Uzbek language exam becomes mandatory for all school graduates

Starting in 2025, graduates of schools where the language of instruction is not Uzbek will also be required to take an exam in the state (Uzbek) language. This requirement was established by Order No. 65 of the Minister of Preschool and School Education, issued on February 20, 2025, as part of the Procedure for Conducting Final State Attestation in General Secondary Educational Institutions.  

The document outlines the subjects included in the final state attestation, the format of exams, and the list of national and internationally recognized certificates assessing proficiency in general education subjects and foreign languages.  

Final state attestation for 9th grade students
- Mother Tongue and Literature (for Uzbek-language classes) – Written
- State Language (for non-Uzbek-language classes) – Written
- Mathematics – Written
- History of Uzbekistan – Written/Oral
- Physical Education – Practical

Final state attestation for 11th grade students
- Mother Tongue and Literature (for Uzbek-language classes) – Written
- State Language (for non-Uzbek-language classes) – Written
- Mathematics (Basic/Advanced) – Written
- History – Written  
- Elective Subjects (one subject of choice):  
  - Mother Tongue and Literature (for Karakalpak, Russian, Kazakh, Turkmen, Tajik, and Kyrgyz-language classes)  
  - Biology  
  - Physics  
  - Chemistry  
  - Fundamentals of State Law  
  - Geography – Written  
  - Foreign Language – Written/Oral

As part of these changes, 11th-grade students from non-Uzbek-language schools will be required to pass final exams in the Uzbek language.  

It should be noted that earlier reports confirmed that non-governmental non-profit organizations operating in Uzbekistan, as well as recipients of foreign grants, will not face financial difficulties.