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The Kyrgyzstan Biology Team Participated in a Training Camp in Sochi
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The Kyrgyzstan Biology Team Participated in a Training Camp in Sochi

From January 16 to 26, a training camp called "School for Candidates for the Biology National Team" was held in Sochi, at the Educational Center "Sirius". Teams from Kyrgyzstan and Russia participated in this event. According to information provided by the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Kyrgyz team consisted of eight students who competed under the guidance of Nursultan Uvaliev — a coach and member of the national biology olympiad.

27.01.2026, 11:09
Education

The Ministry of Education announces the start of enrollment in the "Modern Teacher" program

The Ministry of Education has started recruiting participants for the "Teach for Kyrgyzstan – Modern Teacher" program. This initiative aims to support the educational system in the regions and prepare a new generation of teacher-leaders. People from various fields are invited to participate, including those without teaching experience but who show interest in the education sector. Over two years, participants will work in schools located in rural areas and small towns while

27.01.2026, 10:55
Education

The Ministry of Education announced a tender for the conduct of the Republican School Olympiad 2025-2026

The Ministry of Education of Russia has initiated a tender for the services of an independent organization to conduct the II, III, and IV stages of the republican school olympiad in the academic year 2025-2026. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, the method of selecting a contractor is a request for quotations with consideration of qualification requirements.

27.01.2026, 10:23
Education

A forum for computer science teachers was held in Bishkek

From January 23 to 24, a forum titled "Digital Skills: Lifelong Learning" took place in Bishkek, focused on enhancing digital literacy and the practical application of digital technologies in the educational process. According to the press service of the Ministry of Education, more than 100 computer science teachers from various regions of the country, as well as representatives from the ministry, the World Bank, the Kyrgyz Academy of Education, educational institutions, and the IT

26.01.2026, 19:11
Education

In the city of Uzgen, the land was returned to the S. Sharipov school — it turned out to have 9 commercial properties on it.

In Uzgen, the land plots that belonged to the Salizhan Sharipov School and were previously transferred to private hands have been returned to the balance of the educational institution. This was reported by the city mayor Eldos Taev. According to the mayor, the public had long expressed concern about the illegal use of these lands. "Some plots within the school's territory were transferred to private hands in violation of the law, which led to the establishment of trading points. This

26.01.2026, 16:20
Education

The Ministry of Education Discussed the Use of the State Language in the Field of Education

A meeting was held at the Ministry of Education, where issues related to the application of the state language and the implementation of the law "On the State Language of the Kyrgyz Republic" in the educational sphere were discussed. Participating in the event were the Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, the Chairman of the National Commission on the State Language and Language Policy under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Melis Murataliev, as well as heads of structural

26.01.2026, 15:31
Education

University rectors relax abroad at the expense of contracts, - deputy on the need to limit the growth of contract amounts

At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, Deputy Kamila Talieva raised the issue of the need to impose restrictions on the cost of contracts at universities. She noted that there has been a sharp increase in tuition fees over the past two years. Talieva reported that parents often approach deputies, concerned about the high prices for contracts. "Some rectors set inflated prices and then vacation abroad, using

26.01.2026, 15:22
Education

The Cabinet approved the composition of the Board of Trustees of the Academy of Public Administration. Names

According to the order dated January 22, 2026, No. 10, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, approved the Regulations on the Board of Trustees of the Academy of Public Administration under the President named after Jusup Abdrakhmanov. As part of this order, the composition of the Board of Trustees was also approved: Kydyraiev Azamat Saktanbekovich - Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic,

26.01.2026, 14:38
The deputy inquired about how the training of IT specialists is progressing in the regions.
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The deputy inquired about how the training of IT specialists is progressing in the regions.

At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Science, Education, and Information Technologies, Deputy Rustambek Sovetbek uulu expressed concern about educational opportunities for youth in the regions interested in obtaining IT education. He emphasized that many students face difficulties related to the need to relocate to Bishkek for studies, which incurs additional financial costs for housing and education. In response to his questions, the director of the "High Technology

26.01.2026, 12:59
Education

The Head of the Cabinet instructed to develop an electronic mechanism for transferring students from school to school

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, instructed the Ministry of Education to promptly develop and implement an electronic platform for transferring students between schools. According to the press service of the Cabinet, this decision was made following a meeting with the heads of state institutions and structural divisions of the Presidential Administration, where issues of implementing modern digital solutions in the fields

26.01.2026, 12:11
In Kyrgyzstan, it was proposed to implement an electronic student transfer system.
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In Kyrgyzstan, it was proposed to implement an electronic student transfer system.

In Kyrgyzstan, the implementation of a new electronic system is being discussed, which will simplify the process of transferring students between schools. The initiative was announced by the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev during a government meeting. Kasymaliev noted that currently the transfer process is carried out exclusively in paper format, which creates certain difficulties. He emphasized that after the introduction of the electronic system for enrolling children in educational

26.01.2026, 08:57
Inclusive education will become part of new schools in Kyrgyzstan
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Inclusive education will become part of new schools in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, 20 new schools are planned to be built, half of which are already under construction. This information was announced by the Minister of Construction Nurdin Oruntaev at a government meeting. According to him, each of the new schools will have one or two classes specifically designed for inclusive education. All conditions will also be organized for the full education of children with disabilities.

26.01.2026, 08:54
Education

Deputy requests the construction of a 100-seat kindergarten in the village of Kaptal-Aryk, Panfilov District

At the parliamentary session on January 21, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Cholpon Esenamanova shared a request from the residents of the village of Kaptal-Aryk in the Panfilov district. As the parliamentarian pointed out, this village is famous for being the birthplace of the renowned Kyrgyz poet Alykul Osmonov. However, according to her, there is currently no kindergarten in the village, despite the high number of preschool-aged children.

25.01.2026, 15:32
Education

The law on state awards proposes to reinstate the title of "People's Teacher"

On January 22, the Jogorku Kenesh presented for public discussion a draft law concerning amendments to the legislation on state awards, honorary titles, and prizes of the Kyrgyz Republic. Deputy Toktobubu Ashymbaeva, who is the initiator of this draft law, noted that its main goal is to enhance the prestige of the teaching profession.

24.01.2026, 13:47
Education

Fire trucks will not be able to reach kindergarten No. 47 in case of a fire, - BGK deputy

"On the topic of fire safety regulations at kindergarten No. 47, will fire trucks be able to access it?" — with this question, on January 23, deputy of the Bishkek City Council Omurkan Ashanbaeva from the faction "Jany Kych - New Force," who heads the permanent commission on social issues, spoke during the meeting. According to her, this problem has been discussed for a long time, and parents continue to submit requests but do not receive responses. "The access for fire

24.01.2026, 13:05
Education

In the Kadamjay District, schoolchildren from the village of Zhetigen travel to other villages for their studies every day.

In the village of Zhetigen, located in the Aiyl Aimak of Ak-Turpak in the Kadamjai District of the Batken Region, there are about 800 students, but there are no educational institutions here. As a result, children are forced to travel every day to nearby settlements for classes. Local residents report that students are transported by buses, which make up to 10 trips a day. As a result, some children do not make it to classes on time and sometimes return home already in the dark. Among the bus

24.01.2026, 11:37
Education

A new school is being built in the village of Ala-Bash in the Ton district.

In the village of Ala-Bash in the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region, the construction of a new school for 550 students is ongoing. According to the Ministry of Construction, the project includes classrooms, a sports hall, an assembly hall, and a cafeteria. The school will also feature a medical office, a library, a laboratory, and specialized classrooms for vocational training.

24.01.2026, 07:15