Kazakhstan's students bagged 362 medals in international olympiads

In the world of academic competitions, Kazakhstan's students and teachers have been making a significant impact. The year 2024 saw numerous accomplishments, with several students and educators being recognised for their exceptional achievements.

Aldiyar Amanzholov from the East Kazakhstan region was named the "Best Informatician of Central Asia". His victory marked a milestone in Kazakhstan's IT sector. Similarly, Ramazan Butantayev, a resident of Mangystau region, was named the "Best Linguist of the Asia-Pacific Region".

The achievements of Kazakhstan's students in international olympiads were not limited to these two fields. In the Mathematics Olympiad, MANOS Dresden, Oliver Eckstädt and Jieoh Ahn secured gold medals. Polina Rudenko, Mykhailo Lyader, and Mika Röthel also won medals, while Constantin Alexandru Corduban bagged a bronze medal at the International Physics Olympiad.

The success of these students was rewarded handsomely. Gold medalists received a cash prize of 1,500 Monthly Calculation Indicators (MCI), silver medalists received 1,000 MCI, and bronze medalists received 500 MCI.

The 2024 Olympiad season was a financially rewarding one for Kazakhstan, with 77.5 million tenge allocated for 26 students. Additionally, 6.4 million tenge was allocated for 24 teachers in recognition of their efforts.

Kazakhstan's students also made history by becoming two-time world champions in chemistry and three-time world champions in robotics at the First Global Challenge.

One of the standout performances came from Nurguль Egenbergenova, a 10th grader from Nur-Sultan, who was recognised as the "Best Participant" at the Asian Physics Olympiad. Another notable achievement was Mendigali Kaldybai from Mangystau region, who was recognised as the "Best Practitioner" for the best result in a laboratory chemistry work among participants from 40 countries.

These accomplishments underscore Kazakhstan's growing presence in the international academic arena and the dedication of its students and teachers. As they continue to excel, the future of Kazakhstan's academic prowess looks promising.