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The Prosecutor's Office uncovered illegal fundraising at School No. 95 in Bishkek: The principal has been dismissed

During an inspection conducted by the Prosecutor's Office of the Lenin District of Bishkek, cases of illegal collection of funds from the parents of students at school No. 95 were identified. The press service of the General Prosecutor's Office reported this. It was revealed that some teachers demanded payment for additional classes that exceeded the established state tariff, which is a violation of the law.

12.03.2026, 23:14
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A meeting on the construction of 20 new schools in Bishkek was held at the Ministry of Construction.

On March 2, a working meeting was held at the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, attended by Deputy Minister Talantbek Imanakun uulu, as well as heads of the relevant departments of the ministry and representatives of contracting organizations. According to the press service of the Ministry of Construction, the main focus of the meeting was on the technical condition, quality, and pace of construction of 20 new schools in Bishkek.

03.03.2026, 21:39
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The Housing Committee approved a project to provide educational benefits for children of mothers with the "Baatyr Ene" order.

On March 3, the Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues gave a positive conclusion on the draft resolution of the Jogorku Kenesh regarding the provision of educational benefits to the children of mothers awarded the Order of "Baatyr Ene." Deputy Meder Chotonov explained that this initiative aims to recognize the merits of mothers who hold this order, as well as to ensure social justice and equality in access to education. The project is also aimed at

03.03.2026, 19:07
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In Bishkek, a schoolboy was frightened by a stationery knife brought by a classmate to sharpen pencils.

An incident involving a sharp object occurred at an educational institution in Bishkek. The press secretary of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department, Nazgul Imanbaeva, confirmed the information to the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary" on March 3. According to her, on February 17, one of the fifth-grade students brought a stationery knife to school, intended for sharpening pencils. Classmates, noticing it, began to examine and play with it, which caused panic among

03.03.2026, 17:22
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The Project Implementation Department of the Ministry of Education announced a tender for visual materials for schools worth 13 million soms.

The Department of Implementation and Coordination of World Bank Projects at the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced a tender for the replication of demonstration and visual materials for 200 groups as part of the "Education for the Future" program. According to information on the state procurement portal, the procurement will be conducted through a request for quotations with established qualification requirements.

03.03.2026, 16:29
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The Cabinet did not support the introduction of the title "People's Teacher of the KR"

A negative conclusion on the bill initiated by the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Toktobubu Ashymbaeva, was provided by the head of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. The corresponding order is dated February 23, 2026, and has the number 124. The deputy proposed to create an honorary title "People's Teacher of the Kyrgyz Republic" and add it to the list of first-category titles.

03.03.2026, 15:09
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The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Construction discussed issues related to the construction of schools and kindergartens.

On March 3, Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva held a meeting with Talantbek Imanakun uulu, Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services. According to the press service of the Ministry of Education, the meeting addressed key aspects related to the construction of new educational institutions. The existing territorial imbalance in the location of schools and kindergartens was discussed, highlighting the need for more effective planning methods.

03.03.2026, 14:47
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Benefits for Olympiad Winners and Education Vouchers: The Ministry of Science Proposes Amendments to University Admission Rules

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers concerning changes to the regulatory acts governing the admission of students to higher education institutions and secondary vocational education institutions. The first set of changes pertains to the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers dated February 5, 2025, No. 63, which describes the voucher funding mechanism for universities. In the current

03.03.2026, 11:30
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"Transfer of money for meals in kindergartens to personal accounts of employees, as well as cash payments, is prohibited, - Bishkek City Hall"

In Bishkek, the city hall clarified the rules for payment for meals in municipal kindergartens. According to the city hall, each child is assigned a unique personal account. Based on the attendance records, the district education departments form individual accounts for each child on a monthly basis. Parents (or legal representatives) are provided with the details and payment amounts from the kindergarten administration.

03.03.2026, 11:06
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The course on the implementation of the Doctrine "National Spirit - Global Heights" has concluded at the Academy of Sciences.

On March 2, the National Academy of Sciences held the completion of a training course for leaders of scientific institutions. This information was provided by the press service of the President's Administration. The course was organized in accordance with the presidential decree regarding the implementation of the Doctrine "National Spirit – Global Heights." The main objective of this training was to explain the key aspects of the Doctrine and their integration into the work of

03.03.2026, 10:47
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The Cabinet approved the new charter of the Kyrgyz Aviation Institute named after I. Abdraymov

The Cabinet of Ministers, led by Adylbek Kasymaliev, has adopted a new resolution concerning the charter of the I. Abdrayimov Kyrgyz Aviation Institute, which will come into effect on February 18, 2026. As part of this resolution, funding for vocational education at the institute is also provided in accordance with budgetary financing norms per student. The State Agency for Civil Aviation has been tasked with developing relevant standard norms for students.

03.03.2026, 10:26
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In Bishkek, a scheme of illegal money collection was uncovered at kindergarten No. 68

An unscheduled inspection was conducted at kindergarten No. 68 in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the capital's mayor's office on February 2. As a result of the inspection, violations of financial discipline were identified. In particular, some educators were accepting payments for children's meals into their personal electronic wallets and collecting money beyond the established norm.

03.03.2026, 09:54
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The Ministry of Education named the regions with the highest levels of violence in schools. Map

At the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on March 2, Deputy Minister of Education Nadirа Jusupbekova reported that the highest number of cases of violence in educational institutions is observed in densely populated regions such as Bishkek, Chui region, the city of Osh, as well as Osh and Batken regions. According to Jusupbekova, the data was obtained during a study that created a map of the prevalence of violence in educational institutions. The results showed that instances of

02.03.2026, 12:30
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The provision of schools with textbooks reached 84.4%, - Ministry of Education

At the meeting on March 2, Deputy Minister of Education Nadira Dzhusupbekova reported that 84.4% of schools in Kyrgyzstan are provided with textbooks. This became known during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Science, Education, Innovative Development, Information Technologies, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs. She noted that in recent years, funding for the publication of textbooks has significantly increased.

02.03.2026, 12:10
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The Ministry of Education promised to review the vacation schedule for the next academic year

The spring break for schoolchildren has been extended from March 2 to March 8. This decision was made after extensive discussions with parents and the expert community, as reported by Deputy Minister of Education Nadira Jusupbekova at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Science, Education, and other important areas. According to Jusupbekova, the duration of the academic load in the current school year is the standard 34 weeks. The curricula are divided into four quarters, where

02.03.2026, 11:57
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1.5 Million Students Study in Kyrgyzstan Schools

In 2025, the construction and major renovation of 117 educational institutions was completed, reports Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, at a republican meeting on February 27. Of this number, 76 facilities were built from scratch, while 41 underwent major renovations.

01.03.2026, 09:34
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In 2025, 4.1 million school textbooks were printed

At the republican meeting in "Yntymak Ordo" on February 27, Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, reported that in 2025, 4.1 million school textbooks were printed in Kyrgyzstan, costing 850 million soms. Compared to 2021, the volume of textbook printing increased 15 times.

28.02.2026, 02:25
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In 2025, 320,000 children aged 3-5 will be enrolled in preschool education.

In 2025, preschool education reached 320,000 children aged 3-5 years, which corresponds to 51% of the total number of children attending 2,344 kindergartens. This was reported by the country's leadership at a republican meeting. Edil Baysalov noted that out of the total number of operating kindergartens, 490 are private. Compared to 2024, the number of preschool institutions has increased by 347.

27.02.2026, 17:49
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At the Ministry of Science, the training of specialists in the field of artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies was discussed

As part of the implementation of the directive from the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies under the President, work continues to enhance the digital and financial literacy of citizens, as well as to prepare specialists in the fields of artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations. On February 26, the fourth meeting of the working group was

27.02.2026, 17:20
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The BGK Deputy proposed to include competitions in the games of chukö and lyanga in the school curriculum.

At a meeting of the permanent commission on social issues of the Bishkek City Council, deputy Talaybek Surapbaev ("Jaanı küş – New Force") expressed the need to include competitions in lyan and other national games, such as chükö, in school education on February 27. According to him, modern children are practically unfamiliar with these traditional games. Vice Mayor Viktoria Mozgacheva noted the presence of sports-oriented schools that promote national sports. “Moreover, we have a

27.02.2026, 12:46
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The Ministry of Education responded to inquiries about the non-payment of January salaries to employees of certain kindergartens.

The Ministry of Education commented on the situation regarding the delay in salary payments for January for employees of some preschool institutions. At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 25, deputy Sovetbek Rustambek uulu reported that 11 municipal kindergartens were opened in the Nookat district in 2024-2025. However, to date, local budgets have not received the necessary funds, which has resulted in 164 employees not receiving their salaries for January and having to file

27.02.2026, 12:35
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Whether it's Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, or Stanford — our students study everywhere, - Baisalov

At the republican meeting in "Yntymak Ordo" on February 27, Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov stated that over the past five years, Kyrgyz universities have become part of global rankings. He emphasized that "in 2021, no university from Kyrgyzstan was on these lists," adding that significant work has been done by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science, established in 2025.

27.02.2026, 12:29
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In 2025, 76 new schools were built in Kyrgyzstan

At the republican meeting on February 27 at "Yntymak Ordo," Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov reported that there are 2,394 schools in Kyrgyzstan, where 1.5 million children study. He also noted that by 2025, the construction of 76 new educational institutions will be completed, and 41 schools have undergone major repairs.

27.02.2026, 12:17
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In Kyrgyzstan, the work on the establishment of 500 short-term kindergartens and 60 development centers has been fully completed.

At the republican meeting held on February 27 at "Yntymak Ordo," Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov reported the completion of the establishment of 500 short-term kindergartens and 60 development centers. In addition, he noted that 41 new kindergartens had been built. "We have fully automated the enrollment system for preschool institutions," he added.

27.02.2026, 12:12
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"More than 300 Kyrgyz citizens have received education in Japan over 20 years, - Head of the Cabinet"

The Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in a forum dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Japanese Grant Scholarship Program for Human Resource Development (JDS) in Kyrgyzstan. According to the press service of the Cabinet, over the past two decades, more than 300 Kyrgyz citizens have received education at prestigious Japanese universities such as Ritsumeikan, Meiji, Tsukuba, Hiroshima, and the Japan International University. The training covered various fields, including public

26.02.2026, 20:50
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Republican Methodological Center for Physical Education Needs Repairs: Minister of Education Inspects the Building

On February 26, the Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva got acquainted with the work of the Republican Methodological Center for Physical Culture, Sports, and Culture, which is under the ministry's management. As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education, Kendirbaeva inspected the building of the center, including the working offices and the adjacent territory, and also organized a meeting with the staff.

26.02.2026, 18:47
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The Ministry of Education proposes to supplement the work of the online school "Tunguch" with three new areas.

The Ministry of Education has put forward for public discussion a draft resolution "On the pilot project 'Online School Tunguch,' developed on March 19, 2025, under number 136. This project envisions a significant expansion of the functionality of the online school 'Tunguch.' One of the key innovations will be the launch of online preparation for Olympiads at both the republican and international levels. This includes in-depth classes in core subjects, individual

26.02.2026, 15:12
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A meeting with parents and school directors on adolescent safety was held in Bishkek.

On February 25, a meeting organized by the city administration took place in Bishkek, involving parents and school directors from the Lenin and Oktyabr districts. This event was held at the Main Department of Internal Affairs and focused on issues of minor safety, as reported by the press service of the city administration. Among the participants were Bishkek's vice-mayor Viktoria Mozgacheva, the director of the Department of Education Rakhmat Musaev, as well as representatives from the

26.02.2026, 10:03
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The Ministry of Education spoke about the requirements for school uniforms.

According to the government decree of the Kyrgyz Republic dated August 12, 2015, No. 572, school uniforms must comply with a classic style. This clarification was provided by the Ministry of Education in response to the proposal of MP Dastan Bekeshev to ease the requirements for uniforms. The Ministry specifies that the document outlines the requirements for the classic style, taking into account the climatic conditions and temperature regime in educational institutions. “The development of the

25.02.2026, 16:24
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Checks to Identify Hazardous Schools Have Started in Kyrgyzstan

Inspections aimed at identifying schools with poor technical conditions and assessing their current state have begun in the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction. To carry out these activities, a special interdepartmental commission has been created, headed by the State Institute of Seismic Resistant Construction and Engineering Design, operating under the Ministry of Construction. The commission includes specialists from the Ministry of

25.02.2026, 14:32
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In the city of Manas, the construction of 6 new schools has begun. List

At the direction of President Sadyr Japarov, the construction of 36 new schools is planned for 2026, funded by the republican budget: 20 educational institutions will be established in Bishkek, 10 in Osh, and 6 in Manas. According to the press service of the Ministry of Construction, on February 25, Minister Nurdana Oruntaev conducted a working trip to the Jalal-Abad region to implement this directive.

25.02.2026, 14:12
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The deputy proposed allocating funds to schools for preparing students for the OGE in the regions.

Deputy Suyun Omurzakov noted at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh the need to allocate funds for preparing students in regional schools for the Unified National Testing (ORT). He emphasized that students from remote areas are often sent to the capital for the necessary preparation. According to the deputy, teachers themselves recommend that their students travel to Bishkek for training. Omurzakov also added that the preparation is carried out in private educational centers that receive funding.

25.02.2026, 13:58
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In the Nookat District, 164 kindergarten employees did not receive their January salaries, - deputy

During the parliamentary session on February 25, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Sovetbek Rustambek uulu, raised alarming issues related to the social and infrastructure situation in the Nookat and Uzgen districts of the Osh region. He noted that in the period of 2024–2025, 11 municipal kindergartens were opened in the Nookat district. However, local budgets have not yet received the necessary funds, which has led to 164 employees of these institutions not receiving their salaries for January and

25.02.2026, 12:17
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Construction of the new building for School No. 23 continues in Bishkek

At 281 Jibek Jolu Avenue, the construction of a new building for secondary school No. 23 is underway under the supervision of the Capital Construction Department. According to information from the Bishkek City Hall, the building will be three stories high with a basement. The total area of the new educational institution will be 5,199.19 square meters, and it will accommodate up to 560 students.

25.02.2026, 12:16
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It is necessary to take into account the experience of students working in public schools and medical institutions, - deputy

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva raised an important issue regarding the need to take into account the experience of students working in public institutions, such as schools and medical facilities. She noted that currently many students studying for free in the fields of pedagogy and medicine are working in these institutions due to a shortage of staff. "These young specialists work under official employment contracts, they have labor books, and they fully

25.02.2026, 12:11
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The Academy of Sciences received 26 new official vehicles

Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, handed over the keys to 26 new official vehicles to the National Academy of Sciences. According to the press service of the Cabinet, the purchase of these vehicles cost 44 million 800 thousand soms. They will be used to improve the material and technical support of the Academy's research institutions, which will allow for conducting archaeological, geological, geophysical, biological, and other field studies.

24.02.2026, 16:06