General Provisions
Certification of pedagogical workers in the Republic of Kazakhstan is conducted in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Education" and the Rules for the Certification of Teachers approved by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The purpose of certification is to ensure the quality of education through assessing the professional competence of teachers and stimulating their professional development.
Certification is a mandatory procedure to confirm compliance with the held position, as well as voluntary when applying for a higher qualification category.
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Qualification Categories of Teachers
The education system of the Republic of Kazakhstan establishes the following qualification levels:
• Teacher
• Teacher-Moderator
• Teacher-Expert
• Teacher-Researcher
• Teacher-Master
Each subsequent category implies:
• a higher level of professional competence,
• confirmed student results,
• active methodological activities,
• participation in innovative and research projects.
Advancing a category directly affects the amount of official salary and incentive payments.
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Goals and Objectives of Certification
Certification aims to:
• improve the quality of teaching,
• develop professional competencies,
• disseminate advanced pedagogical experience,
• implement modern educational technologies,
• foster a culture of continuous professional growth.
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Main Stages of Certification
The certification procedure includes several stages:
1. Application Submission
The teacher submits an application through the established information system or in paper form within the set timeframes.
2. Portfolio Formation
The portfolio includes:
• information about professional education,
• professional development courses,
• methodological materials,
• student results,
• publications and presentations,
• participation in contests and projects.
3. Evaluation of Professional Activity
The commission analyzes:
• quality of lessons,
• compliance of educational programs with state education standards (GOSO),
• effectiveness of applied methodologies,
• level of student achievements.
4. Qualification Testing
For certain categories, testing is required to assess:
• subject knowledge,
• pedagogical competencies,
• regulatory and legal literacy.
5. Decision of the Certification Commission
Based on the review of materials, a decision is made regarding:
• assignment of category,
• confirmation of category,
• denial of assignment (with reasons provided).
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Evaluation Criteria
When reviewing materials, the following are considered:
• stability and dynamics of student academic achievements,
• results of external quality assessments of education,
• participation in olympiads and competitions,
• use of modern educational technologies,
• presence of author's programs and methodological materials,
• mentoring and work with young specialists.
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Rights of the Teacher
The teacher has the right to:
• submit an application for early category advancement if there are grounds,
• appeal the decision of the certification commission,
• receive consultation support for document preparation.
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Certification Frequency
Confirmation of qualification category is carried out within established deadlines according to current rules.
Category advancement is possible upon fulfillment of set requirements and sufficient professional experience.
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Practical Recommendations for Teachers
For successful certification, it is recommended to:
• regularly update the portfolio,
• record student results,
• participate in methodological associations,
• publish materials,
• improve qualifications at least as often as the established period,
• study the criteria of the relevant category in advance.