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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
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A school is being built in the Jeti-Oguz district for 83.8 million soms

In the village of Ak-Kochkor, located in the Jeti-Oguz district, the construction of a school designed for 150 students is underway. This was reported by Urmat Dokoev, the head of the Jeti-Oguz rural administration. “The issue of the school in the Ak-Kochkor rural area has been discussed for many years. A new modern school is currently being built. The total cost of the project is 83 million 800 thousand soms, and the tender for its execution was won by the company 'Sirius' with a bid

20.11.2025, 13:29
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A Research Center for Air Pollution Study Opened at Osh State University

On the territory of Osh State University, an interagency research center IRCAPS has been opened, which will focus on studying air pollution. The official opening took place on November 18, as reported by university representatives. The ceremony was attended by Professor Nobutoshi Nava from the University of Tokyo, members of the Japanese delegation, Rector of OshSU Kudayberdi Kozhobekov, as well as faculty and students of the university.

19.11.2025, 18:24
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Teacher from Batken Laili Yusupova became a mentor of the Eurasian Pedagogical Council

Laili Yusupova, a teacher of Russian language and literature at the Zhoomart Bokonbaev School, was appointed as a mentor of the Eurasian Pedagogical Council. The meeting took place in Moscow from November 2 to 7, 2025, where more than 200 educators from 30 countries discussed important issues in education. During the session, Laili Yusupova was awarded the status of official mentor within the Eurasian community.

18.11.2025, 16:01
In Bishkek, the reform of the driver training system was discussed
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In Bishkek, the reform of the driver training system was discussed

On November 17, a working meeting was held in Bishkek dedicated to the reform of the driver training system, led by the Minister of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, Dogdurkul Kenderbaeva. Participants in the working group addressing driver training issues, as well as representatives from the Kyrgyz Academy of Education, the Republican Scientific and Methodological Center, the State Center for Vehicle and Driver Registration, and heads of primary vocational education institutions took part in

18.11.2025, 14:38
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How the new buses from "Eurasia" changed the lives of hundreds of schoolchildren in the rural district of Sadyr Ake

In the rural district of Sadyr-Ake in the Issyk-Kul region, two buses were handed over by the non-profit organization "Eurasia." These minibuses will be used to transport students from the secondary schools named after Ch. Imankulov and A.S. Pushkin. "In the 2025-2026 academic year, there are 1,381 students enrolled in the school. There are 76 teachers working here. Students come from the village of Pristan and from the military unit. Previously, they were transported by a large

18.11.2025, 14:35
Textbooks for 2nd Graders Published in Kyrgyzstan
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Textbooks for 2nd Graders Published in Kyrgyzstan

On November 17, representatives of the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic received educational and methodological kits for the subject "Natural Sciences" for second graders at the printing house OJSC "Uchkun". According to the department, 344,660 copies of these kits were printed for schools with instruction in Kyrgyz and Russian languages.

18.11.2025, 11:21
IT Lyceum under the President: 60% of the First Graduates are Already Employed
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IT Lyceum under the President: 60% of the First Graduates are Already Employed

The Deputy Director for Educational and Methodological Work of the IT Lyceum under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Lola Ogonbaeva, shared important information about the employment prospects for graduates during a broadcast on Birinchi Radio. She emphasized that modern youth have numerous opportunities for career advancement, especially in the field of information technology, where jobs are available both remotely and on-site. However, in the context of an oversaturated labor market,

17.11.2025, 18:06
The Ministry of Science has outlined priorities for the development of the higher education system
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The Ministry of Science has outlined priorities for the development of the higher education system

In the Kyrgyz Republic, the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations held a meeting with the heads of higher educational institutions, during which the most important aspects of improving the higher education system were discussed. The main topics included the quality of educational programs, the activation of scientific work, and measures to combat corruption. The discussions were led by Kemeil Sadykov, Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations.

14.11.2025, 14:13
Digitization of Diplomas: A New Online Service is Being Implemented in Kyrgyzstan
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Digitization of Diplomas: A New Online Service is Being Implemented in Kyrgyzstan

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations, in collaboration with JSC "Tunduk," has announced the launch of a new digital service that will allow diplomas to be converted into electronic format. According to information from the ministry, this service is intended for graduates who received diplomas before 2025. Anyone interested will be able to digitize their document online on the official website:

12.11.2025, 16:41
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Kindergarten in Osh, founded over 100 years ago, expanded with a new building

Today, November 10, a new building of the kindergarten "Zhibek" has been put into operation, reported Turmush correspondent. This preschool institution was founded in 1921. This year it turned 100 years old. Currently, 350 children are enrolled in the kindergarten. After the new building is put into operation, it is planned to open additional groups, which will increase the total number of children to 550.

10.11.2025, 12:52
Science Day in Kyrgyzstan: Contributions and Achievements
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Science Day in Kyrgyzstan: Contributions and Achievements

In Kyrgyzstan, Science Day is celebrated annually in November. This holiday was established on January 14, 2002, according to a government decree. The history of science in Kyrgyzstan began in 1943 when, despite the challenging conditions of wartime, the Kyrgyz Branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences was created. In December 1954, based on this branch, the Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz SSR was founded, which then had 203 research staff members, of whom 12 held doctoral degrees and 83 held

10.11.2025, 09:45
In Kyrgyzstan, the best school cook of 2025 has been determined
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In Kyrgyzstan, the best school cook of 2025 has been determined

In the final of the republican competition "Best School Chef - 2025," which took place at the Republican Center for Competencies of the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov, the winners were determined. The competition was organized by the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic with the support of the World Food Programme (WFP) and the "Institute of Sectoral Nutrition" of the CIS, responsible for student nutrition.

07.11.2025, 11:14
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The plaster is falling off, doors close poorly, the roof is leaking, there are gaps in the floor, and it's cold: The Ala school needs a major renovation.

In the village of Gagarin, which is part of the Ayil district of Jibek-Jolu in the Alay region of the Osh region, a budget of 4 million 976 thousand 567 soms is planned for the capital repair of the primary school named after Satara Kariyev. The funding application was submitted by the leadership of the Ayil Okmotu of Jibek-Jolu with the aim of attracting shared (stimulating) grants.

06.11.2025, 15:25
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The detained individual presents different names. The police are asking for help in establishing his identity.

The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Chui Region is asking the public for help in identifying the detained man. On January 19, a report was received at the Internal Affairs Department of the Alamudun District from a resident of the village of Lugovoe. She reported that her acquaintance had sold 17 heads of livestock without her consent between January 7 and January 19.

06.11.2025, 12:40
Kyrgyzstan and the EAEU program intend to cooperate in the field of education and support for girls in STEM
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Kyrgyzstan and the EAEU program intend to cooperate in the field of education and support for girls in STEM

At the Second World Summit on Social Development, taking place in Doha (Qatar), the Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, and the Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Lira Samykbaeva, held a meeting with representatives of the international educational initiative Education Above All (EAA). During the discussion, the parties explored opportunities for joint implementation of educational projects in Kyrgyzstan with the support of EAA. Representatives of the program

05.11.2025, 18:20
Schoolchildren from Kyrgyzstan won bronze at the AI Olympics in Kazakhstan
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Schoolchildren from Kyrgyzstan won bronze at the AI Olympics in Kazakhstan

The second International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence FAIO 2025 (Fizmat AI Olympiad) took place in Kazakhstan. At the final stage of the competition, 113 schoolchildren representing 47 teams from seven countries gathered: Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Tajikistan, and Cyprus, as reported by the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic.

05.11.2025, 17:31
Kyrgyzstan and DCO Discussed the Prospects of Digitalization of the Education System
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Kyrgyzstan and DCO Discussed the Prospects of Digitalization of the Education System

During the second World Summit on Social Development, held from November 4 to 6, 2025, in Doha (Qatar), a meeting took place between the Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, and her Deputy for Digital Development, Lira Samykbaeva, with Hassan Nasser, the Special Envoy of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO). The parties discussed the future of digitalization of Kyrgyzstan's education system, including the development of platforms for distance learning and the

04.11.2025, 15:01
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How the Eurasia Bus Changed the Mornings of Rural Schoolchildren in Iyri-Suu

In Iyri-Suu, a new project has been launched — school buses provided by the autonomous non-profit organization "Eurasia." According to the information from the local council, headed by Sovetbek Karaev, the buses were delivered in 2024 and now reliably transport students. "The bus servicing the Uson Uulu Janish Secondary School was provided by the organization 'Eurasia.' It operates smoothly, allowing children to reach school from remote areas located 5–6 kilometers

04.11.2025, 14:32
Kyrgyzstan Presented Key Areas of Education Reform in Qatar
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Kyrgyzstan Presented Key Areas of Education Reform in Qatar

From November 4 to 6, a delegation from Kyrgyzstan is participating in the second World Summit on Social Development taking place in Qatar, as reported by the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic. As part of the summit, Kyrgyzstan organized a special session titled "Investing in Human Capital: Programs and Best Practices of the Kyrgyz Republic," supported by UNICEF and Marshall Cavendish Education.

04.11.2025, 13:49
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Four students from the Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University have been included in the list of recipients of the presidential scholarship.

The winners of the presidential scholarship of the Kyrgyz Republic for the 2024–2025 academic year have been announced. The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, approved the list of students who were awarded the presidential scholarship for the 2024–2025 academic year, among whom are outstanding students of the country.

31.10.2025, 19:03
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A kindergarten with 50 places has opened in the Kadamjay district

In the village of Sovetskoye, which belongs to the rural district of Moldо Niyaz in the Kadamjay region, a kindergarten named "Rodnichok-Kan" was ceremoniously opened, operating in a three-hour mode. The educational institution is located on the second floor of the local House of Culture. After a major renovation, the premises were fully equipped and designed for 50 children.

30.10.2025, 16:38
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In Jumgal, the memory of the distinguished educator Isagalay Aydraliev was honored.

Turmush — In the Jumgal district, a significant event took place in honor of Isagalay Aydraliev, a renowned educator, member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, and "Honorary Citizen of Naryn Region." As part of the event, a new classroom was opened in one of the local schools. At the Tatybubu Tursunbaeva School, located in the village of Chayek, a classroom for Kyrgyz language and literature was inaugurated. The classroom is designed according to modern requirements and is

30.10.2025, 10:58
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Overcoming the Chill: How Schoolchildren from the Tonsky District, Who Previously Traveled on Horseback, Received a Long-Awaited Bus from "Eurasia"

In the Ak-Terek rural district, in the village of Ala-Bash, students of the M. Kidibaev school have begun a new chapter in their educational journey. Now their path to knowledge has become significantly easier thanks to a new bus provided by the non-profit organization "Eurasia." Previously, children from the neighboring village of Chetindi and the remote area of Saz reached this school using donkeys and horses as transportation. "With the arrival of the bus, the children's

30.10.2025, 10:52
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In the village of Petrovka, the "Golden Autumn" was celebrated for the first time in the new kindergarten.

In the village of Petrovka, located in the ayil aimak of Tört-Gül in the Moscow district of Chui region, the first "Golden Autumn" festival was held at the kindergarten, as reported by Turmush correspondent. The kindergarten "Aruuzat-Petrovka" was opened in December 2024. Local specialists and parents attended the celebration, which was the first in the history of this institution.

28.10.2025, 16:48
"One Million Coders". Kyrgyzstanis can learn the basics of programming for free.
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"One Million Coders". Kyrgyzstanis can learn the basics of programming for free.

The launch of the "One Million Coders" program took place in Bishkek, initiated by Kyrgyzstan in collaboration with the United Arab Emirates. The goal of this program is to educate citizens in modern information technologies and to prepare a new generation of IT specialists, as reported by the High Technologies Park of the Kyrgyz Republic. The "One Million Coders" initiative is an international project aimed at teaching one million people the basics of programming, digital

28.10.2025, 15:15
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Bishkek Master Plan: By 2050, the number of municipal schools will reach 291

By 2050, it is planned to increase the number of municipal schools in Bishkek to approximately 291, which will provide over 293.8 thousand places for students. This information is presented in the new general plan of the city, which is currently being discussed with the public. At present, there are 117 municipal educational institutions operating in Bishkek, which can accommodate about 102.7 thousand students.

27.10.2025, 15:38
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A multifunctional campus for modern education and creative technologies is planned to be built in Bishkek.

In Bishkek, as part of the new master plan until 2050, the creation of a multifunctional campus focused on modern education and creative technologies is planned. The campus will include the following elements: a university offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs; a college providing primary and secondary vocational education; an innovative coworking space; student dormitories.

27.10.2025, 15:28
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In the village of Kosh-Almurut in the Ala-Buka district, a school is planned to be built for 145.2 million soms.

In the rural district of T. Baltagulov, in the village of Kosh-Almurut of the Ala-Buka region of the Jalal-Abad province, the construction of school No. 1 named after M. Sarybaev, designed for 175 students, is planned. This information is posted on the government procurement portal. The customer is the Jalal-Abad regional department of capital construction, which is subordinate to the Department of Housing and Civil Construction of the State Agency for Architecture, Construction, and Housing

27.10.2025, 14:13
New Generation Educational and Methodological Complexes for "Mathematics" for 1st Grades Delivered to Schools
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New Generation Educational and Methodological Complexes for "Mathematics" for 1st Grades Delivered to Schools

The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic has completed the delivery of modern educational and methodological complexes in mathematics for first graders to schools across the country. According to the agency, first-grade students at the National Lyceum of Innovative Technologies named after Professor A. Moldokulov in Bishkek have already begun studying with the new textbooks. These educational materials are aimed at developing logical thinking in children, deepening their mathematical

24.10.2025, 10:03
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Distance Education in Kyrgyzstan

The event "International Cooperation in the Field of Distance Education" took place on August 14, 2013, as part of a joint initiative of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Bishkek Financial and Economic Academy, and the Ecological Movement "BIOM". The main speakers were: Dr. Andrey Zybkin, Vice-Rector for Development of the Institute of Business and Law, Moscow, with a presentation on "Models of Organizing

25.05.2014, 23:43