Uzbekistan announces subsidies up to 1.5bn soums for private schools in 52 districts

September 30, 2026 at 03:40 PM1 min

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President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced new financial support for private schools in 52 districts with high student loads. The package includes 7-year loans at 10% interest and subsidies covering up to 15% of opening and equipment costs, capped at 1.5 billion soums. Parents with children in private schools will see the tax-free income threshold rise from 3 million to 6 million soums.

Key Facts

In 2026, 800,000 children were admitted to first grade, 10% more than the previous year.
The number of first-graders is expected to reach 1 million by 2030.
Private schools in 52 high-load districts will receive 7-year loans at 10% interest and subsidies up to 1.5 billion soums.
Parents with children in private schools will have their tax-free income threshold increased from 3 million to 6 million soums.
Empty state buildings will be leased free for 10 years to open private schools in all districts.

Private School Incentives

President Mirziyoyev announced new financial mechanisms to support private schools in 52 districts with high student loads. Entrepreneurs opening schools in these areas will receive 7-year loans at 10% interest. Subsidies will cover up to 15% of opening and equipment costs, capped at 1.5 billion soums. Property owners who lease buildings to schools will be exempt from land and property taxes. Half of international accreditation costs will be reimbursed.

Parent Tax Relief

The tax-free income threshold for parents with children in private schools will rise from 3 million to 6 million soums. President Mirziyoyev said this will save families 6-7 million soums per year. Tax authorities will introduce automatic monthly refunds for these payments.

Enrollment Growth

In 2026, 800,000 children entered first grade, a 10% increase over the previous year. The number of first-graders is projected to reach 1 million by 2030. Investment programs create 180,000-200,000 student places annually.