# Kazakh-Chinese AI school may open in Astana > Source: > Published: 2026-08-26 11:01:00+00:00 # Kazakh-Chinese AI school may open in Astana The Government should consider opening a Kazakh-Chinese AI school in Astana, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the August Conference of Teachers, [Qazinform](https://qazinform.com/) News Agency reports. The Head of State emphasized that training new-generation specialists should be closely linked to school education. ``` "Training specialists of a new generation cannot be viewed in isolation from school education. It is necessary to build a unified vertical system," President Tokayev said. ``` The President also raised the question of whether it is appropriate for 18-year-olds to still be in school, as is currently the case in Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools and private ones. ``` "How reasonable is this, taking into account the accelerated physiological development of today's children? I believe the ministry should address this issue and propose solutions if necessary," he noted. ``` Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reminded that the Constitution stipulates a unified standard for school education across the country. ``` "In September, the doors of the University of Artificial Intelligence will open, but I believe this is not enough. The Government needs to explore establishing a Kazakh-Chinese artificial intelligence school in Astana, given China's extensive experience and achievements in developing new technologies," the President said. ``` Earlier, at the August Conference of Teachers, the Head of State [called](https://qazinform.com/news/kazakh-president-calls-for-proper-use-of-ai-in-secondary-education-system-20bc88) for the proper use of AI in the secondary education system .