Kazakhstan's Deputy Education Minister Shynara Akparova Unveils New Teacher Certification Model at SCC Press Conference
Kazakhstan overhauls teacher certification to prioritize student growth over test scores
During a press briefing at the Central Communications Service (SCC), Deputy Minister of Education Shynara Akparova presented details of a new teacher certification system currently being piloted, Liter.kz reports.
Under the revised model, educators will be evaluated not just on academic performance but, above all, on their tangible impact in shaping students' personal and intellectual growth, Akparova explained.
For teachers in the "moderator" category, the number of required open lessons has been significantly reduced: while five such classes were previously mandated annually, the new system requires only four over the entire certification period. Professional development hours have also been cut from 72 to 36, though teachers will now be expected to participate in creative teams and institutional projects. Additionally, the model introduces requirements for conducting homeroom sessions or extracurricular activities, the deputy minister noted.
Similar adjustments apply to expert teachers, researcher-teachers, and master teachers.
A draft order for the pilot phase has been developed and is currently undergoing approval procedures. The ministry also plans to conduct outreach with all stakeholders to clarify the changes. During the transition, teachers' existing rights will remain fully protected. The certification process is designed not only as a tool for financial incentives but, crucially, as a fair and objective mechanism for assessing teaching quality.
The system is structured to minimize bureaucratic burdens, ensuring that educators can focus on their core mission—working with students—rather than excessive paperwork.
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