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The teacher of school No. 68 in Bishkek, Chynara Omurzakova, has passed away.

On January 15, at the age of 54, Chynara Turdalievna Ömürzakova passed away. She was a mathematics teacher at secondary school No. 68 named after A. Osmonov and an excellent educator. This information was received from the Department of Education of the Bishkek City Hall. Chynara Ömürzakova was born on March 12, 1969, in the village of Acha-Kaiyndy, located in the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region. In 1992, she graduated from Kyrgyz State University, obtaining a qualification as a

19.01.2026, 10:10
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Students from Kyrgyzstan won 11 medals at the Zhautykov Olympiad in Almaty

At the XXII International Zhautykov Olympiad in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science (IZhO 2026), a team of school students from Kyrgyzstan demonstrated excellent results, winning 2 gold, 3 silver, and 6 bronze medals. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Education, the event took place in Almaty (Kazakhstan) from January 10 to 15.

19.01.2026, 09:59
In the Issyk-Kul Region, the implementation of AI in schools was discussed
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In the Issyk-Kul Region, the implementation of AI in schools was discussed

On January 16, the Deputy Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan, Lira Samykbaeva, participated in a forum titled "Development of Digital Platforms and the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Education System." The event took place in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region and gathered over 300 educators. In her presentation on "Education in Kyrgyzstan in the Era of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence," Lira Samykbaeva emphasized the creation of a unified digital

19.01.2026, 08:51
Education

Teacher Beats Student: She Was Released from Her Position

In Bishkek, as a result of the incident at school No. 87, the Department of Education of the city administration has formed a special commission. During the investigation, gross violations of legislative norms regarding the rights of minors were established, which is deemed unacceptable by the city administration. As a result of the commission's work, a decision was made to impose disciplinary action against the director of the educational institution, as well as to relieve the teacher

16.01.2026, 21:02
Education

Teacher Beats Student: Ministry of Education and Interior Ministry Begin Investigating the Circumstances of the Incident

In Bishkek, at school No. 87, an incident involving a teacher during a Kyrgyz language lesson has raised concerns in the Ministry of Education. Currently, the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has begun investigating all the circumstances of the incident. In turn, the Department of Education of the Bishkek City Hall has created a special commission to study the situation at the educational institution.

16.01.2026, 13:45
Education

The Cabinet approved the standard charter for colleges and vocational schools

The model charter for state and municipal educational institutions of secondary vocational education has been approved by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the Cabinet's resolution No. 3, adopted on January 13, 2026, this decision was made to implement Article 18 of the Law "On Education".

16.01.2026, 12:47
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Five schools in the Manas District are in emergency condition

Turmush — On January 15, the Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, during her working trip to the Talas region, visited several schools in the Manas district that are in poor condition. First, the minister visited the building of the Bala-Saruu secondary school, which was built in 1957 and was originally intended for 220 students. Currently, 397 children study here. Kendirbaeva instructed to prepare a proposal for the construction of a new school.

16.01.2026, 10:33
Education

The Cabinet approved the list of licensed additional education programs with increased risks to life and health

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, has signed a list of additional education programs associated with a potential risk of harm to the life and health of citizens that must undergo licensing. According to Cabinet Resolution No. 840, this decision was made with the aim of expanding the range of educational services and forming a competitive environment.

16.01.2026, 08:31
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American universities have dropped in global university rankings, while Chinese universities have risen, - The New York Times

According to an article in The New York Times, Harvard University has dropped to third place in the global university rankings. At the same time, Chinese institutions continue to improve their positions, highlighting their growing volume and quality of research. In 2026, the University of Oxford regained the top spot in the ranking compiled by the British publication Times Higher Education, marking this achievement as the tenth consecutive time. While seven of the top ten universities are

16.01.2026, 01:50
Education

The Minister of Education visited emergency schools in the Manas District

On January 15, the Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva visited several educational institutions in the Manas district of the Talas region, which are in poor condition. According to the information from the ministry's press service, the minister inspected the emergency building of the Bala-Saruu secondary school, where a decision was made on the need to prepare a proposal for the construction of a new educational institution. The school, founded in 1957, is designed for 220 places,

15.01.2026, 17:47
Education

The Cabinet has determined the list of government agencies where certain graduates will be admitted to the reserve of personnel for senior positions without a competition.

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, approved a list of state bodies and local self-government authorities, in whose personnel reserve certain categories of graduates from educational institutions will be included for senior and chief administrative positions in the state civil service and municipal service based on personal applications without a competition. According to the Cabinet's decree No. 1158-r, this decision was made in accordance with the law on state

15.01.2026, 16:31
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In Kyrgyzstan, the winter admission of applicants to universities continues

In Kyrgyzstan, the winter admission for applicants to higher educational institutions has been opened, reports the press service of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The competitive selection within the framework of the winter admission is conducted based on the results of the Public Republican Test (ORT) and takes place in four stages.

15.01.2026, 16:21
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The Cabinet mandated government agencies to allocate 1% of the budget for scientific research.

Today, December 25, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted Resolution No. 833, which states that scientific research should receive greater attention to ensure the sustainable development of the country. According to this document, ministries, state bodies, the offices of the presidential representatives in the regions, as well as bodies with special status (except for the National Bank and the Social Fund under the Cabinet of Ministers, with their consent) are instructed to:

15.01.2026, 12:26
Education

In Talas, a presidential lyceum "Akyldman" for 920 students is being built

The Minister of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic visited Talas to check on the progress of the construction of the new presidential lyceum "Akyiman," reports Turmush correspondent. According to available data, the lyceum will accommodate 920 students and will be presented as a three-story building with a dormitory, which will be fully equipped with modern educational resources. The project is being implemented with the support of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.

14.01.2026, 19:14
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Deputy: In the Aravan District, emergency schools are closed, children study in a mosque and a health post

On January 14, during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Aigul Akhmedova raised the issue of the critical situation in schools in the Aravan district. During her visit to the Madamin Nazarov Secondary School and School No. 62 named after Kamila Makarimova, located in the village of Ishkalan in the Kyzyl-Kyshtak rural district of the city of Osh, she familiarized herself with the condition of these institutions.

14.01.2026, 18:01
Education

In Osh, a kindergarten has opened after renovation.

The kindergarten "Aidanek" in Osh has reopened its doors after a major renovation, reports Turmush correspondent. At the opening ceremony, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, local authorities, and parents were present. Dastanbek Mamataliyev emphasized that the renovation was funded from the state budget.

14.01.2026, 17:44
Education

The Minister of Education Familiarized Herself with the Construction of the Presidential Lyceum "Akyllman" in Talas

The Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, during a working trip to the Talas region, got acquainted with the construction of the presidential lyceum "Aqylman," being built in the city of Talas. This was reported by the press service of the ministry. According to Kendirbaeva, the lyceum "Aqylman" represents a "significant step" in the field of training national personnel.

14.01.2026, 17:15
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Excavation work is being carried out at the school in the village of Aleksandrovka to search for a heating pipe leak.

In the Moscow district of the Chui region, restoration work is currently underway at the school where the heating system accident occurred, reported Turmush correspondents in the Mинг-Булак rural administration. “All necessary measures are being taken to restore the damaged pipe. We have mobilized additional resources — workers from the municipal enterprise ‘Taza-Bulak’ have been involved, as well as village heads and representatives of educational institutions,” noted the rural administration.

14.01.2026, 16:36
Education

The Ministry of Science proposes to abolish fines for student absences in universities and colleges

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations has proposed to educational institutions of all forms of ownership to abolish the practice of imposing fines on students for missing classes and internships. According to the ministry's press service, this initiative is aimed at protecting students' rights, creating fair and uniform approaches to academic discipline, and preventing unnecessary financial penalties in the educational environment.

14.01.2026, 15:19
Education

The deputy requests the construction of two kindergartens in the village of Lavdan-Kara and the completion of the gym in the village of Totiya.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Altynbek Kylchayev emphasized several social issues affecting the Jalal-Abad region. He noted that in the village of Lavdan-Kara, which is now part of the city of Manas due to the administrative-territorial reform, there is a significant shortage of kindergartens. This village is located on both sides of the main street Kurmanbek: on one side, there are about 500 households, while on the other side, there are more than 1,000.

14.01.2026, 14:14
Education

The deputy reported a shortage of kindergartens in the Papan rural district and issues with the road and school in Osh.

On January 14, during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Saltanat Amanova raised important social and infrastructure issues concerning both the Papanskoy rural area and the city of Osh. She noted that in the territory of the Papanskoy rural area, which includes 11 rural municipalities, only two kindergartens are functioning. As a result, many children are deprived of the opportunity to attend preschool institutions.

14.01.2026, 12:01