Mission
Enhancing teachers’ professionalism through sustained engagement in lifelong learning, the development of high-quality content, and the effective transfer of innovative knowledge and experience within the professional learning community.
Main advantages
A developed network of branches
The “Orleu” Center operates in every region of Kazakhstan. This ensures uniform quality standards and accessibility of professional development programs for teachers at all levels of education
Educational Programs
Educational modules are designed in line with national priorities, international trends, and the principles of evidence-based pedagogy
Flexible format
In-person, online, and blended learning formats expand the availability of educational programs and allow each teacher to choose the optimal path for professional development
Expert trainers
Training is conducted by qualified practicing professionals, researchers, and methodologists with experience in implementing innovative solutions in pedagogical practice and the management of educational organizations
Post-course support
Each course participant has a unique opportunity to receive professional post-course support to consolidate updated subject knowledge and newly acquired practical teaching and learning skills
Any questions?
Here you can find brief information about key areas of activity, the digital ecosystem, educational programs, and scientific and methodological resources for the professional development of teachers
"Orleu": From Advanced Training to Continuous Professional Development of Teachers
Digital Orleu: a digital ecosystem for professional teacher support
Recognition and quality
Research and innovation
“Orleu” is a platform for developing scientific ideas, pedagogical innovations and the research potential of teachers in Kazakhstan. In 2025, 15 research projects were implemented in the areas of pedagogical leadership, digitalization and inclusion were realized. More than 300 scientific articles by staff members were published in peer-reviewed international and national journals. The journal “Өрлеу. Үздіксіз білім жаршысы – Өрлеу. Вести непрерывного образования” features relevant research and methodological approaches, pedagogical innovations, best teaching and learning practices, and expert solutions for continuous professional growth of teachers
"Orleu": 78 years of service to enhancing teacher professionalism
Key stages in the development of the national system for teacher professional development
1948
Establishment of professional development institutes
1950
Opening of the Institute for Professional Development
Opening of the Institute for Professional Development in Akmola Region
1951
Opening of the Institute for Professional Development
Opening of the Teacher Professional Development Institute in Alma-Ata Region
Our Resources
The “Orleu” digital platform ecosystem integrates key corporate solutions for the continuous professional development of teachers
Latest videos
“PANORAMA OF PEDAGOGICAL IDEAS – 2025”
Project “Professional Support for Teachers Delivering Kazakh-Language Instruction in Schools Abroad”
Project of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan “Fundamentals of Financial Literacy”
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Training of Master Trainers Launched Under the AELLCA Project by “Orleu” and British Council Kazakhstan
Training of Master Trainers Launched Under the AELLCA Project by "Orleu" and British Council...
The Award Ceremony of the National Competition ‘Panorama of Pedagogical Ideas – 2025’ Took Place in Our Capital, Astana
The Award Ceremony of the National Competition ‘Panorama of Pedagogical Ideas – 2025’ Took Place...
Training Seminar on the Topic ‘One Team — a Comfortable School’
The training seminar “One Team — A Comfortable School” continued at School No. 31. The session was...
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE RESULTS OF THE INTERNAL CORRUPTION RISK ASSESSMENT
The Joint Stock Company “National Center for Professional Development 'Orleu’” hereby announces...
A sustainable institutional network “Orleu”
Achievements we are proud of
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Orleu
A key provider of continuous professional development for teachers in Kazakhstan, adult education, applied research, and the dissemination of best teaching and learning practices.
Orleu is a national center shaping a modern system of continuous professional development for teachers in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The Center delivers professional development and retraining programs for teaching staff, develops digital educational platforms, and ensures the implementation of modern, practice-oriented teaching methodologies focused on quality and sustainable outcomes.
Orleu’s activities include the design and expert review of educational programs, applied research in education, support for teachers’ professional growth, and the dissemination of best national and international teaching practices.
The unified digital ecosystem “Orleu” ensures transparency of educational processes, accessibility of learning for teachers across all regions, and data integration at the national education system level.
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