Amsterdam, 9 November 2026– Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Netherlands Akan Rakhmetullin met with Andrea Netten, Director of the Amsterdam Office of the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA), at the organisation’s headquarters.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for further cooperation in educational quality assessment, particularly Kazakhstan’s participation in the international studies TIMSS, PIRLS and ICILS, which enable comparative analysis of students’ educational achievements and help identify areas for improving the national education system.
Particular attention was paid to the methodological aspects of international assessments, ensuring the accuracy and comparability of national data, and the practical application of assessment results in the development and implementation of education policies.
IEA representatives highly appreciated Kazakhstan’s active participation in international studies and its effective cooperation with the relevant ministry and other organisations in the country.
In this context, the successful organisation of the 59th IEA General Assembly in Astana in October 2018 was also highlighted. Held in Central Asia for the first time, the event brought together representatives from 47 countries. It served as an important platform for sharing international experience in educational quality assessment and strengthening professional ties among experts and research organisations.
The parties also exchanged views on the role of international studies in human capital development, improving the quality of school education and enhancing students’ digital literacy. They further explored opportunities to expand expert-level cooperation, share best practices and strengthen the professional capacity of Kazakhstani specialists in educational assessment.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening cooperation, developing direct working contacts and holding expert consultations.
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