Asyl Urpaq
Association of self-regulating entrepreneurs and legal entities
Our mission is to build an early childhood education ecosystem that is high in quality, accessible, inclusive and caring — for every child's future
Core values of the association
A self-regulatory organisation is a non-commercial body established in one of the legal forms set out in the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan (association, union, public association or another form).
100% preschool coverage for children
Ensure access to quality preschool programmes for children aged 2 to 6 in every region of Kazakhstan, regardless of where they live, their social situation or developmental needs.
Funding: at least 1–2% of GDP
Raise combined public and private investment in preschool education to 1–2% of gross domestic product, in line with OECD and UNICEF recommendations on sustainable early childhood development.
Inclusion standards in preschool organisations
Build a system that applies inclusive education principles across all preschools: access for children with special educational needs and diversity in the learning environment.
Self-regulation and accountability
A strong internal culture of quality and ethics: we set our own standards and hold to them.
Accessibility
We believe quality preschool education must be available to every child, wherever they live and whatever their circumstances.
Innovation and openness to best practice
Adopting modern technology, methods and international standards, with a continuous search for new solutions.
Inclusiveness
Supporting and respecting the individuality of every child. Preschool education without barriers or discrimination.
Partnership and cooperation
Working together with government bodies, business and international organisations for the future of Kazakhstan.
Our
mission
Building a sustainable preschool education ecosystem grounded in quality, accessibility, inclusion and care for future generations.
Services for association members
A self-regulatory organisation brings together businesses or professionals from one industry, service type or market — voluntarily or by requirement — around a shared interest.
Consulting services (government relations, management, investor relations)
Preparing education franchise documentation
Support with licences and permits
Preparing PPP project documentation
Market research and analysis
Preparing applications for international grants
Recruitment and staffing services
Accreditation of equipment and service providers
Events
All events
Practice and inquiry: the “Best Research Work 2026” competition
4th Republican Scientific and Practical Conference “National Values as the Foundation of Upbringing”
Republican Online Forum "INVESTING IN CHILDHOOD" on the theme "Nazipa Kulzhanova and National Preschool Pedagogy"
Our main goals
Strategic goals of the Asyl Urpaq association through 2028
100% preschool coverage for children
Ensure access to quality preschool programmes for children aged 2 to 6 in every region of Kazakhstan, regardless of where they live, their social situation or developmental needs.
Funding: at least 1–2% of GDP
Raise combined public and private investment in preschool education to 1–2% of gross domestic product, in line with OECD and UNICEF recommendations on sustainable early childhood development.
Inclusion standards in preschool organisations
Build a system that applies inclusive education principles across all preschools: access for children with special educational needs and diversity in the learning environment.
Resources
Guides and practical advice for educators and parents
Behaviour management: understanding children's behaviour and guiding it effectively.
Practical advice and methods for educators and parents on understanding children's behaviour and responding to it well
Perry Preschool: what a forty-year study showed
1 August 2026
Teacher–child interaction: what the CLASS instrument measures, and what it does not
26 August 2026
What a teacher can and must not do in a kindergarten with no speech therapist
26 August 2026
Head Start: sixty years of America’s preschool programme
1 August 2026
