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Chuy Region Took First Place in the Team Standings at the Republican Olympiad

Students from the Chuy region won third place in the team competition at the IV stage of the republican olympiad, as reported to Turmush by Raimbek Sultanov, head of the regional methodological department of education. According to his information, the event took place on March 27 and 28, with 40 students from the Chuy region participating. These students were winners of the III (regional) stage of the olympiad and had the opportunity to showcase their knowledge at the republican level. As a

31.03.2026, 15:17
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Schoolgirl from At-Bashy Maria Kachkynova took first place at the republican olympiad

At the subject Olympiad for schoolchildren held in Bishkek, Maria Kachkynova, an 11th-grade student from Karybek Karpekov Secondary School in the At-Bashinsky district, took first place in the category of "Kyrgyz Language and Literature." A Turmush correspondent spoke with her and her teacher. Maria was born on April 21, 2008, in the village of Kara-Suu, located in the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region.

30.03.2026, 18:40
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The queue for kindergartens in the KR exceeded 125 thousand children

As of March 30, there are 125,775 children in the electronic queue for places in kindergartens in Kyrgyzstan. This information was announced by Deputy Minister of Education Nadira Jusupbekova during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee dedicated to budget and financial issues. According to Jusupbekova, the total number of children aged 1 to 6 in the country is 765,769. Of these, 320,013 children are already attending preschool educational institutions.

30.03.2026, 17:46
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11th grade student from Ak-Tala Kanaiym Nurlanbekova took third place in the national subject Olympiad

A student from the village of Kayyndy-Bulak, which is part of the Ayil Aymak Bayetov in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, took 3rd place at the republican subject Olympiad. As reported by the Ak-Talinsky district education department, earlier 4 students from the Ak-Talinsky district showed good results at the regional Olympiad and received invitations to the republican Olympiad. Among them, 11th-grade student Kanaiym Nurlanbekova from the secondary school named after Bakyi

30.03.2026, 15:38
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In the city of Kara-Kul, the "Teacher of the Year 2026" has been chosen.

From March 26 to 27, 2026, a competition was held in Kara-Kul aimed at identifying the "Best Teacher of the Year - 2026." Twelve educators participated in the contest, showcasing their skills and achievements in the field of education. The Grand Prix of this competition was awarded to Asan kyzy Nazdana, who teaches physics at School No. 6 named after Turaly Temirov.

30.03.2026, 14:35
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At the Universiade, the team from the Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University took 1st place in table tennis among boys.

As part of the Universiade in Kyrgyzstan, held in Bishkek, the team from the Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University successfully competed in the boys' table tennis tournament, winning first place. The competition took place in a highly competitive environment, and the university athletes demonstrated not only high skill but also true team spirit. The team's coach, A. Nazarov, noted: “This is the first time in the university's history that the team has won first place in the top

30.03.2026, 12:39
In Kyrgyzstan, 271 home-type kindergartens are in operation
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In Kyrgyzstan, 271 home-type kindergartens are in operation

Deputy Minister of Education Mukhtar Baymurzaev reported at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee that there are 271 home-type kindergartens actively functioning in the country. These institutions accommodate 6,228 children and employ over 800 staff. The Ministry of Education noted that many state and municipal preschool educational institutions of this type are located in rented premises. For example, in the city of Kara-Suu, there are 44 such kindergartens, in Uzgen — more than 60, and

30.03.2026, 11:07
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Six teachers from the village of Kosh-Dobo in the Ak-Talinsky district have been awarded the title of "Best Educator of the CIS"

At the Ergesh Meimanov Secondary School, located in the village of Kosh-Döbö in the Ala-Buka Ayil District of the Ak-Talinsky Region in Naryn Province, six teachers were awarded the title of "Best Teacher of the CIS." Cholpon Rakhmanova, one of the teachers at this school, reported that the "Best Teacher of the CIS" competition was initiated by the Research Center with the aim of establishing connections between educators from the Commonwealth of Independent States,

29.03.2026, 21:15
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In the new academic year, around 170,000 children are expected to enroll in the first grades of schools in Kyrgyzstan.

At a press conference in Bishkek, Deputy Minister of Education Nadira Jusupbekova announced that approximately 170,000 children are expected to be enrolled in the first grades of schools in Kyrgyzstan in the new academic year. In the capital of the republic, Bishkek, about 25,000 first-graders are projected to enroll. Rakhmat Musaev, the director of the Education Department of the Bishkek city administration, clarified that this number may vary upwards or downwards.

28.03.2026, 05:42
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The director of school No. 8 in the city of Kara-Balta, Nazgul Marazyakova, became the winner of the international competition.

In Bishkek and Osh, the VI International Competition "Woman Changing the World" has concluded, with around 200 women from all corners of Kyrgyzstan participating, each presenting her unique success story and contribution to societal development. The competition consisted of 11 nominations covering various fields such as science, education, and urban management. The category "Teacher and Mentor" attracted the most attention, gathering 53 applications. Among the nine best

27.03.2026, 21:44
By September 1, Bishkek is expected to open 20 new schools
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By September 1, Bishkek is expected to open 20 new schools

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the opening of 20 new schools is planned by September 1. This was announced by the director of the education department of the mayor's office, Rakhmat Musaev, in an interview with the "Kabar" agency. According to Musaev, the construction of these educational institutions is currently being financed from the republican budget. Of the total number of 20 schools, 11 are additional buildings to existing educational institutions, while 9 are new

27.03.2026, 19:34
This year in the Kyrgyz Republic, online registration will only be for the 1st grade - Ministry of Education and Science
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This year in the Kyrgyz Republic, online registration will only be for the 1st grade - Ministry of Education and Science

Deputy Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan Nadira Jusupbekova stated at a press conference at the "Kabar" agency that this year, student enrollment in schools will only be conducted for the first grade. She noted that last year, registration was conducted for both the first and second grades as part of the transition to a 12-year education system. These changes were temporary and were related to the reform of the educational structure.

27.03.2026, 13:53
In Kyrgyzstan, about 170,000 children will enter the first grade in 2026.
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In Kyrgyzstan, about 170,000 children will enter the first grade in 2026.

It is expected that in 2026, about 170 thousand children will begin their education in the first grade in the country. The Deputy Minister of Education, Nadira Jusupbekova, shared this information at a press conference organized by the "Kabar" agency. According to her, this is a preliminary figure, and the final number of first graders will be known after the registration is completed. Rahat Musaeva, the director of the Education Department of the Bishkek city administration, noted

27.03.2026, 12:32
No tests or interviews are conducted when enrolling in the first grade in Kyrgyzstan
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No tests or interviews are conducted when enrolling in the first grade in Kyrgyzstan

Deputy Minister of Education Nadira Jusupbekova stated at a press conference at the "Kabar" agency that testing or interviews are not allowed when enrolling children in the first grade, nor any other activities that could assess children's knowledge. She emphasized the importance of timely registration of children from April 1 to June 1 and recommended choosing schools located near home. In case of a shortage of places, the system will suggest the nearest educational

27.03.2026, 12:20
In Kyrgyzstan, registration for first graders in schools starts on April 1.
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In Kyrgyzstan, registration for first graders in schools starts on April 1.

Starting April 1, 2026, registration for children entering the first grade for the 2026–2027 academic year will begin. Deputy Minister of Education Nadira Jusupbekova announced this at a press conference organized by the "Kabar" agency. Children born between January 1 and December 31, 2019, as well as those born between January 1 and December 31, 2020, will be accepted into the first grade.

27.03.2026, 11:37
The republican stage of the school students' olympiad has started in Bishkek.
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The republican stage of the school students' olympiad has started in Bishkek.

The IV (republican) stage of the school olympiad has started in Bishkek, gathering the best students from all over Kyrgyzstan. This information was provided by the Ministry of Education. The opening ceremony of the event took place at the Chyngyz Aitmatov Lyceum, where the Deputy Minister of Education Nadira Jusupbekova, the Director of the Center for Assessment in Education and Teaching Methods Chynara Batrakeeva, the Deputy Director of the "Kyrgyzstan Maarif" Fund Kyialbek Akmatov,

27.03.2026, 10:35
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The deputy proposes tax benefits for foreign teachers and to exempt private schools and universities from paying income tax, sales tax, and land tax.

Starting March 19, a public discussion of the draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts" is taking place in the Jogorku Kenesh, which affects the Tax Code, as well as the laws on insurance contribution rates and external migration. Deputy Altynbek Kudayberdiev is the initiator of this initiative. The draft law aims to create favorable conditions for attracting foreign specialists and teachers, as well as to modernize the education system and educational infrastructure, the

27.03.2026, 09:42
Regional WorldSkills competitions have started in Kyrgyzstan
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Regional WorldSkills competitions have started in Kyrgyzstan

On March 26, the third regional WorldSkills Kyrgyzstan competitions began in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the Ministry of Education. The competition is taking place in Bishkek at the professional lyceums No. 18 and No. 27, focusing on competencies such as "Fashion Technology," "Culinary Arts," and "Welding Technologies." Similar competitions are also being held in Karakol, where Deputy Minister of Education Albert Makhmetkulov attended the opening. This stage

26.03.2026, 16:49
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In the village of Sadovoe, a youth center has been opened

On March 26, the official opening of the youth center "Ak-Ilbirs" took place in the village of Sadovoe, located in the Moscow district of the Chui region. As part of the administrative-territorial reform, three rural municipalities — Sadovoe, Alexandrovka, and Sretenska — merged to form a new administrative unit called the Min-Bulak rural council, which includes seven villages. The administrative center of this new entity became the village of Sadovoe, where this new social facility

26.03.2026, 16:45
Aida Zhanibaeva from Kyrgyzstan recognized as the best teacher in the CIS
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Aida Zhanibaeva from Kyrgyzstan recognized as the best teacher in the CIS

The director of kindergarten No. 7, located in the village of Eshperov in the Issyk-Kul region, Aida Zhanibaeva, won the international competition "Best Teacher of the CIS." This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education. According to the information from the ministry, the competition began on February 7, and after successfully passing the first stage, Aida Zhanibaeva advanced to the finals. The final tests took place on March 24 in Astana, where the Kyrgyzstani

26.03.2026, 14:49