A ceremony was held in the city of Lankaran to inaugurate the small group home for orphan boys No. 2 on June 20. Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov and head of Lankaran District Executive Authority Taleh Garashov attended the opening ceremony. Guests first viewed the group home. Participants of the ceremony were informed that the home, which occupies a total area of 1040 square metres, has a dining room, administrative rooms and 12 bedrooms. The home is equipped with video surveillance, fire alarm and heating systems. There are internet and telephone lines. Twelve boys deprived of parental care were selected from state orphanages to be resettled in the group home No. 2. They will be cared for here until they turn 18. Those who decide to continue their education, will be allowed to continue to live in the group home. The children living here will go to nearby general education institutions. In comparison with state orphanages, in group homes children have their own bedrooms, personal belongings and writing tables. Social workers (care assistants) will care for children in several shifts here. Considered a successful international practice, small group homes provide comfortable conditions. Based on the Turkish model, separate group homes are built for girls and boys in Azerbaijan. In accordance with the decree of the Cabinet of Mınisters, the group home for 10 orphan girls No. 1 was built in Baku in 2013 with the aim of ensuring the right of the children deprived of parental care to adequate housing.

21/06/2016 16:52

Entrance exams were held as part of the competition for students to study at SABAH groups in 2016-2017 academic year. The exam, which involved 1750 students, was held at Azerbaijan State Economic University and Education Complex No. 132-134. Each student responded to a total of 100 questions, including 50 on English language and 50 on logic. Results will be available on the official website of SABAH groups (www.sabah.edu.az). The students who achieve top scores will qualify for the interview. Those who succeed will continue their education – from the second year in accordance with their specialties – at SABAH groups at higher education institutions. Applications for entering SABAH groups were open from May 7 to 25. A total of 2229 students applied online for 45 specialties, with 2067 qualifying for exams.  Launched in 2014-2015 academic year, SABAH groups now enroll more than 1600 students in 11 higher education institutions. SABAH project is designed to create long-term and comprehensive conditions for quality changes in the education system.

17/06/2016 15:10

Teachers employed on termless contracts in the country`s general education institutions and vocational schools, who want to be transferred from one district (city) to another, are taking a test on June 16-17. A total of 2107 teachers qualified for the test, which will see them answer 60 questions, including 40 on subject programs of general education institutions, 10 on methodology and teaching strategy, and 10 on logic.  Test scores appear on a computer screen immediately after the test is completed. Teachers who achieve the pass mark will be able to choose from among available vacant places.

17/06/2016 14:49

The first meeting of the Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the Republic of Korea was held in Seoul on June 14. Deputy Minister of Communications and High Technologies Iltimas Mammadov headed Azerbaijan`s delegation at the event, whose composition was approved by the order of the country`s President. Deputy Minister of Education Firudin Gurbanov addressed the meeting. He said similarities between the two countries and peoples played a vital role in the development of the bilateral ties. Firudin Gurbanov hailed educational cooperation between Azerbaijan and the Republic of Korea: “Azerbaijani and Korean languages are taught at leading universities of our countries, and cooperation between our educational institutions is expanding.” “The memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development of the Republic of Korea forms the legal basis of our countries` relations in the field of education,” he said. After the event Firudin Gurbanov met with manager of Posco Daewoo Corporation Lee Jong Moo. Jong Moo said they were interested in establishing a vocational education and training center in Baku. The Azerbaijani Deputy Education Minister also held a meeting with representatives of Korean Research Institute for Vocational Education & Training and department head at the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development Kim Chohong. They discussed cooperation prospects. Firudin Gurbanov also met with Azerbaijani students studying in the Republic of Korea and responded to their questions.

16/06/2016 16:00

The last bell rang at Shusha city secondary school No. 1 in Baku on June 14. Participants in the ceremony included Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov, head of Shusha District Executive Authority Bayram Safarov, MPs, representatives of the district`s education community, parents and schoolchildren. The ceremony started with the playing of the state anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov made opening remarks at the event. He congratulated 11th grade students on their graduation, and wished them further accomplishments. The minister said that many Azerbaijani scientists, enlighteners and military commanders were graduates of Shusha city secondary school No. 1, whose history spanned 185 years. “In 1982, on the initiative of national leader Heydar Aliyev, the 150th anniversary of the school was celebrated in the city of Shusha, which is now under Armenian occupation.” “The school has been located in Baku since its occupation in 1992. Under President Mr. Ilham Aliyev`s order a 1200-seat state-of-the-art building was constructed for the school,” said Mikayil Jabbarov. The minister also said that Azerbaijan`s human capital was “the main goal of our statehood philosophy”. “Building a favorable education environment, increasing the quality of education are among our key priorities. And this requires fruitful cooperation between school principles, teachers and parents.” Mikayil Jabbarov said it was important for youth to be very careful in their career choice. “Nowadays to have flexible decision-making skills and ability to make right choices is of vital importance. The main challenge is that perfect education is now needed like never before.” The Minister of Education also underlined the importance of raising young people in patriotic spirit and preparing them for citizenship. Head of Shusha District Executive Authority Bayram Safarov and MP Bakhtiyar Sadigov wished graduates success. On behalf of graduates, Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov was presented with a drawing of Jidir Duzu, which is considered the pearl of Shusha. The event also featured an artistic performance of schoolchildren. Following the ceremony, the participants viewed the school.

16/06/2016 12:26

Teachers employed on termless contracts in the country`s general education institutions and vocational schools, who want to be transferred from one district (city) to another, will take a test on June 16-17, 2016. A total of 2107 teachers qualified for the test, with the majority being primary school, Azerbaijani language and literature, and English language teachers. Detailed information on venue and date of the test is available at teachers` personal accounts.

16/06/2016 10:40

A total of 110,222 9th grade and 88,591 11th grade schoolchildren finished general education institutions in Azerbaijan in 2015-2016 academic year. The figures were 26,614 and 20,052 for 9th and 11th grades respectively in the country`s capital. A total of 164,033 children across Azerbaijan are expected to be enrolled in first grades in 2016-2017 academic year. Under the amendment made to the “Model statue of general school” in accordance with the resolution No. 362 dated October 30, 2014 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan, classes in general education institutions ended on June 14. Under the relevant order of the Minister of Education (http://edu.gov.az/az/page/451/12615), last bell ceremonies are held in general education institutions across the country. Like in previous years, last bell ceremonies are organized by the schools themselves, with all measures taken to ensure the safety of schoolchildren. Representatives of parental committees, parent-teacher associations and public are also involved in these ceremonies. We wish graduates success in their future life and studies!

16/06/2016 09:32

On June 13, the last bell rang at Classical Gymnasium N. 160 in the city of Baku. Participants in the ceremony included deputy Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov, and representatives of Baku City Education Department and Sabayil District Executive Authority. The ceremony started with the playing of the national anthem. The tricolor of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the flag of the gymnasium were brought to the ceremony site to the accompaniment of a military orchestra. Principal Faina Alakbarova highlighted the achievements of the gymnasium`s pupils at local and international Olympiads. She said Classical Gymnasium N. 160 had an enrollment of more than 2300 pupils, with 130 of them graduating this year. Deputy Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov congratulated graduates on the last bell ceremony, and wished them success in their future life. Saying that graduates entered a new stage of their life, Jeyhun Bayramov expressed his confidence that as Azerbaijani citizens they would contribute to the country`s accomplishments in all spheres. The ceremony then featured “Last bell” sketch made by pupils of the gymnasium. Sabayil district secondary school No. 160 was established in 1943. The building of the school was built in 1908. In 2006, the school was made Classical Gymnasium N. 160, a high-level state general education institution. The gymnasium now enrolls more than 2300 pupils representing nearly 30 nationalities in 69 classes. Pupils study here in Azerbaijani and Russian sections in two full shifts. In 2008 and 2013, Classical Gymnasium N. 160 was named “Best general education institution of the year” under orders of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. The last bell rang in some general education institutions on June 13 as the roads encompassed by Baku City Circuit, as well as the areas around the track will be closed for traffic on the eve of the 2016 Formula One Grand Prix of Europe.

14/06/2016 14:31

“Bridge of Friendship” international children`s and youth festival of folklore and dance was held at the Children`s Creativity Center in Guba on June 10-15. The festival aimed to strengthen friendly ties among the peoples of Azerbaijan, Moldova, Turkey and Georgia. A total of 426 people participated in the festival, including 219 guests. The first day of the event featured a festival of dance in Baku and Guba. Starting from 2011, the Children`s Creativity Center in Guba has successfully participated in and won awards at numerous international festivals in Russia, Bulgaria, Georgia and Turkey. As part of the festivals members of the center made presentations on customs and traditions of Azerbaijan. In view of great interest in the festival, Georgian, Turkish and Moldavian delegates were invited to Azerbaijan.  The main objective of the festival is to promote culture of participant countries and contribute to strengthening friendly ties through dance troupes.

13/06/2016 11:49

“Children are a guarantee of our future” social project has wrapped up. Part of School Communities project, it was held by AXA MBASK insurance company in partnership with the Ministry of Education and “Community.az” portal. The project featured a survey on the official website of School Communities project (www.community.az) involving teachers, parents and schoolchildren as part of trainings on different topics. According to results of the survey, two topics were chosen – “Dad, mom and I: how can we understand each other?” and “Behavioral problems in children”. A series of trainings were held in the cities of Ganja, Shaki, Lankaran and Guba on these topics. The trainings were attended by more than 2000 parents, schoolchildren and teachers. The project and trainings aim to increase effectiveness of communication between parents and children, address behavioral problems including aggressiveness, anxiety, lying, and provide an insight into methods of raising children in the right way and ways of constructive interaction given children`s personal qualities. The trainings were conducted by professional psychologists of the encouragement organization of “Community.az” school communities project. The project aims to pave the way for all-round education of children and increase the effectiveness of education process through ensuring communication among schoolchildren, parents and teachers. Part of AXA Group, the world leader on the insurance market, AXA MBASK believes that such projects contribute to raising children and youth as citizens with a broad worldview.

13/06/2016 11:45