Kazakhstan is securing its future by constructing 150 additional educational institutions
Fresh Take:
Boom in Kazakhstan's Education Sector:
eagerly embarking on a robust endeavor to modernize its educational landscape. The past few months alone have seen the opening of nearly 150 educational facilities, catering to diverse sectors from preschool to specialized education, according to a report by Liter.kz, citing the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan.
Modernized Preschool Education:
The preschool sector has witnessed the emergence of 126 new kindergartens since the start of the year. This expansion has created an impressive 8,500 additional spots for tiny tots. The ministry shared that these changes are aimed at addressing the growing demand for kindergarten places with a well-structured network of parental consultation points for child-rearing assistance and development on the rise.
New Schools and Upgrading existing ones:
A total of 232 new schools are planned to be unveiled nationwide in 2025, providing a massive 267,000 seats for future scholars. Three schools using a new format have already been launched in the East Kazakhstan and Almaty regions, positively impacting the quality of education in those regions. Concurrently, the renovation of 23 old schools is underway, with facade upgrades, roof replacements, window changes, and water supply system updates being prioritized. By 2027, a grand total of 1231 schools are slated to undergo renovation.
Inclusive and Special Education:
The expansion of inclusive education is of significant importance. The ministry announced the opening of three new educational organizations, including a center for children with autism in the Ulytau region. Additionally, the network of special educational institutions has expanded from 496 to 504, with 90% of schools in Kazakhstan now prepared to accommodate children with special educational requirements.
Additional Education and Health Centers:
Beyond traditional schooling, six new facilities have been inaugurated across different Kazakhstan regions, including Shymkent, Almaty, and Pavlodar. As June approaches, two children’s health centers are set to open in the Atyrau region and Zhetysu, promoting opportunities for rest and development among children.
Additional Information:
- Kazakhstan is also focusing on enhancing AI skills across various sectors. Training one million citizens in AI over five years represents a noteworthy strategic push towards technological advancement[2]. This initiative covers schoolchildren, students, and civil servants.
- The country is collaborating with South Korean universities to create new educational projects, striving to integrate Kazakhstan into the global educational landscape[4].
- UNICEF has supported the development of Accessible Kazakhstan, a digital platform mapping accessible public infrastructure, benefiting educational facilities by ensuring their inclusivity[3].
- A nationwide network of inclusive resorts, aimed at creating inclusive environments, is proposed[1].
- Nazarbayev University plays a crucial role in AI innovation, driving Kazakhstan’s technological growth with projects like the vision-language model Oylan and the Mangitas 01 inference server[5].
For a more detailed overview of the new educational facilities opened in 2025, consult specific reports or official statements from Kazakhstan's government or educational authorities.
- In Kazakhstan, the expansion of online education is evident, with an increasing number of learning opportunities available online in the realm of education-and-self-development.
- The city of Shymkent, in particular, boasts the presence of not only new schools but also additional education and health centers, significantly contributing to the community's growth and well-being.
- Kazakhstan's commitment to inclusivity extends beyond traditional education, as they have opened three centers for children with autism, adding to the existing infrastructure of special education institutions.
- The Country's modernization efforts in the field of preschool education are notable, with the emergence of 126 new kindergartens since the start of the year, offering 8,500 additional spots for young learners.
