President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and first lady Mehriban Aliyeva have attended the opening of a newly-built secondary school in Lahij settlement, Ismayilli district. The head of state and the first lady cut the ribbon symbolizing the inauguration of the school. Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov informed President Ilham Aliyev and first lady Mehriban Aliyeva that the old building of the school was constructed in 1928. Although designed for 130 pupils, the school accommodated 232 pupils. The new 400-seat school was built under the order of the President. The three-storey school features a gym and a 175-seat auditorium as well as a number of subject rooms and laboratories. The school has video surveillance and centralized heating systems.   www.president.az

27/08/2018 10:30

  President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and first lady Mehriban Aliyeva have attended the inauguration of a new building of Meysari village secondary school in Shamakhi district. The 132-seat school was built on the initiative of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation. The head of state cut the ribbon symbolizing the opening of the school. Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov told President Ilham Aliyev and first lady Mehriban Aliyeva that the school had been built in the 1950s. The construction of the new building of the school started in 2016. The new building features an auditorium, gym, different subject and foreign language rooms and fully equipped informatics center.   www.president.az

26/08/2018 16:33

Following the expanded meeting, a ceremony of signing Azerbaijan-Tajikistan documents was held in the presence of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.   www.president.az

12/08/2018 20:54

  French-Azerbaijani University (UFAZ) has held admission exam. The exam featured 462 applicants out of 523, who scored more than 500 points during state examination organized by State Examination Center in the Group 1 and who applied online for UFAZ exam. The average point of the applicants who sat UFAZ exam is 597, with 262 of them scoring more than 600 points. Under its admission plan, UFAZ allocated a total of 160 places, including 120 on governmental basis and 40 on fee-paying basis. Deputy Minister of Education Firudin Gurbanov, rector of Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University Mustafa Babanlı, UFAZ Executive Director Vazeh Asgarov, UFAZ Secretary General Charlotte Payen and others inspected examination process and conditions created for applicants. The two-day exam saw applicants answer 10 test questions in each of the following disciplines in the language of their study (Azerbaijani or Russian): mathematics, chemistry, physics and general knowledge, and also deal with a grammar task and write an essay in English language. UFAZ enrolls students in four disciplines: Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Geophysical Engineering, and Oil and Gas Engineering. UFAZ graduates receive dual diplomas (University of Strasbourg or University of Rennes 1 and Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University). A joint initiative to found UFAZ was put forward by the presidents of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the French Republic in September, 2014. On April 25, 2015, the presidents of the two countries signed a document on the founding of the university. On May 22, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan signed an Order on the establishment of French-Azerbaijani University. UFAZ offers a four-year study in all disciplines (the first year features preparation, with the next three years featuring major studies). The study language is English. Students are taught French starting from the first year of preparation. The study is conducted on the basis of the French program.

26/07/2018 15:10

On July 12, Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov met with French, Lithuanian and Latvian delegates who are visiting Baku to attend the first meeting of the steering committee of “Support to strengthening the higher education system in Azerbaijan” Twinning project. Apart from project managers, the meeting was also attended by short-term education experts from the three countries. The sides discussed what has been and will be done under the two-year Twinning project, which was launched this April.

16/07/2018 13:58

“SABAH Graduate” ceremony was held at the Baku Convention Center on July 5. Participants in the event included head of the Humanitarian Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration Farah Aliyeva, head of the Youth Policy and Sport Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration, assistant to the First Vice President Yusuf Mammadaliyev, Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov, members of parliament, heads of public and private organizations, rectors of higher education institutions, media captains, education experts and students. Prior to the ceremony participants viewed “I am SABAH” exhibition in the foyer of the center. The event started with the playing of the state anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and then featured the screening of a documentary on the activity of SABAH groups. Head of the Youth Policy and Sport Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration, assistant to the First Vice President Yusuf Mammadaliyev read out a congratulatory letter by First Vice President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva. Addressing the event, Minister of Education Jeyhun Babayev said the development of education has been of exceptional importance to Azerbaijan at all stages. The minister said that President Ilham Aliyev`s “transformation of black gold into human capital” conception has become a crucial element of the state policy, noting that the reforms carried out in the country aim at this very target. Jeyhun Bayramov said SABAH project is an education model established taking into consideration international experience, Azerbaijan`s values and tasks facing the country. The minister highlighted the achievements of the first SABAH groups, which were established four years ago. “A total of 721 SABAH students graduated from higher education institutions in 2017. Of them 30 percent are enrolled in master degree studies in Azerbaijan, while 16 percent in foreign countries, and more than 30 percent got employment.” Jeyhun Bayramov said that in the rapidly developing world, the road to success is paved through the synthesis of professional knowledge and skills and openness to innovations. The minister wished SABAH students success. SABAH graduates – student of Baku Music Academy Vusala Babayeva and student of Azerbaijan State Economic University Samir Huseynov – highlighted the opportunities created by SABAH, saying these groups provide favorable environment for preparation of highly-qualified specialists. They said the knowledge and skills they received at SABAH groups will play a crucial role in their future career. SABAH graduates with best academic achievements received certificates, while third year students were presented with symbolic SABAH keys in the ceremony. SABAH groups` anthem then was played. SABAH groups were established in 34 specializations in 7 state higher education institutions in 2014-2015 academic year. SABAH groups now enroll more than 2300 students in more than 40 specializations in 12 higher education institutions. A total of 842 SABAH students graduated in 2017-2018 academic year.

16/07/2018 11:38

Four Azerbaijani secondary school students will participate in the 29th International Biology Olympiad (IBO 2018), which will take place in the Iranian capital of Tehran from 15 to 22 July. Split into practical and theoretical stages, IBO 2018 will feature 280 secondary school students from 70 countries. Azerbaijani secondary school students have won 3 gold, 6 silver and 11 bronze medals at the International Biology Olympiad so far. The International Biology Olympiad was launched in the Czech Republic (Czechoslovakia) in 1990, featuring 22 secondary school students from 6 countries.

13/07/2018 09:33

Six Azerbaijani secondary school students will participate in the 59th International Mathematical Olympiad due to be held in the city of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, from July 7 to 14. This edition of the Olympiad will feature 615 secondary school students from 116 countries. Azerbaijani secondary school students have claimed a total of 40 medals, including 8 silvers and 32 bronzes at the International Mathematical Olympiad so far. In 2017, Azerbaijani secondary school students ranked 42nd among 110 countries with 4 bronze medals. Azerbaijani secondary school students` best achievement at the Olympiad was in 2010 when they grabbed 3 silvers and 2 bronzes to finish 28th in the overall medal table. The first edition of the International Mathematical Olympiad was held in Romania in 1959, featuring 4 countries. Azerbaijani secondary school students have participated in the Olympiad since 1992.

13/07/2018 09:32

On June 28, Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov met with outgoing British Council Azerbaijan Director Elizabeth White and newly-appointed director Summer Xia. They hailed the development of relations between the Ministry of Education and the British Council in the field of education. Minister Jeyhun Bayramov thanked Elizabeth White and lauded her for her activities in Azerbaijan. Elizabeth White was presented with a certificate of merit of the Ministry of Education for her role in developing education in Azerbaijan and expanding Azerbaijan-UK relations in the field of education. The outgoing British Council Azerbaijan director said she is leaving the country with good impressions. She thanked Minister Jeyhun Bayramov for support provided during her tenure. The minister wished Summer Xia and Elizabeth White success in their future activities.

29/06/2018 12:26

On June 21, the Ministry of Education held an event to summarize the results of its work carried out in 2017. Participants in the event included deputy Prime Minister Ali Ahmadov, head of the Humanitarian Issues Department of the Presidential Administration Farah Aliyeva, heads of public bodies, members of parliament, rectors of higher schools, media captains and representatives of NGOs. Department head at the Ministry of Education Emin Amrullayev highlighted the achievements made in increasing quality of education and enrolment. Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov made a presentation on “Education system – tasks and goals”. Describing the development of education as a crucial factor in the country`s prosperity, the minister spoke of the tasks and goals set by the country`s leadership in this regard. Jeyhun Bayramov said there has been positive dynamics in the education sector after the adoption of the “State Strategy for the Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan”. He said major achievements have been made in a number of areas in the past five years. The minister said these achievements have led to an increase in enrollment, improvement of the quality of education and equal opportunities, adding that this lays the foundation for a strong economy and high standard of living. The minister said it is planned to increase preschool enrollment level to 90 percent by 2020. Jeyhun Bayramov noted that another goal is to improve quality, adding several projects have already been implemented in this regard. Jeyhun Bayramov highlighted a new model of entrance exams, pointing out close cooperation with the State Examination Center on this issue. The minister drew the audience`s attention to amendments to the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On Education”, underlining two major innovations in enrollment to higher education institutions. “According to these changes, applicants who completed internationally accredited education programs can be admitted to higher education institutions in any specialties in the language of their study without passing exams (subject to certain conditions), winners of international subject Olympiads can be admitted in any specialties, winners of national subject Olympiads, high-profile international contests and competitions can be admitted in appropriate specialties. Jeyhun Bayramov said measures will be continued to increase prestige of the teaching profession, emphasizing the significance of applying certification mechanism in terms of achieving quality in education. President of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) Akif Alizade hailed the Ministry of Education`s report. He expressed his confidence that the event, which has already been held for three years, will grow into a tradition. Akif Alizade said reforms carried out in the education sector in the past five years already yield fruits, noting that the reforms to be conducted in the next five years should be more diversified. Saying that integration of science and education contributes to making important achievements, the president of ANAS highlighted what has been done in this regard and future tasks. Deputy Prime Minister Ali Ahmadov said deep reforms are conducted in Azerbaijan, adding that innovations applied in the education sector reached a qualitatively new level. Recalling the Azerbaijani President`s declaring this area as a key priority, Ali Ahmadov expressed his confidence in the country`s bright future. The deputy prime minister said it is important to maintain the success of the works in the education sector, adding that tasks in this area are completely obvious. Ali Ahmadov said the development of education should contribute to increasing the Azerbaijani society`s cultural level, developing economy and making the state more powerful. The event featured the screening of “Tahsil” television`s promotional film on the measures taken and innovations introduced in the field of education in 2017.

25/06/2018 09:03