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Directors of Bishkek Schools Gathered at the Jogorku Kenesh

On February 24, a meeting took place in the parliament's meeting hall, attended by Marlen Mamataliyev, the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, and the directors of schools in Bishkek. According to the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh, during the meeting he discussed issues related to the development of the educational sector and support for teachers. Mamataliyev noted that this year an increase in teachers' salaries is planned, but this is just the beginning.

24.02.2026, 14:29
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Events dedicated to the birthday of the former head of the KGB of the Kyrgyz SSR, Jumabek Asankulov, were held at the GKNB Academy.

On February 20, events dedicated to the birthday of the former chairman of the KGB of the Kyrgyz SSR, Lieutenant General Jumabek Asankulovich Asankulov, were held at the Academy of the State National Security Committee (GKNB), as reported by the GKNB press service. As part of the event, a book titled "A Word on the Military Valor of the Red Commander" was presented by retired Colonel Kabayev Mazalbek Ezengeldievich.

24.02.2026, 09:55
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A textbook on the subject "Natural Sciences" has been published for 7th grade students.

A textbook on the subject "Natural Sciences" has been published, intended for 7th grade students in general education schools where instruction is conducted in Kyrgyz and Russian languages. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Education, the total print run of the textbook amounted to 144,965 copies. Of this number, 86,600 books are intended for schools with Kyrgyz as the language of instruction, while 58,365 are for schools with Russian as the

23.02.2026, 18:45
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The Cabinet approved the rules for accounting children of school and preschool age

The Cabinet of Ministers issued a resolution dated February 17, 2026, No. 108, which approves the Instruction for accounting children aged 5 to 16 years. This instruction establishes the procedure for accounting children who are subject to education at the level of general education, which will be carried out by local state administrations and local self-government bodies. It also defines how these bodies interact with educational institutions, territorial child protection units, and other

23.02.2026, 11:10
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MUA invites students to the Alatoo Hub Battle startup championship – 2026

The International University "Alatoo" is starting to accept applications for participation in the Alatoo Hub Battle – 2026 student startup championship, inviting students to join this event. Alatoo Hub Battle is a championship aimed at supporting student entrepreneurship and developing the startup ecosystem. During the event, participants will have the opportunity to meet with entrepreneurs, investors, and experts, allowing them to obtain necessary funding and consultations.

23.02.2026, 09:36
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The State Committee for National Security strengthens efforts to improve the religious literacy of the population and prevent extremism

In order to prevent citizens from being involved in banned organizations, the State National Security Committee (GKNB), together with the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations, as well as the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (DUMK), regularly conducts preventive measures in educational institutions. According to the information from the GKNB press service dated February 20, there is a problem of insufficient awareness among the population about

20.02.2026, 18:13
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Students of Moscow School No. 89 were told about the daily lives of aviators of the Air Defense Forces.

Recently, a ceremonial event was held at Secondary School No. 89, located in the Sverdlovsk district, in honor of Defender of the Fatherland Day. High-profile guests attended this event, such as Lieutenant Colonel Nurbek Abdykerimov, who serves as the Deputy Military Commissioner of the Sverdlovsk district, and Lieutenant Colonel of Aviation Sultankul uulu Nurlan, who is the Chairman of the Council of Veterans of Military Aviation. Officers-aviators and representatives of the military

20.02.2026, 17:15
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At Capital School No. 37, Afghan War Veterans Conducted a Lesson for High School Students

In Bishkek, at school No. 37 in the Oktobrskiy district, an important event took place dedicated to the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan and Defender of the Fatherland Day. As part of this event, certificates for initial military registration were handed out. Among the honored guests were Colonel General Abdygul Chotbaev and Colonel Zholoy Chyntemirov, who is the chairman of the Oktobrskiy district council of war veterans, labor front workers, Armed Forces,

19.02.2026, 13:51
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This year there are innovations in registration for the OGE. What are they?

At a recent press conference, Chynara Batrakeeva, the director of the CООMO, shared new aspects of registration for the nationwide testing scheduled for 2026. She noted that starting this year, the results of the ORT will be used not only for admission to universities but also for enrollment in vocational lyceums and colleges, both on a budgetary and contractual basis for 11th-grade graduates.

19.02.2026, 11:59
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Naryn Region Ranked in the Top 3 for ORT: Growth to 69.4%

In the Naryn region, 3,893 students completed their educational institutions last year. This was reported by a Turmush correspondent. According to available data, the number of graduates in the Naryn region in 2025 was 3,893, of which 3,292 participated in the Unified Republican Testing (ORT). Among the ORT participants, 110 graduates demonstrated high results. However, 912 students were unable to pass the testing, and most of them are registered in the Kochkor and Jumgal districts.

19.02.2026, 11:01
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In the Chuy Region, 44 home-type kindergartens were opened in 2025.

In 2025, 44 home-type kindergartens began operating in the Chui region, where 925 children are being educated and 45 educators are employed. This was reported by Gulmira Kyshtobaeva, the deputy representative of the president in the region, at a board meeting. The board meeting, held on February 18, was dedicated to issues of socio-economic development in the Chui region for 2026.

18.02.2026, 16:50
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The annual forum "Agrodialog-2026" has started at KNAU named after Skryabin

On February 18, 2026, the annual forum "Agrodialog–2026" was opened at the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University named after K.I. Skryabin, organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. As noted by university representatives, this forum has become an important tradition that brings together scientists, students, and specialists in the field of agriculture. Its main goal is to exchange experiences, implement innovative technologies, and promote the

18.02.2026, 16:04
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At School No. 35 in the city of Osh, a gym and cafeteria are being built for 51 million soms.

In the city of Osh, at school No. 35 named after Atabaev, the construction of a new sports hall and cafeteria is actively ongoing. This was reported by Dastan Ümötbay uulu, the press secretary of the Capital Construction Department of the mayor's office. At secondary school No. 35, located in the village of Arek, the work on building the sports infrastructure is proceeding according to schedule. This project aims to improve the school infrastructure.

18.02.2026, 15:36
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The Minister of Education and the Ambassador of the United Kingdom discussed issues related to the licensing of textbooks for grades 10-12.

During the meeting on February 18, Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva discussed important aspects of licensing educational materials for grades 10-12 with the British Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Nicholas Bowler. Kendirbaeva noted that obtaining licenses for English language textbooks is an important step and expressed gratitude to the ambassador for his support on this issue.

18.02.2026, 14:31
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The Minister of Justice criticized the Ministry of Science for bureaucratization

A year ago, it was decided that the Academy of Sciences should use its capabilities to generate income, and that assets could be profitable with proper management, noted Justice Minister Ayaz Bayetov. These words were spoken on February 18 during a meeting of the Interagency Commission for Monitoring the Decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the Further Implementation of Reforms Aimed at Increasing the Efficiency and Debureaucratization of the State Administration System of

18.02.2026, 13:13
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In 2025, 16 new school buildings were put into operation in the Osh region.

In the Osh region, 16 new schools were opened in 2025. This was announced on February 17 by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, at a ceremonial event in the village of Zhylandy in the Uzgen district. In his speech, Kasymaliev emphasized that improving the quality of education and creating the necessary conditions for learning are the most important aspects of state policy.

17.02.2026, 16:53
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A school with a capacity of 275 students has opened in the village of Zhyalaldy in the Uzgen district.

In the village of Zhyalaldy, located in the Uzgen district, a ceremonial opening of a school took place, attended by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev during his working trip to the Osh region. According to the provided data, 152 million soms were allocated from the republican budget for the construction of the new building. The school accommodates 275 students and is equipped with modern classrooms, a library, a cafeteria, as well as all the necessary infrastructure

17.02.2026, 16:22
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The Ministry of Education proposes fines for interfering with teachers' work and involving them in duties not related to their profession.

The Ministry of Education has presented a draft law concerning amendments to the Code of the Kyrgyz Republic on offenses. The main goal of the document is to protect the rights of teachers and establish accountability for interference in their professional activities. According to the information from the ministry, more than 66% of educators have faced persecution or violence from students and their parents. Additionally, teachers are required to prepare up to 46 different reports for various

17.02.2026, 13:20
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In the Naryn Region, a subject Olympiad was held with the participation of 2,090 schoolchildren

On February 11 and 12 of this year, the second stage of the subject Olympiad among schoolchildren took place in the Naryn region, both at the district and city levels. This was reported by a correspondent from Turmush. The organization of the event actively involved local residents, deputies, representatives of rural administrations, as well as employees of the methodological center for education in the Naryn region, who acted as observers.

17.02.2026, 10:05
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Due to low salaries, 7 kindergartens in the Ak-Talinsky district are without directors

In the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, there is a shortage of directors in seven kindergartens, and the reason for this lies in the low salary level for directors. This was reported by a Turmush correspondent. According to the provided data, several directors who had worked in their positions for more than five years were dismissed. Although new directors were appointed to some kindergartens following a government competition, this situation remains unresolved for other institutions.

16.02.2026, 18:05
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"Starting September 1, budget students from the north will study in the south, while budget students from the south will study in the north," - the president.

Starting from September 1, 2026, student rotation is expected to be introduced in Kyrgyzstan for those studying on a budget basis. This was announced by President Sadyr Japarov in an interview with the Kabar agency, discussing measures to eliminate the regional divide between the north and south of the country. The president noted that in February of last year, he initiated important steps in this direction by gathering ministers and the head of the Cabinet to instruct them to develop a plan

16.02.2026, 15:35
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Graduates of the "Akylnman" Lyceums will directly enter public service after graduating from universities, - President Japarov

President Sadyr Japarov emphasized the significance of the "Akyiman" lyceum in the context of combating regional divisions in Kyrgyzstan during his conversation with the Kabar agency. “We launched the 'Akyiman' lyceum two to three years ago to bring together talented and successful students from the northern and southern regions. The education takes place in a boarding school format in Cholpon-Ata. In the next 2-3 years, we plan to complete the construction of similar

16.02.2026, 15:31
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The State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government Wants to Expand the Project for Training Civil Servants in Japan in the Regions

As part of the "Scholarship Program for Human Resource Development" (JDS), a reporting meeting was held, the State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government reported on February 16. The event was attended by Elchibek Zhantaev, head of the authorized state body for the implementation of JDS in Kyrgyzstan and chairman of the managing commission, as well as the Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan, Hirano Ryuichi.

16.02.2026, 13:01
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220 schools equipped with educational and laboratory equipment for STEM classes

In 220 cluster schools, new educational and laboratory equipment for STEM disciplines (physics, chemistry, geography, biology), as well as information and communication technologies, have been installed to support practice-oriented and digital learning. The press service of the Ministry of Education reports that the delivery of equipment was carried out as part of the state program "Altyn Kazyq," which aims to modernize the educational system in the country and implement modern

16.02.2026, 12:18
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The ЖК reviewed a bill proposing to legalize the allocation of 10 hectares of land in the state residence "Ala-Archa" for a school, kindergarten, and medical center.

On February 12, the Jogorku Kenesh reviewed a draft law proposing amendments to the current legislation "On Guarantees of the President's Activities and the Status of the Former President." This draft law suggests an exception to the existing ban on allocating land plots within the state residence of the president "Ala-Archa" in cases where it is necessary for the implementation of social projects.

15.02.2026, 04:51
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In Kochkor, 450 schoolchildren participated in events aimed at preventing violence against children

Asel Chynbaeva, the Commissioner for Children's Rights, actively participated in the launch of the second stage of the information caravan dedicated to the prevention of violence against children. According to the press service of the Cabinet, the events took place in four schools in the Kochkor district of the Naryn region. From February 9 to 12, the Secretariat of the Commissioner for Children's Rights, together with the Public Association "Children's Protection

14.02.2026, 19:28
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The Russian Ambassador spoke about the cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Russia in the field of education

The field of education between Kyrgyzstan and Russia continues to develop actively. This was reported by the Russian ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Sergey Vakunov, at a recent briefing. Vakunov noted that one of the main areas of joint work remains education. An important project is the construction of nine new general education schools in Kyrgyzstan, funded by the Russian Federation. This project has received "presidential" status, as its launch involved the participation of the heads of

14.02.2026, 17:22
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20 "El Umutu" scholarship recipients completed their studies, of which 8 are working in Kyrgyzstan

According to information from the Ministry of Education and Science, the international scholarship program "El Ümütü" was launched in 2022 with the aim of training highly qualified specialists and increasing the intellectual potential of the country. Currently, 20 scholarship recipients have completed their studies, of which 8 have found jobs in various fields in Kyrgyzstan, such as economics, healthcare, and education, while the others continue their careers abroad.

14.02.2026, 10:57
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The Ministry of Construction issued a warning to the contractor for falling behind schedule on the construction of a kindergarten in Toktogul.

The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, has instructed to continue raid activities at construction sites across the country. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Construction, inspectors from the Jalal-Abad regional office of the State Architectural and Construction Control Department conducted an inspection at the construction site of a kindergarten for 140 places, located at 52 Abyshova Street in the

14.02.2026, 08:59