Today,
a memorandum of mutual cooperation was signed between Astana International
University (AIU) and the IDP IELTS Kazakhstan International Testing Center.
The
meeting was attended by the Rector
of Astana International University, Anar Myrzagaliyeva, Dean of the Higher
School of Natural Sciences, Ruslan Muratov, and Dean of the Higher School of
Economics, Zubirash Smagulova. Aigerim Ondabayeva, Business Development Lead at
IDP IELTS Kazakhstan, also represented the testing center. The primary
objective of this collaboration is to enhance the English language proficiency
of the university’s students and faculty, as well as to create conditions for
high-quality preparation for international exams.
Within
the framework of the memorandum, key initiatives were discussed, including
support during IELTS registration for university students, expanded testing
opportunities, and the organization of IELTS preparation seminars, webinars,
and masterclasses.
Additionally,
this partnership opens new horizons for the teaching staff through specialized
professional development programs for English language instructors.
Moving
forward, the parties plan to jointly organize English language Olympiads,
competitions, debates, internships, and academic conferences to further
cultivate students' language and academic skills.