Kazakhstan to embed AI in secondary schools with a 2026 to 2029 nationwide rollout plan

AI guidance from Kai Fu Lee is slated for classrooms
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a May 12 decree to introduce artificial intelligence into the nation’s secondary education system, aiming for nationwide rollout as part of a 2026–2029 action plan. By July 1, the government will approve details covering personalized learning, digital infrastructure, teacher training, and safeguards for student personal data. Pilot projects are expected to start after proposals by June 1, with equipment and stable high-speed internet by Aug. 1. National AI standards are due by Sept. 1.
- Decree signed May 12 to add AI to secondary education
- Comprehensive action plan for 2026–2029 approved by July 1
- Pilot proposals submitted by June 1 for secondary schools
- Stable high-speed internet and technical equipment by Aug 1
- National AI usage standards set by Sept 1
- Plan includes data protection and AI-supported teacher training
This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on
The Economic Times
