In the village of Gereit-Shoron, located in the Nookat district of the Osh region, the construction of a new school has been successfully completed. According to the Ministry of Construction, the implementation of the project was financed from the republican budget and amounted to 74 million soms.
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
As of today, 50% of children have access to preschool education, according to information from the press service of the Ministry of Education. According to data, in the 2024-2025 academic year, the coverage of preschool education, including school preparation, was 44.3%.
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:
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.
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
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
The Bishkek City Hall has published a list of institutions closed for quarantine. In accordance with the directive of the Central State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service, quarantine has been imposed in 26 kindergartens in the capital:
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
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.
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
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.
The duration of the winter holidays will be 12 days. According to information provided by the Ministry of Education, the winter holidays will start on December 31, 2025, and will end on January 11, 2026.
According to information provided by Dinara Otorbaeva, a specialist from the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Department, approximately 25 kindergartens in Bishkek have been closed for quarantine due to ARVI. In the Issyk-Ata district, the situation is more serious — over 30 educational institutions have been closed there. In Osh, precautionary measures are also being observed: 5 schools have been closed for quarantine, and in some educational institutions, certain classes have
In Bishkek, the implementation of the new building project for secondary school No. 23 is actively ongoing, which will be located at: 281 Jibek Jolu Avenue. According to information provided by the city administration, the building will be a three-story complex with a basement. The total area will be 5,199.19 square meters, and the project anticipates accommodating 560 students.
In Bishkek, quarantine measures in educational institutions are determined at the local level, informs the city hall of the capital. Every day, the situation in general education schools is monitored. If necessary, and upon fulfilling all the requirements of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center, the city hall of Bishkek issues directives that lead to the introduction of quarantine for children.
Salymbekov University has become a new member of the Global Virtual Convergence College Alliance, which unites leading educational institutions worldwide in the field of virtual and convergent learning. On November 25, 2025, the university's rector participated in a significant international event held at the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea. This event discussed current global trends in virtual education, and the rector presented examples of international cooperation between
From December 1 to 3, Bishkek will host the first Olympiad on financial security for students in grades 9-11 of general educational institutions. The final stage of the Olympiad will gather the 100 best participants, the results of which will be announced on December 13 at the awards ceremony.
The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, visited the Toktogul district as part of a working trip to the Jalal-Abad region, where he familiarized himself with the construction process of a new school in the Talasbay microdistrict. According to the press service of the Ministry, the initiator of the construction is the Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev.
In the Naryn region, in the village of Zhalgyz-Terek, the process of constructing a new kindergarten designed for 100 places has begun. This became known thanks to the tender announced by the Naryn regional capital construction management as part of the Department of Housing and Civil Construction. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, a budget of 1,632,385 soms has been allocated for the development of project and estimate documentation. The procurement method
In the village of Өрнөк, located in the Issyk-Kul region, the construction of a new kindergarten has been completed, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction. Construction work began in 2024 and was financed from the republican budget. The total cost of the project amounted to 78 million soms.
In the village of Zhylygyn, located in the Aksy district of the Jalal-Abad region, construction is underway for a school named after M. Barpiev. According to information from the Ministry of Construction, the project is being financed from the republican budget, and the cost of the tender for the work amounts to 80 million soms.
The Batken Regional Department of Capital Construction of the Department of Housing and Civil Construction has announced a tender for the construction of a kindergarten in the village of Razzakov, Leylek District. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, the new kindergarten will accommodate 75 children.
In the village of Kök-Jangak, located in the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region, the construction of School No. 1 named after M. Frunze has begun. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Construction, the project is financed from the republican budget, and its total cost amounts to 184 million soms.
In the village of Tyup, located in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, a major renovation of the V. Kaikin Secondary School is underway. This is the first such update in 47 years, as reported by the Ministry of Construction. Currently, the internal work has been completed, and the project has moved to the cleaning stage. The football field has been completely renovated, and landscaping of the school grounds is being carried out, where open areas for basketball and volleyball are being
On November 25, an engaging session for parents took place at kindergarten No. 14 "Balastan," located in the Sverdlovsk district of Bishkek, dedicated to the theme "The Importance of Play in Child Development." This information was disseminated by the press service of the Bishkek city administration on November 28. Thirty-five parents interested in their children's development and interaction with educators participated in the event. The main goal of the sessions was to
The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations has presented for public discussion a draft resolution regarding the provision of state educational grants to graduates of the Presidential Lyceum "Akyiman". This document defines the rules for obtaining grants that can be used for education both at universities and colleges in Kyrgyzstan and abroad. The project was developed in accordance with the law "On Education," which grants graduates of the lyceum the right to
According to information received from the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center, on November 26, the absenteeism rate of children in kindergartens in Bishkek was 25.5%. This corresponds to the seasonal norm. The State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance is monitoring 120 municipal schools in 2025, where the absenteeism rate of students as of November 24 was 9.3%. From November 25 to December 2, students will be studying in an online format.
On November 26, Жеңиш Отунчиев, a veteran of the educational system and an outstanding figure in public education of the USSR, passed away in Bishkek at the age of 82, reports the newspaper "Кут билим". Жеңиш Отунчиев was born on October 23, 1943, in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu, located in the Jumgal district. In 1967, he completed his studies at Kyrgyz State University, after which he began his career in education, progressing from a teacher to the head of the city education department
The Ministry of Education has released details of the incident involving a fight between school students in Sokuluk. Previously, a video capturing the fight that occurred on November 3 at the T. Satylganov school was posted on the "Reporter AKIpress" website.
The National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan is organizing the first statistics olympiad for university students, dedicated to the centenary of the country's statistical bodies. The main goal of the olympiad is to enhance the level of statistical literacy and develop analytical culture among the youth.
In the capital districts of Ak-Orgo and Archa-Beshik, the construction of kindergartens is actively underway. The press service of the mayor's office reports that in the Ak-Orgo district, a two-story building is being erected on a land plot of 0.39 hectares, with a total area of 877 square meters. The new kindergarten, designed to meet modern requirements, will accommodate 280 children. Inside the facility, there are planned play and sleeping rooms, a cafeteria, a kitchen, a medical
In Bishkek, seminars for teachers on ecology and tourism are being held, organized by the Republican Children's and Youth Center for Ecology, Local History, and Tourism under the Ministry of Education as part of the introduction of the 12-year education system. According to the ministry, the main goal of these seminars is to enhance the professional level of educators and improve their methodological skills.
In the Birlik rural district, in the village of Eshme, the construction of a new building for secondary school No. 54 "Eshme" has begun, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. This educational institution will accommodate 150 students. The total cost of the project is 88 million 564 thousand 763 soms.
The Department of Housing and Civil Construction of the Ministry of Construction has announced a tender for the design of engineering networks for a school located in the residential area of Ak-Ordo in the village of Novopavlovka in Bishkek. According to the information posted on the state procurement website, the selected procurement method is unrestricted.
OshTU received international QS Stars accreditation with a rating of "4 stars". As reported by the university's press service, at the QS Eurasia Forum 2025 held on November 25-26 in Tashkent at the Central Asian University, Osh Technological University named after M.M. Adyshev was awarded the QS Stars certificate with an overall rating of "4 stars".
Three out of nine educational institutions that Russia will build in Kyrgyzstan will start accepting students in 2027. This was stated by President Sadyr Japarov after meetings with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Vladimir Putin emphasized that Russia actively supports Kyrgyz educational institutions, regularly providing them with textbooks and methodological materials. As part of the "Russian Teacher Abroad" program, more than 150 educators have been sent to Kyrgyzstan.
The Department of Quality Education under the Ministry of Education has initiated a trial online testing for teachers. According to information provided by the ministry's press service, the testing involves educators teaching mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geography, computer science, as well as English language.
On November 25, consultations were held in Bishkek to discuss further actions for Kyrgyzstan in light of the results of the second World Summit on Social Development, which took place in Doha from November 4 to 6. According to the press service of the Ministry of Education, the event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov, Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, as well as representatives of various government structures and international organizations.
The Ministry of Justice reports the introduction of an updated regulation on psychological, medical, and pedagogical consultation (PMPC), which elevates the system to a new level by replacing the outdated distribution model with a service-oriented approach focused on the needs of children and the involvement of their families. According to the new regulation:
Jamalidin Mirzaev, a 50-year-old resident of the village of Gulbaar in the Aravan district of the Osh region, creates amazing clay products. He was born in 1975 in the Andijan region of Uzbekistan. At the age of 14, he moved to Osh to continue his education and has since settled there permanently. He currently has two sons and two daughters.
From November 26 to 27, the International Scientific and Practical Forum "Aitmatov Readings – 2025" will take place in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of KRSU. Researchers and educators from the field of humanities representing Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and other CIS countries will participate in this event.
The Audit Chamber conducted an inspection of the expenses for the nutrition of children attending schools and preschool institutions managed by the Bishkek city mayor's office. As a result of the audit for 2023, violations totaling 32 million 607.2 thousand soms were identified, including the following cases: - In the Lenin district, underfunding of nutrition standards from a special account (formed from parents' donations) was discovered, amounting to 2 million 239.1 thousand soms; -
In the village of Ak-Tilek, located in the rural district of Moldo-Niyaz in the Kadamjai region, the construction of general education school No. 83 "Ak-Tilek" has begun, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. This school will accommodate 375 student places, and the total cost of construction is 119 million 571 thousand 404 soms.
President Sadyr Japarov issued decree No. 327, dated November 24, 2025, which grants the Jusup Abdrakhmanov Academy of Public Administration special powers. This document provides for the organizational, financial, and academic independence of the educational institution. According to the new decree, the academy is now not subordinate to the State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government, which is under the Cabinet of Ministers. A special legal regime is introduced, which will be in
Starting from December 1, all educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan that house polling stations will begin conducting classes in an online format. This was announced in a statement from the Ministry of Education. This decision was made due to the necessity of conducting a sanitary cleaning in the educational organizations where the polling stations are located.
In 2023, the Bishkek city administration allocated funding to the SOS educational complex named after G. Gmeiner in the amount of 19 million 486.9 thousand soms without sufficient grounds. This information was presented in the audit report of the Accounts Chamber regarding the execution of the capital city's budget. The SOS educational complex was established on April 15, 2010, as a result of joint efforts by the city administration and the public foundation "SOS Children's
The collection of documents for admission to higher educational institutions in Russia, funded by the federal budget, has been announced in accordance with the quota approved by the government of Russia for the 2026-2027 academic year. This was reported by the representative office of Rossotrudnichestvo in Bishkek. A total of 700 places have been allocated.