On February 24, an expanded meeting of the board of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan with the participation of the deputies of the Parliament, representatives of central executive bodies and subordinate organizations, scientific organizations, universities, schools and colleges was held in "Kazmedia Ortalygy" concert hall. The board work was attended by IAAR Director Zhumagulova A.B. and scientific consultant Seydakhmetova R.G.

The welcoming speech was made by Minister Sagadiev E.K., presenting main results of activities of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2016 and tasks for 2017. During the meeting, reports were presented by Vice Minister of Education and Science of Kazakhstan Amrin A., Director of the Department of Preschool and Secondary Education, Director of the National Testing Center, Director of the Department of Higher and Post-Graduate Education and others.