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Kyrgyzstan Restores Kyrgyz, Russian Language Class Hours in Schools

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kyrgyzstan has reinstated the previous number of hours for Kyrgyz and Russian language classes in schools.
  • The changes affect first and fifth grades, restoring lost hours due to the transition to a 12-year schooling system.
  • The Ministry of Education stated that language skills are crucial for children's socialization and communication.

Kyrgyzstan is returning to its previous allocation of class hours for Kyrgyz and Russian languages in schools, according to Melis Muzulmanov, head of the School Education Department at the Ministry of Education. The adjustments specifically target first and fifth grades.

Last year, the transition to a 12-year schooling system led to a reduction of one hour in philological subjects for these grades. This year, that hour has been restored for Kyrgyz language classes in Kyrgyz-language schools and Russian language classes in Russian-language schools.

Muzulmanov emphasized the importance of language acquisition, stating, "Language helps children socialize and communicate, so philological skills are very important." The number of hours dedicated to mathematics, sciences, and other subjects will remain unchanged. The Ministry of Education had previously approved the basic curriculum for the 2026/27 academic year.

Language helps children socialize and communicate, so philological skills are very important.

— Melis MuzulmanovHead of the School Education Department at the Ministry of Education, explaining the importance of language classes.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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