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Kyrgyzstan to take a $50 million loan for schools in Bishkek and Chui region

The Jogorku Kenesh reviewed and approved in the first reading the draft law "On the Ratification of the Loan Agreement between Kyrgyzstan and the Saudi Fund for Development for the project 'Construction of Public Schools' Phase-2," signed in Bishkek on October 9, 2025. According to the justification, ratification is necessary to complete domestic procedures so that this agreement can come into force.

22.01.2026, 13:54
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In Bishkek, 261,000 children are enrolled in schools with a designed capacity of 104,000.

On January 22, during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Minister of Construction Talantbek Imanakun uulu presented information on the inventory of educational institutions and the issues related to the lack of places. According to him, there are 120 schools operating in Bishkek, which can accommodate 104,117 students, however, the actual number of students is 261,107.

22.01.2026, 13:36
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Ministry of Construction: A school for 500 students will cost approximately 300-350 million soms

Preliminary estimates from the Ministry of Construction regarding the costs of building a new school were announced at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 22. Deputy Minister of Construction Talantbek Imanakun uulu stated that the cost of the project for the educational institution, designed for 500 students, is approximately 300-350 million soms. He noted that the building will be delivered turnkey, including all necessary equipment for its operation.

22.01.2026, 13:25
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"Best Teacher of the Year - 2025" Elzat Asanova Received the Keys to an Apartment in Bishkek

On January 21, Elzat Asanova, the winner of the republican competition "Best Teacher of the Year - 2025," received the keys to a one-room apartment in Bishkek. The press service of the Ministry of Education reported this event. Elzat, a mother of five children, noted that her eldest daughter is in the 9th grade. She hopes that the apartment will become a permanent home for her children when they come to study.

21.01.2026, 18:28
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In the village of Zhyldgeldi, children study in an old kindergarten building — the deputy requests to build a new one

On January 21, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Ilimbek Kubanychbekov drew attention to the need for the construction of a new kindergarten in the village of Zhyldeldy (Ala-Too ayil okmotu), located in the Kara-Suu district. He noted that currently, children are studying in an old building of the kindergarten, which is a serious problem. According to the deputy, preschool education plays a key role in shaping the future of the country. Ilimbek Kubanychbekov also added that for the successful

21.01.2026, 18:18
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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 held on January 21, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Rahat Junushbaeva emphasized the importance of creating new kindergartens in the Issyk-Kul region. She noted that in the village of Ottyk in the Ton district, the existing kindergarten is located in the yard of an old school and operates only three hours a day, which does not meet the needs of local children. Junushbaeva added that a plot of land for a new kindergarten has already been allocated, and the design and

21.01.2026, 18:12
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The deputy requested to build a kindergarten in the border village of Turk-Abad in the Jalal-Abad region.

On January 21, during a parliamentary session, Deputy Talaybek Masabirov of the Jogorku Kenesh emphasized the lack of social facilities in the village of Turk-Abad, which is located in the border area with Uzbekistan. He reported that there are 384 households in this village, and local residents expressed the need for the construction of a kindergarten with 75 places.

21.01.2026, 17:38
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In the Moscow District, a kindergarten for 100 places built for 40 million soms cannot be opened, - deputy

At the parliament meeting on January 21, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Gulzhan Satieva drew attention to the problems related to the construction and financing of children's institutions in the Moscow district. She mentioned that in the Ak-Suu rural administration, a kindergarten for 100 places was built by a private investor in the village of Syydaly, costing over 40 million soms. Despite the construction work being completed, the institution still cannot be put into operation due to the

21.01.2026, 16:20
A Center for Learning English Opened in Balakchy
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A Center for Learning English Opened in Balakchy

An English language learning center has been launched in Balakchy, as reported by representatives of the Tourism Development Fund of the Issyk-Kul region. As clarified by the fund, the project was initiated by a local entrepreneur who sought support from the Issyk-Kul Development Fund. After reviewing the idea, the supervisory board decided to allocate an interest-free loan of 2 million soms.

21.01.2026, 16:03
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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 the Japalak rural administration of the city of Osh. He emphasized that this educational institution is designed for 350 students, but currently, about 900 children are studying there. This creates a need for the construction of an additional building.

21.01.2026, 15:43
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The deputy proposed to complete the unfinished buildings in Kadamzhai and open schools there.

Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Burun Amanova initiated a discussion on the problem of the lack of educational places in the Kadamjai district, suggesting the use of unfinished buildings for social needs. Amanova pointed out the presence of a significant unfinished building in Kadamjai on an 18-hectare land plot in the Kaiser Abad area, as well as another incomplete facility at the entrance to the village of Pulgen. The deputy called for the completion of these buildings with the aim of

21.01.2026, 15:29
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Children without school, women without maternity hospital: the deputy raised issues of the village of Kyzyl Kyshtak in Osh

Deputy Eldar Sulaymanov spoke at a session of the Jogorku Kenesh with alarming information about the situation in the village of Kyzyl-Kyshtak, which is part of the city of Osh. In particular, he emphasized the critical condition of the school named after Madamin Nazarov and the maternity hospital. According to the deputy's statements, the school named after Madamin Nazarov is in an emergency state and is unsuitable for educational needs. As a result, children are forced to receive

21.01.2026, 14:00
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The deputy proposed increasing the number of men among teachers to improve the quality of education and discipline.

Deputy Tabyldy Muratbekov (district No. 27) expressed the initiative for the need to increase the number of men among teachers. This proposal was voiced at a parliamentary meeting on January 21. In his opinion, he received information about the negative consequences of the lack of men in the teaching staff, which may be one of the reasons for low discipline in schools. "Perhaps the government should pay attention to this issue. Although teachers cannot be divided by gender, increasing the

21.01.2026, 12:37
Modern Content for Kindergartens. The Ministry of Education and D Billions Have Outlined Cooperation
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Modern Content for Kindergartens. The Ministry of Education and D Billions Have Outlined Cooperation

On January 20, the Deputy Minister of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nadira Jussupbekova, held a meeting with a representative of the company D Billions, known for creating educational content for preschool children. This information was provided by the Ministry of Education. During the discussion, the parties considered potential areas for cooperation in preschool education in Kyrgyzstan. In particular, emphasis was placed on the introduction of modern educational materials and media

21.01.2026, 12:33
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In the city of Osh, an additional building of a kindergarten for 100 places has been opened.

In the city of Osh, the construction of an additional building for the kindergarten "Asan-Üsön" has been completed, which can now accommodate an additional 100 children. This was reported by the press service of the capital construction department of the city administration. The old building of the kindergarten was in difficult conditions, which prompted the construction of a new modern building. Additionally, the old building has been completely renovated: windows and facade have

21.01.2026, 10:49
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In the city of Osh, an additional building of the kindergarten "Asan-Üsön" has been opened.

In Osh, a ceremonial opening of the new building of the kindergarten "Asan-Üsön," designed for 100 places, took place, reports the press service of the Ministry of Education. The event was attended by Minister Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, Mayor of Osh Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the authorized representative of the president in the Osh region Amankan Kenjebayev, as well as the staff of the kindergarten and the parents of the children.

20.01.2026, 20:36
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A separate law aimed at the development of the National University must be adopted, - speaker

The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh calls for the adoption of a new law to develop the National University, stated Nurlanbek uulu on January 20 during a visit to the educational institution. During his visit, the speaker familiarized himself with the university's operations, where he was presented with information about current initiatives and projects. According to the press service of the parliament, Nurlanbek uulu also held meetings with teachers and students.

20.01.2026, 18:13
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A Modern Kindergarten Opened in Uzgen: Can Accommodate Up to 200 Children

A new kindergarten No. 10 named "Zhetkinchek Muun" has opened in Uzgen, reports Turmush correspondent. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, the presidential representative in the Osh region Amankan Kenjebayev, the mayor of Uzgen district Kanibek Apbasov, and the mayor of Uzgen Eldos Taev.

20.01.2026, 14:33
Scholar of "El Umutu" shared his experience of studying at one of the best universities in the world
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Scholar of "El Umutu" shared his experience of studying at one of the best universities in the world

Salyjan Kylychbekov, a holder of the international scholarship "El ümutu," shared his experience of studying at Oxford on the air of Birinchi Radio, which became possible thanks to this program. The initiator of the presidential scholarship "El ümutu" is the country's president, Sadyr Japarov. In 2022, he proposed establishing a fund that would support gifted young people by providing them the opportunity to study at the best universities in the world at the expense of

19.01.2026, 15:50
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The Ministry of Science and Higher Education and the Ministry of Education discussed a new model for training teaching staff.

A recent meeting organized by the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations was dedicated to discussing a new model for training pedagogical staff in light of the transformation of the educational system in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the press service of the ministry. Participants in the meeting included Nurlan Omurov, Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations, and Nadira Jusupekova, Deputy Minister of Education, as well as specialists and representatives

19.01.2026, 13:05
In the Issyk-Kul Region, the implementation of AI in schools was discussed
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In the Issyk-Kul Region, the implementation of AI in schools was discussed

Deputy Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan, Lira Samykbaeva, participated in a forum titled "Development of Digital Platforms and the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Education System," which took place on January 16. The event was held in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region and gathered over 300 educators. In her speech, Lira Samykbaeva presented a report on "Education in Kyrgyzstan in the Era of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence." She emphasized the

19.01.2026, 09:48
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The teacher of school No. 68 in Bishkek, Chynara Omurzakova, has passed away.

On January 15, Chynara Turdalievna Omurzakova passed away. She taught mathematics at secondary school No. 68 named after A. Osmonov and was an outstanding educator. This information was provided by the Department of Education of the Bishkek City Hall. Chynara Omurzakova was born on March 12, 1969, in the village of Acha-Kaiyndy, located in the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region. In 1992, she graduated from Kyrgyz State University, obtaining a diploma as a mathematics teacher. For 34

19.01.2026, 09:47
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Schoolchildren from Kyrgyzstan won 11 medals at the Zhautykov Olympiad in Almaty

In Almaty, Kazakhstan, from January 10 to 15, the XXII International Zhautykov Olympiad in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science (IZhO 2026) took place, where the team from Kyrgyzstan demonstrated excellent results. According to the press service of the Ministry of Education, more than 600 school students from 16 countries participated in the Olympiad, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Pakistan, Russia, Romania, Tajikistan,

19.01.2026, 09:31
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Teacher Beats Student: She Was Relieved of Her Duties

As a result of the incident at school No. 87 in Bishkek, the Department of Education of the city administration initiated the creation of a special commission, which discovered serious violations of legislation concerning the Code "On Children," the law "On Education," as well as the Model Regulation "On General Educational Organizations" and the norms of professional pedagogical ethics. The identified violations affect the rights of the minor student, which is

16.01.2026, 21:50
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Teacher Beats Student: Ministry of Education and Ministry of Internal Affairs Begin Investigating the Circumstances of the Incident

The Ministry of Education expressed concern regarding the behavior of a teacher during a Kyrgyz language lesson at Bishkek School No. 87, the agency reported. In conjunction with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the ministry has begun investigating all the details of the incident. A special committee has been established in the Bishkek city administration, which is currently examining the situation at School No. 87.

16.01.2026, 11:57
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Five schools in the Manas District are in emergency condition

On January 15, Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, during her visit to the Talas region, inspected several schools in the Manas district that are in critical condition. The first site was the Bala-Saruu secondary school, which was built in 1957 and designed for 220 students. However, it currently has 397 students enrolled. The minister instructed to prepare a proposal for the construction of a new educational institution.

16.01.2026, 10:47
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American universities have fallen in global university rankings, while Chinese universities have risen, - The New York Times

As reported by The New York Times, Harvard University has dropped to third place in the global university rankings. At the same time, Chinese educational institutions are significantly improving their positions, especially in the field of research. The British publication Times Higher Education has awarded the first place to the University of Oxford for the tenth consecutive year. In 2026, American universities occupy seven of the top ten positions; however, the situation worsens at the lower

16.01.2026, 00:01
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The Minister of Education visited emergency schools in the Manas District

On January 15, the Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva inspected several schools in emergency condition in the Manas district of the Talas region. According to the ministry's press service, the minister visited the Bala-Saruu secondary school, which was built in 1957 and designed for 220 students, but currently has 397 students enrolled. Kendirbaeva instructed to develop a project for the construction of a new school.

15.01.2026, 16:20
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In Kyrgyzstan, the winter admission of applicants to universities continues

The winter admission of applicants to higher educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan is ongoing, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The competitive selection within the winter enrollment is conducted in four stages, based on the results of the General Republican Testing (GRT).

15.01.2026, 15:57