This year, Summer School in Kazakh and Eurasian Studies (SSKES) at Nazarbayev University in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan is an intensive academic program that offers students the chance to immerse themselves in the Kazakh language and to experience Kazakh and post-Soviet culture.

In 2022, SSKES will offer an 8-week online program in Kazakh language, with 20 contact hours per week.

8-week program (equivalent to 1 academic year of study):	June 6 – July 29, 2022
Pre-program	Proficiency testing, Course placement, Orientation
Monday, June 6	Classes start
Tuesday, July 6	Day Off – National Holiday
Friday, July 29	Final Exams
Post-program	Exit proficiency testing, consultation

 

The cost of  “Summer School of Kazakh and Eurasian Studies”

educational program

Title	Cost	Tenge*
The eight-week course of Kazakh language (including study materials)	$2,500	1 075 000
The four-week course of Kazakh language (including study materials)	$1,500	645 000
Other expenses, including: - accommodation in a dormitory with accommodation in a double room (8 weeks); - meal from Monday to Friday (lunch and dinner); - excursions (including accommodation,  All meals included, guide services and transportation costs),  - visa support (including courier services), ID card, sports center services; - transfer from the Airport and return; - bank fees and other expenses related to the implementation of the educational program.	$1,780	765 400
Other expenses, including: - accommodation in a dormitory with accommodation in a double room (4 weeks); - meal from Monday to Friday (lunch and dinner); - excursions (including accommodation,  All meals included, guide services and transportation costs),  - visa support (including courier services), ID card, sports center services; - transfer from the Airport and return; - bank fees and other expenses related to the implementation of the educational program.	$1000	430 000

The application "deadline" is June 5, 2022.

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Program Overview

This year, SSKES will be offering an intensive course in Kazakh. Students will be placed according to their level of proficiency: beginner, intermediate, and/or advanced.  

The main component of SSKES 2022 will be intensive courses in Kazakh, offering the equivalent of a full academic year (8-weeks) of instruction in all aspects of the language. Language courses at SSKES are taught using the communicative method of instruction through linguistic and cultural immersion. Students are placed into appropriate groups, according to their levels of proficiency (as defined in ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines). Courses are taught by professionals, trained in current methodologies and experienced in teaching international students. 

Variety of assessment methods will be used for measurement of students’ academic achievements and ability to achieve planned learning objectives. In practice students will be assessed on the basis of some assessment methods including assessed written tests and credits, assessed presentations, examinations, admission and final test of linguistic competences.

The program is open to international students from undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as to working professionals.

Nazarbayev University is a Western-style university located in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, where English is the language of instruction. This is the first university in Kazakhstan that is committed to working according to international academic standards, guided by the principles of autonomy and academic freedom. 

Student Tutors: In addition to attending regular office hours held by instructors, bilingual student tutors provide additional support and conversational practice in Kazakh. Our program fosters close contact with local NU students to help SSKES students to forge lasting international friendships. 

Virtual Excursions: This year, our online program will enable students to take regular virtual excursions to various cities and sites in Kazakhstan, hosted by student tutors, as well as instructors, and program staff. The virtual platform will enable students to experience Kazakhstan, well beyond the city of Nur-Sultan.