Minister, Misir Mardanov has noted the high level bilateral relationship existing between Azerbaijan and Iraq, and emphasized the importance of development co-operation in the education area. He reminded the existence of relevant relationship in the Soviet period, and underlined that there is an ample opportunity for their development. Having noted the interest of Iraq in the development of cooperation with Azerbaijan, the ambassador pointed out that the international policy of his country remained steady. Mister al- Barrack underlined that it is expected to sign the agreement in the science, education and other fields in the near future, which will serve to the development of relationship. At the meeting were discussed prospects of student exchange and study of students from Iraq at universities of Azerbaijan.

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Education Minister, Misir Mardanov has warmly greeted the guests and expressed satisfaction with the meeting. Having noted the development of existing relationship between Azerbaijan and Germany in recent years, the Minister, underlined the important contribution of Otto Hauser, Honorary Consul of Azerbaijan in Stuttgart, to the creation of fruitful relationship in the education area. The Minister emphasized the importance of issues discussed within the trip of Azerbaijani delegation to Germany on October 25-29, and underlined that some works have been done within the suggestions made at meetings in University of Stuttgart, Science and Education Ministry of Baden-Virtemberg and Skill Improvement Academy. He talked about the German language teaching at compulsory schools of Azerbaijan and noted that important measures should be done in this direction. The Minister said that Germany is one of the top three countries where Azerbaijani students studying as part of the “State program on education of Azerbaijani youth abroad in 2007-2015.” Otto Hauser has thanked the Minister for warm reception and noted that Germany interested in the cooperation with Azerbaijan in all spheres, including education. He launched an initiative to organize the exemplary vocational education institution in Azerbaijan and underlined that this will give an additional impetus to German businessmen wanted to invest in Azerbaijan. Having underlined that he met with Azerbaijani students studying in Germany, Mr. Hauser expressed believe that these students will give the worthy contribution to deepening the cooperation between two countries in the future. He also said that German specialists are interested in cooperation with the Azerbaijan State Oil Academy. Mr Mardanov noted that vocational education system in Germany highly developed and this fact plays an important role in the socio-economic development of the country. He also supported the initiative for establishing the exemplary vocational education institution in Azerbaijan. The Minister underlined that if the offered initiative will be implemented, then this is going to be one of the important events in the development of educational relationship of Azerbaijan and Germany. Having noted the existence of cooperation between the Azerbaijan State Oil Academy and higher educational institutions of Germany in the 1980’s, the Minister emphasized that there is a wide variety of possibilities for the development of cooperation. At the end of meeting parties exchanged views on other issues, and have been decided to establish the Joint Working Group to launch the exemplary vocational education institution, implement the relevant work to improve the German language teaching at compulsory schools of Azerbaijan and continue the cooperation in the skill improvement area.

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On September 1, Education Minister, Misir Mardanov signed an order not to renew the validity period of the license issued to the Azerbaijan International University.  The order stated that, Azerbaijan International University (AIU) had been registered in the Justice Ministry on October 17, 1997, and received the first license by the order of the Ministry of Education of December 4, 1997, Nr. 48-11-4058/16. In 1999 the university received license for six, in 2005 for five years.  On July 8, 2010 was established a Working Group to discuss the issue on giving licence to the AIU due to its expiration, and investigate the situation connected with the education process organization. The Group has been acquainted with the material and technical base of the university and analyzed documents given by the university management and relevant departments of the Ministry. It was revealed that, although there have been done some works to improve the material and technical base of the university comparatively to 2005, requirements for regulatory documents have not been observed in the organization of the education process, and have been committed a number of serious violations. The report prepared by the Working Group was discussed at the meeting of Licensing Commission of the Education Ministry. It was noted that potentials of the Science Council of the university were not used and activities of the vast majority of faculties of the university are contrary to the requirements of the existing rules. Moreover, it was revealed that most of the departments, especially technical training departments were not provided by laboratories that supplied with the necessary equipment, the department works were not organized properly, and allocation of lessons among teachers was massively violated. What is more, lectures at the university were given to teachers without higher special and science degrees, requirements for regulatory documents were not observed fully in the preparation of specialities curriculum that provided the expert training, hours divided to the number of subjects reflected on the curriculum was less or was not been taught at all, disciplinary rules were not observed and also was revealed serious shortcomings in the student attendance. Furthermore, teaching journals of groups had been written formally and sometimes illegally changed, the teachers’ signature were forged, student knowledge was assessed formally, subjects were taught according to the wish of teacher, a serious violations were committed in the formation of students’ contingent, as well as in their transition from one course to another, and in the organization of groups and associations, also requirements for the current legislation have been seriously violated due to students’ transition from one specialty to another within the university. In addition, documents' falsification was admitted, execution mechanism of documentation and documents within the issuing the diploma was violated, and the Moscow branch of the university did not act in accordance with the current regulatory documents. In consideration of above-listed shortcomings and according to the unanimous decision of Licensing Commission were decided not to renew the period of the license (Nr. 003283) issued to the AIU by the Ministry of Education on June 30, 2005. Furthermore, the university management was obliged to give information about students studying at the university, graduated from it and took a break from education due to different reasons until September 1, 2010 to the Ministry of Education within ten days. Moreover, the heads of relevant departments and structures of the Ministry was instructed to prepare proposals for further education of students currently studying at the university or have not completed their study for some reasons.

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The autumn final exam will be held at three regions on September 2, 6 and 8. Pupils of the Shirvan city, Agjabedi, Astara, Beylegan, Bilasuvar, Jalilabad, Hajigabul, Imishli, Kurdemir, Lenkeran, Masalli, Neftchala, Salyan, Ujar, Sabirabad, Saatli, Zardab, Guba, Gusar, Khachmaz, Shabran, Siyazan and Khizi districts will be taken autumn exam on September 2, Ganja, Mingachevir and Naftalan cities, Agstafa, Barda, Lerik, Yardimli, Dashkesen, Gedebey,Agdash, Agsu, Goychay, Goranboy, Goygol, Gazakh , Samikh, Shamkir, Tartar, Tovuz, Yevlakh, Sheki, Balaken, Ismayilli, Oguz, Gakh, Gabala, Shamakhi, Zagatala and Gobustan districts on September 6, as well as Baku and Sumgait cities and Absheron district on September 8.

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They will be taught and educated by 169498 teachers. According to forecast in the new school year, the number of the 1st grade pupils will reach 120844 people. For comparison should be noted that in the 2009-2010 academic year 118581 pupils were admitted to the 1st grade. In the next academic year 116930 students will study at 36 state universities, 19430 students at 15 private higher educational institutions. It should be noted that, 12800 teachers working at state universities and 2090 at private universities.

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The list includes 40 textbooks and teaching materials of 1088250 copies for 3rd grade, 70 textbooks of 3417800 copies and one teaching material of 600 copies for grades 1st, 6th and 8-11th, 12 textbooks of 1070 copies prepared with special font and Braille alphabet for special schools. Furthermore, has been newly prepared and printed “Azerbaijani language” textbook for the 1st grade (for schools with Russian language teaching), “Arabic language”, “German language” and “French language” textbooks for 2nd grade, a full set of textbooks for 3rd grade, “Drawing” for 7th grade, “Geography” and “Constitution of the Azerbaijan Republic” for 9th grade, “Information science” for 11th grade, and “Udi language” for 2nd grade.

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As well as, seven comprehensive schools, two professional lyceums, three orphanages – kindergartens were completely rebuilt, 356 comprehensive schools, nine professional lyceums, 52 orphanages – kindergartens and 5 out of school educational institutes were reconstructed. Moreover, in the current year has been started the construction of 25 new schools for 6980 pupils. 

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As well as, seven comprehensive schools, two professional lyceums, three orphanages – kindergartens were completely rebuilt, 356 comprehensive schools, nine professional lyceums, 52 orphanages – kindergartens and 5 out of school educational institutions were reconstructed. Moreover, in the current year has been started the construction of 25 new schools for 6980 pupils. 

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The chairman of the Senate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Rene Van der Linden paid a visit to the Ministry of Education on September 8.   At the meeting, Education Minister, Misir Mardanov has stressed the importance of relationship between Azerbaijan and the Netherlands, including cooperation in the education area. He reminded that the President Ilham Aliyev pays a great attention to the development of educational relations between two countries. The Minister highlighted the 14 universities of Netherlands have been included to the universities list where students from Azerbaijan will be studied within State Program on education of the Azerbaijani youth in the foreign countries in the years of 2007-2015, approved by the Presidential degree, and noted that the number is expected to be increased. He also reminded that currently 27 students from Azerbaijan are studied at universities of the Netherlands. Rene Van der Linden expressed satisfaction with the meeting, gave information about the education system of Netherlands, activities of its universities and international relations existing in the relevant sphere. Furthermore, Mr. Linden talked about measures undertaken in the Netherlands in order to develop the education, underlined the existence of opportunities for study of Azerbaijani youth in his country, and expressed confidence in expanding the cooperation in this field. At the meeting have been discussed the development prospects of educational relations between two countries.

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Ilham Aliyev, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan has attended the ceremony. Head of State got acquainted with the educational complex completely overhauled in accordance with modern standards. It was reported that in the four-storey complex, which was overhauled under the special instructions of the President, was created all conditions for both teachers and students. The educational institution, which opening has been eagerly awaited by students and teachers, combines the quality, modernity and high taste. The richness of material and technical basis of school makes him one of the most modern educational complexes in the country. Today, in this educational institution, which gave the initial education to the hundreds of scientists, who made great contributions to the education of the people and development of Azerbaijan’s science, nearly a thousand of students will be taught and educated by 110 teachers. President Ilham Aliyev got acquainted with the museum of Heydar Aliyev created at the complex, classrooms, sports and assembly halls, a museum of the history, individual classrooms, canteen, and asked about the educational process, teaching materials and security system. Head of State has also acquainted with the kindergarten functioning at the complex. Noting the creation of excellent conditions at the complex the President congratulated the teachers and students on the new academic year and wished them success. Opening of the educational complex after major reconstruction has caused the great gladness among teachers and students. School teacher Leyla Tahmasib has thanked the President Ilham Aliyev for the attention and care on behalf of the teaching staff. Head of state was presented with the book - “My school - my pride!”, whose author is the teacher of educational complex, Ulker Huseynova. At the end the picture was taken in memory.

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