The Institute of Education has held “School self-evaluation and quality assurance in education” workshop for school principals under the European Union` TAIEX program. The workshop aimed to ensure quality of education in schools, discuss the system and process of school self-evaluation, and share successful experience. The two-day workshop was attended by employees of the Ministry of Education, more than 40 Baku school principals, and education managers from a number of districts. The workshop was conducted by Donald Rolls from the United Kingdom, John Vierda from the Netherlands, and Charlotte Cassar from Malta. The workshop featured the exchange of views with international education experts on several aspects of school self-evaluation, including leadership and management, teaching and learning, quality assurance and inspection. The workshop also saw the discussion in working groups of professional standards for school principals and teachers, performance evaluation tools, development of school development plan, inspection, and data collection.

03/02/2017 14:18

For the attention of citizens! The Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan does not maintain cooperation with and is not responsible for activity of any Hungary-funded educational company under “The 2015-2017 Working Program between the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Human Capacities of Hungary”, which was signed on 11 November, 2014. We also note that any promise given to applicants by any company or person will not matter during selection. Those who face such a problem are requested to report to the Ministry of Education through its 146 hot line. Given the reports on scholarship programs spread by different media and social networks, we advise pupils and students who want to get higher education in Hungary as well as their parents to refer to the website of the Ministry of Education as the main and authoritative source of information.

30/01/2017 13:56

STEP IT Academy will organize “Golden Byte-2017” international IT championship. The championship aims to encourage the development of the information technologies sector, discover talented youth, help them come into direct contact with acclaimed specialists, and support projects of creative youth. Supported by the Ministry of Education, this year Azerbaijani youth will compete in the championship for the first time. The championship will feature the following nominations: software design, system administrators, mobile applications, innovative projects, creation of video games, creation of game characters, web-design, short film, databases, and a competition for children aged 10-17.  The championship will include three stages. Applications can be submitted at http://goldenbyte.org/ru/ starting from February 15. Partners of “Golden Byte” championship are Microsoft, InterSystems, Intel, Dell, Stearling Studio companies. Held nine times, the championship has seen 24,000 participants from countries like Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Estonia submit more than 6000 works so far.

24/01/2017 09:32

A meeting was held at the Ministry of Education with employees of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, Agency for Development of Professional Communities and Skilled Workers, and Azerbaijan office of the Russian Information and Culture Center. The meeting focused on the development of vocational and secondary education as well as WorldSkills movement. Participants of the meeting discussed vocational and secondary education system in Azerbaijan and Russia, and prospects for its development. The event featured presentations on the monitoring and evaluation of the quality of the development of skilled workers in accordance with WorldSkills movement and WorldSkills Russia standards. The participants also discussed the exchange of experience and knowledge between specialists of the two countries. A group of students at Azerbaijani vocational education institutions were invited to WorldSkills Russia championship to be held on May 17-19. The sides reached agreement, under which Azerbaijan will benefit from Russia`s experience with the aim of joining WorldSkills movement and competing in WorldSkills championship.

23/01/2017 09:29

Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov received President of the Arab Union for the Blind, Chairman of the Gulf Association for Human Rights Khalid Al Nuaimi on January 18. They discussed Azerbaijan`s policy on education for the blind as well as prospects for cooperation in accordance with the tasks set by the “State Strategy for Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan”.

19/01/2017 09:28

A delegation of the French Republic visited the French-Azerbaijani University (UFAZ) on January 11. Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov, French Minister of State for Development and Francophonie attached to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development Jean-Marie Le Guen, president of the University of Strasbourg Michel Deneken, president of the University of Rennes 1 David Alis met with students at the French-Azerbaijani University.  The meeting featured the signing of several memorandums of understanding on cooperation involving president of the University of Strasbourg Michel Deneken, president of the University of Rennes 1 David Alis and rector of Azerbaijan State Oil and Industrial University Mustafa Babanli. Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov and French Minister of State for Development and Francophonie attached to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development Jean-Marie Le Guen then gave a media briefing. A joint initiative of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the French Republic Francois Hollande, the French-Azerbaijani University announced its first enrollment in 2016-2017 academic year. UFAZ was established under an international partnership agreement between Azerbaijan State Oil and Industrial University and the University of Strasbourg. UFAZ has an enrollment of 141 students in four disciplines: Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Geophysical Engineering, and Oil Exploration and Exploitation.

13/01/2017 09:28

Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People`s Republic of China to the Republic of Azerbaijan Wei Jinghua on January 10. They discussed Azerbaijani-Chinese relations in the field of education and prospects for cooperation in accordance with the tasks set by the “State Strategy for Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan”.

11/01/2017 10:22

Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Romania to the Republic of Azerbaijan Dan Iancu on January 10. They discussed Azerbaijani-Romanian relations in the field of education and prospects for cooperation in accordance with the tasks set by the “State Strategy for Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan”.

11/01/2017 10:21

Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences hosted a general meeting of ANAS and a joint scientific session of the Presidium of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan on December 21. President of ANAS Akif Alizade made opening remarks at the event. He gave a paper on “Science and education: problems and prospects”. Academician Akif Alizade said scientific and educational integration has been among key priorities in the reforms conducted at the academy. “Nearly 20 basic departments of several higher education institutions have been established at some institutes and organizations of ANAS, memorandums of cooperation on joint development of specialists have been signed.” Academician Akif Alizade said the launch of a master`s program at ANAS is one of the most important accomplishments in scientific and educational integration. Akif Alizade said students at SABAH groups are provided with internship at research institutions of ANAS. He pointed to continuous measures taken to establish educational departments in research institutions of the academy. The president of ANAS emphasized the necessity of taking systematic efforts to ensure scientific and educational integration in Azerbaijan. Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov highlighted the role of scientific and educational integration in ensuring sustainable development in Azerbaijan. The minister noted that today`s joint event at the level of management of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Education is of special importance. Mikayil Jabbarov said the event provided a good opportunity to discuss the role of science and education in ensuring sustainable development in the country, reforms and ways of addressing problems in this sphere. The minister said the discussions to be held and decisions to be made at this event will encourage the strengthening of cooperation and ensure integration in the fields of science and education both at local and international levels. Minister Mikayil Jabbarov said improving the quality of education and research, preparing highly-qualified specialists and scientists is the first task in developing education and science in Azerbaijan. “Educational institutions in our country should stimulate modern thinking in youth, involve them in research-oriented activity and encourage them to use advanced technologies and learn foreign languages.” The minister of education highlighted the establishment of technoparks, startup schools and business incubators, saying this contributes to the development of activities of scientists. Mikayil Jabbarov said the creation of research universities is the new task facing higher education institutions at the modern stage. “It is impossible to make outstanding scientific achievements without quality education. Education system should be open to scientific innovations, scientific discoveries,” the minister of education added. The event then featured discussions, which were followed by the adoption of a decision of the scientific session. Speakers at the scientific session included vice president of ANAS Dilgam Taghiyev, rector of Baku State University Abel Maharramov, academician, member of parliament Ahliman Amiraslanov, academic secretary of ANAS Rasim Aliguliyev, rector of Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University Mustafa Babanli, director of ANAS Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnologies Irada Huseynova, and rector of Azerbaijan State Economic University Adalat Muradov.

22/12/2016 14:00

An information session has been held for students of SABAH groups of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan at Azerbaijani-German Cultural Center, Kapellhaus. Participants in the event included the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) coordinator for Azerbaijan Stefanie Dufaux, DAAD employee Rena Huseynova, head of the German language center Zahra Aliyeva, head of SABAH groups Executive Committee Shahin Seyidzade and manager for student affairs Mehriban Nazarova. The session provided an insight into the teaching of German language for 2nd year SABAH students as part of cooperation with the German Academic Exchange Service and German language center as well as opportunities for education in Germany through DAAD scholarship programs. SABAH students were also informed of the advantages offered them and requirements for admission to summer schools and master’s programs in Germany.

21/12/2016 10:41