Artificial Intelligence is going to become part of the Kazakhstani school system. Following the signing of a Presidential decree on the integration of AI into education, the Government has begun preparing pilot projects and training teachers, El.kz reports.
How it started
On May 12, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on the implementation of AI in the education system.
According to Minister Zhuldyz Suleimenova, a Comprehensive Plan for 2026–2029 has been developed and will soon be submitted to the government for approval. The document covers three key areas: infrastructure, teacher training, and the practical application of AI tools in the classroom.
The First 500 schools under review
In collaboration with local administrations (akimats), 500 schools were selected for the pilot project. These include 250 small-staffed schools, 150 standard secondary schools, and 100 schools from the "Keleshek" network.
The assessment went beyond just checking for computers. Officials evaluated internet quality, staff potential, and overall readiness for digital tools. This is crucial: without stable internet, AI is nothing more than a nice idea.
Teachers Are Already Being Trained
To date, over 350,000 teachers have completed training on how to apply AI in the educational process.
Specialized courses for teachers in the pilot schools are planned for the summer. These sessions will focus on digital pedagogy, new methodologies, and most importantly practical application: how to actually use AI tools during a lesson rather than just knowing they exist.
The phased rollout plan
The first stage will launch on September 1, 2026, in 10 small-staffed schools across the Kyzylorda and Pavlodar regions. The pilot will be tested in 4th-grade classes across four subjects: native language, mathematics, digital literacy, and the fundamentals of AI.
By November, the pilot will expand to 50 schools. By May 2027, an additional 300 educational institutions will join the project. The strategy is clear: test on a small scale first, identify potential issues, and only then scale up.
A National AI Education Platform will also be launched. It is designed to provide each student with personalized assignments, track results in real-time, and send alerts if a child begins to fall behind.
Security: A dedicated focus
The document outlines standards for AI application, as well as mechanisms to protect academic integrity and children's personal data.
All digital educational content will undergo mandatory expert review. This means that random content cannot be uploaded to the school platform.
