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In Kyrgyzstan, there is a desire for more than 70% of graduates to exceed the threshold score of the ORT.

The Cabinet of Ministers is developing a set of measures to improve the educational system in Kyrgyzstan as part of the National Development Program until 2030. Among the planned initiatives are increasing the coverage of preschool education for children aged 3-5 to 80% and school education for children aged 6-17 to 98.8%. All educational institutions in the country must be equipped with ramps for children with disabilities.

06.01.2026, 13:21
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Construction of two schools has begun in the southern zone of Bishkek, - vice-mayor

At an extraordinary meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on industrial policy, transport, energy, architecture, and construction, held on December 26, Bishkek's vice-mayor Azamat Kadyrov announced the start of construction of two schools in the southern zone of the city — one Russian and the other funded by the Ministry of Construction. He specified that the construction is taking place above the southern highway, and the work has already begun.

05.01.2026, 19:16
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"Over 10 Years, the Number of Schoolchildren Has Grown by Half a Million, - President on the Lack of Schools"

Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, discussed the pressing issue of the shortage of educational institutions at the IV People's Kurultai with the Kabar agency. According to him, there are 40-50 children studying in some classes. “The problem of the lack of schools is not related to the transition to 12-year education. I have emphasized this in interviews more than once. This situation existed long before the introduction of the new educational system. For example, in recent years,

05.01.2026, 09:07
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The Ministry of Science has determined who will conduct the OGE in 2026-2028.

The Ministry of Science has appointed the Center for Assessment in Education and Teaching Methods (CAETM) as responsible for conducting the nationwide testing (ORT) for the years 2026–2028, according to information from the department's press service. On November 21, the ministry announced a competitive selection for the Independent Testing Service, the results of which will determine that CAETM will conduct the testing.

04.01.2026, 17:38
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Ruslan Rakhimov Appointed Rector of the Diplomatic Academy

Ruslan Rakhimov has been appointed as the rector of the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He was introduced to the staff by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeenbek Kulubaev. According to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rakhimov previously worked as a lecturer and held administrative positions at the American University of Central Asia. He also has experience working at the National Academy of Sciences and has collaborated with various foreign academic and

31.12.2025, 13:30
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A meeting of the Council for Science, Innovation, and New Technologies was held at the Presidential Administration.

A meeting of the Council for Science, Innovation, and New Technologies was held at the Presidential Administration, chaired by Adylbek Kasymaliev. In his speech, Kasymaliev emphasized that science and innovation play a crucial role in ensuring sustainable socio-economic development, technological independence, and national security of the country.

31.12.2025, 12:54
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High School Students from School No. 74 Visited the Ministry of Internal Affairs Academy

Students from the 10th and 11th grades of School No. 74 in Bishkek visited the Ministry of Internal Affairs Academy as part of a career orientation excursion. According to information provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs Academy, 50 high school students, their teachers, and a district inspector from the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department participated in the event.

30.12.2025, 16:05
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3 schoolchildren from Kyrgyzstan received the opportunity to enroll in art universities around the world

Students from Kyrgyzstan participated in the international art exhibition project We Are the World. According to the organizers, this project brings together talented youth from around the world, covering more than 60 countries. The exhibitions took place at renowned art venues, including the Louvre in Paris and the White Cube gallery in London. More than 300 works of art were displayed as part of the project.

30.12.2025, 15:49
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The Ministry of Science proposes to ban the transfer of foreigners to higher courses of medical universities.

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation has initiated a public discussion on the draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers "On Amending the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic dated September 27, 2024, No. 590 'On Approving the Regulatory Legal Acts Governing the Activities of Educational Organizations of Higher Professional Education.' The main objective of this draft law is to improve the quality of training for medical specialists

30.12.2025, 15:29
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At the capital's school No. 55, a lecture on cyber extremism was held

In Bishkek, at secondary school No. 55, a lecture was held for eighth graders on the topic "Cyber Extremism. Prevention and Ensuring Anti-Terrorist and Anti-Extremist Security in Educational Institutions." The speakers were Colonel of Police Olga Kovalenko, head of the Department of Forensic Science at the Ministry of Internal Affairs Academy, and Captain of Police Sagynbek Kadyrbekov, professor at the Department of IT and PF at the same academy. During the event, students gained

30.12.2025, 14:36
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The Minister of Education spoke about the "El Ümütü" scholarship holder who did not come from abroad even for the position of Deputy Minister.

According to the Minister of Education, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, scholarship recipients who received support from the state under the "El ümitü" program are obligated to work in the Kyrgyz Republic. She discussed this topic on the air of the radio station "Birinchi radio." “We invited them, but they did not show up. I don’t want to name names to avoid shaming people, as they already know who we are talking about. Some of them asked us to write that we have no claims against

30.12.2025, 11:33
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In the village of Bayet, a sports complex will be built on the school grounds: the village administration announced a tender for 11.5 million soms

In the village of Bayet, located on the territory of the secondary school, a new sports complex will be built. The tender for its construction was announced by the rural administration of the Shaiybek Ata rural area, which includes preparatory work and general construction. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, the tender will be conducted using the method of unrestricted procurement.

30.12.2025, 10:47
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A volleyball tournament among high school students and teachers was held at capital school No. 7

A volleyball tournament dedicated to the upcoming New Year holidays was held at the capital's educational institution No. 7 in the Lenin district, with participation from both high school students and teachers. According to information provided by the school, the first place was taken by the alumni team. The second position was secured by the teachers, while the third place went to the tenth graders.

29.12.2025, 18:41
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Tender announced for the design of a school building in the village of Zhangarach, Sokuluk District

The Department of Housing and Civil Construction of the Chuy Region has announced the start of a tender for design and estimate works, which include changes to the reuse project. The object of the tender is "Construction of an additional building with a gallery for 275 student places at the N. Zhetikashkaev School in the village of Zhangarach, Sokuluk District, Chuy Region." According to information on the government procurement portal, an unlimited two-package procurement format is

29.12.2025, 13:50
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A new kindergarten will be built in Sary-Oi: a tender announced for 10.7 million soms

In the village of Sary-Oy, a tender has been announced for the preparatory and general construction works for the construction of a new two-story kindergarten that will accommodate 120 children. This decision was made by the village council of the Shaiybek Ata rural area. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, the tender will be conducted using an unrestricted procurement method.

28.12.2025, 05:54
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Master Plan of Bishkek. The architect showed where schools in the capital operate in 6 shifts.

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on industrial policy, held on December 26, the chief architect of the general plan of Bishkek, Irina Grishechkina, emphasized that there are no schools in the capital that meet the standards and operate on a single shift. “Children study in 3-4 shifts a day. The schools marked with red circles operate in 6 shifts,” she noted, adding that this situation poses a serious problem. Grishechkina also reported that the city authorities are working

26.12.2025, 17:45
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A new kindergarten has opened in the Archa-Beshik residential area

During the IV People's Kurultai, which was attended by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev, an online opening of 94 new social and production facilities took place across the country. According to information from the press service of the Bishkek mayor's office, 5 social facilities and 1 industrial facility were opened in the capital.

26.12.2025, 16:48
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The President explained from his own experience why a 12-year education in schools is necessary.

At the IV People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov commented on the request of delegate Estebes Mamatov regarding the abolition of 12-year education in schools. The delegate expressed concerns that this leads to classrooms having 50 students each. “The number of children in classes being 50 is not related to the transition to 12-year education. This is a problem caused by internal and external migration, especially in large cities such as Bishkek, Osh, and Manas. Moreover, many parents

26.12.2025, 14:32
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Tashiev familiarized himself with the repairs at the boarding school for the hearing impaired and played table tennis with the students.

On December 26, the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, visited a specialized boarding school for hearing-impaired and late-deaf children in Bishkek, where the major renovation of the assembly and sports halls has been completed. According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security, Tashiev familiarized himself with the improved learning conditions, emphasizing the importance of the work done to create a safe and comfortable

26.12.2025, 13:26
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The delegate proposed to open Russian language courses for migrant children in Russia.

At the meeting on December 26, delegate of the People's Kurultai Kubanychbek Osmonbekov presented several initiatives regarding assistance to compatriots living abroad and the conditions for their return to their homeland. According to Osmonbekov, despite regular calls to return home and find work, the existing conditions do not facilitate this. He proposed creating a short number at the Ministry of Labor that would collect information about job vacancies throughout Kyrgyzstan, so that

26.12.2025, 11:01
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The delegate proposed to expand the territory of the city of Uzgen and build new schools.

Delegate of the People's Kurultai Matlyubakhan Musabaeva voiced ideas for improving the city of Uzgen on December 25, where approximately 67,000 residents live. In her speech, Musabaeva emphasized the increase in population and the resulting issues with land plots. She noted that around 10,000 local residents are awaiting certificates of ownership for housing. To address these issues, the delegate proposed to expand the city's boundaries with the help of the rural administration.

26.12.2025, 09:40
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"They threaten to harm themselves — the delegate reported that conflicts with teachers and psychologists are increasing in schools"

At the IV People's Kurultai on December 25, delegate Perizat Kadenova shared information about the escalating conflicts between psychologists, teachers, and students. According to Kadenova, "As Sadyr Nurgozhoevich mentioned, some teenagers begin to ignore both strict measures and persuasion, resorting to behavior in the spirit of 'I do what I want,' which often ends with threats to harm themselves. This underscores the need to establish a security service in educational

25.12.2025, 18:00
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Kindergarten No. 62 "Balastan" Opens in Bishkek

On December 25, during the IV People's Kurultai, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev announced the online opening of 94 social and production facilities across the country. According to the city administration, 5 social and 1 production facility were opened in Bishkek, among which the kindergarten No. 62 "Balastan" began its operations in the Sverdlovsk district.

25.12.2025, 17:57
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A delegate from the Kara-Suy district proposed to reform the education and social security system

At the 4th People's Kurultai, held on December 25, delegate Kubanychbek Estebesov from the Kara-Suu district presented initiatives for reforming the education and social welfare systems. Estebesov emphasized the need for radical changes in the educational sphere. He pointed out that the transition to 12 years of schooling is not accompanied by sufficient measures to increase students' interest in learning. In a class of 30-35 students, only 5-10 are genuinely interested in studying

25.12.2025, 17:41
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Where the child is in the evening, who they spend time with. Responsibility is placed on teachers, - delegate from Issyk-Kul

At the IV People's Kurultai on December 25, a delegate from the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, Salamat Duyshkeev, called for not punishing teachers for the actions of children. Duyshkeev emphasized that the question of where children are in the evenings and with whom they spend their time often leads to teachers ultimately bearing the responsibility. "Instead of constantly looking for those to blame among teachers, it is necessary to focus on supporting their work. Parents

25.12.2025, 17:00
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In the school in the village of Novoe, children learn "from each other," with only 30 cm between the blackboard and the desks. If the Minister of Education has no gasoline, she can take bus No. 18 and see for herself, - delegate

In the village of Novoe, located not far from Kun-Tuu, there is a school named after Kaparov, which was converted from a Finnish-type dormitory to accommodate 150 students. However, as reported on December 25 by the delegate of the People's Kurultai from Sokuluk, Asylgul Kenenbaeva, there are currently up to 400 children studying in this institution, creating unacceptable conditions. The distance between the blackboard and the desk is only 30 cm, which raises doubts about the possibility

25.12.2025, 17:00
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Schools in the Nookat District do not meet the requirements, - delegate

In the Gulistan rural administration of the Nookat district, the schools do not meet established standards and require urgent attention, as noted by delegate Mahamadyusuf Maripov at the people's kurultai. He emphasized that although the president asked not to raise issues regarding the construction of new schools, kindergartens, and other facilities, the problems remain relevant and need to be addressed.

25.12.2025, 16:51
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Residents of the village of Shoron request to build a school, - delegate

In the village of Shoron, located in the Aiyl district of Kok-Jar, there is a lack of necessary social infrastructure, which became a topic of discussion at the People's Kurultai, where a delegate from the Nookat district spoke. According to her, local residents are forced to send their children to educational institutions located in neighboring villages. The village has about 2000 residents, and they are urgently requesting the construction of a school.

25.12.2025, 16:13