Top Asian-Pacific linguist hails from Kazakhstan, with student Asia recognized for outstanding language skills.
The 2025 Asia Pacific Linguistics Olympiad (APLO) has wrapped up, and history was made by Kazakhstan! As per our publication, the Ministry of Education and Science reported this sensational news.
The APLO, an elite intellectual event, welcomed approximately 500 brilliant high school students hailing from 12 Asia-Pacific countries, including China, Australia, Japan, Singapore, and more. The competition is known for fostering exceptional minds in linguistics.
One such standout student, Ramazan Butuntayev from Mangystau region's specialized IT lyceum, shone brightest and clinched the title of absolute winner. This incredible achievement was facilitated by outstanding results that left even the strongest regional competitors in his dust.
The Kazakh team not only impressively clinched 5 medals but also garnered 3 honorary diplomas:
- Ramazan Butuntayev: Gold
- Samir Sarbasov: Silver
- Timur Kantaev: Bronze
- Zere Serikova: Bronze
- Temirlan Seitbatal: Bronze
The honorary diplomas were awarded to:
- Islam Sipattalov
- Shyngys Karasayev
- Aron Hasanov
According to the Ministry of Education and Science, APLO is an international intellectual competition in linguistics for high school students, offering a bridge to the International Linguistics Olympiad (ILO). The Olympiad nurtures logical thinking, linguistic intuition, and intercultural competence, allowing students to prove their mettle on an international stage and make a name for themselves in the academic and professional spheres.
It's no surprise that Kazakh students frequently excel on the global stage. Last year, the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) - 2024 took place in Saudi Arabia, and Kazakh students walked away with two gold, one silver, and one bronze medal.
A student from NIS in Almaty, Symbat Barsagazy, went on to secure a top-40 position worldwide in the summer of 2024, snagging a coveted internship with NASA.
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- Ramazan Butuntayev, a Kazakh student from the Mangystau region, excelled at the 2025 Asia Pacific Linguistics Olympiad (APLO), winning the title of absolute winner.
- In the APLO, the Kazakh team made history by clinching 5 medals and 3 honorary diplomas, demonstrating their exceptional competence in linguistics.
- The APLO provides a platform for high school students to showcase their skills, helping them foster logical thinking, linguistic intuition, and intercultural competence, with the goal of connecting them to the International Linguistics Olympiad (ILO).
- Kazakh students have shown exceptional talent in international competitions, such as the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) - 2024, where they won multiple medals, and the summer of 2024, with a student from NIS in Almaty securing a top-40 position worldwide and an internship with NASA.
