Primary and Secondary Education in Tajikistan
Currently a 11-year system of general education is in effect, with children starting school at age 7.
- Primary Education is 4 years (ages 7-10) Grades 1-4
- Lower Secondary Education is 5 years (ages 11-15) Grades 5-9
- Upper Secondary Education is 2 years (ages 16-17) Grades 10-11
Academic year begins in September and ends in May. Education is conducted in both Tajik (Farsi) and Russian languages. In some cases, there is a practice of teaching individual courses in English. Secondary education is free and compulsory until the ninth grade. For university entrance, students must complete an additional two years.
The Ministry of Education is responsible for implementing state education policy and regulations.
Grade conversion scale for Tajikistan:
Grade Scale |
Grade Description |
U.S. Grade Equivalence |
5 |
Отлично / Otlichno (Excellent) |
A |
4 |
Хорошо / Khorosho (Good) |
B |
3 |
Удовлетворительно / Udovletvoritel'no (Satisfactory) |
C |
- |
Зачет (Pass / Credit)* |
P |
2 |
Неудовлетворительно / Neudovletvoritel'no (Fail) |
F |
* Generally represents a passing grade in a subject where exam is not required.
Credentials:
- Аттестат об основном образовании (Certificate of Secondary Education)
- Аттестат о среднем общем образовании / Attestat Dar Borai Malimoti Miyona (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education)
- Diplom o Srednem Spetsialnom Obrazovanii (Diploma of Specialized Secondary Education)
