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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
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A delegate of the Kurultai proposed to ban the use of phones by children in schools and kindergartens.

At the meeting of the People's Kurultai on December 25, Islam Akhmedov proposed to introduce a ban on the use of mobile phones by children in educational institutions such as schools and kindergartens. In his opinion, excessive dependence on mobile devices can lead to serious negative consequences. He noted that similar measures are already successfully implemented in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.

25.12.2025, 15:46
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The deputy requests to increase student scholarships

Deputy Zhyldyz Egenberdieva, at the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, drew attention to the need to increase scholarships for students. She noted that President Sadyr Japarov announced at the Kurultai plans to increase teachers' salaries by 100% by 2026. Egenberdieva believes that a similar approach should be applied to students to ensure their motivation to study.

25.12.2025, 15:41
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Graduates on Budget Places at Universities Should Be Required to Work for the State, - Deputy

During the discussion, she noted that Kyrgyzstan is facing a personnel shortage and proposed to implement a bill that would require budget-funded graduates to work in state institutions. Deputy Gulya Kozhokulova believes that graduates should sign contracts with the government, which would help address the problem of the lack of qualified personnel. Additionally, Kozhokulova appealed to the Acting Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations, Gulzat Isamatova, with a request to return

25.12.2025, 15:41
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In the village of Komsomol, 1100 children study in a 250-seat school in three shifts, - delegate

In the village of Komsomol, where there is a school with 250 places, 1100 children study in three shifts. This was reported on December 25 by Urmatbek Albanov, a delegate of the People's Kurultai from Sokuluk. The delegate also expressed concern about the lack of a school in the village of Ak-Jol in the Manas rural administration, inquiring when construction would begin.

25.12.2025, 15:35
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A delegate of the Kurultai proposed to open a system of charter schools in Kyrgyzstan.

During the fourth people's Kurultai, held on December 25, Bektur Abdykalikov, head of the Association of Kyrgyz Students in Korea, proposed to introduce a charter school system in Kyrgyzstan on behalf of compatriots from the USA and Canada. He noted that there is a high occupancy rate in public educational institutions, which often leads to low quality of education. Many families cannot afford private school tuition due to financial constraints.

25.12.2025, 15:33
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Deputy: We are not fully utilizing the scientific potential of the Academy of Sciences

"The scientific potential of the Academy of Sciences is not being fully utilized," noted Deputy Gulya Kozhokulova during a session of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25. "There are many scientific institutions and institutes in the country, but when discussing legislative proposals, we do not receive conclusions from our experts at the Academy of Sciences. We have a significant number of scientific developments that remain unclaimed, especially in the field of water resources.

25.12.2025, 15:30
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Students are occupied with work instead of studying due to expensive contracts at universities, - deputy

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, deputy Tabyldy Muratbekov expressed the opinion that students, faced with high tuition fees at universities, end up working instead of studying. In his view, it is necessary to adopt international practices that provide for preferential loans to cover educational expenses. This way, graduates will be able to repay the loan within five years.

25.12.2025, 15:20
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"If a student has not attended classes, they should be expelled, - MP on fines for absences in universities"

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, Deputy Suyunbek Omurzakov proposed that students who do not attend classes should be expelled. He emphasized the need to abandon the practice of imposing fines for absences. "Teachers cannot conduct individual lectures for those who are absent. It is not worth charging money for absences. If a student did not come to class — that is grounds for expulsion. Implement such a system," Omurzakov said, addressing Acting Minister Gulzat

25.12.2025, 15:18
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The difference in subjects when transferring from colleges to universities or from one university to another has increased to 120 soms, - deputy

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, deputy Ilimbek Kubanychbekov reported that the difference in the cost of subjects when transferring from colleges to universities, as well as between universities, has increased to 120 soms. Previously, this figure was 60 soms. He noted that many parents are expressing concern about the high price of credit hours, considering the costs of education at universities. The deputy also emphasized the need to improve staff training, adding that

25.12.2025, 15:07
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The Acting Minister of Higher Education reported how much it costs to skip a subject in universities

Gulzat Isamatova, acting Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovations, noted that the fees for missed classes are set individually by each private university. At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, she clarified that in most universities there is a practice of charging for missed classes if there is a valid reason. For example, if the bachelor's program requires 60 credits per year at a contract cost of 60,000 soms, the amount is divided by the number of credits,

25.12.2025, 15:06
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The Housing Committees approved the appointment of Gulzat Isamatova as Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations.

At an extraordinary meeting held on December 25, the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Science, Education, Innovative Development, Information Technologies, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs discussed the appointment of Gulzat Isamatova to the position of Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations. During the discussion, deputies, including Rustambek uulu Sovatbek, Bolot Sagynayev, Gulai Mashrapova, Saltanat Amanova, and Seidbek Atambaev, under the leadership of Chairperson

25.12.2025, 14:58
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Innovative hubs, technoparks, and business incubators will appear at universities, - president

"Education is not just about schools; it is a whole ecosystem. Our task is to transform universities into knowledge centers where research and innovations will contribute to the country's transition to a knowledge economy," noted President Sadyr Japarov on December 25 during the People's Kurultai. He also emphasized that innovative hubs, technoparks, and business incubators will be created at universities, providing young people with the opportunity to launch startups,

25.12.2025, 13:54
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Schoolchildren and students use artificial intelligence for the most ordinary tasks instead of their own minds and education, - says the speaker of the Parliament.

As of today, artificial intelligence poses the greatest threat, noted the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, in his speech at the fourth people's kurultai on December 25. In his opinion, the rapid integration of technology into people's daily lives raises serious concerns. Turgunbek uulu emphasized the need for the development of new technologies and innovations, as well as the importance of taking precautionary measures to minimize potential harm from artificial

25.12.2025, 12:40
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In Bishkek, 32 schools are planned to be built in 2026.

Vice Mayor Azamat Kadyrov reported that in Bishkek, funds have been allocated from the republican budget for the construction of 32 schools in 2026, as was announced at the public hearings on the new general plan project. In addition, he noted that with the support of the Saudi Development Fund, it is also planned to build 12 additional schools in the capital.

24.12.2025, 17:02
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The deputy proposed to build a school in the On-Adyr microdistrict.

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Bekmurza Ergeshov emphasized the need for the construction of a new school in the On-Adyr microdistrict of the city of Osh. He noted that the population of this microdistrict is about 80,000 people, while there are only 10 schools operating in the area, with an average of 50-60 students enrolled in each.

24.12.2025, 14:02
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"We will ensure the study of native languages of national minorities in schools, but all Kyrgyzstanis must know the state language," - Deputy Head of the Cabinet.

Within the framework of the Constitution, Kyrgyzstan ensures access to school education for all children, while the study of the Kyrgyz (state) language maintains its primary importance, which continues to strengthen, said Edil Baisalov on December 24 at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to him, "the state provides all necessary resources for the study of the state language, including the development and publication of textbooks in accordance with the curriculum. However,

24.12.2025, 12:32
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The Ministry of Education has requested additional funds from the Ministry of Finance for the transition to 12-year education.

The Ministry of Education has initiated a request for additional financial resources from the Ministry of Finance in connection with the transition to a 12-year educational system. This was reported by Minister Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. She noted that the implementation of the basic curriculum requires 1 billion 434 million soms, 1 billion 428 million 231 thousand soms is needed for preschool education, 530 million soms for primary education, and 139 million

24.12.2025, 12:05
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990 million soms allocated for the construction of the academic building of the Kyrgyz National University of Culture and Arts

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev spoke about the progress of major cultural projects that are ongoing in Kyrgyzstan in 2025. As part of the discussion on the national budget being reviewed by parliament, 465 million soms have been allocated for the modernization of the material and technical base of cultural institutions in 2025. In the previous year, 2024, 952 million soms were allocated for these purposes.

24.12.2025, 11:08
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In 2026, 36 new schools will be built in three cities of the country, - Cabinet of Ministers

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev announced that in 2026, the construction of 20 new schools is planned in Bishkek. In addition, the city of Osh is set to have 10 educational institutions built, and in Manas — 6 new schools. Kasymaliev noted that several new schools have already been opened since 2023, but this is not enough. "All emergency schools will be repaired," he added. He also mentioned that in 2025, books were

24.12.2025, 09:58
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In a number of schools in Uzgen, there are 50-60 students in a class, - deputy

According to Jalilov, classes in schools are held in three shifts, and there are 50-60 children in the classrooms, with three students sitting at one desk. The Minister of Education, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, noted that an official letter had been sent to the Ministry of Education requesting the construction of 4 additional buildings to the existing schools and the erection of 2 new ones.

23.12.2025, 20:07
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In February, a social rehabilitation adaptation center for children is planned to open in Bishkek on the territory of the former 61st school.

Deputy of the Bishkek City Council Zhibek Sharapova raised an important issue regarding the implementation of inclusive education at the session held on December 23. This discussion took place within the framework of the Social Protection Development Program for the city of Bishkek for 2026-2028. Sharapova inquired about the specific projects that the city administration would rely on during the implementation of this initiative. In response to her question, Deputy Mayor Victoria Mozgacheva

23.12.2025, 14:56
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In Bishkek, 10 kindergartens will be built in 2026

During the session of the Bishkek City Council held on December 23, Vice Mayor Victoria Mozgacheva announced that at least 10 kindergartens will be built in the capital every year. She also noted that a home schooling program has been implemented, and this year a pilot testing of the voucher system has started. Currently, a new kindergarten has opened in the Muras-Ordo neighborhood in the lower zone of the city. At the same time, major repairs are being carried out on kindergartens that were

23.12.2025, 14:32
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"In 2026, Attention Will Be Given to Emergency Schools, - Cabinet"

In 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers will focus efforts on emergency schools, as reported by Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev during a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh. Deputy Ulanbek Zhaanbaev (district No. 4) noted that one of the schools in the rural municipality of Gulistan is in an emergency state and has been forced to close.

23.12.2025, 13:37