My Child Was Refused Entry to School – What Does the Constitution Say

Constitutional Right to Education

The Constitution of Kazakhstan establishes that secondary education is compulsory and free. This is not a privilege or a service at the school's discretion – it is the constitutional right of every child.

What is guaranteed:

• Every child has the right to receive secondary education in public educational institutions free of charge.
• Education is compulsory – the state is obliged to ensure access to it for every child.
• Refusal of admission to a state school without a lawful basis constitutes a violation of constitutional rights.

What to Do if Refused

Step 1. Ask for a written notice or application status that states the reason and date. This gives you a document to verify rather than relying on an oral account.

Step 2. Ask the school and local education authority for an explanation. Applications and procedural requests can be made through eGov or in the prescribed offline form.

Step 3. If you believe the procedure was breached, submit a documented complaint to the competent authority. A prosecution complaint is considered within its competence and does not replace the prescribed challenge procedure or a court.

Step 4. Use court protection where necessary. The appropriate claim, deadline, and evidence depend on the stated reason, so obtain legal advice for a concrete dispute.