Primary and Secondary Education in Uzbekistan
Currently a 12-year system of general education is in effect, with children starting school at age 6.
- Primary Education is 4 years (ages 6-9) Grades 1-4
- Lower Secondary Education is 5 years (ages 10-14) Grades 5-9
- Upper Secondary Education is 3 years (ages 15-17) Grades 10-12
Academic year begins in September and ends in June. Education is conducted in both Uzbek and Russian languages. In some cases, there is a practice of teaching individual courses in English. Secondary education is compulsory until the twelfth grade.
The Ministry of Public Education is responsible for implementing state education policy and regulations.
Grade conversion scale for Uzbekistan:
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 |
F |
* Generally represents a passing grade in a subject where exam is not required.
Credentials:
- Ўрта маълумот тўғрисида шаҳодатнома / O'rta Ma'lumot To'g'risida Shahodatnoma (Certificate of Secondary Education)
