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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
Education

The deputy requests to start the construction of new kindergartens in the villages of Ottuk and Lipenka: projects and sites are ready

At the parliamentary meeting on January 21, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Rahat Junushbaeva emphasized the importance of building kindergartens in the Issyk-Kul region. She reported that in the village of Ottyk in the Ton district, the existing kindergarten is located on the territory of an old school and operates only three hours a day, which does not meet the needs of local children. Junushbaeva noted that a land plot for a new kindergarten in the village has already been allocated, and the

21.01.2026, 17:10
Education

In the village of Zhilgeldi, children study in an old kindergarten building — the deputy requests to build a new one

Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Ilimbek Kubanychbekov proposed on January 21 the construction of a new kindergarten in the village of Zhyldeldy (Ala-Tuu ayil okmotu) of the Kara-Suu district. He noted that currently, children are forced to study in a dilapidated building of the existing kindergarten. Kubanychbekov emphasized the importance of preschool education, highlighting that it lays the foundation for the future development of the country.

21.01.2026, 16:57
Education

In the Moscow District, they cannot open a 100-seat kindergarten built for 40 million soms, - deputy

At the parliamentary meeting on January 21, Deputy Gulzhan Satieva raised important issues concerning preschool institutions in the Moscow district. She noted that in the village of Sıydalı, located in the Ak-Suu rural municipality, a private investor has completed the construction of a kindergarten for 100 children, spending over 40 million soms on it. Despite the completion of construction work, the kindergarten has not yet opened, as the rural municipality cannot provide full funding, the

21.01.2026, 16:48
A Center for Learning English Opened in Balykchy
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A Center for Learning English Opened in Balykchy

A new educational center for learning English has been opened in Balykchy thanks to the initiative of a local entrepreneur. Information about this came from the Tourism Development Fund of the Issyk-Kul region. According to their reports, to implement this project, the businessman sought support from the Issyk-Kul Development Fund. After consideration, the supervisory board approved the proposal and allocated an interest-free loan of 2 million soms. “These funds were used to construct a

21.01.2026, 16:21
Education

The deputy proposed to complete the unfinished buildings in Kadamzha and open schools there.

Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Burun Amanova expressed concern about the lack of school places in the Kadamjai district and suggested transforming unfinished buildings into social institutions. She noted that there is a large unfinished building in Kadamjai on a land plot of 18 hectares in the Kaiser Abad area, as well as another facility located at the entrance to the village of Pulgen. Amanova called for the completion of the construction of these facilities and their repurposing as schools to

21.01.2026, 15:27
Modern Content for Kindergartens. The Ministry of Education and D Billions Outline Cooperation
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Modern Content for Kindergartens. The Ministry of Education and D Billions Outline Cooperation

On January 20, the Deputy Minister of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nadira Jusupbekova, met with a representative of the company D Billions, which specializes in developing educational content for preschool children. This was reported by the Ministry of Education. During the meeting, possible areas for joint work in preschool education in Kyrgyzstan were discussed. The participants emphasized the importance of using modern educational materials and media resources in preschool institutions.

21.01.2026, 14:02
Education

The deputy proposed to increase the number of men among teachers to improve the quality of education and discipline.

At the parliamentary meeting on January 21, Deputy Tabyldy Muratbekov (district No. 27) expressed the idea of the need to increase the number of men in the teaching staff. He noted that he received a proposal suggesting that the lack of men among educators could be one of the reasons for the low level of discipline in schools. "Perhaps we should pay attention to this issue. Of course, we cannot divide teachers by gender, but having more men can really influence the quality of the

21.01.2026, 13:48