LONDON, 2 November. /Dunyo IA/.  British news outlet “London Post” has published an analytical article entitled “Uzbekistan’s Education Reforms: Building on Progress and Advancing Quality”, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Article notes that Uzbekistan has steadily expanded access to education over the past decade. The priority now is to improve the quality of education and equip learners with the skills needed to meet the demands of a changing economy.

Publication cites a number of statistics. The enrolment rate in pre-school education rose from 25.4 percent in 2017 to 78 percent in 2025, while the higher education enrolment rate among young people aged 18–23 increased from 7.2 percent in 2016 to 47.7 percent in 2024. The number of private schools grew from 30 in 2017 to 705 in 2025. The article notes that public-private partnerships have expanded parental choice and helped introduce international educational programs. In addition, by 2025, the network of Presidential and specialized schools had grown to 216 institutions.

Article also highlights the achievements of Uzbek school students in international subject Olympiads: the number of medals won annually rose from 30 in 2019 to 210 in 2025. These achievements, it notes, should serve as an impetus for addressing the broader challenge of improving the quality of education across all schools in the country.

Article identifies several priorities for the next stage of reform: updating curricula with a stronger emphasis on critical thinking and practical skills; supporting teachers through continuous professional development; advancing digitization in ways that free up teachers’ time; and establishing a rigorous accreditation system for higher education institutions.

With regard to vocational education, the publication cites figures on the dual education model. By the end of 2025, more than 67,000 students were enrolled in such programs in partnership with 17,040 employers. It also stresses the importance of ensuring the sustainability of these partnerships and involving employers in the development of educational programs.

British publication concludes that Uzbekistan has demonstrated its ability to significantly expand access to education, while the next stage of reform will require an equally consistent focus on the quality of teaching and learning.