Kyrgyzstan First Grade Enrollment Nears Completion Amid Available Spots

Kyrgyzstan has seen a significant influx of students registering for first grade, with over 117,000 children enrolled nationwide. The capital city, Bishkek, accounts for nearly 23,000 of these registrations.

Within Bishkek, there are distinct preferences for language of instruction, with approximately 12,000 spots taken in Kyrgyz-language classes and over 10,800 in Russian-language classes. Despite the high enrollment, the capital still has 3,500 first-grade seats available.

Across the entire republic, the total capacity for the 2026/2027 academic year is 192,300 students, leaving a substantial 76,000 spots unfilled. The electronic registration process commenced on April 1. Initially, enrollment was based on micro-districts, but now, parents can register their children in any school with remaining vacancies, regardless of their registered address. Children born in 2019 and 2020 are eligible for first grade.