ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 12. The President of
Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a decree “On Measures
for the Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in the Secondary
Education System of the Republic of Kazakhstan”, Trend reports via the press
service of the Kazakh president.
The main objective of the decree is to ensure the country’s
sustainable development amid the rapid advancement of artificial
intelligence, as well as to create conditions for building a
modern, innovative education system as a key component of human
capital.
Under the decree, the Government will approve by July 1, 2026, a
Comprehensive Action Plan for the large-scale introduction of
artificial intelligence into secondary education for 2026–2029. The
plan includes the development of personalized learning mechanisms,
digital infrastructure, teacher training programs, and measures to
protect students’ personal data.
The decree also provides for the practical use of
recommendations by Kai-Fu Lee , a member of the Council for
Artificial Intelligence Development. The Government is instructed
to submit specific proposals by June 1, 2026, for a pilot project
in secondary education, with subsequent nationwide scaling. The
initiative aims to reduce disparities in education quality between
urban and rural schools.
By August 1, 2026, within the framework of the pilot project,
schools are to be equipped with the necessary technical
infrastructure, including stable high-speed internet access.
By September 1, 2026, standards for the use of artificial
intelligence in the secondary education system will be
approved.
Also, by September 1, 2026, an action plan will be adopted to
ensure continuous professional development for teachers and to
regulate the use of artificial intelligence in education as a
supplementary tool, without replacing or undermining the
professional role of educators.
