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Kazakhstan launches a large-scale project to train one million people in artificial intelligence technologies

Kazakhstan launches a large-scale project to train one million people in artificial intelligence technologies
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry has launched a major project aimed at training one million people in artificial intelligence technologies. During a government meeting, ministry representatives outlined plans for the five-year initiative, targeting a wide range of the population.The program aims to train 500,000 schoolchildren, 300,000 university students, 90,000 civil servants, 80,000 entrepreneurs, and another 30,000 people from various professions. According to the ministry, this approach will integrate AI technologies into various sectors, ensuring the country remains competitive on the global stage.Special attention is being given to the younger generation. Educational programs have already been launched for schoolchildren at the TUMO Creative Technologies Center. The first AI school, TomorrowSchool, has also opened, preparing specialists who will implement AI solutions in the real economy. These initiatives lay the foun..
03/12/2024
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Kazakh Schools Participate in Testing to Assess Functional Literacy Among Teenagers

Kazakh Schools Participate in Testing to Assess Functional Literacy Among Teenagers
The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is conducting a large-scale international study, "PISA for Schools," across more than 1,000 educational institutions in Kazakhstan from November 18 to December 25, 2024.Over 30,000 15-year-old students are participating in this project, organized under the auspices of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The initiative has become one of the key tools for evaluating the quality of school education.What sets this study apart is its focus on measuring functional literacy. Participants are tested in reading, mathematics, and science, providing a detailed analysis of their academic preparedness. However, the program's unique advantage lies in the individual reports provided to each school. These reports not only highlight the current state of education but also identify weaknesses that require attention. For example, they shed light on areas of the educational process that need enhancement or..
03/12/2024
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Submission of applications for a master's degree in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Submission of applications for a master's degree in the Republic of Kazakhstan
Every year, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan allocates thousands of grants for study at the master's, doctoral and bachelor's level for citizens with high academic performance. This year, 13 thousand grants are provided for study at the master's level. To receive a free education, you need to submit an application and go through the competitive stages. We will tell you in more detail how to correctly go the path to admission to a grant for a master's degree.Those who have already completed a bachelor's degree can apply for a grant for a master's degree. Master's degree in Kazakhstan is divided into scientific and pedagogical and specialized. Scientific and pedagogical master's degree, designed for two years, trains teachers and researchers for universities. Specialized master's degree, the duration of which is from one to one and a half years, is suitable for professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge in their field and applying for manage..
09/11/2024
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Updating the mechanism for the competitive selection of applicants for the Bolashak scholarship

Updating the mechanism for the competitive selection of applicants for the Bolashak scholarship
The rules for selecting applicants for the international Bolashak scholarship are planned to be changed. A draft resolution introducing new requirements for applicants in order to increase the transparency and efficiency of the selection procedure has been published on the Open NPA portal.According to the draft, it is proposed to introduce the category of "civil servants", which will allow training highly qualified personnel for the state apparatus of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Applicants for a master's degree must be current civil servants with at least two years of work experience, of which the last 12 months must be continuous work experience. An exception will be made for political civil servants.The draft also provides for the creation of a commission to consider applications from holders of the Bolashak scholarship. This consultative and advisory body under the Republican Commission will ensure the transparency of procedures, regulate the decision-making process on reimbursement..
09/11/2024
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Soldiers discharged to the reserve were issued certificates for free university education

Soldiers discharged to the reserve were issued certificates for free university education
A military-patriotic campaign "Agalar erligi - urpakka ulagat!" was held in Kazakhstan, dedicated to the centenary of Khalyk kaharmany Rakhimzhan Koshkarbayev. At this significant event, conscripts were awarded certificates for free university education. This initiative was an important step in supporting those who gave their debt to the Motherland in the ranks of the Armed Forces.The Major General, Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces, speaking to those gathered, noted that military service is not just a school of life. It tempers character, improves physical fitness and provides an opportunity to master important skills. He emphasized that the success of the entire service depends on the attitude of each soldier. Commanders and parents believe in young people, and this experience will help them in the future.A particularly important moment was the presentation of certificates for free education in higher education institutions to 17 soldiers who had recently retired. This is not j..
18/10/2024
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Kazakhstan police warns about dangerous game "Schoolboy Runaway"

Kazakhstan police warns about dangerous game "Schoolboy Runaway"
In Kazakhstan, they are discussing a video spread on social networks in which a boy talks about the dangerous game Schoolboy Runaway, popular among schoolchildren. According to the terms of the game, children perform risky tasks such as escaping from home, jumping from a height and even trying to drown. One of the residents of Astana, concerned about the behavior of his son, warned parents through a house chat about the danger of the game, noting that children brag about completed tasks.The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan responded to the reports. Interior Ministry spokesman Shyngys Alekeshev noted that although the game does not contain direct calls for suicide, it can romanticize escape and disobedience to parents, which negatively affects the mental state of children and their perception of social norms.The Ministry of Internal Affairs calls on parents and teachers to increase attention to schoolchildren, maintain open communication with them and warn about the risks on t..
01/10/2024
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The level of education has decreased

The level of education has decreased
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01/12/2022
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10th grade student severely beaten in Atyrau

10th grade student severely beaten in Atyrau
It is reported that a fight between students in grades 10 and 11 took place at school - gymnasium No. 36.The director of the hospital believes that the patient's parents should have a "green light" to take their child abroad for treatment. "The teenager received the necessary assistance, but since we do not currently have an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, so he was sent to the West Kazakhstan Regional Hospital" However, there were problems during the operation, since it lasted ten days, and not seven to ten days, as planned by doctors from the Atyrau region, who are also conducting a pre-trial investigation under Article 107 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan..
27/04/2022
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Schoolchildren of Kazakhstan will have 12 days of spring break

Schoolchildren of Kazakhstan will have 12 days of spring break
The Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Askhat Aimagambetov, stated on his Telegram page that Kazakhstani schoolchildren will have 12 days of rest during spring break."In the near future, all our schoolchildren will have spring break. They will last twelve days, from March 19 to March 30, 2022," Aimagambetov wrote in his Telegram.Earlier, Professor Alma Abylkasymova openly criticized the table of contents of the refreshed education program, saying that the renovation was introduced in the state schools in an unorganized manner. Not only the method of systematic teaching is violated, but also the teaching methodology acquired for more than a dozen years. The developers did not take into account the age qualities of the children...
18/03/2022
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Based on the results of the UNT, not only scores will be reported, but also results by topic

Based on the results of the UNT, not only scores will be reported, but also results by topic
According to the results of the UNT, in addition to scores, they will similarly issue an analysis in the division of topics, said Minister of Education and Science Askhat Aimagambetov."According to the results of the UNT, not only the average score will be issued, but also an analysis on certain topics. The test-taker himself will receive such information, he will see which subjects should be paid close attention to and what will need to be improved. Of course, we will also issue this information in in the context of an educational institution, region, district and the country as a whole. This will help to work on mistakes, see where are the gaps, for certain teachers. And we will also be able to make decisions on professionalism courses and refine training programs," he said. Askhat Aimagambetov at the hardware conference of the Ministry of Education and Science.He more precisely determined that the design decision in the semi-production mode was entered into March testing.In turn, th..
16/03/2022
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How current events have affected education in Russia

How current events have affected education in Russia
Foreign academic and educational companies began to renounce partnerships with Russian colleagues. For example, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology terminated cooperation with the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) due to Russia's specialized military operation in Ukraine.The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) announced a reduction in academic exchange programs with Russia. DAAD President Joibrato Mukherjee said that today, even in the field of science policy, "there can be no ordinary relationship with a country that is waging a hostile war against a nearby state in the middle of Europe."The acceptance of applications for benefits for Russia will be terminated, and absolutely all competitive selections for the provision of DAAD benefits for Russia will be postponed. Including such German scholarship holders who passed the qualifying competition, they will not receive any financial assistance for the duration of their presence and study in Russia, Mukher..
14/03/2022
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What is happening with education in Ukraine at the moment

What is happening with education in Ukraine at the moment
The Ministry of Education has made a single All-Ukrainian online schedule for the system of online education of students in the circumstances of the war.A timetable for all classes has been made for students. This schedule operates on the basis of the Google calendar, access can be obtained by all students as well as their parents.To work with each educational topic, the corresponding source materials of the All-Ukrainian School online (video lessons, competent notes, text assignments, passing tests, etc.) have been prepared.For the comfort of learning in difficult military situations, students will be able to install the mobile application of the All-Ukrainian School online. There is also an accountant's office to keep in touch with the students.In addition, students can watch broadcasts of TV lessons on Suspilne, Pixel, Plusplus TV channels and on the websites of MEGOGO, 1+1 video, Kyivstar TV. These lessons will be scheduled and published on the official channels of the Ministry of ..
14/03/2022
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Three thousand students of the Treasury will be redistributed to other universities.

Three thousand students of the Treasury will be redistributed to other universities.
Recently, the Kazakh Medical University of Continuing Education was deprived of its license in Almaty.The Ministry of Education has identified some shortcomings in this university, namely the lack of teachers and professors, errors in the material and technical base. The University was presented with an opportunity to rectify the situation, but unfortunately did not take advantage of this opportunity.There were 3,000 students at this university, 700 of them on a grant. Now, due to the current situation, all students will be reallocated to other universities. And this university was fined in the amount of 900,000 tenge.Gulzat Kubenova, Chairman of the Committee for Quality Assurance in the Field of Education and Science, says that work at other universities will be checked. If a student is studying on a grant,then he will continue to study on a grant. If on a paid basis, it will pay the same amount for which the contract was signed. And there will also be a new set of teachers.Source:&n..
19/02/2021
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From January 1, 2021, physical education teachers were given an allowance for additional classes

From January 1, 2021, physical education teachers were given an allowance for additional classes
Since the first of January, teachers of physical culture have increased their salaries for additional lessons. The information was provided by Askhat Aimagambetov, who is the Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of education and Science."On January 1, 2021, an additional payment was established for the work of physical education teachers in various educational institutions, schools and kindergartens, as well as colleges. The amount of the additional fee is about 17,697 tenge. Because of this, the number of teachers ' work has increased. In addition to regular classes, teachers are required to conduct additional classes to improve the physical performance and health of students, " Askhat Aimagambetov wrote on his Instagram account.In addition, he said that sports sections are allowed to be held in different sports. It all depends on what students want to do most, and whether there are specialists and the necessary equipment."Undoubtedly, it will be a huge plus for childre..
19/02/2021
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More than 1,700 grants for free education have been released in Kazakhstan's universities

More than 1,700 grants for free education have been released in Kazakhstan's universities
According to the results of the exam session this winter 2020-2021, a lot of educational grants were released. Information about the number of vacant seats was published by the National Testing Center. You can view this very data by clicking on the link here.The number of grants awarded is limited, and the National Testing Center has shared information about how many people can apply for grants. The total number of 1751 people, including 1617 bachelors and 134 undergraduates. The largest number of places became available in Astana IT University (118 grants), in Seifullin Kazakh University of Agricultural Engineering (123 grants), in Gumarbek Daukeev AUEiS (99 grants). Gumilyov ENU is able to provide 93 grants for free training, but Al-Farabi KazNU has only 50 places.There are no grants for free education in such universities: Narikbayev KazGUU, Eurasian Innovation University, as well as Astana International University.Dear students, students and graduates, study harder. Not only for yo..
19/02/2021
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The Kazakh language is under threat

The Kazakh language is under threat
Recently, the deputy Natalia Dementieva asked the Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askhat Aimagambetov to study the Kazakh language in educational institutions.She says that little time is given to the Kazakh language. Students study it, but do not know a word in the Kazakh language. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his address declares the strengthening of the study of the Kazakh language. Natalia Grigorievna believes that the Kazakh language should become an international language. She is also interested in what level of education is the Kazakh language in educational institutions? She also adds that I have been teaching Kazakh in schools since 1958, on a par with the Russian language. Although at the moment there are very few people who ideally know the state language.More Natalia speaks to the fact that the books appear every year, but they are very difficult tasks. It is difficult for a student who does not know the Kazakh language to cope with them.Natalia Gr..
11/02/2021
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In Nursultan, full-time classes in primary classes were canceled

In Nursultan, full-time classes in primary classes were canceled
From February 10, 2021, in Nursultan, junior classes will switch to remote education due to the deterioration of the climate. This applies to the 1st shift. Also, some groups from the zero to the fifth grades will switch to remote training.In some cities of Kazakhstan, training will also switch to remote training. This applies to Karaganda, Kostanay, ETC.""Kazhydromet" reports that the weather conditions in the capital will change for the worse. Snow and wind are expected...
11/02/2021
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Musin proposed to give grants for IT-specialties to private universities

Musin proposed to give grants for IT-specialties to private universities
The low level of qualification of graduates of IT universities, colleges and institutes of Kazakhstan, said the Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan Musin Bagdat Batyrbekovich, during a speech at the Digital Forum Almaty."Today, about 20,000 graduates cannot satisfy the IT sector with their low knowledge. That is why we discussed this issue with the Minister of Education and Science and propose to gradually transfer state grants to private universities and colleges," Musin Bagdat Batyrbekovich said.Chairman of the Management Board of the joint-stock company Kaspi.kz Mikhail Lomtadze said that Kaspi Bank has a joint project with the public sector of Kazakhstan to train IT professionals. And the bank is already training specialists in the IT field.Before that, the news portal "Kursiv" informed that in 2020, the Ministry of Education of Kazakhstan provided 53,000 grants for training for free, 2468 grants were allocated for the sp..
10/02/2021
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College students will receive professional practice as part of their work experience in the Republic of Kazakhstan

College students will receive professional practice as part of their work experience in the Republic of Kazakhstan
Students in the Republic of Kazakhstan will be credited with practical training in their work experience. "This opportunity has appeared within the framework of dual education," Kazpravda reports.kz with a link to 24.kz.Hiring is most often carried out with an experience of two or three years. Because of this, many graduates are forced to get a job not in their specialty.But still this year this situation will change."The law on education was signed, which was amended to say that the contract on dual training is now included in the list of documents confirming the work experience of the graduate. At the present time, the Ministry is making changes to the orders, the rules of the organization and in the model treaties on dual learning" - said the head of the Department of technical and vocational education of the MES of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kalamkas Algazinov.Dual training for the Republic of Kazakhstan is the latest form of specialist training, in this form, the practical and the..
10/02/2021
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In Atyrau region, duty groups will be opened in schools for students of grades 1-5

In Atyrau region, duty groups will be opened in schools for students of grades 1-5
In the Atyrau region, the quarantine will be relaxed from February 1, as the region has moved to the" yellow " zone in terms of the rate of spread of the coronavirus, according to the resolution of the chief sanitary doctor of the region.According to the document, the changes will affect the field of education. Among them:allow teaching in the traditional format in urban and rural schools with a contingent of up to 300 students, with the number of children in classes of up to 15 people;allow education in general education schools in duty classes from grades 1 to 5 inclusive, in international schools up to grade 7 inclusive, at the request of parents, subject to the complete set of classes of no more than 15 children;allow individual training of students outside of school hours in groups of no more than 5 people by the decision of the administration of the educational institution;allow combined training for 6 days of the week for graduating classes (grades 9, 11 (12) ): 70% of subjects ..
01/02/2021
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Since January 1, physical education teachers have received a salary supplement of 17,697 tenge for extracurricular activities

Since January 1, physical education teachers have received a salary supplement of 17,697 tenge for extracurricular activities
Physical education teachers have received a salary supplement for extracurricular activities since January 1. This was announced by the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askhat Aimagambetov."Since January 1, 2021, a new surcharge has been established for physical education teachers in kindergartens, schools and colleges. Now they will receive a monthly supplement in the amount of 17,697 tenge to their salary. At the same time, the functionality of physical education teachers is expanded. In addition to the mandatory lessons, they will have to conduct additional extracurricular sports and recreation classes, or, as we call them, sections, " the minister wrote on his Instagram page.He added that sports sections can be held in various sports outside of school hours. This will depend on the demand and wishes of the students, as well as the availability of specialists and the necessary sports equipment...
29/01/2021
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Almaty allowed combined training of first-year students of universities and meals in school canteens

Almaty allowed combined training of first-year students of universities and meals in school canteens
In the city of Almaty, from the second semester, combined education was allowed for first-year students of universities and colleges of the city. Also, canteens will be opened in the city's schools. The resolution was signed by the chief sanitary doctor of the city - Zhandarbek Bekshin.Also, the first students of universities and colleges were allowed to live in dormitories at the educational institution. Of course, accommodation will be allowed only if all the strictest sanitary standards are met, including social distance and constant processing of the premises. The occupancy of rooms in dormitories should not exceed 30%.With regard to the organization of food in canteens, canteens can be visited by grades 1-5, as well as 9, 11, provided that all necessary sanitary and disinfection standards are met. Previously, such a statement has already been reported. It was planned to introduce it when the situation with COVID-19 stabilizes in certain regions...
19/01/2021
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Smartphone ban in schools: the Ministry responded to the newsletter

Smartphone ban in schools: the Ministry responded to the newsletter
Vice-Minister of Education and Science Sholpan Karimova commented on the newsletter in social networks that the use of smartphones will be banned in schools in Kazakhstan."I want to note that the social network is spreading information that phones will be banned in schools. This is not true. Today, this norm is maintained, as it was before, " Sholpan Karinova said at a CCS briefing.The Vice-minister noted that schools can independently make a decision on the introduction of restrictions on the use of smartphones within the walls of an educational institution.She stressed that the issue of restricting the use of smartphones has been discussed for more than one day, and not only in Kazakhstan, but also throughout the CIS...
17/01/2021
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Strengthen control over the quality of textbooks

Strengthen control over the quality of textbooks
The norms of the law recently signed by the President introduce mandatory examination and testing of standard curricula. Also, these standards apply to standard curricula, which should ensure the qualitative introduction of new textbooks into the learning process.Now all training programs will undergo a series of mandatory examinations before being introduced into education. At this stage, all errors and shortcomings of the new training program should be identified, which can be eliminated in a timely manner.In addition, in order to further improve the quality of textbooks and establish uniformity in the development of educational materials, an amendment was adopted that defines the competence of the Ministry to establish requirements for the structure and content of school textbooks and educational and methodological complexes.You can read more about this law here...
15/01/2021
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Tokayev signed the law on education: what will change in the life of Kazakhstanis

Tokayev signed the law on education: what will change in the life of Kazakhstanis
The document covers almost all areas of education, in particular the issue of the quality of school textbooks, as well as state certification of kindergartens, schools and universities."One of the important norms of the adopted law was the introduction of the institute of state educational order for additional education of children. I will only say that the state order will now be placed in private organizations within the framework of PPP. This will make it possible to gradually solve the issue of employment of children in sections, circles and other development centers without large expenses on the part of the state," commented the Minister of Education and Science of Kazakhstan Askhat Aimagambetov.Also, the Minister of Education and Science noted that the long-discussed norm on the return of state certification for educational institutions, such as schools, colleges and kindergartens, has been adopted.Now, according to the new law, every five years, organizations associated with edu..
15/01/2021
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Nazarbayev University advises other countries in the field of education

Nazarbayev University advises other countries in the field of education
During its ten-year history, Nazarbayev University has become one of the most prestigious and strongest universities in Central Asia. Dean of the Higher School of Education of Nazarbayev University Aida Sagintayeva spoke about how the University shares its culture of educational research among Kazakhstani and foreign experts.According to her, the rapid development of the university was facilitated by the fact that a strategic partnership with the best universities abroad was immediately established.Aida Sagintayeva said that such cooperation allowed Nazarbayev University to participate in the KIX project - a global exchange of knowledge and innovations in the field of education.She also said that this allowed NU to participate in the KIX (Knowledge & Innovation Exchange) project, a global exchange of knowledge and innovation. The university is involved in KIX as a partner, whose task is to train teams of experts from Central Asia, Georgia and Mongolia.According to her, NU actively ..
19/12/2020
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Aliya Nazarbayeva starts school with the author's program of education

Aliya Nazarbayeva starts school with the author's program of education
Aliya Nazarbayeva, in her facebook account, announced the start of construction of the educational complex "alum eco school" - the first innovative ecological school of the republic. the school will teach an author's education program that focuses on the study of ecology, culture and art.As noted by Aliya Nazarbayeva, the opening of the "Alum Eco School" is scheduled for September 2022.No more news on this topic yet. most likely, further news will appear during the construction of this educational institution next year, because this is the first such school in the republic.Aliya Nazarbayeva was born on february 3, 1980 in alma-ata. He is a film producer and public figure. Laureate of the State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of literature and art (2018)...
16/12/2020
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