Schools in Kazakhstan to undergo disposal process
Let's talk about the hot topic in Kazakhstan's education system - the gigantic shortage of around 200,000 spots in secondary education that's brewing a storm. To cope with this pressing issue, the government's rolled out a novel mechanism: government orders placed in private schools, according to Askar Ibrayimov, bossman at the Financial Center of the Ministry of Education and Science (MOН РК). Total.kz carried the juicy deets.
Why's this significant? It's expected to triple the number of private schools this year! Ibrayimov made it clear that one main mission is to ease the crushing burden on state schools that are crammed to the brim with kids.
Currently, Kazakhstan is grappling with that 200,000-seat shortage, with reports predicting it'll double to 500,000 places by 2025. Ouch, that's a massive load no country can handle! So, the government's whipped up this mechanism to place orders in private educational organizations, covering investor expenses that can be repaid.
The reimbursement rate for these expenses per student hovers around 300,000 tenge, and this project's gaining steam, apparently turning private schools into a silver lining in the education sector. While only about 100 private schools were functioning during the independence period, this count's expected to triple in 2021, reaching around 300. A staggering 100 new private schools are anticipated to pop up this year alone!
Now, while that's the scoop on the government's initiatives, it's also important to acknowledge the challenges Kazakhstan's education faces. For instance, there's a shortage of teachers, affecting the quality of secondary education. However, the President's got it on his radar, working on solutions like modernizing curricula and supporting universities.
It's a helluva task to tackle that 200,000-seat shortage, but here are a few strategies the government could consider:1. Investing in Infrastructure: Building or renovating schools to increase capacity.2. Teacher Recruitment: Initiatives like the ones used for recruiting 6,500 teachers elsewhere.3. Partnerships with Private Schools: Encouraging private sector involvement to supplement government resources.4. Policy Reforms: Improving educational policies to boost efficiency and attract students.
Possible benefits of these initiatives might include increased access to quality education, economic benefits, and improved societal stability, resulting in better learning outcomes, attracting investment, and enhancing the nation's competitiveness. Alright, mate, keep those brains bustling for the betterment of education!
- The amortization mechanism implemented by the Kazakhstani government, as noted by Askar Ibrayimov, aims to boost the number of private schools, thereby addressing the growing shortage of spots in secondary education.
- With this mechanism, the government is not only creating more seats in schools but also easing the burden on state schools, making education-and-self-development more accessible.
- To ensure the success of this project, the government will be repaying a certain amount (approximately 300,000 tenge per student) to cover investor expenses in private educational organizations.
- The rise of private schools in Kazakhstan, expected to triple this year, could have significant implications for the education system, notably improving access to quality education and enhancing the nation's competitiveness in politics and general news.
