Over two hundred educational institutions planned for construction in Kazakhstan during the upcoming academic year.
Scoop: Kazakhstan's Epic Educational Overhaul
Get ready for a transformative wave in Kazakhstan's educational landscape! With the 2025-2026 academic year on the horizon, the nation plans to roll out over 200 brand-new schools, catering to nearly 300,000 students. Here's the lowdown on this monumental project.
First off, let's talk about the "Future Schools" (Keleshek Mektepteri) national project. As part of this ambitious endeavor, a whopping 217 schools are currently being built, with a capacity for 460,000 students in total. Out of these, an impressive 105 schools are already up and running. Nice one, Kazakhstan!
The rural parts of the nation will reap a fair share of these benefits, with almost half (44%) of the new schools setting up shop in these areas. This emphasis encourages educational access beyond just urban centers.
The big question on everyone's mind is, "What about safety?" Worry not, because this project prioritizes student safety. The new schools will feature panic buttons, turnstiles, licensed security personnel, and strengthened safety protocols. Anti-bullying initiatives also play a significant role, with programs like Finnish Kiva, local Dosbollike, and campaigns such as 'Cyber Tumar' and 'Parental Control'. Psychological support centers supporting over 250,000 students and families annually further bolster these infrastructure investments.
On a similar note, Kazakhstan is also renovating existing schools into a modern, comfortable format. By the end of 2025, another 112 schools meeting these standards are slated to be completed, contributing to widespread infrastructure improvements initiated since 2019.
Let's not forget about Kazakhstan's commitment to inclusive education and expanding preschool education access. The goal is to have 90% of general education schools offering inclusive learning environments by 2025, and 95% of children aged 2 to 6 covered via the creation of 64,000 new preschool places.
In short, Kazakhstan is hustling hard to revamp its educational infrastructure, focusing on access, safety, and quality. If you're keeping score, that's hundreds of new schools, millions of students, and billions of tenge (about $1.44 billion) dedicated to making this happen. Boom!
Education and self-development are at the heart of Kazakhstan's ambitious plans, with a significant focus on STEM education and learning, as part of the Future Schools national project. The construction of 217 new schools across the nation, including 105 already in operation, aims to provide quality education to nearly 300,000 students.
