Is education in Kazakhstan compulsory ?

Secondary education in Kazakhstan is mandatory and includes General secondary, primary professional and secondary professional education. In the first class of children aged 6-7 years. General secondary education of Kazakhstan contains 3 stages: primary (1-4 grades), basic (grades 5-9) and senior (10-11). For the most complete development of the potential of gifted students developed educational programs that are implemented in specialized schools for gifted children.