TAJIKISTAN• EDUCATION

SISTER SCHOOL PROJECT

The goal of the sister school project is to compile contact information of schools in different regions of the world to provide the possibility of establishing sister school relationships. The sister school project will be accomplished through the following three components: pictures/images of schools around the world, a forum (as internet access allows) where students from different schools can discuss student life, and written correspondence between schools and students where internet access is not possible.

Name: The Murghab House
Location: Murghab, Tajikistan
Description:The Murghab House works with local citizens in a variety of ways. The Murghab House helps to promote local craftsmanship through selling Kyrgyz traditional felted carpets and woven rugs through the Yak House. They also provide computer training to village residents and act as a community center.
Interesting Facts: The Murghab House is currently working with the US Embassy about the possibility of holding English language classes at the center.
Other Info: The Murghab House also provides travel and tourism information for visitors to the area.
Support: The Murghab House was funded and supported by the French NGO ACTED and a Swiss NGO. At the time of our visit it was being run by Ms. Sarah Carrade from the United States.

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Microsoft Excel Lessons

Traditional woven blankets

Kyrgyz felted carpets

Promotion of Local Craftmanship

Roof of Building

Sarah hard at work

Name: Aga Khan Lycee
Location: Khorog, Tajikistan
Age of Students:7 - 18 years old, Grades 1-11
Number of teachers: 150
Number of total students: 5,000
Number of students per class: Tajik Medium- 30 students/class, English Medium- 25 students/class, Russian Medium-10-15 students/class
Subjects taught: It is possible for students to attend the school in three different language mediums: Russian, Tajik and English
School Hours: 8:00 am until 2:00 pm (after school help with teachers until 4:00 pm) Monday through Saturday (1/2 day)

Academic calendar: Students attend school from September 1st until May 25th with a winter vacation in part of January and February.
Teacher qualifications: Teachers complete a five year university degree and in addition attend a 2 year training for Aga Khan school teaching in Pakistan. Academic/recreational clubs: The school operates 25 clubs including:acting, drama, dancing, basketball, soccer and music.

Costs: Students pay 30 somani/month (about US$7/month) to attend the school, though supportive funding is provided.

Supplies: Teachers are provided with their own classroom. Every two rooms have an internet connection. There is a teachers' room with computers to make handouts and research on the internet. Academic department offices also have computers and reference textbooks for teacher use. A bus is also provided to shuttle teachers to and from school. Requirements: All students must take and pass a qualifying exam to attend the school. Once accepted students must wear a uniform of black pants/skirt and white shirt. Many students walk to school and take a lunch from home, although a discounted lunch is provided at the school for interested students.

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Front Entrance

Foyer

Cafeteria

Plaque displayed at the school

Auditorium

Computer Lab