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A new school needs to be built in Orok due to population growth, - deputy

Deputy Zhanibek Abirov, at a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 23, reported the need for a new school to be built in the village of Orok. According to him, there is only one school operating in the village, which is insufficient. Moreover, the building does not meet seismic requirements, necessitating an expert assessment. "We are working with the mayor's office, but they claim there is no land available for new construction. As a result, children have

23.12.2025, 12:56
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The Ministry of Science will consider the introduction of fines for missed classes in universities.

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations plans to discuss the possibility of introducing fines for absence from classes at universities. This information was announced on December 23 during a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh. Deputy Dastan Bekeshev (District No. 22) noted that since 2025, the cost of contract education at universities has significantly increased, and penalties for absences are on the horizon.

23.12.2025, 11:03
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By 2026, it is planned to build 20 schools in Bishkek at the expense of the republican budget.

In Bishkek, by 2026, the construction of 20 schools financed from the republican budget is planned. This was announced by the first deputy mayor, Mirlan Baigonchokov, who provided the information at a session of the Bishkek city council on December 23. Additionally, he noted that an investment project will begin, under which 12 schools will be built using funds from the Saudi fund.

23.12.2025, 10:40
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In Kyrgyzstan, the work on the establishment of 560 short-term kindergartens has been completed

As a result of the work on Resolution No. 257 dated May 15, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers approved a new State Educational Standard "Preschool Education and Child Care." Within this framework, a Program was created, aimed at children aged 1 to 6 years, as indicated in the Ministry of Education's report for 2025. Additionally, a Tool for assessing early development was developed, which covers children aged 4-5 years and includes a development map, methodological recommendations,

23.12.2025, 09:16
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Next year, every teacher in Kyrgyzstan will receive a laptop, and there will be internet in every classroom.

The school system of Kyrgyzstan will receive modern equipment that meets the requirements of the 21st century. This was stated by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Edil Baisalov, at the republican pedagogical meeting. According to Baisalov, in 2024, by the president's directive, all teachers without exception will receive personal laptops.

22.12.2025, 16:58
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Schools want to implement the institution of teacher assistants

At the republican pedagogical meeting, Edil Baysalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, spoke about the upcoming transformations in teaching work over the next one to two years. He noted: "We will discuss the creation of an institute for teacher assistants and other organizational measures so that educators can focus on their core tasks — working with children and conducting lessons."

22.12.2025, 16:51
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In the village of Korgon, an additional school building for 225 students will be constructed.

In the Aksy district, in the village of Korgon, the construction of an additional school building is planned, which will accommodate 225 students. The corresponding tender for the development of project and estimate documentation was announced by the Jalal-Abad regional department of capital construction, which is part of the Department of Housing and Civil Construction under the State Agency for Architecture, Construction, and Housing and Communal Services. According to information on the

22.12.2025, 16:41
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The Deputy Head of the Cabinet believes that the results of Olympiads and competitions cannot be the sole criterion for a school's success.

At the republican pedagogical meeting on December 22, Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov stated that the results of Olympiads and competitions cannot serve as the sole basis for assessing the success of educational institutions. According to Baisalov, for a long time, the achievements of schools have been measured solely through the lens of limited external indicators, including successes in Olympiads and competitions, as well as the results of a small group of top students. While such

22.12.2025, 16:38
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"Children born in 2019-2020 will have to fully undergo the entire school reform, - Deputy Head of the Cabinet"

At the republican pedagogical meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov noted that the school reform represents not only educational changes but also civilizational transformations. In his opinion, this reform directly affects what citizens will become and how society and the state will look in 20-30 years. It shapes not only professional skills but also civic maturity, responsibility, as well as the ability to work in a team and trust one another.

22.12.2025, 16:14
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A Republican Pedagogical Conference is Taking Place in Bishkek

In Bishkek, the republican pedagogical conference "Education Changing the Era: Achievements, Problems, and Opportunities" has started. Present at the event are the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Edil Baisalov, Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, her deputies, as well as directors of educational institutions and other participants.

22.12.2025, 16:08
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A resident of Issyk-Kul complained to Tashiev about being beaten at a Karakol school. Who received punishment?

On December 22, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported that a number of officials from the internal affairs, education, and the mayor's office of Karakol have been punished for improper performance of their official duties. In Kyrgyzstan's social media, an appeal from Maria Tsareva, a resident of the village of Pristan-Przhevalsk in the Issyk-Kul region, to the head of the GKNB, Kamchybek Tashiev, became known. She is a representative of the

22.12.2025, 11:05
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The Cabinet approved the transfer of land for the construction of an educational center in Bishkek.

The Cabinet of Ministers has made a decision, according to resolution No. 788, to reclassify a land plot from the category of "Agricultural Land" to the category of "Land of Settlements" for the purpose of constructing an educational center in the Oktyabrsky district of the capital. According to information from the resolution, a plot of land with an area of 1.0 hectares is being reclassified, which consists of irrigated land and is privately owned by S.K. Dyikanbaeva. The

22.12.2025, 09:46
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The Deputy Head of the Cabinet Familiarized Himself with the Progress of the School Reform Implementation in Kochkor and Balakchy

Edil Baysalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, held an on-site meeting at schools in the Kochkor district and Balakchy, where he interacted with teachers. The government press service reported on this event. During the meeting, issues related to the implementation of new textbooks, digital educational resources, and emerging problems were discussed. Teachers and school administration shared their impressions and difficulties in the learning process.

19.12.2025, 19:42
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The presidential New Year tree event took place in Bishkek.

On December 19, a festive event was held at the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic named after T. Satylganov, featuring 1,100 children from all corners of the country. According to the press service of the Ministry of Education, high-ranking officials attended the event, including State Secretary Arslan Koichiev, First Deputy Minister of Education Mukhtarbek Baymurzaev, and Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration Kanat Sagynbaev.

19.12.2025, 17:02
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490 Children from All Regions of the Country Arrived at the Presidential New Year Tree

On December 18, the first day of the presidential New Year tree took place in Bishkek. A total of 490 children from all regions of the country attended the event, reports the Ministry of Education. Deputy Minister of Education Albert Makhmetkulov spoke at the event, congratulating the children on the upcoming holidays and wishing them success in their studies and new achievements.

19.12.2025, 08:19
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The issue of testing migrant children upon their admission to Russian schools is being addressed, - Deputy Minister of Labor

The issue of testing migrant children upon their admission to Russian schools has become relevant due to new mandatory requirements. Bakyt Darmankul uulu, the Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration, raised this problem at a press conference on December 18, responding to a related question. According to Darmankul uulu, this topic has been discussed at a high level and has already been submitted for consideration by the presidents.

18.12.2025, 17:12
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The event "Model of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization" will take place in Bishkek.

On December 21, 2025, in Bishkek, at the building of KNU, a youth educational event called "Model of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)" will take place. The event is organized by the public association "Youth Movement of Kyrgyzstan" with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy. The SCO Model serves as an educational platform that simulates the work of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Participants representing SCO member states

18.12.2025, 14:44
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In Kyrgyzstan, it is proposed to approve the rules for the operation of the Intellectual Property Appeals Council

The State Agency for Intellectual Property and Innovations under the Cabinet of Ministers (Kyrgyzpatent) has presented a draft government resolution on the procedure for submitting and reviewing objections and applications in the Appeal Council of the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic. This document has been developed in accordance with the laws on trademarks, legal protection of breeding achievements, and the Patent Law of Kyrgyzstan. The draft takes

18.12.2025, 10:52
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Schoolchildren from Kyrgyzstan won 21 medals at the Eurasian Olympiad in Informatics

At the XVII Eurasian Olympiad in Informatics, held on December 15-16 in Almaty (Kazakhstan), students from Kyrgyzstan won 9 silver medals, 6 bronze medals, and 3 participation certificates. This information was published by the press service of the Ministry of Education and Science of the country. More than 200 school students participated in the Olympiad, among which Kyrgyzstan was represented by 24 students.

18.12.2025, 09:15
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In Bishkek, the role of universities in the implementation of the national doctrine "Unguzhol" was discussed

The national forum titled "The Role of Higher Education in the Implementation of the National Idea 'Unguzhol'" took place on December 17 in Bishkek. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations, the main goal of the forum was to determine the contribution of higher education to the implementation of the national doctrine "Unguzhol." Participants also discussed the formation of a unified

18.12.2025, 08:59
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Sadyr Japarov met a boy named Nurzaman, who walked through snowdrifts to school, and gave him his phone.

On December 17, President Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with Nurzaman Almazbekov, a fourth grader from the Aydyn-Kol primary school located in the village of Koo-Chaty in the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region. This information was provided by the press service of the President's Administration. A video became popular on social media showing the boy heading to school despite nearly a meter of snow. The President saw this clip and was impressed by the child's determination to study

17.12.2025, 20:28
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The Secretary of State spoke about the role of universities in shaping national values

The Secretary of State, Arslan Koichiev, emphasized that universities play a key role not only in training personnel for various sectors but also in shaping civic identity and national consciousness. He stated this at the National Forum "The Role of Higher Education in the Implementation of the National Idea 'Unguzhol'. Koichiev noted that this forum is not just a meeting of rectors but an important strategic platform for discussing the participation of higher educational

17.12.2025, 15:41
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A forum on the role of higher education in the implementation of the national idea "Unguzhol" is taking place in Bishkek.

The National Forum aimed at discussing higher education and its role in the implementation of the national idea "Unguzhol" has started in Bishkek. Among the participants of the forum are State Secretary Arslan Koichiev, Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovations Nurlan Omurov, as well as rectors of universities and representatives of the academic community and expert society.

17.12.2025, 15:30
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"Military Lyceum Graduate with Low ORT Score Had Results Falsified to Enroll in University, - GKNB"

A corruption scheme has been uncovered in the Ministry of Defense, as reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). During the investigation, based on Articles 343 Part 1 ("Extortion of a Bribe") and 346 Part 1 ("Official Forgery") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, it was revealed that a graduate of the D. Asanov Kyrgyz National Military Lyceum, Z.A.E., scored 108 points on the Unified National Test (ORT), which does not allow

17.12.2025, 15:17
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The II Kyrgyz-Korean Seminar on Cooperation in the Field of Textbooks Took Place in Bishkek

On December 12, the II Kyrgyz-Korean seminar took place in Bishkek, organized by the Embassy of Korea in Kyrgyzstan in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. The aim of the event was to strengthen cooperation in the field of textbooks and educational content. According to the embassy's press service, the seminar focused on sharing experiences regarding the Korean system of curricula and textbooks, as well as discussing policies in the area of digital educational content and the

17.12.2025, 08:08
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"Excellent students, athletes, and children from vulnerable families are selected for the presidential New Year tree, - Presidential Administration"

The head of the information policy department of the Presidential Administration, Daiyrbek Orunbekov, reported a large number of requests to include children in the list of participants for the presidential New Year tree. He noted that previously, the participants of the event were mainly children whose parents held high positions, as well as their acquaintances and relatives.

16.12.2025, 14:33
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Winners of the social anti-corruption advertising competition "Together Against Corruption!" have been determined.

The General Prosecutor's Office has completed the evaluation of works submitted for the International Youth Competition of Social Anti-Corruption Advertising "Together Against Corruption!", which was held under the auspices of the Intergovernmental Council for Combating Corruption. According to the press service of the prosecutor's office, more than 1,000 works from various regions of the country participated in the competition.

15.12.2025, 17:05
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Baktiyar Orozov dismissed from the position of Minister of Science and Higher Education "due to non-compliance with ethical standards"

Bakhtiyar Saipidinovich Orozov was dismissed from the position of Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations due to a violation of the ethical standards established for state and municipal officials. This information was presented by the press service of the Presidential Administration, noting that the decree for his dismissal was signed by President Sadyr Japarov.

15.12.2025, 16:31
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Sadyr Japarov invited a schoolboy from Alaykuu to the presidential New Year tree, who walked to school through a meter-high snowdrift.

President Sadyr Japarov invited a fourth grader who overcame a one-meter snow barrier on his way to school to the New Year's tree. As reported by Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy service of the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, a video has become popular on social media showing the boy heading to school despite the heavy snowfall.

15.12.2025, 15:57
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An event dedicated to the birthday of Chyngyz Aitmatov took place in Bishkek

In Bishkek, at Professional Lyceum No. 100, an ethno-musical titled "The Heroes of Aitmatov: Love, Destiny, and Hopes Speak" was held, dedicated to the birthday of the famous Kyrgyz writer Chyngyz Aitmatov. This was announced on December 13 through the press service of the city administration. Vice Mayor of the capital, Victoria Mozgacheva, participated in the event. In her speech, she emphasized the importance of involving youth in cultural events and preserving the legacy left by

13.12.2025, 13:46