Kazakhstan launches AI pilot in 500 schools, starting with two regions
Kazakhstan's education ministry has begun rolling out artificial intelligence across its secondary schools, with a phased approach starting in September in Kyzylorda and Pavlodar regions. The initiative will eventually reach 340 schools and serve as a model for closing educational gaps between urban and rural areas.
Education Minister Zhuldyz Suleimenova announced the plan at a government meeting on May 26. The three-phase rollout will test AI tools in 10 small schools first, then expand to 50 schools by November, and finally scale to 340 schools by May 2027.
Teacher training underway
Over 350,000 teachers have already completed AI training this year. The ministry distributed 100,000 licenses for OpenAI's GPT Edu platform, with additional professional development courses scheduled for early June.
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What the pilot covers
The initial phase runs from September 1 to October 25 in five schools each in Kyzylorda and Pavlodar. The full program will focus on 4th and 9th graders, targeting three areas: mathematics, digital literacy, and the Kazakh language.
The pilot involves 500 schools across three categories: 150 general secondary schools, 250 small-scale schools, and 100 Keleshek (Future) schools.
Students will also have access to free AI courses during the summer break, extending learning beyond the classroom pilot.
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