Tajikistan's education system consists of four levels: preschool, secondary (which also includes primary grades one through nine), secondary special and vocational, and university/higher education.

Early childhood education, which can start from age three, is only partially designed to prepare children for entry into the more formal education system and actually covers most elements of daycare.

Secondary education

Students who are lucky enough to enter secondary education spend 5 years in secondary school, which is the end of schooling for most students. This is because Tajikistan is a poor country where teachers are paid low wages, forcing them to work two jobs, and where bribes are used to influence some admissions committees.

Higher Education

Senior High School is a two-year program that prepares students to enter university according to modern Western standards. But conditions in public schools are rated from average to poor. Some private schools and colleges are starting to appear.

There are several higher educational institutions in Tajikistan: Tajik National University, Russian-Tajik Slavic University, Tajik State Medical University, Tajik Technical University, Tajik State University of Commerce, Technological University of Tajikistan, Tajik Agrarian University.

What documents should be submitted to apply for a study visa?

For stays longer than 90 days, students studying in Tajikistan will need a study visa.

To apply, you will need the following documents:

• International passport valid for at least 6 months after the date of travel;
• Certificate from the police with a criminal record of the state where he/she lives.;
• Medical certificate;
• Return ticket;
• Two passport-size photos;
• Statement;
• Certificate of registration in an educational institution of Tajikistan;
• Visa and application fee

The presence of what criteria will allow you to get a student visa to Tajikistan? 

The following criteria must be met:

• An acceptance letter confirming that the applicant has been offered a full-time place at a recognized educational institution must be provided;
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate evidence of having sufficient funds to support themselves in the country;
• It is necessary to confirm that the cost of the course has been paid in full;
• It is necessary to take out private health insurance and provide documentary evidence of this;
• The applicant must have a clear intention to return to their country after the study period.

All immigrants in Tajikistan must respect and comply with national immigration laws, instructions, and formalities. Research should be conducted only in approved and licensed educational institutions.

Educational scholarship programs in Tajikistan.

Federal scholarships.

The National Security Education Program includes undergraduate and graduate scholarships that support students studying culture and language in areas critical to student development. The programs tout the benefits of assimilating students to foreign cultures, traditions, preservation, and growth.

The programs are highly competitive and offer students full tuition reimbursement in exchange for service in the field. In addition, one can qualify for a federal scholarship if the student wants to work for the federal government after graduation.

The David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships are well-designed for undergraduate students enrolled in mission-critical international programs. Eligible students must participate in a program of study that enables them to study the official language, Arabic, and the vernacular or everyday common language of any linguistic system.

Students should also be able to get good exposure to the country's culture and lifestyle. Applicants must have an impeccable academic record and financial need for funding.

The Boren Graduate Fellowships require similar program criteria and terms of service to the fellowship. These awards provide up to $30,000 for two years of study to students who demonstrate the highest achievement and potential to meet the needs of their intended studies in an Arab country.

The national flagship language program is exclusively designed to accelerate students' learning of a critically needed language like Arabic through immersion in the country, its language, and customs. Students can study the language in the country and be eligible for full funding. NSEP carefully selects linguistically and culturally interested students with Tajik language learning needs.