisions that limit the interests of children.• The right to education – ensuring access to an appropriate level of education, including additional education.• Psychological and pedagogical support – support in an educational environment that promotes the harmonious development of children.• Psychological well-being – ensuring the emotional and mental health of students measures aimed at strengthening. Additionally, recommendations were made on the organization of meals in educational institutions in order to prevent potential risks to children's health. These results emphasize the importance of continuing systematic work to strengthen mechanisms for protecting children's rights and monitoring. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/928603

The Ministry of Education discussed the implementation of the instructions given by the Head of State at the expanded meeting of the Government. The meeting was held on the eve of the ministerial staff meeting with the participation of regional education departments and subordinate organizations. The agenda considered the main areas of improving the quality of education. Minister Gani Beisembayev instructed to intensify work on the introduction of the voucher financing system. In this direction, the experience of the cities of Taraz, Shymkent, Turkestan, Uralsk and Astana will be used as a basis. The implementation of the national project "Cozy School" and the renovation of 1,300 schools were also discussed. The meeting paid special attention to the transformation of the technical and vocational education system. Following the results of the meeting, the Minister gave specific instructions on improving the quality of preschool, secondary, technical and vocational education, as well as increasing the efficiency of work with citizens' applications.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/928202

The 3rd quarter, consisting of 10 academic weeks, began in our country's schools on January 9, 2025. Students in the 1st grade will be given an additional vacation from February 10-16, 2025 (7 calendar days).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/926580

The press service of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan opened the section “100 new names - 100 new faces” about the inventions, achievements of talented students and teachers, as well as interesting events in school life. Our first hero is Nurtalap Bakytzhanov, a talented 4th grade student from the Alimbetov village of the Kargaly district of the Aktobe region. The young inventor has developed a unique project for energy generation. His work is aimed at studying the efficiency of nuclear power plants (NPPs) in generating electricity. The model built by Nurtalap boils water and receives steam energy at a pressure of 2-2.5 atmospheres. This energy is converted into mechanical energy through a turbine, and then into electrical energy. The model consists of specific components such as a reactor, steam turbine, generator, energy distribution pipes, cooling tower, and cooling pool. “I set out to study the construction of a nuclear power plant and find ways to efficiently generate electricity. "I analyzed the principles and structure of nuclear power plants around the world and studied data from the fields of physics and space to create a small model," says Nurtalap. Nurtalap is a regular participant in the "Zerde" scientific project competition. He has won the 1st degree diploma at the regional stage of this competition for two years in a row. He was also awarded the 1st degree diploma at the Republican "Akbota" Intellectual Olympiad, took third place at the Republican "Bastau" Mathematical Olympiad, and first place at the district "Altyn Saka" Mathematical Competition. The young inventor dreams of becoming an engineer and creating devices that work on various energy sources. #100newinnovations100newpeople#Ministry of Education Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/926827

This news was announced at one of the largest educational events in London - the Bett Show, the press service of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports. The World Congress will become a unique global congress. A platform that brings together governments, educators, technology companies, experts and specialists in the field of inclusion. The main goal is to discuss the latest achievements, exchange best practices and promote inclusive education. The Congress is distinguished by a number of key features:• Focus on practical implementation;• Three-pronged approach (pedagogical innovations, technological achievements, corporate cooperation);• Focus on the use of artificial intelligence and the latest technologies. “The Congress will be the first international initiative in the field of inclusive education. Holding this prestigious international event will allow Kazakhstan to demonstrate its commitment to creating a just and inclusive society, as well as to demonstrate its achievements in educational reforms and technological innovations. The participation of international corporate leaders will open up strategic opportunities and attract global attention and potential investment to Kazakhstan,” said Laura Butabaeva, Director of the Department of Inclusive and Special Education of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Reference: In 2024, the number of children in need of special education in our country exceeded 230 thousand. 90 percent of schools in the country have created conditions for inclusive education, and the coverage of children with special psychological and pedagogical support has reached 80 percent. Photo illustration AISource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/925655

"There should be fair competition in the field of preschool and secondary education. It is important to save budget funds and ensure transparent spending. We must continue to work on introducing methods that pave the way for this.In this regard, it is worth noting the pilot project of financing preschool institutions using a voucher method. The state order was no longer tied to a specific educational institution. As a result, parents were able to choose their own kindergarten. Now this experience can be introduced into the field of secondary education. The state's task is to create favorable conditions for the education of every child, regardless of their place of residence.This year, the national project "Comfortable School" will be completed. A network of modern support schools is being created in all regions. On my instructions, another 1,300 schools will be modernized within three years. In addition, the Government must create favorable conditions for the construction of modern schools and attract private investment in the field of secondary education" Akorda.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/925905

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev:"This year is the Year of Working Professions. In this regard, important events and projects will be implemented. Concrete work will be carried out to increase the dignity of the working person.It is necessary to begin a radical modernization of the technical and vocational education system. All responsible institutions and, most importantly, the private sector should actively participate in this matter.In order for business to enter this area more often, the volume of state orders for technical and vocational education organizations will increase. Its size will also be uniform. An additional 22 billion tenge will be allocated from the budget this year. In this regard, akims will be given great responsibility. Together with entrepreneurs, they must determine the list of specialties needed in the region. They must also provide guidance to colleges to train in-demand personnel.It is important to maintain the pace and quality of reforms in the field of science and higher education. The distribution of educational orders based on the rating of educational institutions should be under the control of the Government.In recent years, the state has significantly increased the amount of funds allocated to science. It will continue to increase. But this money must be spent for a specific purpose. Only universities, institutes and scientists conducting high-quality and in-demand research should receive budget funds. Akorda.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/925908

During the meeting, issues of improving the quality of education, the results of the past year and plans for this year were discussed. According to the head of the Astana city education department, last year 24 new schools were opened in the capital, 16 of which were built within the framework of the "Cozy School" national project. Due to the increase in state orders and the introduction of voucher financing, the number of waiting lists in kindergartens has been halved. The "Language Orientation" project is being implemented in 20 kindergartens. As part of the Year of Working Professions announced by the Head of State, more than 100 events are planned to be held in Astana in six areas. The implementation of the "Atlas of New Professions" project continues in schools and colleges. It is also planned to increase the volume of state orders in colleges by 10 thousand places this year. Work is underway to open a National Competence Center to support students of technical and vocational education organizations. Minister of Education and Science Gani Beisembayev outlined the main tasks and priorities for the development of the education system. He noted that, together with the local akimat, a Roadmap for the development of the capital's education system until 2029 has been developed and that it provides for a comprehensive solution to current issues."The main task is to create the safest and most comfortable environment for our children. The capital's education system should be an example for other regions. The Ministry is ready to provide further support to the akimat. Thanks to joint work, the problem of four three-shift schools and six schools with high occupancy rates in the city has been resolved. In addition, a number of works are being carried out to provide highly qualified personnel, including within the framework of the "1000 Leaders in Education" project," the minister concluded. Today, about 400 thousand children study in 877 educational organizations in Astana, which is 30 thousand more than last year. It is planned to build another 63 schools designed for 131 thousand students by 2027.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/925433

On behalf of the Head of State, large-scale legislative and strategic measures are being implemented to protect children's rights. As part of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on State Awards, Education and Protection of Children's Rights adopted in December 2024, it is planned to increase the staff of guardianship and guardianship authorities by 2.5 times. The decision is aimed at improving the protection of children's rights and strengthening the work of the guardianship system, the press service of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports. For the first time, the standard for the staffing of guardianship authorities has been fixed at the legislative level — one specialist per 5,000 children. Today, the number of employees of the district guardianship authorities has been increased from 303 to 692 people. In 2025, this indicator is planned to be significantly expanded, which will increase the availability of care for children and their families, as well as improve the quality of work of guardianship authorities. "The new staffing standard is unique for Kazakhstan and complies with international standards. Every specialist will now be able to work more effectively with children and their families, providing the necessary support," said Minister Gani Beisembayev. Currently, the Committee for the Protection of Children's Rights of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the Commissioner for Children's Rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan, is developing methodological recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the guardianship authorities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/924591

The provision of social assistance to children from low-income families studying in private schools will begin this year. On December 30, the president signed the law on education and protection of children's rights. One of the main innovations is free hot meals for students of grades 1-4 of private schools. The new initiative covers more than 25 thousand children. More than 12 billion tenge was allocated from the local budget for its implementation. The law also provides for the expansion of social support measures for students studying under the state educational order. Previously, assistance in the purchase of school supplies and stationery from the Universal Education Fund was provided only to public school students. Now it will also apply to students of private schools. "Under the new law, local executive bodies will be empowered to provide social assistance to all children from socially vulnerable families, regardless of the form of ownership. This is an important step towards ensuring equal opportunities for all children," Minister of Education and science of the Republic of Kazakhstan Gani Beisembayev said. Recall that on behalf of the head of state, since September 2023, free hot meals have been organized in public schools for Primary School students and students of grades 5-11 of the social category. This academic year, more than 1.7 million children studying in public schools were provided with free meals. Within the framework of the" Universal Education " Fund, an additional 22.5 billion tenge was allocated to provide equipment for 510 thousand students. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/924592

Today, there are 6.8 million children in the country, which is one third of the total population. By the end of 2024, three key laws were adopted to strengthen the legal framework and effective mechanisms were introduced to protect our young citizens. An important initiative of the adopted Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Education and mentoring was the creation of an institute of mentors for the adaptation of children left without parental care in society. Today, more than 330 children receive the necessary support. A key measure in the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on ensuring women's rights and children's safety was the tightening of standards for offenses against children, and administrative responsibility for harassment of minors was introduced. In order to strengthen the safety of young citizens, the disembarkation of children from buses is also prohibited. Since 2025, QR codes have been introduced in schools and colleges of the country for instant access to the unified republican contact center 111. According to the data, as of January of this year, 17,400 children applied to the contact center. The third adopted Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on state awards, education and protection of children's rights provides for standards for the creation of professional foster families, improving conditions for orphaned children. Today, 82% of orphans and children left without parental care are raised in Kazakhstani families. By the end of 2024, more than 3 thousand more children have found a new family. Since 2025, a new form of family arrangement has been introduced - a professional foster family. It should be noted that this initiative is aimed at showing care and creating a friendly environment at home for children who find themselves in difficult life situations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/924593