How do I apply?
Applicant requirements
Hold a completed bachelor's or master's degree by the start of the 2025-2026 academic year. 
Your intended teaching subject must align with your degree specialization. See details here. 
Current or former school teachers are not eligible to apply, as the program’s core mission is to train new educators for regional schools.
*Tutoring or college/university teaching experience is allowed.
Commit to full-time teaching beginning September 1, 2025.
*This excludes full-time enrollment in a master’s/doctoral program or holding other employment.
You must be willing to relocate to villages, regional hubs, or towns focused on a single industry.
Be a citizen of Kazakhstan.
Successfully complete our summer teacher training program.
What You'll get?
All candidates must complete our multi-stage competitive selection, which uses various assessment tools to identify those best aligned with the program's mission.
Dear Candidate, before proceeding with your application, please verify that your desired school teaching subject aligns with your degree specialization. For detailed guidance, refer to the “Instructions for Choosing a School Teaching Subject” section
Complete the candidate form by following the instructions on our website. Share your personal details, education, work experience, and key achievements to help us understand your background.
Time needed: ≈ 30–45 minutes.
Deadline: January 31, 2025.
Take two tests to assess your skills in:
- verbal reasoning (understanding written information);
- abstract thinking (solving problems creatively).
Time needed: ≈ 60 minutes.
Pro tip: Practice with free online test examples to prepare.
Deadline: February 2, 2025.
No prep needed – just be yourself! Answer open-ended questions about your views, goals, and how you handle real-life scenarios.
Duration: ≈ 60 minutes.
Deadline: February 7, 2025.
Apply early! Applications are reviewed as they’re submitted, so don’t wait until the last minute.
Prepare a sample lesson in your chosen subject using the provided guidelines and template. Ensure your lesson’s structure, explanations, and tasks align with authentic classroom practices.
Time allocated: ≈ 15 minutes.
You will collaborate with other candidates to complete a team-based task.
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes.
During this activity, you’ll step into the role of a teacher and propose a solution to a classroom scenario.
Duration: ≈30 minutes.
