NIS Strengthens Partnerships with Rural Schools

Nazarbayev Intellectual School in Qyzylorda and the Department of Education of Zhalagash District have signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at supporting rural schools and improving the quality of education.

The memorandum was signed by Akbar Tusupbayev, Director of NIS Qyzylorda, and Talgat Sadykov, Head of the Zhalagash District Department of Education.

The partnership will focus on strengthening the leadership skills of rural school administrators, sharing best practices, and organising seminars, professional development placements and masterclasses for teachers. Educators will also receive methodological support in lesson planning, assessment design and the development of original educational programmes.

Other key areas of cooperation include integrating artificial intelligence and digital technologies into teaching, sharing the experience of the NIS Innovation Centre, implementing joint research and creative projects, and developing students’ research, language and academic skills.

The parties also discussed joint initiatives to encourage students’ interest in science, education, culture and sports.

The memorandum opens up new opportunities for sharing educational best practices, supporting teachers’ professional growth and enhancing the quality of education in rural schools across Zhalagash District.