Canadian School in Astana Hosts First Cohort Graduation
ASTANA – The first graduation of Canadian International School – Astana (CIS) took place at the National Museum on June 20. Kazakh students graduated with government-certified diplomas of education from both Canada and Kazakhstan within the British Columbia (Canada) school program. The school was established in 2022 and this year successfully passed the ARQA (Independent…
International Student Enrollment in Kazakhstan Hits Record High
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has recorded an unprecedented rise in the number of international students, driven by a state-led campaign to internationalize education and a surge in enrollment from neighboring countries. Last year, the number of international students in Kazakhstan reached 31,500, an all-time high. The country seeks to raise this figure to 100,000 by 2028.…
‘Get Some Air’: Botanic Gardens Serve as Model for Urban Renewal
ASTANA – As urban development accelerates and soil turns to stone, one lesson keeps resurfacing: without green lungs, cities can not survive —we need space for nature to make space for life. The botanic gardens in Almaty and Astana are not just homes to rare plants — they are living museums, scientific hubs, and cultural…
Dutch Company Shares Advanced Agricultural Methods with Kazakh Farmers
ASTANA – A Dutch company, Koppert Biological Systems, offers innovative solutions in sustainable agriculture as part of its cooperation with Kazakhstan. The company produces products for the smooth transition to agricultural practices that benefit biodiversity and crops. The company is an international leader in crop protection and natural pollination. The company supports rebuilding ecosystems and…
