Foreword

This first OECD review of policies for secondary education in the Republic of Kazakhstan was requested by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan as part of the process of deepening co-operation with the OECD in key areas of development, such as education. The purpose of the review is to evaluate the education reform agenda – its feasibility and focus – by taking stock of present-day strengths and weaknesses of the secondary education system of Kazakhstan. The review also seeks to provide, where needed and possible, guidance on adjusting the reform implementation plans in line with international experiences and best practices regarding educational change.