Russia Tests Controversial Student Behaviour Rating System in 2025 Pilot
A new pilot scheme to assess student behaviour will launch in selected Russian regions for the 2025/26 academic year. The initiative, discussed at regional forums titled A New Philosophy of Education, aims to introduce a structured approach to evaluating conduct in schools. Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov described the move as a key part of a broader strategy for moral and social development. The project will roll out across the Republic of Mordovia, the Chechen Republic, the Luhansk People’s Republic, and the Leningrad, Novgorod, and Tula regions. Schools will use a three-tier system, classifying behaviour as exemplary, acceptable, or unacceptable. Advisors to school principals will oversee the assessments, with input from experts at the Russian Children’s Center (Rosdettsentr), who are refining the methodology.
Between March and May, the first wave of forums took place across five federal districts. Participants in Rostov-on-Don backed the initiative but also raised potential challenges. Their suggestions included involving student self-governance activists and parents in shaping the criteria, creating tailored assessments for children with disabilities, and offering training for homeroom teachers. The forums provided a platform for educators to discuss how the system could work in practice. While some highlighted its educational benefits, others stressed the need for clear guidelines to ensure fairness and consistency.
The pilot programme will test the new behaviour assessment model from next year. If successful, it could become a permanent feature in Russian schools. The focus remains on balancing structure with flexibility to support students’ moral and social growth.
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