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In Kyrgyzstan, there are plans to integrate "green skills" into the education system.
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In Kyrgyzstan, there are plans to integrate "green skills" into the education system.

The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic held a meeting where Minister Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva discussed with representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) the results of cooperation for the year 2025 and key areas of work for 2026. During the conversation, special attention was paid to the integration of "green skills" into preschool, school, and initial vocational education. The minister emphasized the need to combine practical and

23.01.2026, 16:44
Education

As a result of the snowfall, part of the roof of the new school in Tyup collapsed: The contractor was fined 200,000 soms.

The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services commented on the incident involving the collapse of the roof of a new school built by the "As-Salam" foundation in the village of Min-Bulak, Tyup District, Issyk-Kul Region. On the night of January 18, due to heavy snowfall, part of the roof of the educational institution collapsed.

23.01.2026, 15:17
Education

How many schools in Bishkek are heated with electricity? Response from the Education Department of the Mayor's Office

At the meeting of the permanent commission on social issues on January 23, Bishkek city council deputy Erzhan Nasiraliyev ("Adilet") raised a question about the number of schools in Bishkek that use electric heating systems. Rahat Musaeva, head of the Education Department of the capital's mayor's office, reported that there are 119 schools and 120 kindergartens in Bishkek.

23.01.2026, 12:44
Education

The Ministry of Education Discussed the Implementation of the Inclusive Education Program

On January 21-22, a seminar was held at the Ministry of Education dedicated to the program "Improving Access and Quality of Inclusive Educational Opportunities for All Children in the Kyrgyz Republic." Participants included the Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, her deputies Nadira Jusupbekova and Albert Makmetkulov, as well as Anna Dautovich, Deputy Representative of UNICEF in Kyrgyzstan, and other representatives from partner and subordinate organizations.

23.01.2026, 10:41
Education

A new school for 550 students is being built in the city of Manas

In the village of Dömör in the city of Manas, Jalal-Abad region, the construction of a new school designed for 550 students is ongoing. According to the Ministry of Construction, the construction work began in April 2025. Currently, about 45% of all planned work has been completed.

23.01.2026, 07:33
Education

The boarding school for the blind and visually impaired in Bishkek received 10 typewriters using the Braille system.

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, handed over 10 Perkins Brailler Classic typewriters in Braille to the Special Boarding School for Blind and Visually Impaired Children in Bishkek. As specified by the government press service, the need for such typewriters was expressed in September of last year during the Prime Minister's visit to this educational institution.

22.01.2026, 18:10
Education

How Many Children Attended Kindergartens in the Regions of Kyrgyzstan: Data for 8 Years

In Kyrgyzstan, there is a steady increase in the number of children attending preschool institutions. This data was presented by the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic. As of the end of 2024, there are 257,378 children registered in kindergartens and other preschool organizations in the country. For comparison, in 2023 this figure was 233,946, in 2022 — 220,012, in 2021 — 199,813, in 2020 — 196,123, and in 2019 — 207,884. In 2018, the number of children was 197,152, and in

22.01.2026, 18:08
14 New Schools to Be Built in Bishkek with Funding from the Saudi Fund
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14 New Schools to Be Built in Bishkek with Funding from the Saudi Fund

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Minister of Construction Talant Imanakun uulu announced plans for the construction of new schools in Bishkek, funded by the Saudi Development Fund. He emphasized that the first phase of building state educational institutions was successfully completed on December 1, 2024. As part of this phase, 28 schools and 2 kindergartens were built across the republic. In total, 30 facilities were completed with a total cost of 30 million dollars, which were

22.01.2026, 17:25
Education

In Chaldovar, they are requesting the construction of a gym and a boiler room for School No. 2, as well as a new building for School No. 3.

On January 21, during a parliamentary session, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Cholpon Esenamanova spoke about the needs of schools in the village of Chaldovar, located in the Panfilov district on the border of the country. She noted that School No. 2 was built in 1963 and currently has about 700 students studying in its two buildings. However, a gym was not included in the construction of this educational institution, and the deputy appealed for assistance in its construction.

22.01.2026, 16:39
Education

In Bishkek, they instructed to expedite the repair of the kindergarten on Kommunarov Street

The capital authorities checked the progress of the renovation of the kindergarten at 93 Kommunarova Street. This was reported by the press service of the Bishkek mayor's office on January 22. As a result of the inspection, the Capital Construction Department was instructed to avoid unnecessary extensions of contracts with contractors and to take measures to expedite the completion of the renovation so that the facility could be put into operation as soon as possible.

22.01.2026, 16:10
Education

The JDS program quota is proposed to be expanded to 50 places, and the "Young Leaders" program to 10.

A meeting took place at the State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government between Elchibek Jantayev and the Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan, Hirano Ryuichi. During the meeting, cooperation in the field of human resource development was discussed, as well as the results of the JDS scholarship program, which is implemented in partnership with JICA and JICE.

22.01.2026, 16:08
Education

The Prime Minister was shown dinosaur remains found in the territory of Kyrgyzstan

The visit of Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, to the M. Adyshev Institute of Geology was an important event during which he received information about the current activities of this institution, which is part of the National Academy of Sciences under the President of Kyrgyzstan. According to the press service of the Cabinet, during the introductory program, Kasymaliev was informed about the key areas of the institute's research work, the projects under

22.01.2026, 15:27
Education

Kyrgyzstan to take a $50 million loan for schools in Bishkek and Chui region

On January 22, the Jogorku Kenesh approved in the first reading the draft law "On the Ratification of the Credit Agreement between Kyrgyzstan and the Saudi Development Fund for the project 'Construction of Public Schools' Phase 2," which was signed in Bishkek on October 9, 2025. According to the justification, ratification is necessary to complete domestic procedures and bring the agreement into force.

22.01.2026, 14:38
Education

List of 14 schools to be built with loan funding

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 22, Deputy Minister of Construction Talantbek Imanakun uulu reported that 50 million dollars in loans from the Saudi Development Fund will be used for the construction of 14 schools. He also specified in which settlements the new educational buildings will appear.

22.01.2026, 14:14
Education

Ministry of Construction: A school for 500 students will cost approximately 300-350 million soms

Representatives of the Ministry of Construction announced the estimated cost of building the school. As stated by Deputy Minister of Construction Talantbek Imanakun uulu at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 22, the project for a school accommodating 500 students will cost between 300-350 million soms. He added that the facility will be delivered turnkey, including all necessary equipment.

22.01.2026, 13:21
Education

In 2026, the construction of 35 schools will begin in Bishkek, - Ministry of Construction

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 22, Deputy Minister of Construction Talantbek Imanakun uulu announced plans to build 35 schools in Bishkek by 2026. According to the minister, one of the schools will be built with the participation of the Russian side, 14 educational institutions are being financed through a loan from the Saudi Development Fund, and 20 schools will be constructed using the republic's budget funds.

22.01.2026, 13:10
Education

In the Tyup District, the roof of the new school damaged by snow is being repaired.

In the village of Min-Bulak, located in the rural district of Karasaev in the Tyup region, the roof of a new school for 150 students was damaged due to heavy snowfall. According to the Tyup district education department, restoration work on the roof is currently underway. As reported by the district education department, the roof of the educational institution named after I. Kasmaliev in the village of Min-Bulak was damaged on the night of January 17 to 18 due to heavy snowfall. Since the

21.01.2026, 20:46
Education

"Teacher of the Year - 2025" Elzat Asanova Received the Keys to an Apartment in Bishkek

On January 21, Elzat Asanova, who became the winner of the republican competition "Best Teacher of the Year - 2025," was handed the keys to a one-room apartment in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education. Elzat, a mother of five children, shared that her eldest daughter is currently in the 9th grade. She expressed hope that this apartment will become a permanent home for the whole family when the children come to study.

21.01.2026, 19:05
Education

Deputy: 900 students study at Zhapalakska School No. 48 with a capacity of 350 seats

Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Altynbek Kudayberdiev drew attention to the serious problem of overcrowding at school No. 48, located in Japalak, Osh city. As the deputy noted, the educational institution is designed for 350 students, but in fact, about 900 children are studying there. This creates an urgent need for the construction of an additional building for the school.

21.01.2026, 17:10