Public Charitable Foundation
«The Ulytau Educational Foundation»
Public Charitable Foundation
«The Ulytau Educational Foundation»
A unique platform for combining science and practice, business and government
Understanding quality education as a strategic vector of the country's development, it is important to promote the improvement of all levels of the educational system

The mission of the “Public Foundation “Charitable Foundation “The Ulytau Educational Foundation” is to combine traditions and experience, based on the unique culture of Kazakhstan, to change all aspects of education to prepare young Kazakhstanis for success in a rapidly changing global reality.

The foundation focuses on different levels of education as a central component of sustainable development.
The Foundation supports all participants in the educational process by offering innovative solutions to complex problems.

Bringing together leaders of modern educational trends, experts in various fields of education, authors of modern popular programs, theorists and practitioners, big business and local executive authorities, our foundation implements projects that lead to qualitative and profound changes: from reforms to transformation.

The Ulytau Educational Foundation's activities are diverse: we hold an international scientific and practical conference for teachers, an International Chemistry Olympiad, implement eco-projects, etc. The foundation's most actively developing projects are the Ustaz Ulytau Center for Pedagogical Transformation and the Canadian International School Astana.

In May 2025, the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan highly appreciated the work of the foundation, awarding M.M. Khan, Director of the Foundation, Candidate of Sociological Sciences, with a Certificate of Honor for significant successes on the path of spiritual and social development of independent Kazakhstan and a significant contribution to its prosperity. In May 2025, the foundation's staff was awarded a Letter of Thanks from the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kazakhmys Holding LLP.

A unique platform for combining science and practice, business and government

Understanding quality education as a strategic vector of the country's development, it is important to promote the improvement of all levels of the educational system


The mission of the “Public Foundation “Charitable Foundation “The Ulytau Educational Foundation” is to combine traditions and experience, based on the unique culture of Kazakhstan, to change all aspects of education to prepare young Kazakhstanis for success in a rapidly changing global reality.


The foundation focuses on different levels of education as a central component of sustainable development. The Foundation supports all participants in the educational process by offering innovative solutions to complex problems.

Bringing together leaders of modern educational trends, experts in various fields of education, authors of modern popular programs, theorists and practitioners, big business and local executive authorities, our foundation implements projects that lead to qualitative and profound changes: from reforms to transformation.


The Ulytau Educational Foundation's activities are diverse: we hold an international scientific and practical conference for teachers, an International Chemistry Olympiad, implement eco-projects, etc. The foundation's most actively developing projects are the Ustaz Ulytau Center for Pedagogical Transformation and the Canadian International School Astana.


In May 2025, the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan highly appreciated the work of the foundation, awarding M.M. Khan, Director of the Foundation, Candidate of Sociological Sciences, with a Certificate of Honor for significant successes on the path of spiritual and social development of independent Kazakhstan and a significant contribution to its prosperity. In May 2025, the foundation's staff was awarded a Letter of Thanks from the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kazakhmys Holding LLP.

Geography of the project
84 schools
CIS Astana
2 Kazakhmys Colleges
2 Institutions of additional education
Geography of the project
· 84 schools · CIS Astana ·
· 2 Kazakhmys Colleges ·
· 2 institutions of additional education ·
Marina Khan
Director of The Ulytau Educational Foundation, PhD in Sociology, expert in international education
I believe in the power of education
Education is not only a social elevator, a guarantee of a successful career and financial well–being, a condition for achieving a high social status. Education is the most comprehensive technology of social development, a tool that allows you to change the direction of society

I believe in the power of education
"Education is not only a social elevator, a guarantee of a successful career and financial well–being, a condition for achieving a high social status. Education is the most comprehensive technology of social development, a tool that allows you to change the direction of society"

Marina Khan
Director of The Ulytau Educational Foundation, PhD in Sociology, expert in international education

We are pleased to inform you that it is now possible to purchase the intellectual board game "Ulytau", which helps to develop knowledge about the history of Kazakhstan. This is a great way to learn more about our history in a fun and informative way
The total amount of grants received is more than $6,270,000. Our graduates enroll in the best universities in the world and receive prestigious scholarships and grants worth hundreds of thousands of dollars
The purpose of the competition is to help improve the performance of directors of general secondary education organizations, stimulate their activity, creativity and creative search
Canadian International School Astana took the 56th place among the top 100 schools in the country, showing high results at the end of the final stage of the Republican Olympiad of Schoolchildren of the 2024-2025 academic year. We are proud of our students, teachers and mentors — you made it possible! This is a victory not only in the ranking, but also in recognition of the quality of education, systematic training and a real passion for knowledge
The conference was attended by more than 600 representatives of the scientific community, public school teams, and general education practitioners
The international designation opens up new opportunities for expanding the geography of participants and strengthening international scientific and educational cooperation
We are pleased to inform you that it is now possible to purchase the intellectual board game "Ulytau", which helps to develop knowledge about the history of Kazakhstan. This is a great way to learn more about our history in a fun and informative way
The total amount of grants received is more than $6,270,000. Our graduates enroll in the best universities in the world and receive prestigious scholarships and grants worth hundreds of thousands of dollars
The purpose of the competition is to help improve the performance of directors of general secondary education organizations, stimulate their activity, creativity and creative search
Canadian International School Astana took the 56th place among the top 100 schools in the country, showing high results at the end of the final stage of the Republican Olympiad of Schoolchildren 2024-2025
The conference was attended by more than 600 representatives of the scientific community, public school teams, and general education practitioners
The international designation opens up new opportunities for expanding the geography of participants and strengthening international scientific and educational cooperation
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010000, Astana, Turan ave. 22/1, НП-10

Telephone: +7 (7172) 27-08-08
Е-mail: info@uef.kz
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010000, Astana, Turan ave. 22/1, НП-10

Telephone: +7 (7172) 27-08-08
Е-mail: info@uef.kz