Education

American Councils NGO returns to Uzbekistan amid renewed US-Uzbek ties
Education

2018-09-13

American Councils NGO returns to Uzbekistan amid renewed US-Uzbek ties

The American Councils for International Education, which previously operated in Uzbekistan, has become the first US-based NGO to be accredited in the country in more than a decade.

Kazakh schools making switch to Latin alphabet
Education

2018-08-31

Kazakh schools making switch to Latin alphabet

Starting this academic year, a number of Astana schools will use the Latin alphabet to teach the Kazakh language, say officials.

Kyrgyz NGO launches annual 'Take My Child to School' campaign
Education

2018-08-14

Kyrgyz NGO launches annual 'Take My Child to School' campaign

'Not one child should go without an education,' the organisers say.

Kyrgyzstan strives to protect schoolchildren from natural disasters
Education

2018-06-21

Kyrgyzstan strives to protect schoolchildren from natural disasters

The World Bank is helping the Kyrgyz government ensure safer school buildings in the face of earthquakes and other climate related natural disasters.

Kazakh translation project brings new textbooks, knowledge to nation's youth
Education

2018-05-10

Kazakh translation project brings new textbooks, knowledge to nation's youth

A programme to translate 100 internationally recognised textbooks into the Kazakh language will help shape a new generation of young scholars, officials say.

Uzbekistan, World Bank bolster preschool enrollment, investing in future generations
Education

2018-05-04

Uzbekistan, World Bank bolster preschool enrollment, investing in future generations

The World Bank is supporting Uzbekistan's effort to invest in preschool education, which has significant, long-lasting social and economic benefits for children, their families and society at large.

Kazakhstani officials investigate kindergartens violating religious education law
Education

2018-04-18

Kazakhstani officials investigate kindergartens violating religious education law

The Atyrau provincial government is keeping an eye on kindergartens that appear to be pushing non-secular education, and potentially religious extremism, on their pupils.

Kyrgyzstan introduces new safety standards in schools
Education

2018-04-04

Kyrgyzstan introduces new safety standards in schools

International donors are helping Kyrgyzstan improve the educational environment in schools nationwide, project co-ordinators say.

US-funded project helps Kyrgyz children learn key reading skills
Education

2018-03-27

US-funded project helps Kyrgyz children learn key reading skills

Since the beginning of USAID's efforts, reading and comprehension of Kygyz schoolchildren have improved, project co-ordinators say.

Uzbek students dream of studying in the US
Education

2018-02-09

Uzbek students dream of studying in the US

Young people in Uzbekistan are showing more interest in studying at American universities as a way to boost their employability at home.