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Kazakhstan plans to ban retaking UNT Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan plans to ban repeat attempts at the Unified National Testing (UNT). This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and

17 April 16:13

Spring break for schoolchildren in Kazakhstan: When will it start Tengrinews.kz – The third school quarter in Kazakhstan is coming to an end, and students are looking forward to one of the longest breaks of

24 February 19:36

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 19:59

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 10:18

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

05 February 12:27

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 21:12

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 14:19

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 21:59

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 16:23

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 21:16

Kazakhstan plans to introduce swimming lessons in schools Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is planning to include swimming lessons in the national physical education curriculum, Qazaq Aquatics Secretary General

04 November 2025 15:16

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 17:24

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 18:21

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 17:12

“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 12:09

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 18:23

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 14:44

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 15:12

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 15:24