The Ministry of Education of Kazakhstan is preparing to launch a pilot project, ChatGPT Edu. In 2026, 200,000 teachers will be connected to the platform, gaining access to AI tools for working with educational materials and reducing routine workload.
What will change in the education system
The initiative is being implemented as part of a broader strategy to introduce AI into education, following instructions from the President.
The National Education Database is currently being модернизed on the QazTech platform. It will become a unified system that brings together data from electronic gradebooks to digital profiles of students and teachers.
At the same time, a National Education Platform is being developed. It will объединить existing services and public services that currently operate as separate systems. As a result, the education system will move from fragmented tools to a unified digital environment where data and AI are used to manage educational processes.
Why ChatGPT Edu is being introduced
The pilot aims to integrate AI into teachers’ daily workflows. Its key goals are to improve the quality of education, reduce administrative workload, and automate parts of academic processes.
Each participant will get access to a personal AI assistant. It will help teachers prepare educational materials faster and adapt them to different needs.
How licenses will be distributed
Under the memorandum, the Ministry of Education has been allocated 100,000 ChatGPT Edu licenses. They will be distributed across education levels:
• 5,000 — preschools
• 85,000 — schools
• 10,000 — colleges
In the second half of the year, the licenses will be redistributed and extended to another 100,000 teachers.
How teachers will use AI
ChatGPT Edu can be used across all stages of the learning process, from lesson planning to working with student outcomes. Teachers can create lesson plans, generate assignments and tests, and adapt materials to different levels. Content can be prepared in Kazakh, Russian, and English.
During lessons, the tool can help explain complex topics in simple terms, provide real-life examples, and support interactive formats such as discussions, group projects, and research activities.
After lessons, AI can be used to develop assessment criteria, perform preliminary analysis of student work, and prepare personalized feedback. Final grading remains the responsibility of the teacher.