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In Bishkek Schools, There Are 433 Teacher Vacancies: A Deputy Proposed Creating a "Directors' Club" to Save Education

In Bishkek, the issue of the staffing situation in educational institutions has become relevant thanks to the initiative of city council deputy Tatiana Kuznetsova. She emphasized the need to create a reserve of management personnel in schools and kindergartens in the capital. During the meeting of the factions "Emgek" and "Jany Kych," Kuznetsova noted that the Department of Education is actively working on forming a reserve of personnel; however, not all successful

04.02.2026, 12:11
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At the boarding school for the blind in Bishkek, a meeting was held between parents and representatives of the authorities regarding the relocation of the building. What was decided?

At the Republican Specialized Boarding School for Blind and Visually Impaired Children in Bishkek, a meeting took place between parents and educators with representatives of the authorities. Among those present were the Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, the First Deputy Minister of Education Mukhtarbek Baymurzaev, the Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Bakai Turdugulov, as well as the Vice Mayor of Bishkek Victoria Mozgacheva.

03.02.2026, 18:11
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New residential buildings will not receive construction permits without schools and kindergartens, - Ministry of Construction

Without the presence of schools and kindergartens in the project, new residential buildings will not be able to obtain construction permits, stated Deputy Minister of Construction Talantbek Imanakun uulu during a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with industrial policy, transport, and construction. Deputy Tabyldy Muratbekov raised the issue that high-rise buildings are actively being constructed along the southern highway, yet the social infrastructure in this area is

03.02.2026, 15:12
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This year, 32 schools will begin construction in Bishkek.

In Bishkek, the construction of 32 schools will begin in 2023, as reported by Vice Mayor Azamat Kadyrov on February 3 at a joint meeting of the factions "Emgek" and "Jany Kych" in the Bishkek City Council. Kadyrov noted that last week a law was ratified in the Jogorku Kenesh, and the day before, a meeting was held with the Ministry of Construction to discuss the completion of the project for a 750-seat school. The construction of this school will start in the spring.

03.02.2026, 14:45
Education

The Cabinet adopted a resolution on the activities of the National Academy of Sciences

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new resolution regarding the work of the National Academy of Sciences under the President. According to the press service of the Cabinet, the new decision has approved the Academy's charter, as well as the regulations for the coordination council, which will engage in fundamental and applied research in the field of science and innovative technologies, as well as the rules for electing members of the Academy.

03.02.2026, 12:16
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In Osh, a former university building has been returned and repurposed as a kindergarten.

The kindergarten building for 280 children, located on Kokum-Biy Street in Osh, has been returned to municipal ownership and is currently undergoing major renovations. In Osh, on Külgön Biya Street, the renovation of the kindergarten has been completed, as reported by the press service of the city hall responsible for major construction. As previously reported, kindergarten No. 18 was closed 32 years ago. During the inspection, it was found that in 1998 the property was transferred to private

03.02.2026, 10:52
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More than 20,000 laptops were provided to elementary school teachers

On February 2, the republic held the transfer of 20,286 "Altyn Kazyq" laptops for primary school teachers, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education. The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Education Dogdurkyl Kendirbaeva, her First Deputy Mukhtarbek Baymurzaev, the Director of "Technopark" of KGTU named after I. Razzakov Kasymbek Kelebaev, as well as representatives of local education departments.

02.02.2026, 16:59
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In Bishkek, the police are checking the living conditions of children and whether they attend school

In Bishkek, inspectors for juvenile affairs of the First May District Department of Internal Affairs are carrying out preventive measures aimed at identifying minors who do not attend educational institutions. According to information announced on February 2 by the press service of the Department of Internal Affairs, police officers are also checking how regularly children attend classes in schools.

02.02.2026, 14:14
More than 20,000 laptops were handed over to elementary school teachers
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More than 20,000 laptops were handed over to elementary school teachers

Today, the republic held the distribution of 20,286 laptops of the "Altyn Kazyq" brand for primary school teachers, aimed at making the educational process more modern and interactive. The press service of the Ministry of Education reported that the event was attended by the Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, the First Deputy Minister Mukhtarbek Baymurzaev, as well as the director of the "Technopark" of the I. Razakov KGTU Kasymbek Kelebaev and representatives of

02.02.2026, 12:49
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In the villages of Kyrgyzstan, libraries will be merged with schools, - Ministry of Culture

In rural areas, there are libraries that are essentially not fulfilling their functions. According to deputy Sovetbek Rustambek uulu, visitors come to read, but the library turns out to be closed. Deputy Minister of Culture Marat Tagaev confirmed that such libraries do indeed exist, but the Ministry of Culture conducted an analysis and found that many of them are not operational, and librarians are simply receiving salaries. In this regard, there are plans to merge these institutions with

02.02.2026, 12:35
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"Organizations need to allocate quotas for students for internships and practical training, - deputy"

Gulsharkan Kultaeva, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, emphasized the need to create quotas for students to allow them to undergo internships and practical training in various organizations during a committee meeting on science. She noted that despite existing government programs, young people face challenges related to a lack of funding for startups, as well as a shortage of interest-free loans and grants.

02.02.2026, 12:19
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The deputy proposed to build separate student campuses for girls and boys in large cities.

At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Science, Deputy Bolot Saginayev proposed to build student dormitories in major cities of the country with separate living arrangements for girls and boys. Saginayev noted that according to statistics for 2025, there were 45,000 marriages registered in Kyrgyzstan, while 13,000 couples divorced, which he believes is a worrying signal for society.

02.02.2026, 12:06
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The deputy proposed to reconsider the system of appointing school directors

According to Deputy Santalat Amanova, only about 40% of students successfully passed the testing last year, but the current level of 50% is still insufficient. “If in Bishkek or Osh, out of 1000 graduates, half do not pass the test, it means that 500 of them may end up in the labor market abroad,” she added. Amanova emphasized that the state allocates significant resources for test preparation. “Teachers and methodologists are working to provide students with quality knowledge and prepare them

02.02.2026, 11:36
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The Ministry of Education has suspended the activities of the accreditation agency "Bilim Standart"

The National Accreditation Council held its meeting on January 30, attended by Deputy Minister of Education Albert Makhmetkulov. According to the press service of the ministry, the decision to temporarily suspend the accreditation agency "Bilim Standart" was due to the fact that previously identified serious violations had not been rectified, and several council decisions had not been implemented. As a result, the agency's recognition has been suspended for a period of six months.

02.02.2026, 08:40
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A school for 750 students will be built in Oscon-Ordo.

In the Oscon-Ordo residential complex, the construction of a school designed for 750 students will begin. This became known from a statement by the Ministry of Construction. This project is being implemented as part of a plan that covers the year 2026, under which the construction of 20 educational institutions is planned in Bishkek.

01.02.2026, 22:52
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A school for 750 students will be built in the Kar-Zhyach residential area.

A new school designed for 750 students is planned to be built in Kara-Jyghach. It will serve as an additional building for secondary school No. 91, as reported by the Ministry of Construction. The Minister of Construction, Nurdana Oruntaev, along with the heads of relevant departments, reviewed the projects and construction sites of 20 new schools that are set to be built in Bishkek.

01.02.2026, 09:15
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Construction of a new kindergarten continues in the Ak-Tilek residential area

On Ak-Shookum Street in the Ak-Tilek residential area, the construction of a new kindergarten for 80 children is ongoing, as reported by the city administration. The site occupies 0.2179 hectares, and the total area of the building is 1042.05 square meters. The construction is taking place in the Sverdlovsk district of Bishkek.

31.01.2026, 19:13
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A New School Will Be Built in Kok-Zharsky Ayil Okmotu

The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Nurdana Oruntaev, together with the heads of relevant departments, visited construction sites and familiarized himself with the projects of social facilities planned to be built in Bishkek. According to the Ministry of Construction, as part of the program, 20 new schools will be built in the capital by 2026. The financing of these facilities will be carried out from the republican budget.

31.01.2026, 16:48