Ardingly Astana Recognised for Its Contribution to International Education at KGIR-2026
Ardingly Astana has received the “For Advancing International Education” award at the IX Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR-2026), held in Shymkent, Kazakhstan.
The award was presented by Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister, Olzhas Bektenov, to Alister Bartholomew, President of Primus Education and Chair of the Board of Governors at Ardingly Astana. Accepting the award, Alister Bartholomew acknowledged the dedication of Headmaster Darren Jones and the entire Ardingly Astana team, whose hard work over the past three years has contributed to the development of the school. He described the occasion as an important milestone for Ardingly Astana and the wider projects of Primus Education and Primus Capital.
Established through a partnership between Primus Education and Ardingly College in the United Kingdom, Ardingly Astana brings together British educational traditions and an international outlook. The school is committed to providing students with an environment that supports academic achievement, personal growth and preparation for an increasingly interconnected world.
The recognition at KGIR-2026 marks an important moment for the Ardingly Astana community and acknowledges the collective efforts behind the school’s development.
