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At Bishkek School No. 84, 4,500 students are enrolled with a projected load of 900, - Deputy of the BGC

At the meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on economics, budget, finance, and investments on February 9, deputy Erjan Nasiraliyev ("Adilet") reported that there are 4,500 students studying at school No. 84, despite a designed capacity of 900. He noted that he raised this issue last year and pointed out the availability of a vacant plot for the construction of a new school.

09.02.2026, 12:42
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The new building of school No. 89 in Bishkek will be constructed according to the new construction standards of the Ministry of Construction.

According to the updated building codes and regulations of the Ministry of Construction, it is now permitted to construct schools up to four stories high in Bishkek. This was announced on February 9 by the city's vice-mayor Azamat Kadyrov during a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council, which addresses issues related to the economy, budget, finance, and investments. In response to a question from deputy Kanakei Alymkulova from the "Zhanı-Kuch" faction

09.02.2026, 12:36
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The Department of Education of the Bishkek Mayor's Office proposes to abandon the division of classes by language of instruction.

At the meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on economics, budget, finance, and investments on February 9, the head of the Education Department of the Bishkek Mayor's Office, Rakhат Musaева, voiced the difficulties associated with the shortage of qualified teachers in the capital's schools. She noted that in new educational institutions where instruction is conducted in Russian, there is often a low level of education. Musaева emphasized that of the more than

09.02.2026, 12:36
48 Driving Schools Opened in Kyrgyzstan. How to Apply?
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48 Driving Schools Opened in Kyrgyzstan. How to Apply?

48 state driving schools have been launched in Kyrgyzstan, as reported to the Kabar agency by Boobek Salimzhanov, the first deputy head of the Presidential Administration. Salimzhanov noted that a special portal has been created for citizens to submit applications. Applications can be sent through the website avtomektep.srs.kg. "On the site, you need to choose your preferred mode of study — online or offline. The application collection will last until March, after which the training

09.02.2026, 11:34
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In total, 2.5 billion soms are required for the capital repairs of educational facilities in Bishkek.

At the meeting of the permanent commission on economics, budget, finance, and investments, which took place on February 9, Vice Mayor Azamat Kadyrov announced that 2.5 billion soms will be needed for the capital repair of educational facilities in Bishkek. Deputy Kanykey Alymkulova from the "Zhanı Kuch" faction asked about the amount required for the capital repair of educational institutions.

09.02.2026, 11:24
In Kyrgyzstan, new educational complexes for 7th grades are being adapted
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In Kyrgyzstan, new educational complexes for 7th grades are being adapted

Recently, the third meeting of the Supervisory Board of the project "Sector Development Project: Reforming School Education" took place at the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the ministry itself. The event was attended by Deputy Ministers of Education: Nadir Jusupbekov, Lira Samykbaeva, and Albert Makmetkulov, as well as representatives from the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations, heads of departments and subordinate

08.02.2026, 12:57
Education

Professional Lyceum No. 23 in Tokmok has not seen a major renovation since 1965, - deputy

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 5, deputy Meder Sakkaraev raised the issue of the need for a major renovation of vocational school No. 23, which has not undergone such work since its establishment in 1965. According to Sakkaraev, in 2024, the Ministry of Education and Science proposed an initiative to include this educational institution in the list of facilities for capital investments, but unfortunately, it did not make it into the program.

08.02.2026, 03:35
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In Osh, an abandoned kindergarten privatized by a former deputy: It is set to be returned to the state

In Osh, a review of the legality of the privatization of the land plot on which kindergarten No. 15 is located has been initiated. This decision is related to the fact that the plot is registered to former deputy Davran Sabirov, as reported by the city hall's press service. According to the city hall, Sabirov illegally registered ownership of this kindergarten, which is currently in a state of neglect.

08.02.2026, 00:51
Education

The Head of the Cabinet Renamed the Subordinate Institutions of the Ministry of Education

Adylbek Kasymaliev, head of the Cabinet of Ministers, approved resolution No. 23 "On Certain Issues of Subordinate Units, Institutions, and Organizations of the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic," under which a number of institutions previously subordinate to the Ministry of Education and Science were renamed. This decision was made in the context of reforming the executive bodies dealing with the educational sector.

07.02.2026, 18:13
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The Creative Festival "Open Osh" Took Place at the Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University

In Osh, on February 6, the creative festival titled "Open Osh" took place at the B. Sydykov Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University. This event was organized by the Department of Mechanics, Energy, and Design of the Engineering Technology and Natural-Pedagogical Faculty. The opening began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the new assembly hall, attended by the university rector, Doctor of Economic Sciences and Professor Abdilbayet Mamasidikov, as well as the faculty dean, Candidate of

07.02.2026, 13:06
Education

Tablets may be purchased for high school students in Bishkek schools

High school students in Bishkek may be provided with tablets for use in the educational process. At a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council held on February 6, deputy Tatiana Kuznetsova from the "Zhanı-Kuch" party raised the issue of the number of computers in the capital's educational institutions.

06.02.2026, 16:46
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In 2026, the budget of the Bishkek Department of Education will nearly double.

At the meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on economics, finance, and investments on February 6, the Head of the Education Department of the city mayor's office, Rakhmat Musaev, presented the budget project for 2026. According to the presented data, the department's budget for 2026 will amount to 851 million 566.9 thousand soms, which is a significant increase compared to 437 million 588.2 thousand soms in 2025. Thus, the growth will amount to 413 million

06.02.2026, 16:40
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In the national budget for this year, 5.9 billion soms are allocated for the salaries of teachers in Bishkek.

In the republican budget for the current year, 5.9 billion soms has been allocated for the salaries of teachers in Bishkek. This information was announced at a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council, which deals with issues of economy, budget, finance, and investments. Deputy from the "Emgek" party, Mirgul Rasul kyzy, noted that last year there was a discussion about the idea of transferring the funding for education in the city of Bishkek from the local

06.02.2026, 16:32
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In 2026, 30 interactive panels will be purchased for schools in Bishkek

In Bishkek, in 2026, the procurement of 30 interactive panels for educational institutions will be carried out. This became known on February 6 during a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council, where the Director of the Department of Education, Rakhат Musaева, spoke. Deputy Emir Marlisbekov from the "Emgek" party pointed out the discrepancy between the declared amount and the approved budget. The application amounted to 866 million 566 thousand soms, while the

06.02.2026, 16:28
Education

The results of scientific research should serve the economy and society, - head of the Ministry of Science

At the meeting of the Scientific and Technical Council in Bishkek, the results of research conducted in 2025 under the state order, financed from the republican budget, were presented, and issues concerning the continuation of research and development in the following year were discussed. The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations Gulzat Isamatova.

06.02.2026, 15:42
Education

This year, another school consolidation is planned in Bishkek, - Department of Education

In Bishkek, another consolidation of educational institutions is planned for 2023, the Department of Education reports. This was stated on February 6 at a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on economics, budget, finance, and investments by the head of the department, Rakhmat Musaev. Deputy Ramina Idyrova from the "Adilet" faction inquired about how many schools would be consolidated this year and what the results of previous consolidations were.

06.02.2026, 15:35
Education

A meeting with university leaders on issues concerning international students was held at the Bishkek City Police Department.

On February 6, the press service of the capital's police reported on a working meeting held at the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek with representatives of universities. During the meeting, issues related to the migration situation concerning the education of foreign citizens in Bishkek universities were discussed, as well as measures to improve cooperation between law enforcement agencies and educational institutions.

06.02.2026, 14:44
Education

"Teachers are lacking not only in public schools but also in private ones, - Head of the Education Department of the Bishkek City Hall"

The shortage of teachers is observed in both public and private educational institutions, reported Rahat Musaeva, the director of the Department of Education, during a meeting of the permanent commission on economy, budget, finance, and investments of the Bishkek City Council on February 6. Deputy Ramina Idyrova from the "Adilet" party previously raised the issue of a significant teacher shortage and inquired about what measures would be taken to address this problem in 2026.

06.02.2026, 14:41