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Full ban on smartphones to be introduced for school students in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan plans to introduce a full ban on the use of smartphones by school students. The relevant amendment is included in

16 February 2026

Higher education: Tokayev signs new law Tengrinews.kz – The Head of State has signed the law “On the Ratification of the Asia-Pacific Regional Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications

06 February 2026

Kazakh first-graders to get 7 days off Tengrinews.kz – In February 2026, first-graders in Kazakhstan will have additional holidays.

05 February 2026

Tokayev: School shortages remain one of the country’s most pressing problems Tengrinews.kz – Speaking at a meeting on the development of the capital, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said that there are no longer any schools

24 December 2025

Kazakhstan drops plan to merge physics, chemistry and biology into a single school subject Tengrinews.kz – Education Minister Zhuldyz Suleimenova has officially ruled out merging physics, chemistry and biology into one integrated science

11 December 2025

Some children in Astana to switch to remote learning Tengrinews.kz – Due to adverse weather conditions, students in grades 0 to 9 in Astana will switch to remote learning on Wednesday, December

09 December 2025

Kazakh PM explains when schools can switch to online learning due to heavy smog Tengrinews.kz – Tengrinews asked Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov whether schoolchildren in Kazakhstan could be moved to remote learning when

01 December 2025

All schools in Kostanay switch to remote learning amid spike in flu cases Tengrinews.kz – All school students in Kostanay have moved to online learning due to a sharp rise in flu and acute respiratory infections, the

25 November 2025

Kazakhstan may move away from traditional UNT as new international test is developed Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan is preparing to introduce a new format of the Unified National Testing (UNT), giving applicants the choice between

19 November 2025

Kazakhstan aims to triple the number of international students Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced that Kazakhstan plans to attract up to 100,000 international students by 2029, tripling

31 October 2025

Kazakh schoolchildren to enjoy a 7-day autumn break Tengrinews.kz – Schools across Kazakhstan are wrapping up the first academic quarter, and the Ministry of Education has announced the official

20 October 2025

Almaty administration targets traffic jams with new class schedule proposal Tengrinews.kz – Almaty’s city administration has suggested introducing staggered start times for university classes in a bid to ease morning

11 September 2025

“Large number came not to study”: Kazakhstan tightens student visa issuance Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan is tightening its student visa regulations, and the reasons behind this decision were explained by Minister of Science

04 September 2025

Teachers in Kazakhstan have started being trained in AI Tengrinews.kz – Free training for teachers in artificial intelligence has launched in Kazakhstan, according to the Ministry of Education.

28 August 2025

85-year-old applicant fails to pass UNT but vows to return next year Tengrinews.kz – An 85-year-old woman from Almaty took part in the August Unified National Testing (UNT) – Kazakhstan’s standardized university

14 August 2025

Tears, hugs and scholarship joy flood social media in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – The Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan has published the long-awaited list of recipients of state educational

08 August 2025

Smartphones blamed for falling grades as Kazakhstan schools tighten restrictions Tengrinews.kz – Starting this academic year, schools across Kazakhstan will adopt stricter rules limiting the use of smartphones and other smart

31 July 2025

All Kazakh students expelled from Harvard: what the ministry says Tengrinews.kz – The Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan has commented on the situation involving the expulsion of Kazakh

23 May 2025

UNT 2025: Some test dates postponed due to Last Bell ceremonies Tengrinews.kz – The National Testing Center under the Ministry of Science and Higher Education has announced changes to some Unified National

15 May 2025