On May 4, Minister of Education Mikayıl Jabbarov met with Director of UNESCO International Bureau of Education (IBE) Mmantsetsa Marope, who is visiting Azerbaijan on the invitation of the Ministry of Education. Founded as a private organization in Geneva in 1925, IBE became a UNESCO institution in 1999, with its primary goal being the development of curriculum, education methods and teaching strategies. Minister Mikayıl Jabbarov and IBE director Mmantsetsa Marope discussed prospects for Azerbaijan-UNESCO relations in the field of education. During the visit, Mmantsetsa Marope will give a lecture titled “Managing Education Systems towards 2030” to representatives of Azerbaijani higher education institutions at ADA University.

05/05/2016 12:57

Employees of the local Organizing Committee of “UEFA European Under-17 Championship Azerbaijan-2016” tournament have held meetings with pupils of secondary schools in Baku. Organized in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the meetings aimed to encourage young generation`s interest in football and increase their awareness of the Under-17 championship. The Organizing Committee employees met with more than 3700 pupils in 46 secondary schools. The meetings were attended by footballers playing in the national league and for the national team, as well as youth, who will compete in the Under-17 championship, and Ambassador of the championship, Honored Artist Roya. During the meetings the Organizing Committee employees informed pupils about the Under-17 championship and responded to their questions. They emphasized the importance of encouraging children`s interest in football and healthy lifestyle through UEFA European Under-17 Championship, and also stressed the necessity of supporting Azerbaijan`s national team at the championship.  

05/05/2016 12:54

On May 3, Minister of Education Mikayıl Jabbarov received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Moldova to Azerbaijan George Leuke. They discussed the current state of relations between the two countries in the field of education and prospects for cooperation.

05/05/2016 10:36

The Ministry of Education has announced a transfer competition for teachers employed on termless contracts (on the permanent basis) in general schools of Baku Department of Education. The competition will feature three stages (consideration of electronic applications, test and interview). Teachers who wish to participate in the competition can register online at www.miq.edu.az/baku from May 3 to 10, 2016.

04/05/2016 14:11

On May 2, “Magical colours of nature” exhibition was launched at the Applied Arts Gallery of the Republican Methodological and Training Center for Aesthetic Education. The exhibition aimed to summarize the results of work done during the academic year and promote the topic of nature and its preservation. Other objectives included increasing awareness about wildlife, its preservation and damage caused by humans to the environment, as well as attracting pupils` attention to global environmental events such as Bird Day, Earth Day, World Environment Day and Arbor Day. Nearly 140 works made by children and youth aged between 5 and 16 in the genres of fine arts, graphics, application, collage, the art of stained glass and Batik on silk were on display at the exhibition. Children demonstrated clothes featuring printed images of birds made through Batik technique.   The exhibition also featured quizzes, games and musical performance involving children. Participants were awarded presents and certificates.

04/05/2016 12:45

The country-wide chess festival marking the 93rd anniversary of national leader Heydar Aliyev has wrapped up. Organized by “Tahsil” Republican Sports Center in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the festival involved nearly 400 pupils from pilot comprehensive schools where chess is on the curriculum. In the team event, Ujar ranked first, while Narimanov district, Baku, finished second and the city of Mingachevir was third. Winners in team, class and individual events were awarded certificates and valuable presents by the Ministry of Education.

04/05/2016 11:14

On May 2, Minister of Education Mikayıl Jabbarov received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Irfan Siddiq, who is completing his mission in Azerbaijan. They discussed Azerbaijan-UK relations in the field of education and future cooperation prospects. Minister Jabbarov hailed the bilateral ties in the field of education, and said the Ministry was interested in developing this cooperation.

04/05/2016 11:11

On May 2, Minister of Education Mikayıl Jabbarov received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to Azerbaijan Juris Maklakovs. They discussed the current state of relations between the two countries in the field of education and prospects for cooperation in accordance with the goals set by the “State Strategy for Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan”.

04/05/2016 11:09

The second stage of a contest, which is conducted under “Professional Development of Education Managers” project, was held on April 30. This stage saw a total of 550 candidates spend an hour to take 30 logic questions. Those who will successfully complete the final stage of the contest (interview) will have the opportunity to have a one-year monthly paid internship and trainings at the Ministry of Education and its institutions in Baku. The Ministry of Education implements different projects with the aim of developing and modernizing human resources in education under the “State Strategy for Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan”. In this sense, the contest, which is aimed at involving education workers and those seeking employment in education sector in a one-year internship program and trainings at the Ministry of Education and its institutions in Baku, has provoked particular interest. The contest is held under “Professional Development of Education Managers” project, which is implemented by the Institute for Professional Development of Education Workers.

03/05/2016 12:25

The results of the semi-final stage of the Republican subject Olympiads held by the Ministry of Education in all cities and regions of the country were announced. According to the results, the final stage of subject Olympiads will be attended by 271 pupils in exact science and 415 pupils in humanitarian subjects. Pupils can get information about their results from relevant Education Departments (offices). At the final stage, pupils will test their knowledge in two groups. Thus, 10th and 11th grade students will answer questions on the same materials in the category of upper age group, and 9th grade students and lower grade students with special talents will answer questions on the same materials in the category of lower age group. During the final stage, pupils will answer open questions requiring proof, explanation and solution. The final stage of subject Olympiads in exact subjects will be held on April 15-17, in humanitarian subjects will be held on April 22-24. The registration process and the opening ceremony will be held on the first day of the final stage, the final stage will be held on the second day, and the results will be announced and the appeal process will be held on the third day.  It should be noted that the first - regional (city) stage of the Republican subject Olympiads was held on January 17. More than 27 500 pupils participated in this stage. About 4500 pupils demonstrated their knowledge and skills in the semi-final round of the Olympiad.

31/03/2016 15:11