Turkish court annuls controversial Erdogan education law
Turkey's constitutional court has annulled a controversial law closing private tutoring centres, many of which are run by the movement of US-exiled imam Fethullah Gulen, the nemesis of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Malala turns 18, says world failing Syrian children
Malala Yousafzai told world leaders they were failing Syria's children, as the Nobel Peace Prize winner spent her 18th birthday on the Syrian border.
Major educational reforms to change everything: Sagadiev
Vice Minister of Investments and Development Yerlan Sagadiev suggested an aggressive transfer to education in English at higher educational institutions of Kazakhstan.
China 'Hogwarts' students embrace ancient tradition at graduation
A Chinese university has earned comparisons with Harry Potter's Hogwarts due to its bizarre castle campus, but local traditions supplied the magic at a Confucian-style ceremony for its degree graduates.
Michelle Obama champions $200 mn plan for girls' education
US First Lady Michelle Obama announced plans for $200 million in programmes to promote girls' education worldwide.
Another schooling year ends in Kazakhstan
Solemn ceremony traditionally called Last Bell, which marks the end of the schooling year, was held in Kazakhstan’s schools on May 25.
Love is... passing National Testing armed with wig and skirt
A young man was caught at the Unified National Testing in Kazakhstan dressed up as his girlfriend.
Kazakhstan to teach its high school and university students in English
According to the new plan of reforms, Kazakhstan will be gradually introducing classes taught in English into high schools and universities.
Kazakh students work on virtual reality education system
Students in Kazakhstan are developing an education system based on virtual reality.
'I eat fast food every day,' say 13% of Kazakhstani children
The Ministry of Healthcare and Social Development has decided to take one of the biggest social problems - obesity among children - in Kazakhstan under a strict control.
US eases visa applications for Kazakhstanis
US makes visa procedures for Kazakhstanis easier as part of the two countries' strategic partnership.
'Crisis' in girls education: Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama spoke of a "crisis" gripping the world as she launched an initiative to help get girls into education, on the second day of her trip to Japan.
US first lady arrives in Japan for first time
Michelle Obama arrived in Japan on Wednesday afternoon on her first visit to the country, as part of a trip to highlight the importance of girls' education.
Gmail available in Burmese, the email's 74th language
Google said that Gmail is now available in Burmese, marking the 74th language for the popular email service.
Top Muslim cleric urges education reform to curb extremism
The head of Al-Azhar called for education reform in Muslim countries in an effort to contain the spread of religious extremism.
Second grader in hijab erupts controversy in Kazakhstan
A girl in southern Kazakhstan is prevented from attending school classes unless she takes off her headscarf.
Transition to 12-year education postponed: Kazakhstan's Education Minister
Transition to 12-year education will be postponed in Kazakhstan.
Kazakh med schools gain popularity among foreign students
The number of foreign students studying medicine in Kazakhstan is expected to reach 10 percent in the near future.
Stressful times for students at Ukraine rebel universities
Third-year economics student Inna Shmarai is kind of stressing out these days.
Nurly Zhol program requires more qualified professionals: State Secretary
The State Commission for Training Personnel Abroad has conducted a meeting in Akorda Presidential Palace to discuss implementation of Nurly Zhol plan.