Education

28.06.2022 16:44

COVID: Brazil research foundation stresses role of in-person classes

RIO DE JANEIRO. KAZINFORM Brazil’s research foundation Fiocruz released a technical note restating the importance of in-person classes, with the isolation of positive cases and people with respiratory symptoms.

24.06.2022 17:03

Azerbaijan to adopt Kazakhstan’s best practices in teaching

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – Azerbaijan intends to adopt Kazakhstan’s best practices in terms of teaching, the country’s Minister of Education Emin Amrullayev said Friday, Kazinform has learned from the press service of the Kazakh Education Ministry.

23.06.2022 13:27

Almost 20 new schools to be built in Karaganda region

KARAGANDA. KAZINFORM – 19 new schools are set to be built in Karaganda region in three upcoming years. Two new schools will be put into commission this year, akim (governor) of the region Zhenis Kassymbek said Thursday, Kazinform reports.

21.06.2022 14:04

Thousands of disadvantaged kids to benefit from Digital Tutor project in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – Minister of Enlightenment Askhat Aimagambetov announced Tuesday the upcoming launch of a Digital Tutor project for children from disadvantaged backgrounds, Kazinform correspondent reports.

20.06.2022 18:10

5 new schools to be opened in Almaty by yearend

ALMATY. KAZINFORM - By the end of the year, five schools for 7,500 schoolchildren are to be built in Nauryzbai, Alatau, and Turksib districts of Almaty city, Kazinform correspondent reports.

14.06.2022 14:21

Kazakhstan ready to accept Indian medical students affected by situation in Ukraine

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – Kazakhstan is ready to accept Indian medical students affected by a horrific situation in Ukraine, Healthcare Minister Azhar Giniyat said Tuesday, Kazinform correspondent reports.

11.06.2022 15:17

Sayasat Nurbek named Minister of Science and Higher Education

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – The President of Kazakhstan signed a decree to appoint Sayasat Nurbek as Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazinform has learned from the Akorda press service.

09.06.2022 15:45

Kazakhstanis’ digital literacy level at 85.3%.

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM The level of digital literacy among Kazakhstani population aged 6 and over improved from 82% in 2020 to 85.3% in 2021.

02.06.2022 18:17

Hungary's analytical centers willing to cooperate with Kazakhstan

BUDAPEST. KAZINFORM - Ambassador of Kazakhstan Zhanibek Abdrashov held meeting with Imre Fertő, General Director of the Hungarian Center for Economic and Regional Studies, Magdolna Szasz, Director of the World Economy Institute of Hungary, and István Tóth, Director of the Hungarian Social Research Institute «TÁRKI,» Kazinform cites the press service of the Kazakh MFA.

01.06.2022 16:45

2 mln pupils go in for sports in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM «There are 652 clubs for children and young people and 138 physical culture clubs in Kazakhstan as of now,» Kazakh Culture and Sports Minister Dauren Abayev said.

01.06.2022 12:00

2.4 mln schoolchildren obtain continuing education

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM «This year over 270,000 children will attend extended activities in Kazakhstan,» 1st Vice Minister of Education and Science of Kazakhstan Sholpan Karinova said.

01.06.2022 11:24

Kazakhstan set to open hundreds of new kindergartens this year

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – Hundreds of new kindergartens will be opened for young Kazakhstanis across the country by the end of this year, Vice Minister of Education and Science Sholpan Karinova said Wednesday, Kazinform correspondent reports.

28.05.2022 11:49

Taraz opens centre for children with special needs

TARAZ. KAZINFORM On the eve of the International Children’s Day a centre for children with special educational needs opened in Taraz, Kazinform reports.

28.05.2022 11:12

Kazakhstan attends Teknofest in Azerbaijan

BAKU. KAZINFORM The Rosol mine detector project of Kazakhstani students studying at the Azerbaijan Technological University (UTECA) drew attention at the Teknofest Festival in Azerbaijan, Kazinform reports.

26.05.2022 20:05

Tokayev takes part in opening of Al-Farabi KazNU branch in Bishkek

BISHKEK. KAZINFORM - Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev wrapped up his official visit with the participation of the opening of an office of the Al-Farabi Kazakh State University in Bishkek, Kazinform cites Akorda.

26.05.2022 10:00

Kazakh students vie for top honors at 22nd Asian Physics Olympiad

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM Eight Kazakh school students are set to win big at the 22nd Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO).

25.05.2022 15:03

Additional education center to open doors in Nur-Sultan

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – Akim (mayor) of Nur-Sultan city Altai Kulginov announced the plan to unveil an additional education center in the Kazakh capital, Kazinform correspondent reports.

25.05.2022 13:34

New Chairman of Science Committee appointed

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – Adlet Toibayev has been appointed the new Chairman of the Science Committee of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazinform has learned from the press service of the Prime Minister.

25.05.2022 12:45

Nazarbayev University featured into prestigious CWUR rankings

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – Nazarbayev University is the only Kazakhstani and Central Asian institution to be featured into the prestigious rankings compiled by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), Kazinform has learned from cwur.org.

24.05.2022 16:27

Government Weekly Review: Kazakhstan to tackle water scarcity, gasification of regions

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – This week the Kazakh Government’s meeting focused on several pressing issues, including rational use of water and water scarcity, development of machinery manufacturing, gasification of regions, as well as educational grants, Kazinform correspondent reports.