At the Government Session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, Minister of Education Gani Beisembayev reported on the completion of the 2024–2025 academic year, the outcomes in the school and technical education systems, and the measures being taken to organize summer recreation and employment for children.

In Kazakhstan, 3.9 million schoolchildren are completing the academic year. Of them, 391,000 are in primary school and 364,000 in lower secondary school. This year, 217,000 students are graduating from school. As in previous years, no more than 5 % are candidates for the Altyn Belgi distinction.

“The academic year is scheduled to conclude with a series of unified class hours under the theme ‘My Knowledge – for My Homeland’. Based on the decision of school councils, the celebration dedicated to graduates, Mektebim, sagan myn rakhmet, is scheduled for May 23 or 24. The formal certificate awarding ceremony will take place from June 18 to 20,” Gani Beisembayev stated.

According to the Ministry of Education, the final exams for 9th and 11th grade students will be held from May 29 to June 16.

Regarding the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system, more than 550,000 students were enrolled in colleges during the 2024–2025 academic year. A total of 173,000 students are graduating, including 123,000 in skilled trades and 27,000 through dual training programs. Around 10,000 students graduated under targeted business training programs. Business representatives participated in the development of over 8,000 educational programs.

According to the minister, 81 % of college graduates in 2024 were employed.

“As part of the Year of Skilled Trades, significant attention is being paid to raising the prestige of vocational professions and enhancing cooperation between colleges and businesses. By the end of the academic year, the number of partner enterprises has increased sevenfold. Today, more than 4,000 enterprises are partnered with 662 colleges, compared to 558 enterprises with 412 colleges last year,” Gani Beisembayev reported.

The material and technical base of 104 colleges has been upgraded. To improve student living conditions, 8 new dormitories with a total capacity of 2,000 beds were opened.

The minister also reported on efforts to organize summer recreation, leisure, and employment for children during the holidays. A total of 3.2 million children are expected to participate in leisure and wellness programs. Of them, 2.8 million will attend school-based camps, 186,000 – out-of-town camps, and 160,000 – tent and yurt camps.

A list of all recreation centers has been approved in cooperation with the regions, and their readiness has been reviewed at meetings of the national coordination headquarters. Control has been strengthened to ensure compliance with sanitary norms, food safety regulations, and safety rules related to water, forests, and sports facilities.

Special attention will be given to children from socially vulnerable backgrounds. With the support of the Kazakhstan Khalkyna Fund, 10,000 children will receive free summer holidays.

To ensure high-quality summer programs, 120,000 teachers have been trained, and more than 12,000 students and volunteers have been engaged. In several regions, infrastructure is being expanded and new leisure formats introduced, including modular buildings and hands-on masterclasses hosted by colleges.

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