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Courses for professional development are being organized for short-term kindergarten educators.

On January 28, a round table was held at the Ministry of Education dedicated to issues of preschool education. According to information from the ministry's press service, representatives from various organizations participated in the event, including the Department of Education of Bishkek, the Kyrgyz Academy of Education, as well as the Republican Institute for Advanced Training and Retraining of Educational Workers. Among the participants were also educators from short-term kindergartens

29.01.2026, 16:17
Teachers in Kyrgyzstan are set to be trained in working with artificial intelligence
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Teachers in Kyrgyzstan are set to be trained in working with artificial intelligence

In Kyrgyzstan, a training program for teachers aimed at working with artificial intelligence is planned to be implemented. This became known after the meeting of the Minister of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, with the founder of Cayu AI, Zamir Akimbekov, which took place on January 29. The Ministry of Education reported that the meeting discussed the prospects of integrating AI technologies into the educational process. Kendirbaeva emphasized the need for

29.01.2026, 15:45
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In Bishkek, the kindergarten "Balastan" No. 69 was inspected

An inspection of the kindergarten "Balastan" No. 69 took place in Bishkek. According to the information from the press service of the city administration, during the visit, the institution was inspected by the chairman of the Bishkek City Council Bekzhan Usenaliev and vice-mayor Victoria Mozgacheva.

29.01.2026, 11:50
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In Bishkek, compliance with sanitary norms was checked at school No. 8: Measures will be taken against the management.

On January 28, the Deputy Mayor of Bishkek, Victoria Mozgacheva, along with the Director of the Department of Education, Rakhmat Musaev, conducted an on-site inspection at School No. 8 after receiving information about possible violations of sanitary norms. According to the press service of the mayor's office, during the inspection of the educational premises, discrepancies with the current sanitary requirements were found. As a result, the school administration was instructed to carry out

29.01.2026, 11:36
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Construction near School No. 66 is causing traffic jams, - deputy

In the Vostok-5 area, the construction of a grocery store near school No. 66 is actively underway, leading to traffic congestion. This was stated by Deputy Dastan Bekeshev at a parliamentary meeting on January 29. Dastan Bekeshev noted that there are already enough traffic jams in the capital. "I support business, but when issuing construction permits, it is necessary to consider many factors: traffic jams, landscaping, and other important issues. It is also important to take into account

29.01.2026, 11:09
The Housing and Utilities Fund approved a loan agreement from the Saudi Fund for the construction of schools.
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The Housing and Utilities Fund approved a loan agreement from the Saudi Fund for the construction of schools.

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the draft Law "On the Ratification of the Loan Agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Saudi Fund for Development for the project 'Construction of Public Schools' Phase-2" was unanimously adopted. This document was signed on October 9, 2025, in Bishkek. According to the authors of the bill, this agreement provides for the construction of 14 new schools in Bishkek and the Chui region.

29.01.2026, 10:05
In Kyrgyzstan, developers of new generation textbooks for three subjects have been selected
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In Kyrgyzstan, developers of new generation textbooks for three subjects have been selected

The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic has organized a competition to select authors and developers of new generation textbooks, which is associated with the transition to a 12-year education system. According to the ministry's press service, the competition was held in two stages and covered the subjects "Kyrgyz Language" (for grades 1-12), "Geography," and "History" (for grades 7-12).

29.01.2026, 09:37
In Kyrgyzstan, training for preschool educators is planned according to new state standards
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In Kyrgyzstan, training for preschool educators is planned according to new state standards

In the country, training for educators and leaders of preschool institutions is planned in accordance with new state standards related to early childhood development. This became known during a meeting that took place on January 27, 2026, between the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan and the Aga Khan Foundation. The press service of the ministry reported that the event was attended by Deputy Minister of Education Nadiira Jusupekova and the General Director of the Aga Khan Foundation in

29.01.2026, 09:12
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Violations Identified at the Private School "Creative Taalim," - Bishkek City Hall

On January 28, the Deputy Mayor of Bishkek, Viktoria Mozgacheva, conducted an on-site inspection of the private school "Kreativ Taalim" in response to citizens' complaints. According to the press service of the mayor's office, serious violations of safety standards were discovered during the inspection on the premises of the educational institution. In particular, access to the boiler room, which is considered a high-risk area, was found to be unrestricted, and an open pit

28.01.2026, 22:47
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Deputy of the BGK requests to consider replacing the project for the construction of a kindergarten in the Bakai-Ata residential area

During the meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on January 28, Deputy Kazybek Ergeshov (the "Yntymak" faction) proposed to consider the possibility of replacing the project for the construction of a kindergarten in the residential area of Bakai-Ata. In response to this request, the head of the Capital Construction Department, Ermek Arymbaev, stated that the kindergarten project had been completed; however, there were comments that prevented it from passing

28.01.2026, 18:06
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Representatives of Kyrgyzstan and Austria discussed the establishment of a tourism school at Issyk-Kul

On January 27, a video conference took place with the participation of the Minister of Education Dogdurkül Kendirbaeva and a delegation from Austria. According to the press service of the Ministry, the purpose of this meeting was to discuss opportunities for bilateral cooperation in the fields of vocational, technical, and tourism education, as well as issues related to technology transfer within the framework of the previously signed Joint Statement.

28.01.2026, 18:04
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History teachers from the Alai District raised the issue of equalizing salary coefficients.

In the Alai district of the Osh region, history teachers have initiated a discussion on the issue of equalizing salary coefficients. This was reported by Kenjegul Sulaymanova, head of the history teachers' section in the region, in a comment to Turmush. According to Sulaymanova, a group of educators sent an official appeal to the Minister of Education, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, proposing to align the coefficients for history teachers with the level established for primary school teachers and

28.01.2026, 17:49
Five Years of Sadyr Japarov's Presidency: Hundreds of Schools and Kindergartens Built
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Five Years of Sadyr Japarov's Presidency: Hundreds of Schools and Kindergartens Built

Today, January 28, marks the fifth anniversary of Sadyr Japarov taking office as President of Kyrgyzstan. During this time, significant work has been carried out under his leadership in the field of education. According to the Ministry of Education, the priority has been the development and modernization of social infrastructure. From 2021 to 2025, the construction and reconstruction of 673 educational institutions were completed. These include: 394 new schools, 147 kindergartens, as well as

28.01.2026, 16:25
The law on improving the system for training medical specialists has been signed.
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The law on improving the system for training medical specialists has been signed.

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov has approved a new law titled "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Fields of Education, Science, and Healthcare." The document was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, 2025. The main goal of this law is to implement the presidential decree dated August 28, 2025, No. 250, which introduces a state monopoly on the training of medical specialists. This also includes improving the system of

28.01.2026, 14:32
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The speaker of the State Duma urged deputies to ask questions strictly regarding the bill on school construction.

In the Leilek district, in the village of Eski-Oochu, there is a pressing need for a new educational institution. As reported by deputy Kamila Talieva, the school was previously built based on an ashar, but with the increase in the number of children, it is no longer able to meet the needs, which she emphasized during the parliamentary session while addressing Minister of Construction Nurdana Oruntaev. During the session, the draft law "On the Ratification of the Credit Agreement between

28.01.2026, 10:14
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In the village of Börü-Bash in the Ak-Sui district, the construction of a two-story school is planned.

In the village of Börü-Bash, located in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, work will begin on the construction of a school designed for 275 students. This information was confirmed by the director of the K. Tokoev School, Ulan Atabaev, in a conversation with a Turmush correspondent. According to Atabaev, students are currently studying in a building that was originally constructed as a kindergarten.

28.01.2026, 03:32
In Bishkek, the reform of teacher training and teacher education according to STEM standards was discussed.
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In Bishkek, the reform of teacher training and teacher education according to STEM standards was discussed.

A meeting dedicated to the issues of teacher training and their professional growth took place in Bishkek. This information was provided by the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the meeting, participants discussed key points regarding the training of pedagogical staff, their qualification enhancement, as well as the implementation of new state standards and methodological support. In addition, attention was given to attracting international experts and trainers, state

27.01.2026, 13:48
Education

The AGUPKR provided clarification regarding the Antimonopoly's directive to return 13 million soms to students.

At the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic named after J. Abdrakhmanov, they commented on the directive from the Antimonopoly Regulation Service regarding the return of 13 million soms to students. At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, held on January 27, the director of the State Agency for Antimonopoly Regulation, Zhenaly Orozbaev, reported that the University named after

27.01.2026, 12:31
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Kyrgyzstani schoolchildren participated in a training camp on biology in Sochi

From January 16 to 26, a training camp titled "School for Candidates for the Biology National Team" took place in Sochi at the Educational Center "Sirius," with teams from Russia and Kyrgyzstan participating. According to the press service of the Ministry of Education, Kyrgyzstan was represented by eight students who are part of the national biology team, competing under the guidance of coach Nursultan Uvaliev, a member of the National Biology Olympiad.

27.01.2026, 12:04
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Kyrgyzstan Wants to Attract British Teachers and Professors to the Educational Process in Universities

The Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovations Gulzat Isamatova held a meeting with the British Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Nicholas Bowler. According to the press service of the Ministry of Science, the meeting discussed opportunities for developing bilateral cooperation, emphasizing the interest in strengthening partnerships in the fields of science, higher education, and innovative technologies.

27.01.2026, 11:20