Kazakhstan’s bold push gives 90% of children access to after-school learning
Kazakhstan has expanded access to education and extracurricular activities for children across the country. By the end of 2025, 90% of the nation’s 3.5 million young people now benefit from after-school programmes. The government’s push includes new community centres, digital libraries, and a voucher system for sports and arts.
Under the Roadmap initiative, authorities built 1,000 community centres to serve rural areas. These hubs provide local children with spaces for learning and activities. No single organisation was named as responsible for their construction.
The number of extracurricular providers grew by 25% in 2025, reaching over 2,000 institutions. This expansion helped 2.2 million children enrol in free clubs and after-school schemes. Another 600,000 gained access through a pilot voucher programme launched in June, covering sports, creative arts, and additional education. School libraries also saw growth, with collections reaching 141 million volumes by 2025. Over 8,000 schools and colleges now use the edu.bookfund.gov.kz portal, boosting reading engagement by 26.2%.
The combined efforts have ensured that nearly all children in Kazakhstan can participate in extracurricular learning. Digital resources, new facilities, and funding schemes have widened opportunities for millions. Officials report steady progress in education access and engagement nationwide.
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