President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has congratulated Tatyana Belousova, a chemistry teacher at School-Lyceum No. 95 in Almaty, after she was named among the top 50 teachers in the world according to the prestigious Global Teacher Prize, DKNews.kz reports.
The achievement is being widely seen not only as a personal success for the educator, but also as an important milestone for Kazakhstan’s education system on the global stage.
In his congratulatory message, President Tokayev подчеркнул the significance of the teacher’s long-term contribution to education and youth development.
“This high recognition is the result of your many years of dedicated and creative work aimed at educating and nurturing the younger generation. Our shared goal is to build an intellectual nation. The state consistently takes steps to raise the status of teachers and provide them with comprehensive support,” the President said.
A Global Recognition of Teaching Excellence
The Global Teacher Prize is one of the most prestigious international awards in education, attracting thousands of candidates from around the world each year. Being selected among the top 50 reflects outstanding teaching methods, innovation in the classroom, and a deep commitment to student success.
Belousova’s inclusion in the list highlights the growing competitiveness of Kazakhstani educators and the country’s ability to meet international standards in education.
A Symbol of Broader Change
In recent years, Kazakhstan has introduced a series of reforms aimed at strengthening the role and status of teachers - including salary increases, expanded social protections, and greater support for professional development.
International recognition of educators like Tatyana Belousova serves as tangible proof that these reforms are producing meaningful results.
For students, teachers, and the broader public, her success stands as a reminder that excellence in education can emerge from Kazakhstan and be recognized at the highest global level - reinforcing the country’s ambition to build a knowledge-based and forward-looking society.
