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A new school is being built in the village of Өрүктү

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Örüktü, the construction of a new school is nearing completion. The total cost of the project is 89 million soms and is financed from the republican budget. According to the Ministry of Construction, the educational institution will accommodate 150 students. As part of the project, a two-story building has been constructed, which includes a gym.

10.12.2025, 13:37
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The Ministry of Education Delegation Continues Participation in International Events on AI Issues in Baku

In Baku (Azerbaijan), a conference titled "Intellectual Property and Artificial Intelligence" is taking place, with a delegation from the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan participating. The event is organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Intellectual Property Agency of Azerbaijan, as reported by the Ministry of Education.

10.12.2025, 13:04
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The national forum "Validation of Professional Skills - A Step Towards Labor Market Development" took place in Bishkek.

On December 9, a national forum titled "Validation of Professional Skills — A Step Towards Labor Market Development" was held in Bishkek, as reported by the Ministry of Education. The event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov, as well as representatives from government agencies, public and international organizations, business associations, and employers.

10.12.2025, 12:50
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Kyrgyzstani Confectioners Won Gold at the International Championship and Earned a Ticket to the World Championship in France

At the international championship "Chocolatine Kazakhstan – 2025," held in Kazakhstan, the gold medal was awarded to Zhamiliya Jumataeva, a production master from Bishkek Professional Lyceum No. 10 named after S. Chokmorov, and her student Azhara Keneshova. This victory has given Kyrgyzstani confectioners the opportunity to represent their country at the World Chocolatine and Pain au Chocolat Championship, which will take place in France in 2026.

10.12.2025, 12:00
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In Bishkek, testing of participants in the "Young Teacher" program is taking place.

In Bishkek, the testing process for participants of the "Young Teacher" program has begun, as reported by the press service of the mayor's office on December 9. This event is organized by the Department of Education and takes place at the K. Kanimetov Boarding School No. 1. The testing is one of the selection stages and allows for the assessment of the readiness level of young educators to work in the capital's educational institutions.

10.12.2025, 10:47
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The Bishkek City Hall announced a tender for the extension of School No. 80 and the construction of sewage systems.

The Capital Construction Management of Bishkek has announced a tender aimed at the extension of a sports building to secondary school No. 80 in Jala, as well as the creation of a sewage system for the village of Novopavlovka, located in the residential area "Field of Wonders." According to data published on the government procurement portal, the type of procurement is unrestricted. The expected cost of the project is 86 million 859 thousand 500 soms.

09.12.2025, 18:09
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A lecture was held at School No. 8 as part of the "16 Days of Activism Against Violence" campaign.

In Bishkek, a lecture was held at secondary school No. 8, organized by the police as part of the international campaign "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence," which takes place annually from November 25 to December 10. According to the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs, students were informed about the importance of combating violence, the basics of personal safety, and social responsibility. The schoolchildren actively participated in

09.12.2025, 17:47
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Life in the Regions: Sheep Started Biting the Teacher as She and Her Husband Made Their Way to the Most Remote School in Kyrgyzstan in 40-Degree Frost

Zhyldyz Abdykerimova, a teacher with over 23 years of experience, works at one of the most remote schools in Kyrgyzstan. Zhyldyz Asangulovna was born on December 29, 1965, in the village of Sary-Tologoy in the Tyup district, and currently resides in the village of Ak-Shiyrak, located in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region. In 1987, she graduated from the Physics Department of the Przhevalsky State Pedagogical Institute, after which she began her career as a methodologist at the

09.12.2025, 09:36
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An informational session on enhancing digital and personal safety for schoolgirls was held in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, at secondary school No. 118, an informational session was held aimed at raising students' awareness of the risks of sexual and digital violence and developing safe online behavior skills. This was reported by the press service of the city administration on December 8. The event was organized by the Lenin District Akimat with the support of the United Nations Population Fund in Kyrgyzstan. A total of 103 female students from grades 8 to 11 participated in the

08.12.2025, 17:51
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Prosecutor's Office Employees in Batken Met with Students on the Occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day

On December 8, an event titled "We Are Against Corruption!" was held in the Batken region, dedicated to the International Anti-Corruption Day. During the meeting, participants were informed about the key aspects of the state anti-corruption policy, recent changes in legislation were discussed, and the tasks carried out by the General Prosecutor's Office as the body responsible for implementing the Strategy were outlined.

08.12.2025, 17:48
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The Regional Office "Eurasia Kyrgyzstan" has signed cooperation agreements with leading universities in the country.

The agreements signed by the Regional Office "Eurasia Kyrgyzstan" are aimed at establishing strong ties between the organization and the three largest educational institutions in the country: the Kyrgyz Economic University named after M. Ryskulbekov, the International University of the Kyrgyz Republic (IUK), and the Kyrgyz National University of Culture and Arts named after B. Beishenaliev. The main goal of these memorandums is to create a long-term partnership that will open new

08.12.2025, 12:24
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ARVI and influenza. In Kyrgyzstan, 214 kindergartens are closed due to quarantine, and 207 schools have switched to online learning.

Currently, 214 kindergartens are closed due to quarantine, and 207 schools have switched to distance learning, according to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Education. These measures were taken in response to the increase in cases of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections. The health status of children is being monitored by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health, and the Department of State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance.

07.12.2025, 15:37
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In the village of Kök-Zhar in the Kochkor district, the construction of a new kindergarten is underway.

In Kök-Jar of the Kochkor district in the Naryn region, the construction of a new kindergarten designed for 120 places has begun. According to information from the Ministry of Construction, the future kindergarten will have two floors. Its design includes bedrooms, play areas, a dining room, a medical office, as well as music and sports halls, methodical classrooms, restrooms, and heating and ventilation systems. The total area of the building will be 1860 square meters, and the adjacent

07.12.2025, 09:36
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An additional building for 225 students will be constructed at the J. Bokonbaev School in Kerben.

In the Aksy district, in the city of Kerben, an announcement was made for a tender organized by the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of Capital Construction of the Department of Housing and Civil Construction. It concerns the development of project and estimate documentation for an additional building of the J. Bokonbaev School. According to information published on the government procurement portal, the new building will accommodate 225 students.

07.12.2025, 06:48
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In Toktogul, the construction of a new kindergarten for 140 places has begun

The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdin Oruntaev, checked the process of building a new kindergarten for 140 children in Toktogul, located in the Jalal-Abad region. According to the Ministry, the kindergarten is being constructed at the address: Abysheva Street, 52, in the city of Toktogul. Currently, earthworks are 90% complete.

07.12.2025, 02:35
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The Minister of Construction visited a school in Tyup, where a major renovation is taking place for the first time in 47 years.

During his working trip to the Issyk-Kul region, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Nurdin Oruntaev got acquainted with the progress of the major renovation of the V. Kaykin Secondary School in the village of Tyup, where renovation work is being carried out for the first time in nearly half a century. According to the press service of the Ministry of Construction, the internal work in the educational institution has already been completed, and the

06.12.2025, 19:51
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Events are taking place in Bishkek schools as part of the "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence" campaign.

In the capital's educational institutions, events are being held in connection with the International Campaign "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence." This information was provided by the press service of the city mayor's office on December 5. Various activities have been organized in schools, including drawing contests, thematic classes, and seminars aimed at fostering a culture of non-violence, respect for human rights, and safe behavior among children and

06.12.2025, 17:54
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At the Academy of Sciences, a book by Professor Zhumagul Saadanbekov about President Sadyr Japarov was presented.

On December 5, a presentation of a new book by Professor and Doctor of Political Sciences Jumagul Saadanbekov titled "President Sadyr Japarov — The Creator of a New Kyrgyzstan" took place at the National Academy of Sciences under the President of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education. Among those present at the event were State Secretary Arslan Koychiev, Presidential Advisor Marat Imankulov, Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, as well

06.12.2025, 17:34
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The Bishkek School Celebrated the Day of the Epic "Manas"

In Bishkek, a solemn event dedicated to the Day of the Epic "Manas" took place at School No. 51. This information was provided by the press service of the mayor's office. On December 5, the educational institution hosted an event titled "The Voice of the Nation — the Epic of Manas." The opening of the celebration was marked by a performance by the epic poet Kütman Sadybakassov. Among the honored guests were manaschy from the National Theater "Manas" — Uzarbek

06.12.2025, 12:33
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At the college of KNU, the results of practical shooting with a small-caliber rifle were summarized

At the college of KNU named after J. Balasagyn, practical shooting with a small-caliber rifle has concluded. According to Talaybek Myrzabaev, a member of the working group organizing the sports competition, the educational institution actively utilizes a dual education system. This allows students to apply the knowledge gained in fire training classes in practice at the shooting range of the Republican Educational Sports Shooting Club of the OSTO KR.

05.12.2025, 18:46
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In the Sokuluk District, the prosecutor's office held meetings with students

The Prosecutor's Office of the Sokuluk District initiated meetings with students from vocational colleges No. 106 and No. 114, the Kyrgyz International Universal College, and the Institute of Kyrgyz Language and Culture. These events are being held as part of the state strategy to combat corruption for the years 2025–2030. As reported on December 5 by the press service of the supervisory authority, the students were informed about the goals, objectives, and principles of the

05.12.2025, 16:52
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The Ministry of Science proposed a new admission procedure for colleges

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations has presented for discussion a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers "On the Approval of the Procedure for Admission to Educational Organizations of Secondary Vocational Education of the Kyrgyz Republic." This draft aims to modernize the rules for student admissions to colleges, in accordance with the new law "On Education," which was adopted in 2023.

05.12.2025, 15:07
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The International IT Forum 2025 Took Place at KGTU

On December 4, 2025, the International IT Forum 2025 and the exhibition of innovative solutions FabLab Bishkek and KGTU took place at the I. Razakov Kyrgyz State Technical University. According to the organizers, the event gathered participants from the public sector, universities, international organizations, as well as IT companies and young engineers from across the country.

05.12.2025, 11:32
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China allocates 15 budget places in its universities for the education of citizens of Kyrgyzstan

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations has announced the start of a competition for obtaining Chinese government scholarships for studying at universities in the People's Republic of China for bachelor's degree programs, language internships, master's, and doctoral studies in the 2026-2027 academic year. Scholarships are provided under the cooperation agreement in the educational sphere, signed on December 16, 2015, in Beijing.

05.12.2025, 11:06
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The Center for Kyrgyz Language and Manas Studies Opened at KRSU

On December 4, a new Center for the Kyrgyz Language and Manas Studies was opened at the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after B.N. Yeltsin — a unique space in Bishkek that will focus on scientific research, educational initiatives, and cultural events dedicated to the Kyrgyz language and the epic "Manas". According to the university, the opening of the Center coincided with the Day of the "Manas" epic and was accompanied by a photo exhibition highlighting the history

04.12.2025, 13:12
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Hungary allocates 200 places for free education for Kyrgyz citizens in universities. A competition has been announced.

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of Kyrgyzstan has announced a competitive selection for citizens of the country wishing to study at higher educational institutions in Hungary for the academic year 2026-2027. According to the agreements reached between the countries, the Hungarian side provides 200 places, distributed as follows:

04.12.2025, 09:36
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New Mathematics Textbooks Published for 5th Grade Students

The press release from the Ministry of Education reports the release of new textbooks for the subject "Mathematics" for 5th grade students. The total print run of the textbooks amounted to 87,150 copies for schools with instruction in the Kyrgyz language and 66,030 copies for schools with instruction in the Russian language.

03.12.2025, 15:55
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At Capital School No. 88, the results of the shooting Spartakiad were summarized

Recently, shooting competitions were held at secondary school No. 88 as part of the second stage of the Spartakiad for high school students, during which the best marksmen were selected for further district competitions. The organizers of the event reported that the winners and prize-winners were awarded diplomas and "Sharp Shooter" badges. The award ceremony was conducted by Colonel of Internal Service Mars Dzhusupbekov, who is the head of the Republican Educational Sports Shooting

03.12.2025, 15:36
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Former editor-in-chief of the scientific and educational journal "El agartuu" Cholponbek Taiteliev has passed away

On December 1, at the age of 50, Cholponbek Abdyrahmanovich Taiteliev passed away after a long battle with illness. He was a well-known journalist and methodologist, as well as the editor-in-chief of the scientific and pedagogical journal "El agartuu." This was reported by the Ministry of Education and Science. Cholponbek Taiteliev was born on May 28, 1975, in the village of Kök-Say, located in the Kara-Buurin district of the Talas region. In 1992, he completed his studies at a local

03.12.2025, 15:31
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International University "Ala-Too" at ICOM 2025: Ideas That the World Heard

In late November 2025, a delegation from Kyrgyzstan actively participated in the General Conference of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), which was held for the first time in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. The venue for this significant event was Dubai, which hosted such an international forum for the first time, gathering leading specialists in the field of museology. High-profile guests attended the opening of the conference, including the Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh

03.12.2025, 10:38
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ARVI and influenza. In Kyrgyzstan, 65 kindergartens have been closed for quarantine and 5 schools have been transitioned to online learning.

Due to the increase in cases of ARVI and influenza in Kyrgyzstan, 65 kindergartens have been closed and 5 schools have switched to online learning. This information was provided by the Ministry of Health. Among the closed kindergartens in Bishkek, there are about 25, in the Chui region — approximately 40, and in the Osh region, 5 schools have transitioned to distance learning.

03.12.2025, 10:05
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In the Alamedin District, the building of the kindergarten "Golden Ear" and the land have been returned to the state.

According to information provided by the General Prosecutor's Office on December 3, the building of the kindergarten "Golden Spike" in the Alamudun district has returned to state ownership. An inspection conducted by the prosecutor's office revealed that both the kindergarten building and the adjacent land plot of 1 hectare were being used by private individuals without adhering to the necessary legal norms. These actions violated the procedure for the possession and use of

03.12.2025, 10:01
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A Center for the Kyrgyz Language and Manas Studies will Open at KRSU

On December 4, the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after B.N. Yeltsin will host the opening of the Center for the Kyrgyz Language and Manas Studies, as well as a thematic photo exhibition dedicated to the Day of the Epic "Manas". According to sources at KRSU, this university has become the first in Bishkek to create a comprehensive center focused on the study of the Kyrgyz language, the epic "Manas," and the tradition of storytelling.

03.12.2025, 09:56