Kazakhstan to launch first-grade enrollment via eGov from May 27
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Kazakhstan will begin accepting first-grade enrollment applications via the eGov portal starting May 27, 2026, with the campaign running through August 31. Different regions will have staggered start dates for document submission.
Enrollment Timeline
The nationwide enrollment period for first grade runs from May 27 to August 31, 2026. However, each region sets its own start date within this window. The Ministry of Education has published a regional schedule on the eGov portal.
Application Process
Parents must submit applications through the eGov electronic government portal. The system requires a digital signature or one-time password for authentication. Detailed instructions are available on the eGov website.
2022 First-Grade Enrollment Figures
In 2022, over 400,000 children entered first grade in Kazakhstan, according to the Ministry of Enlightenment. The document admission period ran from April 1 to August 31, spanning four months.
Application Statistics
Over 380,000 children are expected to start first grade this year. As of the report, 285,000 applications have been submitted, according to the Kazakh Ministry of Education and Science.
What's Next
The first applications will be processed starting May 27. It remains unclear how the staggered regional start dates will affect overall enrollment numbers or system load.
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Kazakhstan to launch first-grade enrollment via eGov from May 27
