In Kurchatov, there are two public kindergartens with a combined attendance of 595 children aged 2 to 6 (Zhuravushka - 390 children, Qunshuak - 145 children), and one private kindergarten, Ak-Böbek, for children aged 1 to 6, attended by 60 children. Zhuravushka and Ak-Böbek kindergartens offer groups with both the state and Russian languages of instruction (Zhuravushka - 16 groups: 7 in the state language, 9 in Russian, Ak-Böbek - 3 groups: 1 in the state language, 2 in Russian). In Qunshuak, all six groups conduct educational work in the state language.
Preschool organizations are funded according to a per capita state order for 595 children.
Parental fees for meals at preschools are 19,500 tenge per month for children aged 3 and older, and 23,000 tenge per month for children aged 3 and older.
It should also be noted that of the 595 children enrolled, 127 are free (children from large families), and 5 are sponsored by the National Nuclear Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Currently, 92 children are on the INDIGO preschool enrollment waiting list.
Secondary Education.
There are four comprehensive schools in Kurchatov.
Eight graduates are eligible to receive special educational documents based on their performance in the 2025-2026 academic year: 8 graduates are eligible for the Altyn Belgi badge; 10 graduates are eligible for a certificate with honors.
The quality of knowledge at the end of the third quarter of the 2025-2026 academic year is 62%. Free hot meals (100%) were provided in general education schools for students in grades 1-4 and students from socially vulnerable groups.
Transportation was provided to general education schools in two settlements (Degelen station and Moldari village) where schools are not functioning. These settlements accommodate 36 school-age children, who were provided with daily transportation by school bus.
To create a safe environment for children in educational institutions, all general education schools, preschools, and supplementary education institutions are equipped with video surveillance systems, panic buttons, functioning turnstiles, a specialized security service, and voice notification systems.