The Presidential Lyceum "Akylman" is currently conducting a selection process among 6th-grade students from orphanages, children from vulnerable groups, and low-income families who are high achievers and top students. This announcement was made during a press conference today by Ainura Kuseinova, the chief specialist of the Department of School, Out-of-School, and Additional Education at the Ministry of Education and Science.
Education at the lyceum is offered in Kyrgyz and English languages, with a focus on natural sciences, mathematics, and technical subjects through in-depth classes. Online registration will be open from April 22 to May 2, with the initial two testing stages taking place online and the third stage conducted offline on-site.
Emil Ryskulov, the director of the Presidential Lyceum "Akylman," outlined that the exams will cover mathematics, history, logic, Russian, and Kyrgyz languages, consisting of 25 math questions and 15 questions for the other subjects.
To ensure a transparent selection process, a commission has been established. Currently, the lyceum has 72 students, with plans to select the same number for the upcoming 2024/25 academic year and add 10 more candidates who can enroll in case of rejections from the initial selection.
Ryskulov emphasized the progress visible among students due to the intensive learning environment, particularly in English, which is used for teaching various subjects such as physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Students also participate in subject Olympiads within Kyrgyzstan, and three of them are set to compete in a robotics Olympiad in Astana, Kazakhstan, in May.
Established in the summer of 2023, the Presidential Lyceum "Akylman" is financially supported by the President's Foundation and is directly under his authority. Ryskulov highlighted the challenges faced by students and teachers during the first quarter and the assistance provided by psychologists and educators. With an average age of 35, the lyceum has 31 teachers who maintain a rigorous schedule for students, including extracurricular activities, sports, and five daily meals.
Ryskulov urged parents to prioritize their children's health, mentioning that dental issues were identified during last year's medical examinations post-admission.
