Second National School of Rectors to be held in Minsk. Emphasis on university of the future and technological sovereignty

On August 26-27, Minsk will host a major event in higher education – the Second National School of Rectors

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New programs for elective classes for schoolchildren approved

By Resolution No. 142 of the Ministry of Education dated August 14, 2026, several new curricula for elective classes were approved for general secondary education institutions (with Belarusian and Russian as the languages of instruction and upbringing).

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Digitalization, new programs, and health care: plans for the new academic year

Belarusian general secondary education system is 100 % ready for the new academic year.

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Belarusian school students win four medals at 38th International Olympiad in Informatics

From August 9 to 16, Tashkent (Uzbekistan) served as the host of the 38th International Olympiad in Informatics. This time about 370 school students from 97 countries took part. Belarus has won the entire set of medals - gold, silver and two bronze.

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New academic year brings new challenges: Education Ministry held a seminar on "Preparations for the 2026/2027 Academic Year"

Over 150 heads of education departments and divisions from across the country today discussed the priorities of the upcoming academic year, from preschool and general secondary education to vocational training and educational work.

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UAV and tactical medicine to be studied by 10th-graders as part of pre-conscription training

The study of unmanned aerial vehicles and tactical medicine will be included in the updated curriculum for "pre-conscription and medical training" for Belarusian tenth-graders in the new academic year. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Education of Belarus Alexander Kadlubai.

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Results of the 2026 admissions campaign: 100% plan fulfillment and new trends in career choices

August 12, a press conference was held today at the National Press Center to discuss the results of the main stage of the 2026 admissions campaign for higher education institutions.

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Flawless debut: Belarusian national team won medals at International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence

From August 2 to 8, the 3rd International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI-2026) is taking place in Astana, Kazakhstan. The Belarusian national team is participating in this prestigious global competition for the first time and has already achieved remarkable success.

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Focus on taste and Belarusian products: How school menus will be updated starting September 1

Starting September 1, Belarusian schools will not only change the age groups and free meal standards, but also begin a thorough overhaul of their meals

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Meeting to discuss new academy of intelligent technologies

The creation of a new university, the Academy of Intelligent Technologies, has been placed on the agenda of a meeting chaired by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 4 August

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On August 1, all universities (except agricultural ones) completed accepting documents from applicants applying for fee-paying places

With a target admission of 16,000 students for fee-paying programs, 24.500 applicants applied. The competition was 1.5 applicants per place

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“In some case it is even a must” – Andrei Ivanets supports teachers who run education blogs

Teachers are allowed to do blogging, and in some cases it is even a must. This was stated by Education Minister Andrei Ivanets at an informal meeting with bloggers held within the frames of a 3rd Forum “Blog.by. Third labor”

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