14,000 First-Graders in Bishkek to Begin Learning in Kindergartens
In Bishkek, First-Graders May Be Placed in Kindergarten Buildings Due to School Space Shortage
In response to a shortage of places in schools, first-graders in Bishkek may be placed in nearby kindergarten buildings. Rakhat Musaeva, head of the Department of Education, provided this information during a session of the City Council’s Permanent Commission on Social Issues.
According to Musaeva, the children will attend classes for a few hours following a set schedule, with lessons lasting 35 minutes each. The educational process will be organized in two shifts.
“Current statistics on children may change due to internal migration. By September, we expect about 23,000 children to enter first grade and 25,000 in second grade. All second-grade students are expected to be fully accommodated in schools. Only 9,000 first-graders will be placed in schools, while the remaining 14,000 will likely attend classes in kindergarten buildings,” explained Rakhat Musaeva, noting that the final number could still change as schools continue efforts to find available classroom space.
Previously, it was mentioned that children could stay at kindergartens after classes until the evening if desired by parents. However, Rakhat Musaeva stated that this option will no longer be available.
Currently, there are 118 municipal kindergartens in Bishkek. It has not yet been determined which ones will host first-grade classes.
