Preparations for the new 2025–2026 academic year are underway in Shymkent. Work in this direction is under the direct control of the city mayor.
This year, the number of educational institutions has increased by 292. The number of students has increased by about 8 thousand, and the new academic year will begin with more than 397 thousand students in 1352 institutions. Of these, state educational institutions - 270, the number of students - 261,060, private institutions - 1086, the number of students - 170,607.
Children from socially vulnerable families are supported annually. This year, 2 billion 624 million tenge was allocated for social assistance to 56,430 children. The amount of assistance per child is 46,500 tenge.
2.1 billion tenge has been allocated for the purchase of textbooks and educational and methodological complexes for the new academic year. Contracts have been signed with 11 publishing houses, and the full delivery of textbooks will be completed by August 20, 2025.
Currently, major repairs are underway at 10 educational facilities. The completion date is August 20, and today 85 percent of the work has been completed.
As part of the modernization and renovation programs, current repairs worth 1.6 billion tenge are being carried out, as well as measures to furnish classrooms, libraries, and cafeterias with furniture.
In order to reduce the shortage of student places, 6 educational facilities are being built in the city. Of these, 3 schools (two new schools, one additional building) are planned to be completed and put into operation by the new academic year. One of them will be put into operation within the framework of the national project "Schools of the Future". Measures are being taken to fully equip these facilities with a student contingent and pedagogical staff.
There are no risks to ensuring the security of educational institutions. Surveillance cameras are connected to the Emergency Control Center, alarm buttons are installed, contracts with licensed security guards have been concluded, and the installation of turnstiles has been completed 100 percent. As additional security measures, a unified "Aykyn" project will be launched in 2025, which includes the installation of video surveillance systems, alarm buttons, and access systems in public school buildings.
Preparations for the upcoming heating season are also underway according to plan. 259.9 million tenge have been allocated for this purpose. To date, 60 percent of solid fuel and 100 percent of liquid fuel have been delivered. The technical condition of boilers is checked annually.
All work is being carried out according to plan, and educational institutions will begin their work in full readiness for the new academic year.
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