Bishkek, March 27, 2026. /Kabar/. This year, approximately 170,000 children across Kyrgyzstan are expected to enroll in first grade. Deputy Minister of Education Nadira Dzhusupbekova announced at Kabar news agency.
She clarified that this figure is preliminary; the final number of first-graders will be determined following registration.
According to Rakhat Musaeva, Director of the Bishkek City Hall's Department of Education, approximately 25,000 children are expected to enroll in first grade in the capital, compared to 18,000 in 2025.