Autonomous Educational Organization “Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools” 2035 Development Strategy

The strategy of “Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools” autonomous educational organisation until 2035 reflects new global trends in the field of education, based not only on the search for new learning formats, but also on the new roles of all participants in the educational process and their well-being. The Strategy 2035 outlines a longterm roadmap for the sustainable development of AEO, aimed at enhancing the quality of education in Kazakhstan and beyond.

STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS AND INDICATORS

Strategic direction I. NIS: In pursuit of excellence

1. Comprehensive development of students

Indicators: Improvement of the educational programme, its implementation, the system for assessment of students’ academic achievements, and student well-being; Values-based education; Alumni Association (29 performance metrics)

2. Professional community of NIS teachers

Indicators: Improving the quality of the teacher selection procedure; Professional development of teachers; Career growth of teachers (horizontally, vertically and diagonally) (18 performance metrics)

3. School well-being index

Indicators: Well-being of teachers; Well-being of students (28 performance metrics)

Strategic direction II. Kazakhstan: Development of intellectual capital in education

4. Training of leaders of change in education

Indicators: Developing leadership competencies of teachers from educational organisations of Kazakhstan; Creating educational content for professional development organisations for teachers of Kazakhstan (11 performance metrics)

5. Development of a professional community of schools in Kazakhstan

Indicators: Engaging schools and teachers of Kazakhstan in cooperation within the Community (9 performance metrics)

6. Independent agency for evaluation and accreditation of educational organisations

Indicators: Establishing an accreditation agency to improve and maintain the quality of education in schools of Kazakhstan (2 performance metrics)

Strategic direction III. World: Global Education Brand

7. International Curriculum

Indicators: Developing an international educational programme with a vast geographic footprint (2 performance metrics)

8. Export of educational products and services abroad

Indicators: Expanding Kazakhstan's presence in the global education market (1 performance metric)

9. Recognition of the educational programme NIS-Programme and NIS Grade 12 Certificate

Indicators: Increasing the number of universities/organisations recognizing NIS-Programme and NIS Grade 12 Certificate (4 performance metrics)

Fundamentals

10. Value of human capital as a key success factor

Indicators: Improving the well-being of employees of AEO and its centers (3 performance metrics)

11. Sustainable development

Indicators: Strengthening the socially responsible NIS brand; Facilities (8 performance metrics)

Key supporting factors

12. Research-based development

Indicators: Research aimed at enhancing educational products and services to develop leadership competencies among the teachers of Kazakhstan; Development and support of scientific research and contribution to the implementation of the AEO financial sustainability model; Strengthening the research potential of employees; Developing the research management system (18 performance metrics)

13. Creation of a digital ecosystem

Indicators: Implementation of the NIS Digitalization Roadmap (5 performance metrics)

14. Financial sustainability

Indicators: The ratio of income from paid activities to total expenditures (4 performance metrics)