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Edil Baisalov visited a school in Bishkek
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Edil Baisalov visited a school in Bishkek

Today, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Edil Baisalov, visited school No. 68 located in Bishkek. The event was also attended by the First Deputy Minister of Education Mukhtarbek Baymurzaev, the Deputy Minister for Digital Development Lira Samykbaeva, and the Vice Mayor of the capital, Victoria Mozgacheva. During the visit, Baisalov met with educators, including primary school teachers, and discussed reforms in the education system. He emphasized that the main goal of his visit

11.12.2025, 16:18
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Outbreak of ARVI: 22 Kindergartens and a School Closed in Ak-Suysky District

In the Ak-Suy district, in response to the increase in cases of ARVI, a decision was made to close 22 kindergartens and one school starting from December 10, as reported by the local administration. The closure of educational institutions will last until December 17. According to the agency, sharp fluctuations in weather have contributed to the rise in respiratory illnesses among children.

11.12.2025, 13:38
The start dates of the academic year in higher education are now set by the government agency.
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The start dates of the academic year in higher education are now set by the government agency.

At the meeting held on December 9, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted a new resolution No. 790, which amends the regulations regarding the start dates of the academic year for higher education institutions, as well as for postgraduate and secondary vocational education institutions. According to this document, the dates for the start of the academic year in these educational institutions will now be determined by the authorized state body. This measure is aimed at more flexible planning of

10.12.2025, 16:12
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35 Sets of Student Furniture Transferred to Aitmatov School in Shopokov

In the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, at the school in the city of Shopokov, 35 sets of student desks and chairs were handed over, as reported by a correspondent from Turmush in the city hall. According to the press center, the purchase of the furniture was made by the speaker of the city council of Shopokov, Adylbek Bekbolotov, with the support of sponsors for the Chingiz Aitmatov school.

10.12.2025, 10:22
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In Toguz-Toro, 12 schools and 14 kindergartens were temporarily closed due to an outbreak of seasonal infections.

Due to the increase in seasonal viral infections, the authorities of Toguz-Toro have suspended the operations of state educational institutions. This was reported by Shaiyrbek Ergeshov, head of the methodological center for education in the Jalal-Abad region. He explained that according to sanitary regulations, if the attendance level in an educational institution falls below 30% of the total number of students, such an institution is subject to temporary closure and quarantine.

09.12.2025, 17:28
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In the At-Bashinsky District, 6 schools and 18 kindergartens were closed due to the epidemiological situation

In the At-Bashinsky district, due to the worsening epidemiological situation, classes have been suspended for one week in 6 schools and 18 kindergartens. This was reported to the Turmush correspondent by the press service of the district education department. According to information from the department, the decision to close educational institutions was made at a meeting of the district headquarters.

09.12.2025, 16:47
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In the Ak-Talinsky District, students were switched to online learning for a week: Reason

For a week, schoolchildren in the Ak-Talinsky district were transferred to remote learning: Reason.Turmush — In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Talinsky district, a decision was made to temporarily switch to remote learning to prevent influenza among children, reports Turmush correspondent. Deputy Akim Kanibek Esenaliev noted that due to the increase in the number of flu cases, a meeting was held on December 8 with representatives of the relevant services. At this meeting, based on data from the

09.12.2025, 15:47
In Kyrgyzstan, support for English teachers is being strengthened: the shortage of specialists is decreasing, but remains in the regions
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In Kyrgyzstan, support for English teachers is being strengthened: the shortage of specialists is decreasing, but remains in the regions

In Kyrgyzstan, a program to improve the teaching of English in educational institutions is actively being implemented, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education. According to established educational standards, by the end of grades 3–6, students should achieve level A1, by grades 7–9 — A2+, and graduates of grades 10–11 — level B1. English is studied from grades 3 to 11 (12) with a workload of 2 academic hours per week, totaling 68 hours per year. In addition, the Ministry

09.12.2025, 12:02
Exams for Future Kindergarten Directors Are Taking Place in Kyrgyzstan
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Exams for Future Kindergarten Directors Are Taking Place in Kyrgyzstan

From December 9 to 10, the Department of Quality Education Development is organizing the second stage of the competition for the positions of heads of preschool institutions. In this stage of the competition, which will take place in the format of computer testing, 118 candidates who successfully passed the first selection will participate. The testing locations will be the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn and Osh State University.

09.12.2025, 09:29
Transition to 12-Year Education is Well Thought Out, There Will Be No Overload for Children - Ministry of Education
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Transition to 12-Year Education is Well Thought Out, There Will Be No Overload for Children - Ministry of Education

The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic has commented on parents' questions regarding the introduction of the 12-year educational format, providing detailed explanations. According to the department, the updated curricula fully take into account the age characteristics of children. All educational materials have been developed considering the psychology and physiology of younger schoolchildren, and the learning process is structured from simple to complex, with a gradual increase

08.12.2025, 17:58
China has allocated 15 scholarships to Kyrgyzstan for studying at universities
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China has allocated 15 scholarships to Kyrgyzstan for studying at universities

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the allocation of 15 government scholarships for the citizens of the country, provided by China. The agency announced the start of a competition for these scholarships, which are intended for studying at leading universities in China in bachelor's, master's, doctoral programs, and language internships for the academic year 2026-2027.

08.12.2025, 11:52
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Life in the Regions: Gulira Asyranova Swapped Her Pointer for Toys and Fell in Love with Her Job

A 42-year-old resident of the city of Talas, Gulira Asyranova, works as a kindergarten teacher. A correspondent from Turmush spoke with her. Gulira was born in the village of Kara-Oy in the Talas region. She graduated from school in 1999-2000, after which she enrolled in the geography faculty of the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn. In 2005, she completed her studies and received a higher education degree. In 2003, she married Mambetaliev Chubak. The couple is raising two

07.12.2025, 11:52
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A "Media Club" has been opened at the Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University

As part of the celebration of the Day of Workers of Kyrgyz Television and Radio, which is observed on December 8, a ceremonial opening of the "Media Club of KUMU" took place at the Department of Communications and Media of the Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University named after B. Sydykov. Director of the Department of Communications and Media Turgunbay Aldakulov addressed those present with a speech. He shared the goals of creating the club, its mission, and areas of work, officially

06.12.2025, 11:22
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The Rector of Osh State University participated in the meeting of the Council of Rectors of the CIS in Moscow

On December 3, a meeting of the Council of Rectors of the SCO Network University took place in Moscow. The forum was held at the Russian University of Friendship of Peoples (RUDN). Among the participants was Kudaiberdi Kozhobekov, the rector of Osh State University, who delivered a welcoming speech. OshSU participated as the national coordinator and leading university of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) University in Kyrgyzstan.

05.12.2025, 11:20
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A new school with 150 places has opened in the Ala-Buka district

In the Ala-Buka district, in the village of Kara-Ünkür, a solemn ceremony was held to open secondary school No. 30, designed for 150 students, reports Turmush correspondent. The construction of this school was financed from the district development fund, while local authorities and sponsors invested funds in its interior equipment and finishing. The school cafeteria was also equipped with the necessary facilities.

04.12.2025, 16:31
Simplified Licensing Stimulates Growth of Private Schools in Kyrgyzstan
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Simplified Licensing Stimulates Growth of Private Schools in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, the simplification of licensing in the private education sector creates more favorable conditions for launching new schools. This was reported by Nazira Moldobaeva, head of the Association of Private Schools, in an interview on Birinchi Radio. She noted that the licensing process for private property has been successfully completed and has become significantly easier thanks to automation.

04.12.2025, 14:25
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In the Jalal-Abad Region, 9 educational institutions were closed due to ARVI and hepatitis A

In the Chatkal district of the Jalal-Abad region, 9 educational institutions have been closed for quarantine. This was reported by Parikan Eshenkulova, head of the health strengthening department of the Jalal-Abad inter-district center for disease prevention and epidemiological surveillance. According to her, 3 schools and 6 kindergartens have temporarily suspended their operations due to an outbreak of acute respiratory virus and hepatitis A among children, as recommended by doctors.

04.12.2025, 11:22
Kyrgyzstanis Offered 200 Scholarships for Studies in Hungary
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Kyrgyzstanis Offered 200 Scholarships for Studies in Hungary

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the start of the selection of citizens for education in Hungarian universities under the Stipendium Hungaricum program for the academic years 2026–2027. This selection became possible thanks to a memorandum of understanding signed by the two state ministries.

04.12.2025, 10:13
New Mathematics Textbooks for 5th Graders Published in Bishkek
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New Mathematics Textbooks for 5th Graders Published in Bishkek

New mathematics textbooks for 5th graders have been printed in Bishkek, as reported by the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the ministry's information, on December 2, representatives of the department received the mathematics textbooks for the fifth grade from the printing house OJSC "Uchkun".

03.12.2025, 11:26
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In Leilek District, two kindergartens were closed due to ARVI

In the villages of Ak-Bulak and Taylan, located in the Leilek district, the work of the kindergartens "Ak Shoola" and "Zhetkinchek" has been temporarily suspended. According to information from the district's sanitary and epidemiological surveillance, there has been an increase in cases of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and influenza in these institutions. In order to ensure the health of children and prevent further spread of infections, the activities of

02.12.2025, 13:13
AGUPKR granted special status
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AGUPKR granted special status

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic signed decree No. 327, which officially grants the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, named after Jusup Abdrakhmanov, special status. This decree was adopted on November 24, 2025. This decision is aimed at creating modern conditions that contribute to the formation of an effective system of state and municipal service, as well as improving the training and professional development of civil servants.

02.12.2025, 12:00
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Schoolchildren of the Ak-Talinsky District won gold for a film against extremism and received an award

Turmush — A group of students from the village of Bayetov, located in the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region, became the winners of a short film competition, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. Students from the Shükürbek Beyshenaliev Secondary School presented their works dedicated to the issues of religious extremism and terrorism, and took first place in the competition held among educational institutions in the district. As a reward, the winners received the opportunity to participate

02.12.2025, 09:27
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In one of the schools of the Kara-Suu district, replacement of doors and windows is needed.

In the village of Shark, which is part of the Datka rural district of the Kara-Suu region, funding of 5 million 265 thousand soms is planned for the replacement of windows and doors at secondary school No. 77 named after Hamza. The funding request was submitted by the leadership of the Datka rural administration, and the funds will come from a shared (incentive) grant. According to data posted on the "Open Budget" portal, the local budget of the mayor's office has allocated 1

01.12.2025, 14:47
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Kubatbek Tashiev from Suzak: The bus from "Eurasia" gifted me a whole bus full of grandchildren

In 2022, the Eurasia Foundation donated 100 buses to schools in Kyrgyzstan. Three of these vehicles were sent to educational institutions in the Barpyin rural district, located in the Suzak region of the Jalal-Abad province. One of the buses is currently used at the Komsomol Secondary School. Kubatbek Tashiev, who turned 70, starts his workday at 6 a.m. He carefully washes and prepares his yellow bus for the route, after which he heads to the "Pump Station" area, located just 7

01.12.2025, 12:08
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The time has come when border barriers will be forgotten and only friendly ties will remain, - rector of KUMU during the opening of the SCO hall

At the solemn opening ceremony of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization hall at the Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University named after B. Sydykov, Rector Abdilbayet Mamasidikov, Doctor of Economic Sciences, delivered an inspiring speech. He noted that this new hall will be a significant step towards strengthening ties between the seven states.

27.11.2025, 13:08
An Updated School Opened in Bishkek at KRSU
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An Updated School Opened in Bishkek at KRSU

html On November 26, a ceremonial opening of the renovated secondary school located at the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University took place in Bishkek. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic. The repair and modernization of the building were carried out as part of a development program funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

27.11.2025, 09:57
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In Leilek, students relocated from border areas will continue their studies at their former schools.

By the end of this week, the complete relocation of residents from the border areas of the Batken region, which borders Tajikistan, will be completed. According to information from the presidential representative in the region, local residents of the village of Maksat, which belongs to the Kulundinsky ayil aimak, will be relocated to 16 new houses built for them in the same village. Residents of the village of Saada will receive new housing in 60 houses constructed in the city of Razakov.

25.11.2025, 17:29
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The former building of the presidential representative office in the Jalal-Abad region is intended to be turned into a branch of one of the schools in the city of Manas.

The building, previously used by the office of the presidential representative in the Jalal-Abad region, will soon become a branch of one of the local schools in Manas. This information was presented at the extraordinary XIX session of the city council of deputies of the X convocation, which took place on November 20.

21.11.2025, 18:29
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A Center Named After Ryspay Abdykadyrov Will Open at the Kyrgyz-Uzbek University: The Memory of the Great Composer Will Come to Life

At the Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University named after B. Sydykov, the opening of a new center dedicated to the study and dissemination of the cultural heritage of the outstanding composer, singer, and accordionist Ryspei Abdykadyrov is planned. The rector of the university, Professor A. Mamasydykov, held a meeting with Sultan Boroshov, the head of the International Club named after Ryspei Abdykadyrov, during which the program for the opening of the center was discussed.

21.11.2025, 13:08
Announcement of a competition for the selection of an independent service to conduct the ORT
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Announcement of a competition for the selection of an independent service to conduct the ORT

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations has announced the start of a competition to select an independent testing service that will conduct the National Testing (ORT) for the period from 2026 to 2028. The agency invites non-governmental organizations with experience in independent knowledge assessment, as well as practice in developing test tasks of varying difficulty that comply with state educational standards and school programs, to participate.

21.11.2025, 11:33
In Karakol, preventive measures among students will be strengthened
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In Karakol, preventive measures among students will be strengthened

At a meeting held in Karakol, Deputy Minister of Education Albert Makmetkulov discussed a recent incident involving high school students from School No. 7 named after Mendegul uulu Karach ake. The event was attended by representatives of the city administration, the director of the Issyk-Kul Regional Institute of Education, as well as heads of educational institutions, teachers, and staff from the city’s internal affairs department. Albert Makmetkulov emphasized that the incident is under the

21.11.2025, 10:19