Foundation Faculty

Creating a modern educational environment since March 2012

Taking into account the key priorities of the Bologna Process and with the aim of creating a modern educational environment that meets current academic requirements, the Foundation Faculty was established in March 2012.

Since October 2014, the Faculty has included a specialized division for representatives of the Kazakh diaspora living abroad, kandas (ethnic Kazakhs holding foreign citizenship), repatriates, and international applicants (established by Order No. 383 of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated September 18, 2014).

Each year, 100 state-funded grants are allocated for kandas — ethnic Kazakhs who are citizens of other countries — to undertake foundation and preparatory studies.

The main fields of the Faculty activities:

1. In-depth training of prospective students attending the pre-entry courses for subsequent admission to higher education institutions including:

- training in CTA (Complex Testing of Applicants) subjects - (Mathematical Literacy, Reading Literacy, Kazakhstan History, vocation-related subjects) in Kazakh/ Russian languages;

- advanced multilingual training opens up great prospects for future academic mobility.

2. Division for Representatives of Kazakh Diaspora Living Abroad, Repatriates and Foreign Citizens

The main objective of this division is to ensure adaptation of foreign citizens to life and studies in Kazakhstan, prepare them for entering universities in the Republic of Kazakhstan, and provide in-depth training in the Kazakh and Russian languages.

As of today, there are 100 students. All of them are holders of state educational grants and receive scholarships.

3. Kazakh and Russian Language Courses for Foreign Students

These language courses are specially designed for foreign citizens to support their linguistic and academic adaptation to the university environment and to everyday life in Kazakhstan.

The program focuses on practical communication skills, academic language preparation, and cultural orientation.

Courses are offered year-round, subject to a minimum enrollment of 5 participants per group. The tuition fee is 55,000 KZT per month.

The duration of study ranges from 3 to 12 months, depending on the learner’s academic progress and planned admission timeline to Toraighyrov University.

4. Foreign Language Courses and International Test Preparation

Toraighyrov University offers training in the following languages and test preparation programs:
English, Korean, Turkish, Chinese, German, French, KAZTEST preparation, TOEFL preparation, IELTS preparation.

Course formats and tuition fees:

English / German languages: 3 classes per week. Tuition fee: 25,000 KZT per month
Turkish / Korean / Chinese / French languages: 2 classes per week. Tuition fee: 21,000 KZT per month
KAZTEST preparation: 2 classes per week. Tuition fee: 16,000 KZT per month
IELTS / TOEFL preparation: 3 classes per week. Tuition fee: 35,000 KZT per month

Program duration: 2–3 months, depending on the learner’s initial level.

Link to Foundation Faculty: https://tou.edu.kz/component/departments/?department_id=38

Email address: foundation01092012@gmail.com

For Language Courses: +7 707 406 22 66