Founded in 2002, Academy of Education of Kyrgyzstan is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Bishkek (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Kyrgyzstan, Academy of Education of Kyrgyzstan (KAO) is a coeducational Kyrgyzstani higher education institution. Academy of Education of Kyrgyzstan (KAO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. KAO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.