REGULATORY AND LEGAL DOCUMENTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
Concept for the Development of Higher Education and Science in the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2023–2029 Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 248 dated March 28, 2023.
Concept for the Development of Preschool, Secondary, Technical and Vocational Education in the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2023–2029 Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 249 dated March 28, 2023.
Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Education" dated July 27, 2007 No. 319-III
Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Science and Technology Policy" dated July 1, 2024 No. 103-VIII
Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Technical Regulation" dated December 30, 2020 No. 396-VI
Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Permissions and Notifications" dated 16 May 2014 No. 202-V
On Approval of the Requirements for Accreditation Bodies in the Field of Higher and Postgraduate Education and the Rules for the Recognition of Accreditation Bodies in the Field of Higher and Postgraduate Education, Including Foreign Accreditation Bodies Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 629 dated November 1, 2016. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on November 19, 2016 under No. 14438.
On Amendments to the Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 629 dated November 1, 2016 "On Approval of the Rules for the Recognition of Accreditation Bodies, Including Foreign Accreditation Bodies, and the Formation of Registers of Recognized Accreditation Bodies, Accredited Education Organizations and Educational Programs" Order of the Acting Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 499 dated October 4, 2021. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on October 8, 2021 under No. 24671.
On Approval of the Rules for the Recognition of Accreditation Bodies, Including Foreign Accreditation Bodies, and the Formation of Registers of Recognized Accreditation Bodies, Accredited Education Organizations and Educational Programs Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 629 dated November 1, 2016 (as amended by Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 531 dated October 4, 2018).
On the Establishment of the Republican Accreditation Council for the Recognition of Accreditation Bodies Order of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 88 dated October 3, 2022.
On Certain Issues Related to the Activities of Accreditation Bodies (Extension of the Recognition Period of Accreditation Bodies) Order of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 124 dated October 27, 2022.
On the Recognition of an Accreditation Body and Its Inclusion in the Register of Recognized Accreditation Bodies (Register 1) for a Period of Five Years Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 112 dated March 14, 2017.
On the Formation of the National Register of Accreditation Bodies of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan Order of the Acting Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 304 dated June 27, 2012.
On Approval of the Requirements and Rules for the Recognition of Accreditation Bodies, Including Foreign Accreditation Bodies Order of the Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 34 dated February 13, 2023. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on February 14, 2023 under No. 31902.
On Approval of the Nomenclature of Types of Educational Organizations Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 50 dated February 22, 2013 (as amended by the Order of the Acting Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 557 dated October 10, 2018).
On Approval of the Rules for Organizing and Carrying Out Educational-Methodological and Scientific-Methodological Activities in Educational Organizations Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 583 dated November 29, 2007. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on December 13, 2007 under No. 5036.
On Approval of the Rules for Organizing and Carrying Out Educational-Methodological and Scientific-Methodological Activities in Educational Organizations in the Field of Culture Order of the Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 145-НҚ dated April 7, 2025. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on April 9, 2025 under No. 35959.
On Approval of the Standard Qualification Characteristics for Teaching Positions Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 338 dated July 13, 2009. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on August 17, 2009 under No. 5750.
On Amendments and Additions to the Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 338 dated July 13, 2009 "On Approval of the Standard Qualification Characteristics for Teaching Positions and Persons Equated to Them" Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 241 dated June 9, 2011. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on June 13, 2011 under No. 7004.
On Approval of the Rules for the Recognition of Learning Outcomes Obtained through Non-Formal Education, as well as the Results of Professional Qualification Recognition Joint Order of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 544 and the Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 322, both dated October 24, 2023. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on October 27, 2023 under No. 33580.
On Approval of the Standard Rules for Organizing the Work of the Board of Trustees and the Procedure for Its Election in Educational Organizations Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 355 dated July 27, 2017. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on August 29, 2017 under No. 15584.
On Approval of the Rules for Organizing and Carrying Out Educational-Methodological and Scientific-Methodological Activities in Educational Organizations, Except Educational Organizations in the Field of Culture Order of the Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 253 dated August 10, 2023. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on August 16, 2023 under No. 33285.
On Approval of the Rules and Conditions for Teacher Certification Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 83 dated January 27, 2016. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on February 29, 2016 under No. 13317.
On Approval of the Rules for the Organization of Dual Education Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 50 dated January 21, 2016. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on March 9, 2016 under No. 13422.
On Approval of the State Compulsory Standards of Higher and Postgraduate Education Order of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 2 dated July 20, 2022. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on July 27, 2022 under No. 28916.
On Approval of the Model Rules for the Activities of Higher and (or) Postgraduate Education Organizations Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 595 dated October 30, 2018. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on October 31, 2018 under No. 17657.
On Approval of the Qualification Requirements for Educational Activities of Organizations Providing Higher and (or) Postgraduate Education and the List of Documents Confirming Compliance with These Requirements Order of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 4 dated January 5, 2024. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on January 8, 2024 under No. 33892.
On Approval of the Model Rules for Admission to Educational Organizations Implementing Higher and Postgraduate Education Programs Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 600 dated October 31, 2018. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on October 31, 2018 under No. 17650.
On Approval of the Rules for Organizing the Educational Process under the Credit-Based Learning System in Higher and (or) Postgraduate Education Organizations Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 152 dated April 20, 2011. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on May 27, 2011 under No. 6976.
On Approval of the Classifier of Fields of Training for Personnel with Higher and Postgraduate Education Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 569 dated October 13, 2018. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on October 17, 2018 under No. 17565.
On Approval of the Rules for the Formation and Allocation of the State Educational Order for the Training of Personnel with Higher and Postgraduate Education Order of the Acting Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 511 dated November 4, 2025. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on November 5, 2025 under No. 37347.
On Approval of the Types of Documents on Higher and (or) Postgraduate Education, the Standard Forms of State-Issued Documents on Higher and (or) Postgraduate Education and the Rules for Their Registration and Issuance, the Basic Requirements for the Content of Institution-Issued Documents on Higher and (or) Postgraduate Education and the Rules for Their Registration and Issuance Order of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 47 dated February 10, 2023. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on February 13, 2023 under No. 31894.
On Approval of the Model Rules for Organizing the Work of Collegial Governing Bodies of Higher and (or) Postgraduate Education Organizations Order of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 157 dated April 1, 2025. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on April 2, 2025 under No. 35921.
On Approval of the Structure and Rules for Developing the Development Program of a Higher and (or) Postgraduate Education Organization Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 590 dated October 25, 2018. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on October 26, 2018 under No. 17622.
On Approval of the Rules for Providing the Public Service "Issuance of a License to Conduct Educational Activities in the Field of Higher and Postgraduate Education" Order of the Acting Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 164 dated November 29, 2022. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on November 30, 2022 under No. 30832.
On Approval of the Rules for Placing the State Educational Order for the Training of Personnel with Higher and Postgraduate Education, Taking into Account the Needs of the Labor Market, and for Preparatory Departments of Higher and (or) Postgraduate Education Organizations Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 122 dated January 29, 2016. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on March 9, 2016 under No. 13418.
On Approval of the Rules for the Organization and Operation of Informatization Facilities in the Field of Higher and (or) Postgraduate Education Order of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 428 dated September 2, 2024. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on September 12, 2024 under No. 35056.
On Approval of the Requirements for Educational Organizations Providing Distance Learning and the Rules for Organizing the Educational Process through Distance Learning and Online Learning under Higher and (or) Postgraduate Education Programs Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 137 dated March 20, 2015. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on April 22, 2015 under No. 10768.
On Approval of the Rules for Conducting Monitoring Based on the Results of Student Admission to Higher and (or) Postgraduate Education Organizations under Educational Programs Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 498 dated September 27, 2018. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on September 28, 2018 under No. 17450.
On Approval of the Average Student-to-Faculty Ratio for Calculating the Total Number of Academic Staff of Higher and (or) Postgraduate Education Organizations, with the Exception of the Academy of Justice, Military and Specialized Educational Institutions, and Educational Organizations in the Field of Culture Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 606 dated October 31, 2018. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on November 1, 2018 under No. 17670.
On Approval of the List of Fields of Training for Personnel with Higher and Postgraduate Education for Which Extramural and Online Learning Is Not Permitted Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 530 dated October 2, 2018. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on October 9, 2018 under No. 17513.
Rules for Targeted Training of Doctors of Philosophy (PhD) in Higher and (or) Postgraduate Education Organizations Order of the Acting Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 235 dated May 22, 2012. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on June 7, 2012 under No. 7707.
On Approval of the Rules for Selecting Candidates for Participation in Scholarship Programs Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 548 dated October 8, 2018. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on October 10, 2018 under No. 17520.
On Approval of the Rules for Sending Individuals to Study Abroad, Including within the Framework of Academic Mobility Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 613 dated November 19, 2008. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on January 22, 2009 under No. 5499.
On Approval of the Rules for Selecting Candidates for the International Bolashak Scholarship and Determining the Areas of Expenditure of the International Bolashak Scholarship Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 573 dated June 11, 2008.
On Approval of the Forms of Strict Accountability Documents Used by Higher and (or) Postgraduate Education Organizations in Educational Activities Order of the Acting Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 502 dated October 23, 2007. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on November 9, 2007 under No. 4991.
“On Approval of the Standards of Public Services Provided in the Field of Higher and Postgraduate Education” Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 186 dated April 9, 2015.
“On Approval of the Standards of Public Services Provided in the Field of Higher and Postgraduate Education” Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 189 dated April 10, 2015.
“On Approval of the Standards of Public Services for Sending Individuals to Study Abroad, Including within the Framework of the Bolashak International Scholarship” Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 187 dated April 9, 2015.
General Documents
On Approval of the State Compulsory Standards of Preschool Education and Training, Primary, Basic Secondary and General Secondary, Technical and Vocational, and Post-Secondary Education Order of the Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 348 dated August 3, 2022. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on August 5, 2022 under No. 29031.
On Approval of the Model Rules for the Activities of Educational Organizations of the Relevant Types and Kinds, Except for Higher and Postgraduate Education Organizations Order of the Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 385 dated August 31, 2022. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on August 31, 2022 under No. 29329.
On Approval of the Qualification Requirements for the Educational Activities of Educational Organizations, Except for Higher and Postgraduate Education Organizations, and the List of Documents Confirming Compliance with These Requirements Order of the Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 473 dated November 24, 2022. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on November 25, 2022 under No. 30721.
On Approval of the Rules for Providing the Public Service "Issuance of a License to Conduct Educational Activities in the Fields of Primary, Basic Secondary, General Secondary, Technical and Vocational, Post-Secondary, Religious Education, and Educational and Health-Improvement Services for Minors" Order of the Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 483 dated November 30, 2022. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on November 30, 2022 under No. 30833.
On Approval of the Rules for the Organization and Operation of Informatization Facilities in the Fields of Preschool, Secondary, Technical and Vocational, Post-Secondary, and Additional Education Order of the Acting Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 503 dated December 1, 2011. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on December 28, 2011 under No. 7363.
Secondary Education
On Approval of the Rules for Organizing the Educational Process through Distance Learning in Secondary, Supplementary, Technical and Vocational, and Post-Secondary Education Organizations, Including under Adverse Weather Conditions, During a State of Emergency, Restrictive Measures, Including Quarantine, in Relevant Administrative-Territorial Units (or Individual Facilities), Upon Declaration of Emergency Situations, as well as through Online Learning in Educational Organizations Implementing Technical and Vocational and Post-Secondary Educational Programs, and the Requirements for Educational Organizations Providing Distance Learning Order of the Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 349 dated November 27, 2023. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on November 27, 2023 under No. 33682.
On Approval of the Types of Documents on Secondary, Technical and Vocational, and Post-Secondary Education, the Standard Forms of State-Issued Documents on Secondary, Technical and Vocational, and Post-Secondary Education and the Rules for Their Registration and Issuance, as well as the Form of the Certificate Issued to Persons Who Have Not Completed Their Education in Educational Organizations Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 39 dated January 28, 2015. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on February 27, 2015 under No. 10348.
On Approval of the Forms of Strict Accountability Documents Used by Secondary, Technical and Vocational, and Post-Secondary Education Organizations in Educational Activities Order of the Acting Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 263 dated August 17, 2023. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on August 25, 2023 under No. 33330.
Technical and Vocational, and Post-Secondary Education (TVET)
On Approval of the Model Rules for Admission to Educational Organizations Implementing Technical and Vocational and Post-Secondary Educational Programs, Except for Republican, Regional, and Cities of Republican Significance and the Capital Specialized Boarding School-Colleges of the Olympic Reserve and Regional, Cities of Republican Significance and the Capital Boarding Schools for Gifted Children in Sports Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 578 dated October 18, 2018. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on November 7, 2018 under No. 17705.
On Approval of the Model Rules for Current Academic Performance Assessment, Intermediate and Final Certification of Students in Secondary, Technical and Vocational, and Post-Secondary Education Organizations Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 125 dated March 18, 2008. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on April 21, 2008 under No. 5191.
On Approval of the Rules for Organizing and Conducting Professional Practice and the Rules for Determining Enterprises (Organizations) as Practice Bases for Technical and Vocational and Post-Secondary Education Organizations Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 107 dated January 29, 2016. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on March 4, 2016 under No. 13395.
On Approval of the Standard Forms of Educational Services Agreements for Preschool, Secondary, Technical and Vocational, and Post-Secondary Education Organizations, the Standard Agreement for Professional Practice, and the Standard Agreement on Dual Education for Technical and Vocational and Post-Secondary Education Organizations Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 93 dated January 28, 2016. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on February 25, 2016 under No. 13227.
On Approval of the Classifier of Specialties and Qualifications for Technical and Vocational, and Post-Secondary Education Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 500 dated September 27, 2018. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on October 17, 2018 under No. 17564.
“On Approval of the List of Professions and Specialties by Duration of Study and Levels of Education for Technical and Vocational, and Post-Secondary Education in Accordance with the Classifier” Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 65 dated January 22, 2016.
“On Approval of the Model Curricula and Model Educational Programs for Technical and Vocational Education Specialties” Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 384 dated June 15, 2015, with Appendices 1–97 to this Order.
On Approval of the List of Specialties and Qualifications in Technical and Vocational, and Post-Secondary Education Eligible for Extramural, Evening, Online Learning, as well as External Studies in the Fields of Culture and Arts, Physical Culture and Sports Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 40 dated February 8, 2010. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on March 5, 2010 under No. 6111.
On Approval of the Rules for the Formation and Allocation of the State Educational Order for the Training of Personnel with Technical and Vocational, Post-Secondary, Higher and Postgraduate Education Order of the Acting Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 568 dated October 12, 2018. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on October 15, 2018 under No. 17550.
On Approval of the Rules for Placing the State Educational Order for the Training of Personnel with Technical and Vocational and Post-Secondary Education, Taking into Account Labor Market Needs, as well as for Preschool Education and Training, Secondary Education and Additional Education for Children Order of the Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 381 dated August 27, 2022. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on August 27, 2022 under No. 29323.
On Approval of the Rules for the Provision of Public Services in the Field of Technical and Vocational, and Post-Secondary Education Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 19 dated January 20, 2015. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on February 19, 2015 under No. 10297.
“On Approval of the Standards of Public Services Provided in the Field of Technical and Vocational, and Post-Secondary Education” Order of the Acting Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 627 dated November 6, 2015 (as amended by Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 205 dated May 15, 2018).
On Approval of the Rules for Granting Academic Leave to Students of Technical and Vocational, and Post-Secondary Education Organizations Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 506 dated December 4, 2014. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on March 17, 2015 under No. 10475.
On Approval of the Rules for Organizing the Educational Process under the Credit-Based Learning System Order of the Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 75 dated March 28, 2023. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on March 29, 2023 under No. 32140.
On Approval of the Model Rules for Organizing the Work of the Pedagogical Council of Technical and Vocational, and Post-Secondary Education Organizations Order of the Acting Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 506 dated October 24, 2007. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on November 9, 2007 under No. 4993.
Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovation of the Kyrgyz Republic
