On March 18, an important international meeting was held at the Sorbonne-Kazakhstan Institute of Abai University. Representatives of the education sector from Tallinn, Estonia, and Kazakhstani specialists exchanged experiences within the framework of a roundtable discussion on the topic "Innovative Teaching Models. Education Systems of Kazakhstan and Estonia."

A delegation from the Tallinn City Administration and secondary education organizations participated in the event, discussing modern approaches and effective models in the field of education. First, the guests visited the university museum, acquainting themselves with the national values and traditions of the Kazakh people.

Opening the meeting, Zhanana Zhusupova, Director of the Department of Academic Affairs, spoke about the role of international partnership in improving the quality of education. Roza Akmagambetova, head of a department at the scientific-methodological center of the Almaty City Education Department and organizer of the meeting, emphasized that the meeting provides a great opportunity for experience exchange.

Within the roundtable, Zhanana Zhusupova delivered a report on "The Concept of Developing Pedagogical Education in the Republic of Kazakhstan," widely presenting the strategic directions of the sector. She specifically highlighted issues such as training personnel adapted to the labor market, developing teachers' professional and digital competencies, and forming an inclusive and research-oriented education system in the modernization of pedagogical education. Subsequently, Nurzhamal Oshanova, Director of the Department of Educational Program Analysis, spoke about the systematic work in the field of artificial intelligence being carried out in the country. According to her, by the end of 2025, large-scale educational programs covering 650,000 students will be implemented in Kazakhstan. Currently, 1,707 students are involved in developing artificial intelligence agents. The "AI-SANA" project was presented as a platform for technological breakthrough, and a comprehensive system consisting of several stages has been established.

Similar fundamental work is continuously undertaken at Abai University. Starting from the 2024-2025 academic year, the subject "Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence" has been introduced into all educational programs. Professional development courses for teachers have been developed, and a specialized course in the Kazakh language has been launched on the "Coursera" platform. Furthermore, scientific research in the field of AI is expanding, and a number of projects are being implemented.

Andrei Kante, Deputy Mayor of Tallinn and head of the Department of Education, in his speech focused on the practical aspects of the school education system, sharing insights into digitalization, student-centered learning, and effective management practices in Estonia. He expressed interest in further developing cooperation between the two countries.

During the roundtable, participants thoroughly discussed innovative teaching methods, the introduction of digital technologies, the professional development of educators, and issues of improving the quality of education. Comparing the experiences of the two countries, they explored the possibilities of implementing joint projects.

"Abai University" Media Center