Kostanay Region Governor Kumar Aksakalov congratulated teachers across the region on their professional holiday.
The Head of State has outlined key priorities in education, including improving the quality of education, ensuring equal opportunities for every child, introducing modern technologies and artificial intelligence, and supporting teachers.
“Since 2023 alone, 10 new schools with a total capacity of 6,840 students and 15 kindergartens have been built in the region. As a result, the shortage of school places has decreased threefold. The enrollment rate of children aged 3 to 6 in preschool education has reached 100%, while the rate for children aged 2 to 6 has reached 96.6%,” the regional governor said.
In response to the opening of new plants and modern production facilities, as well as the growing demand from the economy, 25 new specialties have been introduced at the region’s colleges in recent years. Today, young people under the age of 35 account for 70% of the workforce at new production facilities.
There are nearly 22,000 teachers and approximately 159,000 students in the region. This year, the region’s education system has achieved a number of significant results. In the PISA 2025 international assessment, the region ranked among the top three in three areas: 2nd place in reading literacy, and 3rd place in scientific literacy and digital problem-solving skills.
All schools in Kostanay Region have been provided with high-speed internet, while 156 rural schools use Starlink satellite internet. More than 5,000 teachers use the ChatGPT Edu artificial intelligence assistant. A total of 666 students participated in the “Artificial Intelligence and Game Development” project, while 14 students took part in the national “Auyl Ertegi” project. This year, the region hosted the “QOSTANAI TECH” family festival for the first time.
“During the August conference, the Head of State specifically noted the high results achieved by graduates of Kostanay Region in the Unified National Testing. Behind each of these achievements are the dedicated efforts, professional expertise and great responsibility of our teachers. I express my special gratitude to veterans of the education sector.
I wish you to enjoy the fruits of your work, take pride in the achievements of your students, and continue to fulfill your important mission with inspiration. Happy Teachers’ Day!” the regional governor said.
