Kazakhstan Boosts Efforts to Expand Inclusive Education

Kazakhstan is stepping up efforts to expand inclusive education.

A recent working group meeting focused on improving the effectiveness of the country’s inclusive education system, which is recognized as a key part of state policy to develop human potential, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has emphasized that supporting every child, regardless of their needs, is essential for building a fair and sustainable society. Ensuring equal access to quality education remains a top priority of ongoing reforms.

To better support children with special educational needs, Kazakhstan continues to expand its infrastructure. The country now has 537 specialized institutions, including 48 kindergartens, 99 schools, 126 psychological-medical-pedagogical consultation rooms, 238 psychological and pedagogical correction rooms, 12 autism centers, and 14 rehabilitation centers. The total number of support rooms has grown to 1,095.

By the end of 2025, 95.2 per cent of schools had created conditions for educating children with special needs. Currently, 94,527 children are learning in an inclusive environment, while 7,775 children with disabilities receive psychological and pedagogical support under a government program.

During the working group meeting, experts presented recommendations to provide comprehensive support for children with special educational needs, further strengthening Kazakhstan’s inclusive education framework.