The Republic of Kazakhstan is a country is Central Asia. It is the largest landlocked country. The education system is universal and compulsory. It is divided into 3 phases, namely: primary (forms 1-4), basic general (forms 5-9), and senior level education (forms 10- 11 or 12).

Students may use a diploma to enter the job force or prepare themselves for further study. Diploma programs are usually offered by technical schools or community colleges and take one to two years to complete.