History of Education
What official document of Kazakhstan states that every child has a right for guaranteed free secondary education in educational establishments?
The Constitution
How many years does it take to achieve general secondary level of education in Kazakhstan?
11-12 years
According to national education standards, what is the maximum number of students that should be in one classroom?
25 students.
Which network of elite secondary schools in Kazakhstan was created to introduce international curricula, trilingual education, and advanced STEM learning to improve the national education system?
Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools
This English language international exam that contains four main sections is called…
IELTS
When was the Unified National Testing(UNT) implemented in Kazakhstan?
2004
How the tests in Kazakhstani schools are called?
Summative Assessments
As of recent national statistics, approximately how many schools operate across Kazakhstan?
Around 7,500 schools.
Which government scholarship program, established in 1993, funds talented students from Kazakhstan to study at leading universities abroad with the expectation that they return and contribute to national development?
Bolashak International Scholarship
How is the American standardised test that measures high schoolers readiness and math skills is called?
SAT
When was the first secular school for Kazakh children established by Ybyrai Altynsarin?
1864
What is the prestigious award that is given to exemplary students that showed best results throughout school?
Altyn belgi
In 2024, roughly what percentage of Kazakhstan’s schools are located in rural areas?
Around 70% of schools.
Which national project is aimed at addressing the issues of the shortage of pupil places, elimination of emergency schools and three-shift education by building hundreds of modern schools equipped with updated technology and infrastructure across Kazakhstan?
Comfortable School National Project (Национальный проект «Комфортная школа»)
This test measures students critical thinking and mathematics skills in NU admissions…
NUET
What alphabet was used in Kazakh writings in 1920-1930s years?
Latin alphabet
The Kazakhstan’s educational system that supports the study in three languages is called?
The Trillingualism
At the start of the 2025–2026 academic year, approximately how many school students returned to classrooms across Kazakhstan?
4.1 million students.
Which international initiative, supported by global organizations, works to connect schools to high-speed internet and expand digital access for students and teachers, particularly in rural areas?
GIGA Initiative
This international program is known for including subjects at higher and standard level and is recognised by universities abroad…
IB(International Baccalaureate)
Who wrote the fundamental book about teaching called “Pedagogy” that was used to develop students critical thinking?
Magzhan Zhumabayev
How is the special day in which students take the lead instead of teachers is called in Kazakhstan or state the date?
Student-Teacher day or 5th of October
According to global rankings evaluating education systems in 148 countries, what place does Kazakhstan hold in terms of education quality?
88th place
Which unified educational program in Kazakhstan focuses on promoting civic responsibility, integrity, and national values among students as part of character education reforms?
Adal Azamat Unified Programme
How is the assessment that is taken every three years and measures the critical thinking and science skills of teenagers called?
PISA