Secondary education is the education guaranteed by the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, received by citizens as a result of mastering the general educational programs of primary, basic secondary and general secondary education in accordance with the state mandatory standards of education. The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Education", Article 1, paragraph 49

The purpose of primary education is to create an educational space favorable for the harmonious formation and development of the student's personality, possessing the basics of the following skills of a wide range:

      1) functional and creative application of knowledge;

      2) critical thinking;

      3) conducting research;

      4) the use of information and communication technologies;

      5) the use of various communication methods, including language skills;

      6) the ability to work in a group and individually.

       The purpose of basic secondary education is the formation of a general culture of personality, the adaptation of personality to life in society, the creation of a basis for the conscious choice and development of a profession, specialty, including taking into account the special educational needs and individual capabilities of students.

       General secondary education is aimed at instilling in students national and universal values that are common to all levels of education and designed to become stable personal orientations of the student, motivating his behavior and activities.