In explanatory note, the Ministry of Education says that the country currently has one state-run online school, Tunguch, launched on a pilot basis from September 1, 2025 until 2028. It has received around 2,500 applications. However, large-scale implementation of online education within the public system is not planned, while many traditional schools remain overcrowded.

At the same time, distance learning is needed for children of migrant workers living abroad (over 80,000 according to official data), children with disabilities, and students in remote areas. This has created a need for licensed private online schools.

The ministry notes that the current licensing framework does not regulate procedures for issuing, reissuing, extending, or terminating licenses for online schools.

As a first step, the draft proposes introducing licensing only for online schools providing basic and secondary general education.

According to the proposal, establishing clear licensing requirements will create unified and transparent rules for private online schools, provide a legal framework for their operation, and increase public trust.

Private online schools will target students in grades 7–12 (in line with the transition to 12-year education) and will admit students based on parental choice.

Graduates will receive state-recognized education certificates based on results of final examinations conducted online with identity verification and video monitoring.