Human capital development remains one of Kazakhstan’s strategic priorities. The right to education is enshrined in the country’s new Constitution, and the education system is undergoing a transformation to keep pace with the times and meet new demands. One of the key areas of focus is the integration of artificial intelligence into schools and colleges. In May, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree, and the government adopted a comprehensive plan through 2029. A pilot project was launched on September 1 at schools in the Pavlodar and Kostanai regions. At the same time, teachers are being trained to use digital tools. More than 300,000 educators have already completed the training. According to Zhomart Karambayev, Deputy Chairman of the Ministry of Education’s Committee for Secondary Education, teachers are using AI to prepare lessons and create assignments.
«The Ministry is focusing on ensuring that children develop foundational knowledge in core subjects, as well as digital literacy and critical thinking skills. If children have a strong foundation in core subjects, can navigate the digital world and think critically, they will be better equipped to adapt to a changing world,» Karambayev said.
Kazakhstan’s higher education sector is also undergoing significant expansion. New universities are opening across the country, including institutions focused on artificial intelligence. This year, Qazaq AI Research University opened at the President’s instruction. Meanwhile, the network of foreign university branch campuses continues to expand. Negotiations are currently underway to open seven more campuses of international universities, while 33 are already operational. More than 9,000 students are now enrolled at these institutions, where they have the opportunity to train for new careers through international educational programs and pursue dual degrees.
«Around 20 Kazakh universities are featured in the QS international rankings, demonstrating their quality. Moreover, this year, our universities were included in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and achieved their best results. We have established around 40 strategic partnerships. Currently, 33 foreign university branch campuses operate in Kazakhstan, providing training in line with international standards. Through these partnerships, we are building an entirely new academic environment while also strengthening scientific research,» said Zhanna Yessinbayeva, Deputy Chairwoman of the Higher and Postgraduate Education Committee at the Kazakh Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
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