A meeting of the regional akimat, chaired by the regional akim Kumar Aksakalov, was held, dedicated to the completion of the 2025–2026 academic year, as well as the organization of summer health recreation, leisure, and employment for children during the holidays.

The number of schoolchildren in the region is growing. If 111 thousand children were studying in 2022, this year more than 113 thousand students are receiving education. With the increase in the number of schoolchildren, the number of graduates is also growing. This year, 5,213 students are graduating from the 11th grade, which is almost 900 more people compared to 2022.

231 graduates are applying for the "Altyn belgi" distinction, and another 302 students expect to receive a diploma with honors. More than 4 thousand graduates plan to take the National Testing, which is 10% more than last year. There is an increase in the number of those wishing to receive education in domestic universities. If four years ago, 52% of graduates studied in Kazakhstan, then in 2025 this figure was already 63% (2022 – 2,263 children, 2025 – 2,993 children). The number of state grants is increasing annually. In 2022, 1,131 graduates entered grant-funded education, and in 2025, grants were received by 1,485 people, an increase of 31.3%.

"The Head of State noted that education and science are the driving forces capable of changing the world. Kazakhstan is becoming the academic hub of Central Asia. More than 30 branches of the best foreign universities have been opened in the country. Graduates have the opportunity to receive a foreign education without leaving the country. Behind every achievement lies the hard work of the student and the teacher. Therefore, we must not only appreciate the work of children but also support them," the head of the region noted.

This year, the region's collection includes 86 medals, including 17 from international and 69 from republican olympiads. The leader in international olympiads was the "Bilim-Innovatsiya" boarding lyceum for gifted children – 8 medals. The "Ozat" lyceum and the Abay Zhitikarinsky district school-lyceum received one medal each. In international project competitions, prize places were taken by the I. Altynsarin gymnasium, the "Ozat" lyceum of Kostanay city, and gymnasium No. 10 of Rudny city.

"Special attention must be paid to the organization of graduation events. They should be held within the school format. The graduation evening should remain a warm and memorable event for children, not a reason for excessive expenses and risks. Most importantly, graduation events should be organized, cultural, and safe for children," emphasized Kumar Aksakalov.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1228700?lang=ru