Kazakhstan is building a unified digital ecosystem for students that will integrate processes from university admission through graduation, Science and Higher Education Minister Sayasat Nurbek said at a Government meeting in Astana. The system consolidates student and graduate data on the Unified Higher Education Platform and introduces AI-driven tools across the academic lifecycle.
Nurbek said the Unified National Testing certificate is now available in the eGov system, and the country has launched AI-proctoring and AI-Talapker, a tool for applicants. Under the AI-Sana program, more than 440 AI agents have already been developed, with the third and fourth stages rolling out in the upcoming academic year.
What's being built
The next phase includes AI-Admission, AI-Onboarding, individual learning trajectories, digital competency profiles, AI-Library, AI-Psychologist, and AI-Career. These tools are designed to support students from the moment they apply through their transition into the workforce.
The ministry is also working to close the education quality gap between urban and rural areas. By 2029, 2,600 small rural schools across Kazakhstan will gradually implement artificial intelligence technologies, according to earlier reporting.
Why this matters for educators
For teachers and education professionals, the practical takeaway is that AI is moving from pilot projects into institutional infrastructure. Tools like AI-proctoring and AI-Psychologist change how assessments are monitored and how student support is delivered. The rural school initiative suggests AI will become part of daily classroom operations, not an optional add-on.
Educators who want to prepare for this shift can explore AI for Education resources, which cover how AI is being applied in schools and universities. For hands-on training, the AI Learning Path for Teachers offers practical guidance on using AI tools in lesson planning, grading, and student engagement.
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