On October 7, 2025, IARC and NCS PEARSON signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of educational certification.

Pearson, a division of an international corporation and a leader in the development of innovative educational technologies, offers a wide range of solutions: digital platforms for distance learning, e-textbooks, adaptive online testing, and laboratory systems. Pearson’s portfolio includes collaborations with technology giants such as Microsoft, Cisco, Meta, Apple, and Adobe.

The signed memorandum provides for joint work on the certification of programs integrated with Pearson’s advanced IT solutions. This will improve knowledge and competency assessment standards and contribute to the development of international educational standards in Kyrgyzstan and beyond.

IARC collaboration with Pearson is an important step in modernizing the education and professional training system, enhancing trust and the quality of specialist certification. CERTIPORT, an authorized testing training center, has been established at IARC.

This center is a platform for conducting certification exams in various fields, including information technology and office software. This new initiative will enable students and professionals to obtain internationally recognized certificates, significantly increasing their chances of a successful career.