Mission
The Graduate School of Education (GSE) at Nazarbayev University aspires to become an influential, world-class graduate school of education, effecting change in educational thinking, policy and practice at all levels of education through scholarly research, quality teaching and persuasive argument. Through its research, teaching and scholarship, the GSE is committed to working to improve education for all, sustaining a vision of education which enables individuals to maximize their own potential, free from the constrains of poverty and background, within a context of mutual understanding and global interdependence.
The GSE at Nazarbayev University shall:
• engage in educational research, teaching and scholarship at the highest international standard,
• mediate such research, teaching, and scholarship, locating it within broader contemporary frameworks, and
• enhance capacity-building in educational research, teaching and scholarship.
In working towards these aims, the GSE seeks to:
• create and maintain a collaborative and cooperative ethos,
• work with other Schools within Nazarbayev University in various interdisciplinary contexts and efforts, and
• pursue strategic initiatives to improve initial and continuing teacher education.
The GSE at Nazarbayev University shall:
• engage in educational research, teaching and scholarship at the highest international standard,
• mediate such research, teaching, and scholarship, locating it within broader contemporary frameworks, and
• enhance capacity-building in educational research, teaching and scholarship.
In working towards these aims, the GSE seeks to:
• create and maintain a collaborative and cooperative ethos,
• work with other Schools within Nazarbayev University in various interdisciplinary contexts and efforts, and
• pursue strategic initiatives to improve initial and continuing teacher education.
Our strategic partner
Over the past decade, the Graduate School of Education has enjoyed a fruitful and enriching partnership with two esteemed institutions, the University of Cambridge and the University of Pennsylvania, from 2012 to 2022. This collaboration has resulted in numerous benefits for the School in various domains, including institutional growth and academic excellence. The cooperation and shared vision between all parties have contributed significantly to the School's growth and advancement in the field of education.
Throughout the partnership's duration, the School has experienced advantages that have been instrumental in its overall development. Firstly, the institutional development aspect of the partnership has been important in empowering the School to enhance its administrative capabilities and improve the overall quality of services it offers.
Furthermore, the academic partnership with both the University of Cambridge and the University of Pennsylvania has been beneficial in enriching the School's Programs and fostering a dynamic teaching and learning environment.
With the understanding that collaborations evolve over time, the Graduate School of Education has decided to refine the nature of their partnership starting from 2023. In a new phase, the University of Pennsylvania will continue as the School's sole Strategic Partner. While the partnership with the University of Cambridge has been immensely fruitful, the decision to move forward with one primary strategic partner aligns with the School's evolving goals and ambitions.
The Graduate School of Education's strategic partnership with both the University of Cambridge and the University of Pennsylvania has been a remarkable journey of growth, learning, and accomplishments.
Throughout the partnership's duration, the School has experienced advantages that have been instrumental in its overall development. Firstly, the institutional development aspect of the partnership has been important in empowering the School to enhance its administrative capabilities and improve the overall quality of services it offers.
Furthermore, the academic partnership with both the University of Cambridge and the University of Pennsylvania has been beneficial in enriching the School's Programs and fostering a dynamic teaching and learning environment.
With the understanding that collaborations evolve over time, the Graduate School of Education has decided to refine the nature of their partnership starting from 2023. In a new phase, the University of Pennsylvania will continue as the School's sole Strategic Partner. While the partnership with the University of Cambridge has been immensely fruitful, the decision to move forward with one primary strategic partner aligns with the School's evolving goals and ambitions.
The Graduate School of Education's strategic partnership with both the University of Cambridge and the University of Pennsylvania has been a remarkable journey of growth, learning, and accomplishments.
History
2023
April - November 2023 - Academic Leadership Institute
2021 - 2020
2018
June 2018 – Fourth NU graduation ceremony with 47 Master’s and 3 PhD graduates
2017
May 2017 – Third NUGSE graduation ceremony with 68 NUGSE Master’s and 9 PhD graduates
Fall 2017 – NUGSE PhD program became 4-year program instead of 3-year program
2016
May 2016 – Second NU graduation ceremony with 64 NUGSE Master’s graduates
2015
May 2015 – First NU graduation ceremony with 45 NUGSE Master’s graduates
Fall semester 2015 – For the first time within the PhD program, NUGSE PhD students spend 1 semester at partner-universities (University of Cambridge and University of Pennsylvania)
2013
07 June 2013 – Establishment of the First Admissions Committee at NUGSE
12 August 2013 – First day of studies for the first cohort of 25 Master of Science in Education two-year low-residency program students
19 August 2013 – First day of studies for the first cohort of 50 Master of Science in Education one-year intensive program students
02 September 2013 – First day of studies for the first cohort of 12 Ph.D. program students
October 2013 – First Quality Assurance session conducted by NUGSE strategic partners – University of Cambridge and University of Pennsylvania
12 August 2013 – First day of studies for the first cohort of 25 Master of Science in Education two-year low-residency program students
19 August 2013 – First day of studies for the first cohort of 50 Master of Science in Education one-year intensive program students
02 September 2013 – First day of studies for the first cohort of 12 Ph.D. program students
October 2013 – First Quality Assurance session conducted by NUGSE strategic partners – University of Cambridge and University of Pennsylvania
2012
05 September 2012 – Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education was officially opened by the President of RK – Nursultan Nazarbayev
2012 –Founding declaration of the Graduate School of Education signed between Nazarbayev University (Shigeo Katsu), University of Cambridge (Colleen McLaughlin) and University of Pennsylvania (Robert Zemsky)