Education Minister Announces Elimination of State Diplomas

In a significant move towards modernizing the education system, the Minister of Education and Science of Kazakhstan, Askhat Aimagambetov, has announced a series of changes that will transform the way diplomas are issued and academic evaluations are conducted in the country.

The heart of these changes lies in the creation of a repository for issued diplomas within the Ministry of Education and Science's information system. This repository, which will include Diploma Supplements according to the Bologna Process requirements, aims to streamline the process of issuing and verifying diplomas.

The news of these changes has been widely reported, with Almaty.tv being one of the media outlets that broke the story.

One of the key drivers behind these changes is the novel education-related law in Kazakhstan, which includes a provision for the creation of samples of documents. This law also defines the main requirements for the content of these documents, ensuring that they function as independent brands for universities.

A notable aspect of these changes is the abolition of external evaluations for universities. This decision primarily stems from the expansion of academic autonomy for universities, allowing them to independently develop educational programs. Conducting evaluations becomes less practical when each university develops its own programs.

Starting from 2021, each university in Kazakhstan will issue its own diploma. To prevent the issuance of illegal or forged documents, unified framework requirements will be established for the accounting and systematization of diplomas by series numbers.

The details of the issued diplomas will be indicated in the repository, providing a transparent and accessible way to verify the authenticity of diplomas. This is a crucial step to prevent the issuance of illegal or forged documents.

The new law in Kazakhstan also includes rules for the accounting and issuance of documents. Universities in Kazakhstan now have the opportunity to independently develop educational programs, with students making decisions based on the quality of educational services provided, using money or grants.

The abolition of state-issued diplomas and the establishment of a new diplomatic document repository in the information and telecommunications system of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan mark a significant shift in the country's education system. While the exact timeline for the establishment of this repository remains undisclosed, it is clear that these changes will usher in a new era of academic freedom and autonomy in Kazakhstan.