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The AGUPKR provided clarification regarding the Antimonopoly's order to return 13 million soms to students.

The Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic named after J. Abdrakhmanov commented on the directive from the Antimonopoly Regulation Service regarding the return of funds to students. At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development held on January 27, the Director of the State Agency for Antimonopoly Regulation, Zhenaly Orozbaev, reported the necessity for the University named after Jusup

27.01.2026, 13:13
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Life in the Regions: A. Borbasheva Recalls the Case of Nurgazy Sydygaliev, Who Played the Boy in the Film "Ak Keme," Based on the Work of Ch. Aitmatov

67-year-old Altynkiz Borbasheva from the Talas region, who worked for 43 years as a teacher of the Kyrgyz language and literature, shared her experiences and amusing incidents from her school life. Two years ago, she concluded her career at the school where she began working after graduating from the Faculty of Philology at the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn. Born in the village of Arashan in the Talas district, Altynkiz married her neighbor, and soon they moved to

27.01.2026, 11:58
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Kyrgyzstani schoolchildren participated in a training camp on biology in Sochi

From January 16 to 26, a camp for candidates for the national biology team took place in Sochi, at the Educational Center "Sirius," with teams from Russia and Kyrgyzstan participating. According to the press service of the Ministry of Education, Kyrgyzstan was represented by eight students from the national biology team, accompanied by coach Nursultan Uvaliev, a member of the National Biology Olympiad.

27.01.2026, 11:56
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The Ministry of Education has announced a tender for the conduct of the Republican School Olympiad 2025-2026

The Ministry of Education has launched a tender for the services of an independent organization to conduct the II, III, and IV stages of the republican school olympiad in the 2025-2026 academic year. According to information on the state procurement portal, the procurement method will be carried out through a request for quotations with specific qualification requirements.

27.01.2026, 11:41
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Kyrgyzstan Wants to Involve British Teachers and Professors in the Educational Process at Universities

The Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovation Gulzat Isamatova held a meeting with the British Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Nicholas Bowler. The press service of the Ministry of Science reports that during the meeting, the possibilities for developing bilateral cooperation were discussed. The participants emphasized the importance of strengthening the partnership, particularly in the fields of science, higher education, and innovation.

27.01.2026, 11:19
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A Forum for Computer Science Teachers Took Place in Bishkek

From January 23 to 24, a forum titled "Digital Skills: Lifelong Learning" took place in Bishkek, aimed at discussing issues of digital literacy and the implementation of digital solutions in school education. According to the press service of the Ministry of Education, over 100 computer science teachers from various regions of the country gathered to participate in this event. Among those present were also representatives from the ministry, the World Bank, the Kyrgyz Academy of

26.01.2026, 19:21
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The Ministry of Education Discussed the Use of the State Language in the Field of Education

A meeting was held at the Ministry of Education, focusing on issues related to the use of the state language and the implementation of the law "On the State Language of the Kyrgyz Republic" in the field of education. The event was attended by the Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, the Chairman of the National Commission on the State Language and Language Policy under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Melis Murataliev, as well as heads of various structural units.

26.01.2026, 17:01
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University rectors relax abroad at the expense of contracts, - deputy on the need to limit the growth of contract amounts

At the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development, Deputy Kamila Talieva expressed the opinion on the need to introduce restrictions on the cost of contracts at universities in the country. She noted that over the past two years, tuition fees have sharply increased, which raises concerns among students' parents. Talieva emphasized that many parents are turning to deputies with complaints about high contract prices.

26.01.2026, 15:49
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The Cabinet approved the composition of the Board of Trustees of the Academy of Public Administration. Names

On January 22, 2026, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Head of the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, issued Order No. 10, which approved the Regulations on the Board of Trustees of the Jusup Abdrakhmanov Academy of Public Administration. The composition of the Board of Trustees was also approved:

26.01.2026, 15:16
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The Head of the Cabinet instructed to develop an electronic mechanism for transferring students from school to school

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, has instructed the Ministry of Education to expedite the development of an electronic platform for transferring students between educational institutions. As reported by the press service of the Cabinet, this decision was the result of a meeting with heads of government agencies and departments of the presidential administration, where issues related to the implementation of modern digital

26.01.2026, 11:59
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The deputy requests to build a kindergarten for 100 children in the village of Kaptal-Aryk in the Panfilov district.

On January 21, at a meeting of the parliament, Deputy Cholpon Esenamanova of the Jogorku Kenesh raised the issue faced by the residents of the village of Kaptal-Aryk in the Panfilov district. According to her, this village is famous for being the birthplace of the renowned Kyrgyz poet Alykul Osmonov. However, currently, there is no kindergarten in Kaptal-Aryk, despite the significant number of preschool-aged children in the village.

25.01.2026, 17:15
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Fire trucks will not be able to reach kindergarten No. 47 in case of a fire, - BGK deputy

On January 23, at a meeting, BGK deputy Omurkan Ashanbaeva ("Jaanı küş - New Force"), who heads the permanent commission on social issues, expressed concern about the access of fire trucks to kindergarten No. 47. She noted that this issue has been relevant for a long time, as parents have been filing complaints but have not received any responses. "The fire truck will not be able to pass — on one side is 'Bishkek Park', and on the other, the sidewalk is blocked, next to

24.01.2026, 13:53
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A new school is being built in the village of Ala-Bash in the Ton District.

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Ala-Bash in the Ton district, the construction of a new school designed for 550 students is ongoing. According to the Ministry of Construction, the project includes classrooms, a gym, an assembly hall, and a cafeteria. Additionally, the building will feature a medical office, a library, a laboratory, and specialized classrooms for vocational training.

24.01.2026, 07:22
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As a result of the snowfall, part of the roof of the new school in Tyup collapsed: The contractor was fined 200,000 soms

The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services commented on the incident involving the roof collapse of a new school built by the "As-Salam" foundation in the village of Min-Bulak in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region. On the night of January 18, due to heavy snowfall, a partial collapse of the roof of the educational institution occurred.

23.01.2026, 15:24
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How many schools in Bishkek are heated with electricity? Response from the Education Department of the Mayor's Office

At the meeting of the permanent commission on social issues on January 23, deputy of the Bishkek city council Erjan Nasiraliyev ("Adilet") inquired about how many educational institutions in Bishkek use electric heating. Rahat Musaeva, head of the Education Department of the city administration, reported that there are 119 schools and 120 kindergartens operating in Bishkek.

23.01.2026, 14:14
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The Ministry of Education Discussed the Implementation of the Inclusive Education Program

On January 21-22, a seminar was held at the Ministry of Education dedicated to the program "Improving Access and Quality of Inclusive Educational Opportunities for All Children in the Kyrgyz Republic." Key figures such as the Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, her deputies Nadira Jusupbekova and Albert Makmetkulov, as well as Anna Dautovich, Deputy Representative of UNICEF in Kyrgyzstan, and representatives of various partner and subordinate organizations participated in

23.01.2026, 12:07
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A new school for 550 students is being built in the city of Manas

In the village of Dömör, located in the city of Manas in the Jalal-Abad region, the implementation of the project for the construction of a new school for 550 students is ongoing. According to information from the Ministry of Construction, the work on the construction of the educational institution began in April 2025. Currently, approximately 45% of the total construction work has been completed.

23.01.2026, 09:17
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In Chaldovar, they are requesting the construction of a gym and a boiler room for school No. 2, as well as a new building for school No. 3.

On January 21, at a parliamentary meeting, Deputy Cholpon Esenamanova of the Jogorku Kenesh drew attention to the problems of schools in the village of Chaldovar in the Panfilov district, located on the border. She noted that School No. 2 was built in 1963 and currently has about 700 students studying in two buildings. However, a gymnasium was not included in the construction plans, and the deputy called for assistance in its construction.

22.01.2026, 17:51
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The boarding school for the blind and visually impaired in Bishkek received 10 typewriters using the Braille system.

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, handed over 10 Perkins Brailler Classic typewriters using the Braille system to the Special Boarding School for Blind and Visually Impaired Children in Bishkek. According to the press service of the Cabinet, during the Prime Minister's visit to this educational institution in September last year, the need for typewriters for effective Braille education was highlighted.

22.01.2026, 17:39
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The JDS program quota is proposed to be expanded to 50 places, and the "Young Leaders" program to 10.

A meeting took place at the State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government between Elchibek Jantayev and the Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan, Hirano Ryuichi. During the discussion, issues of joint cooperation in the field of human resource development were addressed, as well as the results of the JDS scholarship program, implemented with the support of JICA and JICE.

22.01.2026, 16:44
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In Bishkek, they instructed to expedite the repair of the kindergarten on Kommunarov Street

The Bishkek City Hall inspected the renovation work at the kindergarten located at Kommunarova, 93. This became known on January 22 thanks to information from the press service of the Bishkek City Hall. As a result of the on-site inspection, the Capital Construction Department was instructed to eliminate instances of unjustified contract extensions with contractors and to take the necessary steps to expedite the completion of the work and the commissioning of the kindergarten.

22.01.2026, 16:23
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The Head of the Cabinet was shown the remains of dinosaurs found in the territory of Kyrgyzstan

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, conducted a tour of the M. Adyshev Institute of Geology, which is part of the National Academy of Sciences under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the visit, as reported by the government press service, key areas of the institute's scientific work, current projects, and the contribution of scientists to the study of the country's mineral potential and the development of geological research were presented.

22.01.2026, 16:12
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In Bishkek, 261,000 children are enrolled in schools with a designed capacity of 104,000.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 22, Deputy Minister of Construction Talantbek Imankun uulu presented the results of the inventory of educational institutions in the capital regarding the lack of places. According to him, there are 120 schools operating in Bishkek, which can accommodate only 104,117 students, while the total number of learners is 261,107.

22.01.2026, 14:40
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In 2026, the construction of 35 schools will begin in Bishkek, - Ministry of Construction

According to the information provided by Imanakun uulu, one school will be built by the Russian side, while 14 schools will be financed through a loan from the Saudi Fund for Development. The remaining 20 educational institutions will be constructed using funds from the republican budget. In addition, the construction of 10 schools will begin in the city of Osh, and 7 in Manas. It is also planned to start construction in areas with high demand, he added.

22.01.2026, 14:30
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Starting January 31, the National School Olympiad in Kyrgyzstan will begin in 5 subjects. Schedule

The Ministry of Education has published the schedule for the National Olympiad in Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Computer Science for the 2025-2026 academic year. The main goal of the National Olympiad is to identify talented students, as well as to enhance their knowledge, develop their creative potential, and foster interest in scientific research.

22.01.2026, 14:22
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Ministry of Construction: A school for 500 students will cost approximately 300-350 million soms

According to information announced by the Ministry of Construction, the new school, designed for 500 students, will cost in the range of 300-350 million soms. Deputy Minister of Construction Talantbek Imanakun uulu stated this figure on January 22 during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. He noted that the facility will be handed over "turnkey," including all necessary equipment for the full operation of the educational institution.

22.01.2026, 14:18
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Kyrgyzstan to take a $50 million loan for schools in Bishkek and Chui region

On January 22, the Jogorku Kenesh approved in the first reading the draft law "On the Ratification of the Credit Agreement between Kyrgyzstan and the Saudi Development Fund for the 'Construction of Public Schools' Project Phase-2," which was signed on October 9, 2025, in Bishkek. According to the presented report, this ratification is necessary to complete internal procedures so that the agreement can come into force.

22.01.2026, 14:03
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List of 14 schools to be built with loan funding

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 22, Deputy Minister of Construction Talantbek Imanakun uulu announced the start of construction of 14 new schools, financed by a $50 million loan from the Saudi Development Fund. He also specified the areas where the new educational institutions will be built.

22.01.2026, 13:53
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"Teacher of the Year - 2025" Elzat Asanova Received the Keys to an Apartment in Bishkek

On January 21, Elzat Asanova, who became the winner of the republican competition "Best Teacher of the Year - 2025," received the keys to a new one-bedroom apartment in Bishkek. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Education. Elzat is raising five children. She shared that her eldest daughter is currently in the 9th grade and expressed hope that the apartment will become a cozy home for her children when they come to study.

21.01.2026, 18:59
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In the village of Zhylgeldi, children study in an old kindergarten building — the deputy requests to build a new one

At the meeting on January 21, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Ilimbek Kubanychbekov drew attention to the necessity of constructing a new kindergarten in the village of Zhylgeldi (Ala-Too ayil okmotu) of the Kara-Suu district. According to him, children are currently forced to study in an old kindergarten building. He noted that preschool education plays a key role in shaping the future of society.

21.01.2026, 17:49
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The deputy requests to start the construction of new kindergartens in the villages of Ottuk and Lipenka: projects and sites are ready

During the parliament session on January 21, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Rahat Junushbaeva emphasized the need for the construction of kindergartens in the Issyk-Kul region. She noted that in the village of Ottyk in the Ton district, a kindergarten operates based on an old school and is open only three hours a day, which does not meet the needs of the children. According to the deputy, there is already a designated land plot for a new kindergarten in this village, and project documentation has

21.01.2026, 17:47
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The deputy requested to build a kindergarten in the border village of Turk-Abad in the Jalal-Abad region.

At the parliamentary meeting on January 21, Deputy Talaybek Masabirov of the Jogorku Kenesh raised the issue of the lack of social facilities in the village of Turk-Abad, which is located in the border zone with Uzbekistan. According to the deputy, there are 384 households registered in the village, and local residents have expressed the need for the construction of a kindergarten for 75 children.

21.01.2026, 17:10
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In the Moscow District, they cannot open a 100-seat kindergarten built for 40 million soms, - deputy

At the parliamentary meeting on January 21, Deputy Gulzhan Satieva drew attention to the problems related to the construction and financing of preschool institutions in the Moscow district. She reported that in the village of Sıydalı, located in the Ak-Suu district, a private investor completed the construction of a kindergarten for 100 children, which cost over 40 million soms. Despite the completion of all construction work, the kindergarten has not been put into operation due to the

21.01.2026, 16:16
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The deputy proposed to complete the unfinished buildings in Kadamjai and open schools there.

Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Burun Amanova drew attention to the problem of the lack of educational places in the Kadamjay district and proposed using unfinished buildings to create social facilities. In her address, she pointed out the presence of a large unfinished building on the Kaiser Abad site, covering an area of 18 hectares, as well as another unfinished facility at the entrance to the village of Pülgön. Amanova called for the completion of their construction and their transfer for use

21.01.2026, 16:05
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The deputy proposed to increase the number of men among teachers to improve the quality of education and discipline.

Deputy Tabyldy Muratbekov, representing district No. 27, expressed the idea that it is worth considering the possibility of increasing the number of men among teachers. This statement was made on January 21 at a parliamentary meeting. According to Muratbekov, he received a proposal highlighting that the lack of men in the teaching staff may be one of the reasons for low discipline in schools. "Perhaps the government should pay attention to this. Although teachers should not be divided by

21.01.2026, 12:38
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The Minister of Science Met with Graduates of the Presidential Scholarship "El Ümütü"

The Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations Gulzat Isamatova held a meeting with graduates of the International Presidential Scholarship "El Ümütü". According to information provided by the ministry's press service, the main subject of discussion was the further development of the presidential scholarship program and the exchange of opinions on this matter.

21.01.2026, 12:22
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On the basis of which regulatory acts do universities devise earnings for themselves? - Deputy

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 21, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev expressed concern about the financial initiatives of universities, which he believes may negatively impact the higher education system. He noted that a business related to class attendance was recently shut down, but there is now a sharp increase in prices for contract-based education. Additionally, educational institutions have started charging fees for each credit. “What are the regulatory acts under which universities

21.01.2026, 11:35
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In the Suzak District, the building of Lyceum No. 36 is in terrible condition, - deputy

Deputy Altynbek Kilychbaev (district No. 11) raised the issue of the poor condition of Lyceum No. 36 in the Suzak district at a recent parliamentary meeting. According to him, this educational institution, built in 1976, is in need of major repairs. In addition, Kilychbaev mentioned other educational institutions in the region. In particular, he noted the Bokonbaev school, which was built in 1974 as an orphanage but is now in an emergency state and requires repairs.

21.01.2026, 11:24