As part of the nationwide project ‘Comfortable School’, Kazakhstan is to build 369 new secondary schools, with accommodation for 740,000 pupils, by 2026.
According to a press release issued by the government, the new schools will have separate blocks for elementary and high school students, technology for teaching contemporary subjects, and specially equipped classrooms to ensure both the safety of pupils and a barrier-free environment for children with special educational needs.
Regarding construction, priority will be given to local manufacturers with a aim to use 70% of Kazakh-made materials, including 90% for the actual build. All of the schools’ furniture will be made in Kazakhstan.
The first schools are expected to open ahead of schedule with 21 to be launched this August, 18 in September, 58 in October, and a further 112 by the end of the year.
