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Violations Identified at the Private School "Creative Taalim," - Bishkek City Hall

On January 28, the Deputy Mayor of Bishkek, Viktoria Mozgacheva, conducted an on-site inspection of the private school "Kreativ Taalim" in response to citizens' complaints. According to the press service of the mayor's office, serious violations of safety standards were discovered during the inspection on the premises of the educational institution. In particular, access to the boiler room, which is considered a high-risk area, was found to be unrestricted, and an open pit

28.01.2026, 22:47
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Deputy of the BGK requests to consider replacing the project for the construction of a kindergarten in the Bakai-Ata residential area

During the meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on January 28, Deputy Kazybek Ergeshov (the "Yntymak" faction) proposed to consider the possibility of replacing the project for the construction of a kindergarten in the residential area of Bakai-Ata. In response to this request, the head of the Capital Construction Department, Ermek Arymbaev, stated that the kindergarten project had been completed; however, there were comments that prevented it from passing

28.01.2026, 18:06
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Representatives of Kyrgyzstan and Austria discussed the establishment of a tourism school at Issyk-Kul

On January 27, a video conference took place with the participation of the Minister of Education Dogdurkül Kendirbaeva and a delegation from Austria. According to the press service of the Ministry, the purpose of this meeting was to discuss opportunities for bilateral cooperation in the fields of vocational, technical, and tourism education, as well as issues related to technology transfer within the framework of the previously signed Joint Statement.

28.01.2026, 18:04
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History teachers from the Alai District raised the issue of equalizing salary coefficients.

In the Alai district of the Osh region, history teachers have initiated a discussion on the issue of equalizing salary coefficients. This was reported by Kenjegul Sulaymanova, head of the history teachers' section in the region, in a comment to Turmush. According to Sulaymanova, a group of educators sent an official appeal to the Minister of Education, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, proposing to align the coefficients for history teachers with the level established for primary school teachers and

28.01.2026, 17:49
Five Years of Sadyr Japarov's Presidency: Hundreds of Schools and Kindergartens Built
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Five Years of Sadyr Japarov's Presidency: Hundreds of Schools and Kindergartens Built

Today, January 28, marks the fifth anniversary of Sadyr Japarov taking office as President of Kyrgyzstan. During this time, significant work has been carried out under his leadership in the field of education. According to the Ministry of Education, the priority has been the development and modernization of social infrastructure. From 2021 to 2025, the construction and reconstruction of 673 educational institutions were completed. These include: 394 new schools, 147 kindergartens, as well as

28.01.2026, 16:25
The law on improving the system for training medical specialists has been signed.
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The law on improving the system for training medical specialists has been signed.

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov has approved a new law titled "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Fields of Education, Science, and Healthcare." The document was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, 2025. The main goal of this law is to implement the presidential decree dated August 28, 2025, No. 250, which introduces a state monopoly on the training of medical specialists. This also includes improving the system of

28.01.2026, 14:32
Education

The speaker of the State Duma urged deputies to ask questions strictly regarding the bill on school construction.

In the Leilek district, in the village of Eski-Oochu, there is a pressing need for a new educational institution. As reported by deputy Kamila Talieva, the school was previously built based on an ashar, but with the increase in the number of children, it is no longer able to meet the needs, which she emphasized during the parliamentary session while addressing Minister of Construction Nurdana Oruntaev. During the session, the draft law "On the Ratification of the Credit Agreement between

28.01.2026, 10:14
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In the village of Börü-Bash in the Ak-Sui district, the construction of a two-story school is planned.

In the village of Börü-Bash, located in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, work will begin on the construction of a school designed for 275 students. This information was confirmed by the director of the K. Tokoev School, Ulan Atabaev, in a conversation with a Turmush correspondent. According to Atabaev, students are currently studying in a building that was originally constructed as a kindergarten.

28.01.2026, 03:32
In Bishkek, the reform of teacher training and teacher education according to STEM standards was discussed.
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In Bishkek, the reform of teacher training and teacher education according to STEM standards was discussed.

A meeting dedicated to the issues of teacher training and their professional growth took place in Bishkek. This information was provided by the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the meeting, participants discussed key points regarding the training of pedagogical staff, their qualification enhancement, as well as the implementation of new state standards and methodological support. In addition, attention was given to attracting international experts and trainers, state

27.01.2026, 13:48
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The AGUPKR provided clarification regarding the Antimonopoly's directive to return 13 million soms to students.

At the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic named after J. Abdrakhmanov, they commented on the directive from the Antimonopoly Regulation Service regarding the return of 13 million soms to students. At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, held on January 27, the director of the State Agency for Antimonopoly Regulation, Zhenaly Orozbaev, reported that the University named after

27.01.2026, 12:31
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Kyrgyzstani schoolchildren participated in a training camp on biology in Sochi

From January 16 to 26, a training camp titled "School for Candidates for the Biology National Team" took place in Sochi at the Educational Center "Sirius," with teams from Russia and Kyrgyzstan participating. According to the press service of the Ministry of Education, Kyrgyzstan was represented by eight students who are part of the national biology team, competing under the guidance of coach Nursultan Uvaliev, a member of the National Biology Olympiad.

27.01.2026, 12:04
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Kyrgyzstan Wants to Attract British Teachers and Professors to the Educational Process in Universities

The Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovations Gulzat Isamatova held a meeting with the British Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Nicholas Bowler. According to the press service of the Ministry of Science, the meeting discussed opportunities for developing bilateral cooperation, emphasizing the interest in strengthening partnerships in the fields of science, higher education, and innovative technologies.

27.01.2026, 11:20
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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