1. A licence is mandatory
General secondary education cannot be provided without a licence. The resolution lists the Ministry of Preschool and School Education as the licensing body; the licence has no expiry date.
Guide
How to open a private school in Uzbekistan: licence, building, teachers
To open a private school in Uzbekistan you register a legal entity, bring the building and teaching staff in line with the licence requirements, and obtain a licence for non-state education services. Below are the main requirements of Cabinet of Ministers resolution No. 403 of 30 June 2025.
2. Building and grounds
The school must own or lease the building, confirmed by a cadastral passport. The grounds must be fenced, lit, connected to water and sewage, and have a sports area.
3. Clearances
You need fire-safety and sanitary-epidemiological clearances, plus an approval for barrier-free access.
4. Class size
Under the resolution a class has at most 20 pupils in grades 1–4, 24 in grades 5–9 and 20 in grades 10–11.
5. Teachers
Teaching posts are tied to pupil numbers, the mix of qualification categories is set, and English teachers need a national C1 certificate or an equivalent international one.
6. Fees and timing
The application review fee is 2 base calculation amounts and the state duty for issuing the licence is 10. An application is reviewed within 15 working days.
Step by step
- 1Register a legal entity and name education in its charter.
- 2Choose the building and prepare the ownership or lease documents and the cadastral passport.
- 3Obtain the fire-safety and sanitary clearances.
- 4Prepare the staff details and curricula and apply for the licence.
- 5Once licensed, enter the school in the state systems and open admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who licenses a private school?
Resolution No. 403 lists the Ministry of Preschool and School Education for general secondary education. Check the current text on lex.uz before you apply.
How long is the licence valid?
Under the resolution it has no expiry date.
Can the building be rented?
Yes, a leased building is allowed; the right is confirmed by documents.
Can the requirements change?
Yes. The licensing procedure is being amended in 2026, so rely on the current text on lex.uz and on your lawyer.
How do you keep records once the school opens?
It is easier to run admissions, contracts, payments, the journal and attendance in one system from day one. That is what iqbola is built for.