President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has tasked the government with adopting an AI-in-education roadmap by July 1, with an initial focus on bridging the gap between urban and rural schools before expanding the programme nationwide.
This September, a pilot project will launch in 500 understaffed rural schools, equipping them with reliable high-speed internet and modern digital infrastructure. The initiative is scheduled to run through May 2027.
Under the programme, some of the country’s most experienced teachers will deliver live and recorded lessons remotely to students in small rural schools.
“Our primary mission is to make the country's best educators available to all children, regardless of whether they live in a major city or a small rural community,” said Sergei Companiec, Kazakhstan’s Vice-Minister of Enlightenment.
Alongside the connectivity programme, a national AI platform will analyse student performance, identify learners who may require additional support and provide teachers with real-time feedback.
