At the regional stage of the subject Olympiad for schoolchildren in the Naryn region, 11 students from the Kochkor district won prize places. This information was provided to the Turmush correspondent by Astra Asanalieva, head of the educational and methodological office of the district education department.
Why are the first three years crucial in a child's life? This question was answered by the kindergarten teacher of "Ata-Türk" in Naryn, Zhanil Keneshovna Abdrakhmanova, in an interview with a Turmush correspondent. Zhanil Abdrakhmanova, who has been working at this preschool institution since its opening, has 15 years of teaching experience.
As of March 2 of this year, the provision of textbooks in educational institutions of Kyrgyzstan stands at 84.4%, reported Deputy Minister of Education Nadira Dzhusupbekova at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee dedicated to science, education, and culture. She noted that funding for the publication of textbooks from the state has significantly increased in recent years.
In Osh, at the address of Kurmanjan Datka Street 97, the old building of school No. 3 named after M.V. Lomonosov has been demolished. According to the press service of the Ministry of Construction, a new school accommodating 750 students is planned to be built on this site.
At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Science, Education, Innovative Development, and Culture on March 2, Deputy Minister of Education Nadira Dzhusupbekova announced that the spring break for students has been extended from March 2 to March 8. This decision was made after numerous requests from parents and consultations with the expert community. She explained that in the current academic year, students will study for a standard 34 weeks. The curriculum is divided into four
In Bishkek, on March 2, training for teachers began as part of the festival of children's games of the Turkic world. According to a statement from the Ministry of Education, this event aims to promote traditional children's games, develop cultural ties between children of Turkic countries, and create a unified archive of games. Thirty educators and teachers from Kyrgyzstan are participating in the training, along with Nurzida Kasymova, head of the preschool education department of
In Kyrgyzstan, the highest number of cases of violence in educational institutions is observed in densely populated areas such as Bishkek, Chui region, the city of Osh, as well as Osh and Batken regions. This was reported by Nadira Jusupbekova, Deputy Minister of Education, on March 2 at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with science, education, innovation, information technology, culture, sports, and youth policy. The study conducted to obtain this data includes a
At the regional olympiad, six school students from the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region became prize winners, reports Turmush correspondent. As noted by Chynara Satyndieva, head of the methodological department of the district education department, a district stage of the olympiad was held earlier, in which 338 students participated. Those who took the prize-winning 1st and 2nd places were invited to the regional competition.
The Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabaev has announced a tender for the construction of a new three-story administrative building with a coworking area, located at: 51 Razzakov Street. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, the procurement procedure will be conducted in an unrestricted format.
At the republican meeting on February 27, Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov reported that by 2025, the construction and major renovation of 117 schools had been completed. Among them, 76 are new buildings, while major renovations were carried out in 41 schools.
In the Osh village of Tölöykön, the construction of an educational institution for 275 places is underway, reports the Ministry of Construction. The implementation of the project is funded by the republican budget, with a total cost of 134 million soms.
In Kyrgyzstan, 4.1 million textbooks for schools were released in 2025, totaling 850 million soms. This was reported on February 27 at a national meeting in "Yntymak Ordo" by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Edil Baisalov. He noted that compared to 2021, the volume of textbook printing has increased 15 times.
In the territory of the Uzgen district, fines totaling 30,000 soms were imposed on six kindergartens during the first two months of 2026. This information was provided by the inter-district center responsible for disease prevention and sanitary-epidemiological supervision.
On February 27, the city stage of the subject Olympiad started in Bishkek. According to the press service of the city hall, 145 students from educational institutions in the capital, who became winners and prize-winners at the district level, are participating in this intellectual competition.
In 2025, the construction and major repair of 117 educational institutions were completed in Kyrgyzstan. Of these, 76 facilities were built anew, and major repairs were conducted in 41 schools. Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov announced this at a national meeting. According to him, the completed works have created 17,000 additional places for students.
In 2025, preschool education covered 320 thousand children aged 3 to 5 years. According to the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Edil Baysalov, 51% of children, which amounts to 320 thousand 13 individuals, were provided with preschool education in 2,344 kindergartens across the republic. Of the total number of kindergartens, 490 are private. Compared to 2024, the number of preschool institutions increased by 347.
In 2025, 320,013 children aged 3 to 5 gained access to preschool education, which accounts for 51% coverage. Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov announced this information at a national meeting. He also noted that there are 2,344 kindergartens operating in the republic, of which 490 are private. Compared to 2024, the total number of kindergartens has increased by 347.
The third stage of the republican subject olympiad has started in the Issyk-Kul region. 185 schoolchildren who took 1st and 2nd places in previous competitions at the district and city levels are participating in this stage. This year, the competitions cover 17 subjects.
Work to enhance the digital and financial literacy of the population, as well as the training of specialists in the fields of artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies, continues in accordance with the directive of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies under the President. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation. On February 26, the fourth meeting of the working group was held
Students of the Kalyk Akayev Secondary School in the village of Kyzyl-Jyldyz, Jumgal District, took prize-winning places in the district stage of the republican olympiad. This was reported to the Turmush correspondent by the school's director, Kudaybergen Chalov. According to him, the I stage of the olympiad took place on January 13 of this year, with 18 students participating. Then, on February 11-12, the II stage was held, resulting in 5 students returning with prize-winning places. In
The Ministry of Education commented on the situation regarding the non-payment of salaries for January to employees of certain kindergartens. At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 25, deputy Sovetbek Rustambek uulu reported that 11 new municipal kindergartens were opened in the Nookat district during the 2024–2025 period. However, at the moment, local budgets have not received the necessary funds, which has resulted in 164 employees being left without salaries for January and starting
In Kyrgyzstan, the construction of 500 short-term kindergartens and 60 development centers has been completed, reported Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov at a republican meeting held on February 27 at "Yntymak Ordo." Additionally, he noted that 41 new kindergartens have opened.
In 2025, 25 buildings that were previously used as kindergartens were returned to state ownership, as reported by Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov at a republican meeting held on February 27 at "Yntymak Ordo". He clarified that these are buildings that were illegally privatized.
The issue of retraining and professional development of educators remains a priority, noted Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov on February 27 at a republican meeting held at "Yntymak Ordo". He reported that 41,000 educators have undergone training under the new system.
On February 27, the regional stage of the Republican Olympiad for students begins in Kyrgyzstan. According to information from the Ministry of Education, 1,606 schoolchildren who took prize places (1st and 2nd) in district Olympiads are participating in this stage.
At the republican meeting held on February 27 at "Yntymak Ordo," Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov announced that 75.3 billion soms is allocated for the education sector in 2025. According to him, this amount is 85% higher than the 40.7 billion soms allocated in 2021.
As part of the 'El Ümütü' scholarship program, 52 students from Kyrgyzstan are currently receiving education. This was announced by Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, at a republican meeting taking place at 'Yntymak Ordo'. According to him, the 'El Ümütü' initiative was implemented with the support of the country's president, aimed at developing talented youth and preparing qualified specialists for the republic.
At the republican meeting on February 27 at "Yntymak Ordo," Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, reported that there are 2,394 schools in Kyrgyzstan, with 1.5 million students enrolled. According to him, by 2025, 76 new educational institutions will be built, and 41 schools have undergone major repairs.
At the republican meeting in "Yntymak Ordo" on February 27, Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov reported significant progress of Kyrgyz universities, which have become part of international rankings over the past five years. He emphasized that in 2021, none of Kyrgyzstan's universities had such recognition, but the situation changed after the establishment of the Ministry of Higher Education and Science in 2025. Baisalov noted that now talented youth are being provided with new
At the meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council, held on February 27, deputy Talaybek Surapbaev from the "Jaanı Kүch – New Force" party proposed that the city administration include competitions in national games, including lyanga and chükö, in the school curriculum. Surapbaev noted that modern children are not familiar with these traditional games.
As part of the forum dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Japanese Grant Scholarship Program for Human Resource Development (JDS) in Kyrgyzstan, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, emphasized the significance of this program. According to the press service of the Cabinet, over the past two decades, more than 300 Kyrgyz citizens have received education at renowned Japanese universities such as Ritsumeikan, Meiji, Tsukuba, Hiroshima, and the Japan International
The Minister of Education, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, visited the Republican Methodological Center on February 26, which is responsible for physical culture, sports, and culture, and is under the management of the ministry. According to the press service of the Ministry of Education, during the visit, the minister inspected both the building of the center and its working offices along with the adjacent territory. A meeting was also held with the staff of the institution.
The government of Kyrgyzstan will receive for public discussion a draft resolution on the pilot project "Online School 'Tunguch'," dated March 19, 2025, No. 136. This document proposes a significant expansion of the capabilities of the pilot project "Online School 'Tunguch'." One of the main innovations will be the introduction of online preparation for Olympiads at both the national and international levels. This direction includes in-depth classes on
The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) is actively selecting candidates for a 5-year training program at the SCNS Academy named after Lieutenant General and the FSB Academy of Russia. Document submission will continue until March 13, providing an additional opportunity for all interested parties.
The meeting held on February 25 was organized by the Bishkek City Hall as part of traditional meetings with the parent community. It took place at the Main Department of Internal Affairs and gathered parents and school directors from the Lenin and Oktyabrsky districts. Vice Mayor of the capital, Victoria Mozgacheva, the Director of the Department of Education, Rakhmat Musaev, as well as representatives from the prosecutor's office and the Drug Control Service participated in the event.
In Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Education has confirmed that school uniforms should adhere to a classic style. This was stated by Altynbek Erkimbekov, head of the department of upbringing and extracurricular education of the ministry. At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Dastan Bekeshev expressed the opinion that there is a need to revise existing norms to make the uniform more comfortable. He advocated for the option of choosing the style of clothing, allowing schools to determine the
According to the government decree dated August 12, 2015, No. 572, school uniforms in Kyrgyzstan must adhere to a classic style. This information was announced by the Ministry of Education in response to the initiative of MP Dastan Bekeshev, who proposed considering the possibility of easing the requirements for school uniforms. It is worth noting that the ministry emphasized that the current rules were developed with the participation of parents, students, and education experts. The document
In the city of Manas, the construction of six new educational institutions is planned. By the directive of President Sadyr Japarov, this year the construction of 36 schools will begin, including 20 in Bishkek, 10 in Osh, and 6 in Manas. All facilities are to be completed by September 1, when the new school year starts.
At the initiative of President Sadyr Japarov, the construction of 36 schools is planned for 2026, funded by the republican budget: 20 in Bishkek, 10 in Osh, and 6 in Manas. According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Construction, on February 25, Minister Nurdin Oruntaev conducted a working trip to the Jalal-Abad region to implement this initiative.
Inspections have begun in the country aimed at identifying schools in poor technical condition and assessing their current state. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction. To carry out this task, a special interdepartmental commission has been established, headed by the State Institute of Seismic Resistant Construction and Engineering Design, which operates under the Ministry of Construction. The commission includes representatives from the Ministry of Education,
Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Sovetbek Rustambek uulu, drew attention to critical social and infrastructure issues affecting the Nookat and Uzgen districts in the Osh region during a parliamentary meeting on February 25. He noted that from 2024 to 2025, 11 municipal kindergartens were opened in the Nookat district. However, as of today, local budgets have not yet received the necessary funds, which has resulted in 164 employees being unable to receive their salaries for January and being forced
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva proposed an initiative to take into account the work experience of students who work in public schools and medical institutions. Surabaldiyeva noted that many students studying on a budget basis in the fields of education and medicine are forced to work in public institutions due to a shortage of staff. "These young specialists work under official employment contracts, they have work books, and they perform standard job
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Suyun Omurzakov expressed the need for funding to prepare school students for the OTR in the regions, as they are often sent to the capital. He noted that many students from the regions go to Bishkek for preparation, and this happens at the recommendation of their teachers.
At the parliamentary meeting held on February 25, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev proposed changing the approach to school uniforms in Kyrgyzstan. In his opinion, more attention is paid to appearance than to the internal content of education.
The construction of the new building for Secondary School No. 23 at 281 Jibek Jolu Avenue is being carried out by the Capital Construction Department. According to information from the Bishkek City Hall, the new building will be three stories high and will include a basement. The total area of the building will be 5,199.19 square meters, and it will accommodate 560 students.
In the village of Besh-Korgon in the Nookat district of the Osh region, a serious problem has arisen with educational conditions. The secondary school in Besh-Korgon, built by local residents, has been deemed unsafe, and now hundreds of students are forced to leave their homes to receive an education in another village. The construction of this educational institution began in 2003 when local residents started building on the site of the former chimney building. The school, designed for 125
The Ministry of Education has decided to extend the spring break for school students in response to requests from parents and students. According to the new schedule, spring break will now take place from March 2 to March 7, 2026, adding 4 additional days of rest.
At the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan, a handover of keys for 26 new vehicles took place, conducted by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Edil Baysalov. The press service of the Cabinet reported that these vehicles were purchased for 44 million 800 thousand soms. The purpose of the purchase was to strengthen the material and technical base of the Academy's scientific institutions for conducting field research in areas such as archaeology, geology, geophysics, and