On Saturday, October 26, the grand opening of the AUCA Technical School of Innovation was held. This is the only educational institution in Kyrgyzstan and region that provides an opportunity to receive an education equivalent to university programs after the 9th grade of secondary school. 

They discussed collaboration between AUCA and the Indian Embassy, and desire of the university to increase the recruitment of Indian students.

Bilateral cooperation possibilities between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Uzbekistan in the field of higher education, the prospects of concluding a bilateral agreement on the recognition of university diplomas were discussed during the conversation.

Students of the program prepared vivid performances for their host families, teachers, and guests. In 2019 AUCA hosted 15 CLS students who also had the opportunity to learn some basic Kyrgyz in addition to Russian. CLS students in Bishkek immersed themselves in Kyrgyz culture through cultural enrichment excursions and interactions with language partners and host family members. 

Besides the graduates and their families, representatives from the Kyrgyz government, international organizations, and embassies, AUCA’s board of trustees, faculty, and staff, as well as honored guests from overseas could be found at the ceremony.

The parties discussed the possibility of establishing cooperation with universities and US government agencies to expand US educational programs for the citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic.

The eco-park project implemented jointly by the Bishkek Mayor's office, American University of Central Asia, and French-Kyrgyz Association of Ecotourism.

The recruitment prospects for students from Tajikistan to study at AUCA were discussed during the meeting.

First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Tajikistan expressed an interest in cooperation with the American University of Central Asia.

AUCA students from the C5+1 Youth Council (YC) and students from the journalism department engaged in a discussion with Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells and U.S. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Donald Lu.