Kazakhstan has entered the top 50
countries participating in the Programme for International Student Assessment
(PISA) rating. The results of the PISA survey assessing abilities in
mathematics and science were published by the Organization for Economic
Cooperation and Development (OECD). The international study evaluates the
quality of education for 15-year-old teenagers in various countries every three
years. Among the 81 countries, Kazakhstan ranked 46th in mathematics and 49th
in science.
“This marks a significant breakthrough for the
Kazakh education system. We have achieved these results due to
comprehensive support from the Head of State and the Government. Of course, the
distinctive contributions of teachers and students have played a special role
in this success. Their work is truly invaluable,” said Gani Beisembayev, Kazakh
Minister of Education.
“This year, the survey has involved 571
educational organizations, with a total of 19,769 students aged 15. Overall,
seven participating countries, including Kazakhstan, have improved mathematics
results compared to 2018. Also, 18 countries, among which Kazakhstan ranks
first with a 26-point increase, have enhanced science scores,” said Natalya
Zhumadildayeva, Kazakh First Vice Minister of Education.
It is noteworthy that international experience is
taken into account in the systematic work to further improve the quality of
education that continues across five key areas. Among these are
strengthening management and developing a pool of leaders through the ‘1,000
Leaders of Change in Education’ program, updating educational programs to
develop 21st century competencies, implementing a comprehensive program to
support rural schools, constructing new educational institutions as part of the
Comfortable School national project and others.
