OpenAI and Freedom Holding Corp. to Advance Digital Education In Kazakhstan

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Freedom Holding Corp (NASDAQ: FRHC), OpenAI, and the Government of Kazakhstan on Nov 6, 2025 signed a strategic agreement to deploy ChatGPT Edu to 165,000 educators nationwide.

Freedom Holding will finance the program; OpenAI supplies ChatGPT Edu with Kazakh and Russian localization; the government will coordinate implementation via the BilimClass platform. The service is funded by Freedom Holding and will be provided free to teachers, offering privacy controls, unlimited uploads, Custom GPTs, LMS integration, and dedicated educator workspaces.

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• 165,000 educators to receive ChatGPT Edu access
• Program funded by Freedom Holding (financing pledged)
• Kazakh and Russian localization provided by OpenAI
• Delivered free to teachers via BilimClass platform
• National-scale deployment among early adopters globally

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• None.

Insights

Education-Tech Partnerships Analyst

Strategic, funded national rollout of ChatGPT Edu for 165,000 Kazakhstani educators underwritten by Freedom Holding.

Freedom Holding Corp. will finance a nationwide deployment that gives 165,000 teachers access to ChatGPT Edu via the BilimClass platform, with OpenAI providing the platform and localization in Kazakh and Russian on Nov 6, 2025–Nov 7, 2025. The arrangement creates clear roles: private finance, vendor platform and localization, and government coordination for integration with national education frameworks and professional development.

Implementation depends on three concrete items: secure integration with existing learning management systems and databases, teacher training programs to realize educational value, and operational governance tied to national frameworks. Risks include execution gaps in technical integration, teacher uptake, and data‑protection implementation; these follow directly from the stated responsibilities and features rather than inference.

Watch for rollout milestones and uptake metrics in the next academic cycle and for public reporting on integration progress and training completion within the coming year. The transaction is a material partnership and funding commitment with immediate operational milestones rather than long‑range speculative outcomes.

WASHINGTON , Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 6, 2025 in Washington, D.C., the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, OpenAI, Inc., and Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC), a parent company of Freedom24, signed a strategic agreement. Under the agreement, 165,000 educators in Kazakhstan will gain access to ChatGPT Edu — an enhanced educational edition of ChatGPT designed with strengthened privacy and data protection controls.

The partnership marks a significant milestone in Kazakhstan's national digital education and AI literacy initiatives. Through this agreement, Kazakhstan becomes one of the first in the world to deploy ChatGPT Edu at a national scale, empowering teachers across primary, secondary, tertiary, and higher education institutions. This will enable teachers and faculty to leverage cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools to enhance the quality and effectiveness of teaching and learning.

Under the Agreement, Freedom Holding Corp. will finance the initiative, while OpenAI provides the ChatGPT Edu platform and localized support in Kazakh and Russian. The Governmentof the Republic of Kazakhstan will coordinate implementation across government bodies and educational institutions, ensuring integration with national education frameworks and professional development programs.

ChatGPT Edu offers advanced features created especially for teachers — tools that are not available in the free version of ChatGPT, including:

• Unlimited uploads and research capabilities, allowing teachers to analyze documents, datasets, and online materials.
• Personalized AI assistants ("Custom GPTs") that can be configured for specific subjects, teaching tasks, and assessment criteria.
• Seamless integration with learning management systems (LMS), databases, and institutional tools.
• Dedicated workspaces that help educators organize assignments, feedback, and grading in structured folders tailored to curricular needs.

All educators in Kazakhstan will access ChatGPT Edu through the BilimClass platform. Funded by Freedom Holding, the service will be provided free of charge, giving teachers a safe and convenient way to use artificial intelligence tools in their daily work.

The initiative supports the government's digitalization policy by helping educators strengthen their digital skills, encouraging the responsible use of AI technologies, and improving the quality of education through innovation.

About the Partners

The Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan  is advancing national initiatives in AI and digital transformation to prepare citizens for the future of work and learning.

OpenAI, Inc.  is a U.S.-based artificial intelligence research and deployment company whose mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity.

Freedom Holding Corp. , the parent company of Freedom24, is an international financial group, operating across the United States, Central Asia and Europe, providing services in retail & institutional banking, brokerage, telecom, e-commerce, and insurance. The Company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq under the FRHC ticker, with a market capitalization exceeding $10 billion as of August 20, 2025. Freedom Holding Corp. is regulated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and is included on the Russell 3000 Index.

The Company's principal executive office is located in New York City, with operations spanning 22 countries. In Kazakhstan, where the company has its major business presence, Freedom is developing a digital financial ecosystem, available via its SuperApp.

More information at https://www.freedomholdingcorp.com/  

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FAQ

What did Freedom Holding Corp (FRHC) announce on Nov 6, 2025 about Kazakhstan?

FRHC agreed with OpenAI and Kazakhstan to finance nationwide access to ChatGPT Edu for 165,000 educators.

How many educators in Kazakhstan will get access to ChatGPT Edu under the FRHC deal?

165,000 educators across primary, secondary, tertiary, and higher education will receive access.

Will ChatGPT Edu for Kazakhstan be free and how will teachers access it?

Yes; the service is funded by Freedom Holding and will be provided free to teachers through the BilimClass platform.

What language support does OpenAI provide for the Kazakhstan ChatGPT Edu rollout?

OpenAI will provide localized support in Kazakh and Russian.

What educator features does ChatGPT Edu include in the FRHC-supported program?

Features include unlimited uploads, Custom GPTs, LMS integration, and dedicated educator workspaces.

How will the Government of Kazakhstan be involved in the ChatGPT Edu deployment?

The government will coordinate implementation across agencies and integrate the program with national education frameworks.