Addressing language education challenges in Kazakhstan for sustainable development

Perizat Yelubayeva, A.Kh. Khamidova, Gulzat Berkinbayeva, Raushangul Аvakova

2025

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DOI 10.3828/ejlp.2025.5
Data confidence 70 medium
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Abstract

This article addresses the significant challenges in language education in Kazakhstan and explores their implications for sustainable development. By examining the current state of language education, identifying key obstacles and proposing strategic solutions, this study aims to enhance language teaching practices. Using a mixed-methods approach, we conducted quantitative surveys with 119 language teachers and qualitative interviews with twenty-seven stakeholders, including policymakers, curriculum developers and language education experts. The research identifies key challenges: curriculum inflexibility, resource scarcity, inadequate teacher training and low student engagement. Recommendations include curriculum reform, improved resource allocation, teacher professional development, institutional policies and collaboration with external experts. The research results reveal the need for a comprehensive approach to improve language education in Kazakhstan, contributing to the country’s sustainable development goals. The research findings provide vital insights for policymakers and stakeholders to deliberate on effective state programmes toward a more sustainable and inclusive education system. These programmes can assist educators in addressing challenges and acquiring essential content knowledge, pedagogical expertise and technological competence. This article was published open access under a CC BY licence: https://creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0/ .