Dear Applicant

All stages of the competition are held online.

First round of competitive selection — comprehensive testing

    1. The structure of complex testing.

    At the stage of comprehensive testing, applicants must pass:

  • The verbal test is aimed at assessing the ability to work with textual information, analyze the logic of judgments and draw correct conclusions based on them.
  • The numerical test is aimed at assessing the ability to analyze numerical information and is aimed at understanding and evaluating statistical information.
  • The personal questionnaire determines the level of personal and business competencies and psychological readiness of the applicant to study abroad
  • The applicant's competencies are assessed by means of a questionnaire:

    1) Decision-making;
    2) Relationships and contacts;
    3) Analysis;
    4) Strategic thinking;
    5) Planning and organization;
    6) Adaptation and reaction to changes;
    7) Resilience in stressful situations

    Duration:

  • verbal test (48 questions) – 30 minutes;
  • numerical test (25 questions) – 30 minutes;
  • questionnaire (104 questions) – 45-60 minutes.
  • 2. Instructions for applicants

    Comprehensive testing takes place online in real time. A personal account will be created for you on the online platform. There you will be able to track all notifications on the selection procedures, as well as be able to go through the planned selection rounds and find out the test results.
    To log in to your personal account, a notification about admission to the competition with a password will be sent to the email address you specified in the applicant's questionnaire 5 days before the test.
    Login to the personal account is made through the Company's website https://bolashak.gov.kz/ru - click to view by clicking on the link "APPLICANT'S PERSONAL ACCOUNT" in the upper right corner:



    TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    Comprehensive testing is accompanied by AUDIO-VIDEO RECORDING using a PROCTORING system.
    Therefore, before you start testing, you need to check and prepare on your device:

  •     availability of stable Internet with a speed of at least 5 MB/sec,
  •     the presence of a functioning webcam and microphone.
  • We kindly ask you not to use the Internet at your workplace, due to its possible blocking by the information security service of your organization.
    For the smooth operation of the system, you need to use the Chrome browser. Do not use browsers: Safari, Internet Explorer, Mozilla and others; because they do not support the required format. The Chrome browser is a must.

    PREPARATION AND CONDITIONS OF PASSAGE:

    Before passing one of the tests, you will have the opportunity to answer sample questions without taking into account time.
    It is recommended to start complex testing by passing numerical or verbal tests, as they require more focus and data analysis.
    It is forbidden to interrupt during the passage of one of the tests. You can schedule a break between 3 (three) tests, but not during the test itself.

    IMPORTANT! Based on the results of comprehensive testing, no decision is made on the selection or elimination of the applicant. Testing is necessary in order to obtain structured information about the applicant's personal resources and potential, which is then taken into account by the expert commission during the interview.

    LANGUAGE: Before the start of testing, choose a language that is convenient for you, in which you will undergo comprehensive testing. Please note that you can select a language only 1 (one) time. After selecting the language, the system will redirect you to the testing platform. You should carefully read the instructions for each test.

    TIME: The "Complex Testing" stage is available according to the time specified both directly at the "Complex Testing" stage and on the "Instructions" page. You need to pass and complete all 3 (three) tests within the specified period.

    At the same time, we draw your attention to the fact that in order to successfully pass the comprehensive testing, you need to schedule the time in such a way as to complete it on the day of completion of testing before 21:00 Astana time.

    What can be used during testing?

    You can use a standard calculator, pen and paper. Please note that it is forbidden to use the calculator in phones. The use of phones is considered a violation, your results will be canceled. Repeated testing is not provided.

    It is also PROHIBITED during the tests:

    1) minimize the browser window and/or site tabs;
    2) open third-party applications and/or browser tabs;
    3) connect more than one monitor on a computer or laptop;

    In case of non-compliance with the above conditions, the test results are automatically canceled.

      RESULTS : The results of the comprehensive testing and the competence report will be published in your personal account at the end of the testing.

The second round of the competitive selection is an anonymous personal interview with the members of the expert commission

    At this stage, the level of the applicant's research training in the chosen field of specialization in the direction of scientific research, theoretical knowledge and the level of awareness, reasonableness of the choice of scientific research, foreign organization is determined.

    Questions can be asked to the applicant in the state, Russian or in the intended language of instruction in 4 blocks to determine:

  • the level of the applicant's research training;
  • the level of theoretical knowledge in the chosen field of study;
  • the level of awareness of the choice of specialty, reasonableness, motivation;
  • the level of logical thinking.
  • After the interview with the members of the expert commission, the applicants' materials are submitted to the third round for consideration by the Republican Commission for Training Personnel Abroad.


    HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN INTERVIEW?

    After passing the comprehensive testing, in the applicant's personal account you will have the opportunity to choose the date and time of the interview in accordance with your specialty.

    Please note that the number of places on days is limited, there is no right to revise the set time. It is also worth considering the time difference. The time of the interview will be indicated according to the time of Astana.

The third round of competitive selection is a meeting of the Republican Commission for Training Personnel Abroad.

    The Republican Commission makes the final decision on awarding or refusing to award a scientific internship.

    The results of the decision of the Republican Commission are posted on the official website of the Company https://bolashak.gov.kz/ru - click to view