CEFR INTEGRATION AND EDUCATIONAL REFORM IN UZBEKISTAN
Abstract
The followings deal with the strategic transformation of foreign language education in Uzbekistan, driven by national decrees such as PF-6077 and the "Uzbekistan–2030" strategy. It highlights the shift from traditional rote memorization and grammar-translation methods toward a communicative, competency-based approach aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The text details the integration of language learning into the "Digital Uzbekistan" initiative, the modernization of institutional standards, and the critical role of international partnerships in teacher training and curriculum development. By adopting global standards, the government aims to cultivate a competitive generation capable of engaging directly with the global digital economy and research ecosystems.
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