"Support to strengthening the higher education system in Azerbaijan" twinning project was launched at a conference organized by the Ministry of Education on September 25. The conference aimed to increase awareness of higher education institutions, other interested parties and public of the essence and expected results of the two-year project funded by the European Union. Participants in the event included Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov, ambassadors of European countries to Azerbaijan, heads of higher education institutions and experts involved in the project. Opening the conference, Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov said that taking into account global education trends and challenges, Azerbaijan attaches special importance to properly assessing the role of education in developing human capital and to taking continuous measures in this regard. “From this point of view, the “State Program for the Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan”, which was approved by President Ilham Aliyev in 2013, aims to build a technology-based education system that will feature highly-qualified educators and be one of the bests in the world in terms of quality. This conceptual document defines priorities of our national education and key activity areas in the field of education. It provides for the creation of equal and quality education opportunities for everyone." The minister said that great strides have been made recently, which included introduction of a new approach and methodologies in developing highly-qualified specialists, expansion of autonomy of higher education institutions, improvement of student admission rules, creation of a competitive scholarship system, establishment of quality assurance centers at universities, increasing effectiveness of graduate career centers and improvement of academic results at higher education institutions. Deputy chief of staff of the Ministry of Education Yagub Piriyev said the project was launched this April. "Several events have already been held and missions consisting of experts from three partner countries have been organized under the first component of the project. Broad discussions were held at the Ministry of Education and higher education institutions, workshops on relevant topics were organized as part of the visits of the experts to Baku." Acting Head of Cooperation of the European Union Delegation Alexandra Nerisanu, Lithuanian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Valdas Lastauskas, Latvian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Juris Maklakovs, the project leader on behalf of the European Union Bruno Curvale hailed cooperation and highlighted the project`s contribution to higher education. The project leader on behalf of Azerbaijan, deputy head of the Department of Science, Higher and Vocational Education of the Ministry of Education Shahin Bayramov, the project leader on behalf of Lithuania Giedrius Viliunas, the project leader on behalf of Latvia Baiba Ramina, Resident Twinning Coordinator Liza Baydanova provided an insight into what has been and will be done under the project. Implemented by a consortium consisting of the Ministry of Education, France, Lithuania and Latvia, the project is a follow-up to "Support to the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan for further adherence of the higher education system to the European Higher Education Area" twinning project (2015-2017). The project aims to further develop Azerbaijan's higher education system through aligning it with a competence-based education approach, a student-centered system and learning outcomes approach.

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Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov met with Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to the Republic of Azerbaijan Arja Makkonen on September 21. They discussed the current state and prospects of Azerbaijan-Finland relations in the field of education.

26/09/2018 12:23

Seven module textbooks for “Fruit specialist” and “Vegetable specialist” occupations were launched on September 11. The textbooks were prepared under “Development of New Occupations in Agricultural Vocational Education” project of the British Council, co-funded by BP and its partners. Participants in the event included Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov, Ambassador of the United Kingdom Carole Crofts, BP Regional President Gary Jones, British Council Azerbaijan Director Summer Xia, employees of the State Agency for Vocational Education and project representatives. Addressing the event, Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov said vocational education has been set as one of the key priorities in Azerbaijan. He highlighted the importance of the area-related reforms and projects. The minister said that the successful implementation of the Strategic Roadmap for the Development of Vocational Education and Training, adoption of the Law “On Vocational Education” opened new opportunities for developing vocational education. Jeyhun Bayramov highlighted positive results of cooperation with BP and British Council in the field of vocational education, expressing his confidence that these relations will be maintained.  Other speakers highlighted projects implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Education, and said the module textbooks have a role to play in improving the content and quality of vocational education. A total of 19 textbooks were prepared under “Development of New Occupations in Agricultural Vocational Education” project, which was launched in 2016.

25/09/2018 09:44

Deputy Minister of Education Mahabbat Valiyeva met with UNICEF education adviser for “Enhancing quality inclusive education for children with disabilities in Azerbaijan” project Leyla Hasanova and international expert for the project Peter Grimes on September 7. They discussed the issues to be implemented under the two-year project.

25/09/2018 09:41

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has attended the inauguration of the secondary school No 28 in Savalan residential area, Mashtagha settlement, Sabunchu district, Baku. The head of state cut the ribbon symbolizing the opening of the school. President Ilham Aliyev viewed conditions created here. The head of state then met with the school staff and posed for photographs together with them. www.president.az

14/09/2018 16:25

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has viewed conditions created at the secondary school No 192 in Zabrat settlement, Sabunchu district, Baku, after major overhaul. The head of state was informed of the work carried out in the school.President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has viewed conditions created at the secondary school No 187 named after Jafar Jabbarli in Mashtagha settlement, Sabunchu district, Baku, after major overhaul. The head of state was informed of the work carried out in the school.   www.president.az

13/09/2018 17:36

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has viewed conditions created at the secondary school No 187 named after Jafar Jabbarli in Mashtagha settlement, Sabunchu district, Baku, after major overhaul. The head of state was informed of the work carried out in the school. www.president.az

13/09/2018 17:27

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has viewed conditions created at the secondary school No 295 in Nardaran settlement, Sabunchu district, Baku, after major overhaul. Principal Dilara Jabrayilova informed the head of state of the conditions created at the school. The 1296-seat school was built in 2003. The three-storey school occupies an area of more than 5,600 square metres. The school has 38 classrooms, computer rooms, labs, two gyms, library, canteen, workshops, medical room and a conference hall. All classrooms are supplied with necessary equipment. The school currently enrolls 886 students who are served by 56 teachers.   www.president.az

13/09/2018 16:28

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has viewed conditions created at technical and humanitarian lyceum No 2 named after Habib bay Mahmudbayov in Sabayil district, Baku, after a major overhaul. The head of state was informed of the work carried out in the lyceum.   www.president.az

12/09/2018 16:54

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has viewed conditions created at the secondary school No 8 named after General Lieutenant Karim Karimov in Nasimi district, Baku, after major overhaul. Principal Aytan Bakhshaliyeva informed the head of state about the work carried out in the school. The head of state viewed the conditions created at the school. The secondary school No 8 was named “The best educational institution” in Azerbaijan in the 2010-2011 academic year. The school offers classes in Azerbaijani and Russian languages. 780 pupils will be taught by 70 teachers here. The three-storey school building has been supplied with necessary equipment and modern teaching aids.   www.president.az

12/09/2018 16:50