Head of the Government instructed to bring the work of Kazakhstani schools, colleges and universities to a new competitive level.

It was emphasized that the level of knowledge and values of the younger generation largely determines the social and economic development of the country.

"It is necessary to identify in different areas the interest of children to search, research work, to maximize the development of their abilities at all levels of education. On the basis of schools, colleges, universities to create publicly available circles, centers of technical creativity, where schoolchildren under the guidance of students and teachers can implement their future engineering ideas, learn to design and manufacture various products and parts. It is necessary to set new requirements to the quality of education at all levels. For example, comfortable schools should become the "gold standard" in secondary education. Renovation of other schools is necessary for their level. In higher education the tone should be set by our national universities and branches of leading foreign universities," Olzhas Bektenov said, instructing the Ministry of Science and Education to develop requirements for branches in terms of expected results of their work.

It was noted the importance of creating an appropriate expert council and reviewing the requirements for all universities for their compliance with international standards. Universities should work closely with enterprises, and student and master's theses, in turn, should have practical value for the economy. In order to implement the set tasks, the relevant ministry has been instructed to adopt a comprehensive plan to popularize science and technology.

Attention was focused on the issue of shortage of places in dormitories, which is urgent on the threshold of the new academic year. Prime Minister emphasized that no non-resident student should not be left without housing.

"Akims of regions, ministers of education and higher education - to take personal control of the issues voiced at the meeting. All educational facilities should be 100% ready for the beginning of the school year," Head of the Government summarized.

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