Piloting Google For Education in Kyrgyzstan

The Taalim-Forum Public Foundation conducted a study and analysis of a pilot project implemented from September 2024 to June 2025 with the support of iCORE Ltd.

Project Partners and Participants

The Google for Education pilot project at Secondary School No. 35 in Bishkek was initiated by the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic and implemented in partnership with the following organizations:

Google for Education — provision of digital tools and educational solutions;
iCORE E&C Co., Ltd. (“iCORE”) — project funding, coordination of technical and organizational support;
Bishkek Computer Plant LLC, the official representative of Fujian Centerm Information Co., Ltd. — provision of equipment and technical support;
Mugalim AI — methodological and consulting support for teachers;
School administration and teaching staff of Secondary School No. 35 — organization of implementation and participation in piloting innovations.

The Taalim-Forum Public Foundation carried out the research component and evaluation of the outcomes related to the integration of Google digital tools into the educational process.

Research Purpose and Methodology

The purpose of the study was to assess the impact of Google for Education tools on the educational process within the framework of the pilot project at Secondary School No. 35 in Bishkek during the 2024/25 academic year.

The research was based on monitoring the integration and adaptation of digital tools and devices (Chromebooks and laptops) by teachers and students in classroom practice.

The methodology included:

surveys, interviews, and focus groups with project participants;
classroom observations of digital tool usage;
analysis of teachers’ and students’ readiness to adopt innovations, and changes in engagement and motivation levels.

Pilot Participants

The pilot project involved 30 teachers, of whom 22–25 actively used Google tools in their teaching. A total of 233 students from grades 7–11 participated, receiving training and access to digital devices. The school was provided with the necessary infrastructure, including internet connectivity, equipment, and technical support.

Key Findings

The study results demonstrated:

significant improvement in digital literacy among all participants;
high levels of acceptance and integration of innovative technologies;
increased student engagement and improved learning outcomes in some groups;
overcoming psychological and technological barriers;
growth in confidence and motivation to further use Google tools.

At the same time, several key challenges were identified:

limited internet speed;
insufficient initial teacher training;
ongoing need for technical support.

For successful scaling of the project, a systemic approach is required — ensuring adequate infrastructure, pre-training for teachers, involvement of school administrations in promoting digitalization, and the creation of a supportive environment.

Project Summary Event

On May 23, 2025, a closing ceremony of the “Google School” pilot project was held at Secondary School No. 35 in Bishkek.
The event was attended by: Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic; Lyra Samykbaeva, Deputy Minister of Education; official representatives of Google and iCORE Ltd.; project partners, teachers, and students of School No. 35.

Presentation of Results

The research findings were also presented at the August Teachers’ Conference, held on August 18–19, 2025, in Osh city.

📄 Presentations are available via the following links:

Presentation in English

Presentation in Russian

Presentation in Kyrgyz

Final research report:

https://edu.gov.kg/media/Report_Kyrgyzstan_GfE_RU.pdf

Disclaimer

This study was undertaken with comprehensive support and funding from iCORE Ltd.

Media Coverage of the Project

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