Founded in 1997, Kyrgyz-Russian Academy of Education is a private 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, Kyrgyz-Russian Academy of Education (KRAO) is a coeducational Kyrgyzstani higher education institution. Kyrgyz-Russian Academy of Education (KRAO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. KRAO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.