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Current and popular Academy programmes
Английский язык
«Teaching IELTS: methodology, strategies and assessment for English language teachers» Практический курс по методике преподавания IELTS для учителей английского языка. Освойте современные стратегии подготовки, оценивания и эффективного обучения всем компонентам экзамена.
18,000 ₸
Английский язык
Практико-ориентированный курс по преподаванию английской грамматики в коммуникативном контексте, разработанный на основе методических подходов CELTA. Участники освоят эффективные способы введения и отработки грамматических структур через контекст, управляемое открытие правил и реальные речевые ситуации.
15,000 ₸
ТиПО
«Инклюзивное образование в техническом и профессиональном образовании: основные принципы и технологии реализации»
15,000 ₸
Английский язык
«Teacher Research in Practice: An Exploratory Action Research Approach»
18,000 ₸
Общепредметный
Курс направлен на развитие у педагогов навыков профессиональной рефлексии, саморегуляции и эмоциональной устойчивости. Слушатели освоят практические инструменты когнитивно-поведенческого подхода (КПТ) и технологии социально-эмоционального обучения (SEL) для эффективного управления собственным состоянием и создания благоприятной образовательной среды.
15,000 ₸
Английский язык
Pre-CELTA is a comprehensive course in modern English language teaching methodology designed to develop teachers’ professional competencies and prepare them for the CELTA programme.
18,000 ₸
Experts and authors of educational programmes
CELTA-certified teacher
Robert Douglas Sim is an English language teacher from Scotland, United Kingdom, with 30 years of experience in education, English language teaching, and teacher professional development. He began his professional career in the Scottish education system as an English teacher and later worked as a Quality Improvement Officer. In this role, he provided methodological and professional support to schools and teachers and contributed to the delivery of continuing professional development programmes. In 2015–2016, he worked as a consultant at the Center of Excellence of Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) in Astana. Robert holds the internationally recognised CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) qualification. Since 2017, he has collaborated with universities and educational organisations across Kazakhstan, participated in professional conferences, and delivered school-based training and professional development for teachers. He is also a co-founder of a language school in Astana. Currently, Robert teaches English to children, teenagers, and adults in Kazakhstan. He is also the author of the Astana Bilim Academy professional development course “Teaching IELTS: Methodology, Strategies and Assessment for English Language Teachers.”
Teacher-researcher, methodologist
Course trainer, CELTA pass A
PhD докторант
Sona works as a teacher at Yessenov University, Aktau. Sona received a CELTA pass A certificate, worked in projects of the British Council in Kazakhstan, the US Embassy in Kazakhstan.
Teacher-researcher category
SHARE NIS Coordinator
Action Research Trainer, KazTEA and the British Council
CELTA-certified, IELTS 8.0, ITEC alumna
Master of Pedagogical Sciences
English teacher at National School of Physics & Mathematics, IELTS 8.0, CELTA-certified, ITEC programme alumna
CELTA pass B, Msc Degree NU GSE
Master degree
Ainur Karteyeva holds an MSc in Educational Leadership from Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education. She holds international qualifications including CELTA Pass B (2026), TKT CLIL (Band 4), and TESOL & TEFL. She specializes in English language teaching methodology, Phonics, and early reading instruction in English. She also has experience in studying and applying Singaporean educational approaches and practices.
phonics specialist
Master's degree
Assel Darkhanbekkyzy Zholymbekova is an English language teacher with a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Nazarbayev University. She holds a BA in Economics and International Relations from Nazarbayev University and is a certified IB (International Baccalaureate) teacher. She currently teaches English at Central Asian Innovation University.
Academy events, activities and announcements
Applications are now open for the Pearson Educator Awards 2026, an international award that recognises educators for their contribution to learning, innovative teaching practices, and impact on learners. For participants from Kazakhstan, two pathways are particularly relevant: English Language Learning for English language educators and Higher Education for university educators across different disciplines. The K–12 pathway for school teachers of other subjects is available only to participants from the United States in 2026.
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UNESCO, in collaboration with LG AI Research, has launched the Global MOOC on the Ethics of AI, a free online course dedicated to the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence. The course is available on the Coursera platform and will be particularly useful for educators, professionals working in education, and anyone who already uses AI tools in their professional practice.
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Applications and nominations are now open for the Global Teacher Prize 2027, an international award established by the Varkey Foundation to recognise educators who have made an outstanding contribution to education. The grand prize is US $1 million. The Prize recognises not only a teacher’s achievements in the classroom, but also their impact on learners, the professional community, and education more broadly.
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