IX NIS International Research-to-Practice Conference
Values, Wellbeing and Innovation for the Future of Education
26-27 October 2017
Welcome to the IX NIS International Research-to-Practice Conference! The conference took place on 26-27 October 2017, in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools is leading educational change in secondary education in Kazakhstan. Since 2008, we have developed innovative educational programmes, assessment systems, teacher education programmes and educational resources, which are in the process of being disseminated throughout the system of education in Kazakhstan in general.
Our international research-to-practice conference has become a key focus point for educational reformers interested in the future of secondary education in Kazakhstan and through Eurasia. Held annually in October, the Conference brings together a global audience of leaders, thinkers, policymakers and practitioners to discuss policy and practice in secondary education, and plays a crucial role in driving forward educational reform in Kazakhstan.
2017 Conference Video
Speakers
In 2017, NIS hosted some of the most highly-respected educationalists from around the world.
Yuri Belfali
Yuri
Belfali
Head of Early Childhood and Schools, Education Division, OECD
Pasi Sahlberg
Pasi
Sahlberg
Visiting Professor of Practice, Arizona State University, United States
Carolyn Adams
Carolyn
Adams
Director of Strategic Development and Execution, International Baccalaureate
Rauan
Kenzhe-khanuly
Executive Director, National Translation Agency, Kazakhstan
Adjunct Professor, University of Sydney, Australia
Gordon Neufeld
Gordon
Neufeld
Director, Neufeld Institute, Canada
Sayasat Nurbek
Sayasat
Nurbek
Managing Director, Astana International Financial Centre, Kazakhstan
Tim Oates
Tim
Oates
Group Director for Assessment Research & Development, Cambridge Assessment, United Kingdom
Harry Patrinos
Harry
Patrinos
Education Global Practice Manager, World Bank Education, United States
Tan Oon Seng
Oon Seng
Tan
Director, National Institute of Education, Singapore
Liz
Winter
Kazakhstan Project Development Officer, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Submissions
In 2017, contributions to the Conference were handled by our online submission system. Conference submissions were reviewed by two members of the Academic Review Committee, whose decisions on submissions were final. Submissions were for papers and posters. Abstracts were to be between 400 and 600 words in length.
The deadline for submitting papers was 27 August 2017.
Registration
Registration for the IX NIS International Conference closed on 10 October 2017.
Here is the list of countries with medium and low GDP: all African countries; all Latin American countries; Asian countries (excluding Brunei, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Qatar, Singapore and UAE); and, the following European countries: Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Turkey, and Ukraine. For the full list of countries, please consult the website of the European Educational Research Association.
Location
The Conference took place in the Congress Center, Astana, at the junction of Sauran and 28th Street.
Places to Stay
Accommodation options within easy reach of the conference venue.
Grand Park Esil Hotel, Astana
Grand Park Esil
Historic 4-star hotel on Astana’s right bank
Hilton Garden Inn, Astana
Hilton Garden Inn
Centrally-located international hotel with modern amenities
Radisson Hotel, Astana
Radisson Park Inn
Two hotels – one luxury, one budget – on the bank of Ishim River
Duman Hotel, Astana
Duman Hotel
Contemporary 4-star hotel in Astana’s Central Park
IBIS Hotel, Astana
IBIS Hotel
Three-star Accor Group hotel on Astana’s Right Bank
Tengri Hotel, Astana
Tengri Hotel
Affordable hotel on Astana’s Right Bank
Corporate Participation
Around 1500 participants took part in the conference: this was a great opportunity for educational organisations to raise their profile!
If you have any questions about exhibiting at the NIS International Research-to-Practice Conference, please contact us at jangeldinov_b (at) nis.edu.kz.