Students from Kazakhstan Won Gold and Silver Medals at the International Olympiad in Bangkok

Bangkok, September 6, 2023 – Students of Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Astana (NIS) Aruzhan Manarbay, Alain Shakeev and Madina Toguzbayeva took part in the international Olympiad of global level "World Scholar's Cup" in Thailand.

According to the results of the international competition, NIS students received 4 gold medals in debates and creative writing, as well as 12 silver medals in the main subjects of the Olympiad. Now students will prepare for the trip to the final stage at Yale University (USA).

As part of the Olympiad, a cultural fair was held in the central conference hall, where each team presented its cultural heritage. With the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Thailand, visitors had the opportunity to get acquainted with the exposition of cultural objects, everyday life and art of the Kazakh people. Special attention of the audience was attracted by the unique sound of dombra, as well as the excellent taste of Kazakhstani chocolate.

For reference: The Olympiad "World Scholar's Cup" is an international academic program in which 15,000 students from more than 65 countries of the world take part annually. The Olympiad consists of three rounds – regional, global and final at Yale University (USA). The WSC consists of four main stages: a debate, a creative essay, a test and a quiz on 6 subjects.