The 35th International Biology
Olympiad (IBO), the world's most prestigious scientific Olympiad, featuring 305
young biologists and 275 scientists from 81 countries, is taking place in
Kazakhstan. The IBO is one of the top seven international competitions among
schoolchildren. During the past 28 years, Kazakhstan’s students have
successfully represented the country, winning more than 70 awards of various
merits.
«The reason for holding such a
large-scale event in Kazakhstan is that our students consistently win prizes at
this Olympiad. Every second Kazakh school student participating in
international olympiads wins awards. This year alone, 243 Kazakh schoolchildren
secured prizes at international academic competitions. This demonstrates the
high quality of education in our schools,» Kazakh Minister of Education Gani
Beisembayev said.
Four competitors and two
supervisors are representing Kazakhstan at this year’s IBO. These students, winners
of the national olympiad, were selected through a multi-stage process. In
addition to theoretical and practical assignments, participants will enjoy
excursions to the sights of Astana and the Burabai resort, along with
opportunities to explore the history and culture of Kazakhstan.
«I have been preparing for this
Olympiad since the seventh grade. Thanks to my hard work over the past five
years, I have earned the opportunity to participate in this prestigious
competition. I am very happy to represent my country and test my knowledge. I
wish all participants the best of luck!» said IBO participant Nurtore Torekhanuly.
