At the IV People's Kurultai, delegates drew attention to the problem of the shortage of schools and the availability of housing offered by the State Mortgage Company. In response to these pressing issues, President Sadyr Japarov provided detailed explanations, noting that the problem with educational institutions existed long before the transition to the 12-year education system.
- Hello, Sadyr Nurgoyevich!
- Hello!
- We would like to discuss the issues raised at the IV People's Kurultai.
One of the main issues discussed by the delegates was the shortage of educational places. Some classes are overcrowded, with 40-50 students learning in them, which necessitates a solution to this problem. Could this be related to the transition to the 12-year education system?
No, this is not related to the transition to 12-year education.
I have raised this topic multiple times in my interviews.
This problem arose long before the implementation of 12-year education.
For example, last year about 140-150 thousand children entered the first grade.
According to the data from the electronic diary "E-Kündölük", in the 2025-2026 academic year, the number of students will be:
1st grade - 106,015,
2nd grade - 124,593.
For comparison, in 2015, the total number of students reached 1,043,356, and by 2025 it will grow to 1,536,633, which is an increase of almost 500 thousand.
This is related to demographic growth and internal migration, which is especially relevant in cities where new schools and kindergartens need to be built.
Currently, steps are being taken to address this problem.
From the beginning of 2025 to the present day, 134 educational facilities have been completed from the republican budget.
These include 60 schools, 28 kindergartens, and major repairs of 41 schools and 5 kindergartens.
Additionally, 16 schools and 13 kindergartens (a total of 29 facilities) have been built from various funding sources.
Thus, a total of 163 educational facilities have been completed across the republic, of which 117 are new constructions and 46 are major repairs.
In Bishkek, 15 schools were built in 2022, and in 2023, the construction of 20 new schools is planned, in Osh - 10, in Manas - 6 schools.
Construction will begin in February and be completed in September, as these three cities have the greatest need for new educational institutions.
Currently, 216 schools and 107 kindergartens are under construction in the country, and it is planned to put at least half of them into operation by 2026.
As for the transition to 12-year education, it is a necessity of the time.
Firstly, it corresponds to global standards; secondly, it is a requirement of the global educational market.
We cannot lag behind in integrating our educational system into the international community.
Neighboring countries have already implemented or are in the process of implementing this system.
In 2029, the first graduates of the 12-year education system will receive their diplomas.
Otherwise, our graduates, who finish school not meeting international requirements, will have to undergo an additional year of preparation when applying to foreign educational institutions.
Thus, the transition to the 12-year education system has become an objective necessity.
This is a global requirement, and without access to world educational standards, we face difficulties in preparing specialists that meet the demands of the international labor market.
For Kyrgyzstan, it is extremely important to form human capital capable of competing on the global stage.
The 10-11 year education system has fulfilled its historical role, but now we need to prepare competitive specialists for the market economy.
This is also important for the early professional self-determination of youth.
- Another issue that concerns the delegates is related to housing provided by the State Mortgage Company.
Some citizens, including labor migrants, believe that the cost of apartments is high. Is there a possibility of reducing prices or expanding the list of social categories?
- We are looking at this issue from a long-term perspective.
Firstly, the housing provided through the State Mortgage Company is issued for 25 years without a down payment.
In Bishkek, the cost of one square meter of housing under the state housing program ranges from 900 to 1,000 US dollars depending on the area.
For "Social Mortgage" (single mothers, people with disabilities, guardians) and "Preferential Mortgage" (teachers, doctors, citizens with salaries from the state budget), housing is provided at 4% per annum for 25 years without a down payment.
For "Affordable Mortgage" (citizens of the private sector), the rate is 8% per annum also for 25 years without a down payment.
According to the mechanisms of shared construction, the cost per square meter ranges from 1,000 to 1,400 US dollars, with apartments being delivered in a "turnkey" format.
Prices are lower in the suburbs but higher in central and elite areas.
Housing under the shared construction principle is mainly offered to compatriots working abroad. Citizens participating in this mechanism do not stand in line, as they pay 50% of the apartment's cost as a down payment, and the remaining amount is paid in installments over up to 15 years.
Compared to market prices, in the same areas, the cost per square meter in new buildings without finishing can reach 2,000-3,000 US dollars.
At the same time, housing from the State Mortgage Company is delivered in a fully completed form and at a more acceptable price.
The State Mortgage Company is forced to set a small markup on the cost of housing to continue construction on the scale it is currently doing. Funds from citizens receiving apartments in line and those who buy housing out of turn with a 50% down payment go to finance the company's activities and allow for the construction of new facilities.
By the end of 2025, housing has been provided for 4,662 families, while in 2024 this figure was 1,197 families. Currently, 80,245 apartments with a total area of 5.4 million square meters are under construction across the republic.
In 2026, it is planned to put into operation 20,021 apartments, including:
Bishkek - 6,323,
Chui region - 3,129,
Manas - 3,219,
Issyk-Kul region - 2,266,
Osh region - 1,458,
city of Osh - 1,454,
Batken region - 1,420,
Naryn region - 433,
Talas region - 319 apartments.
Thus, we are focused on long-term goals. The State Mortgage Company has set a task to ensure the construction of modern residential complexes with European conditions not only in cities but also in rural areas within 10-15 years. This is the historical mission of the State Mortgage Company. If the State Mortgage Company were to implement housing only at cost, the company would not be able to fulfill this task in the future.
Today, the State Mortgage Company has become a large institution with a charter capital of 87.5 billion soms, with plans to increase it to 200 billion soms.
If the company sold housing only at cost, it would quickly face bankruptcy, considering the 25-year mortgage lending term, inflation, and minimal profitability. Therefore, the current pricing policy is justified.
There is also a consideration for creating a separate queue or additional benefits for labor migrants, as well as analyzing the possibility of further price reductions for people with disabilities.
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