BLENDED LEARNING AS AN EVOLUTION FOR MODERN EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS

This article examines the concept of blended learning as an essential evolutionary step in the development of Kazakhstan’s modern educational system. It focuses on analyzing the current state of education in Kazakhstan and its potential progress through the fundamental implementation of blended learning.Blended learning, which combines online and offline formats, offers both short-term and long-term benefits. The article goes beyond a basic description of blended learning, aiming to analyze its integration into Kazakhstan’s educational system and explore the potential outcomes of this process. Special attention is given to addressing challenges, such as establishing a robust legal and institutional framework, which includes developing legislative foundations and preparing qualified educators. State support at every stage of implementation is identified as a critical factor for success.The article also provides a comparative analysis of Kazakhstan’s education system and international practices, highlighting how successful Western approaches, implemented over five years ago, can be adapted to Kazakhstan’s context. Based on this analysis, recommendations are presented for optimizing the blended learning model. The study concludes that blended learning can become an integral part of Kazakhstan’s educationsystem only with comprehensive state support. This will equip the youth with the necessary skills to adapt successfully to the rapidly changing world.