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Registration is Open!
**NOTE:** If you’re using a Sponsoring Agency code during registration,
please add a “0” (zero) at the end of the code to fulfill the conference application requirements.
To receive your discount, enter the code in the field marked with a red circle on the registration page, as shown below after clicking the registration link.
Testing Family Arrival Date: 16 March
(SHARE Evaluation and Assessment Team will coordinate with each family)
General Family Arrival Date: 17 March
(Meet & Greet begins at 17:00 on 17 March)
Family Departure Date: 20 March (after lunch)
General Description
The 2025 SHARE Central Asia Family Education Conference will be held in Bishkek and is open to all expatriates. This comprehensive conference will feature academic testing, dedicated programs for children and teens, and a variety of adult workshops. Attendees can explore new resources for educating children and receive individual consultations with educators and counselors who understand their unique needs. There are ample opportunities for rest, fellowship, and networking, making it an enriching experience for the entire family. The event aims to support the educational needs of expatriate families while fostering a sense of community and connection among participants.
NOTE: SHARE Education Services cannot provide letters of invitation for persons needing visas into Kyrgyzstan.
*Conference Registration Fees
Single Ticket $ 205.00
Couples Ticket $ 310.00
Teen Ticket $ 100.00
Child's Ticket $ 80.00
Accepted forms of payment:
*Conference registration fees include lunch for all attendees on March 18th, 19th, and 20th. Additional details about lunch options will be shared at a later date.
Payment Information
Conference registration fees must be paid online as you register. If you have entered a sponsoring agency code, the amount of the discount or scholarship will be deducted automatically.
If you belong to a SHARE sponsoring agency, please ask your agency’s SHARE representative for your code in order to receive the sponsoring agency discount. If you are unsure whether your agency is a sponsor of SHARE Education Services or you do not know who your SHARE representative is, write to contact@shareeducation.org for that information or any other questions.
*If you do not apply your sponsoring agency's discount code during registration, SHARE can issue a refund for the discount amount at 70% of the original value to account for payment processing fees.
If your family needs financial assistance in order to be able to attend, please get in touch with us at contact@shareeducation.org. Give the name of your agency and request scholarship assistance toward registration fees. Additional scholarships are available only for families serving with evangelical non-profit agencies.
REFUND POLICY: A full registration refund may be requested by 1 February 2025. A registration half-refund may be granted after 1 February 2025. (Hotel refund policies are independent of the registration refund policy and are determined by the individual hotels.)
Location of Conference:
Hope Academy International School - Bishkek
Taxi dropoff address: Atai Ogonbayev 208/1
Recommended Hotel:
Each attendee is responsible for booking their own accommodations and transport.
Taxis from the airport into town cost approximately $12 USD.
Leisure Activities/Sightseeing
Bishkek tourist attractions and nearby sights
From Tripadvisor
Adult Program
SHARE Education Services is here to come alongside those educating their children in a cross-cultural environment with resources, encouragement, and solutions to specific education issues. There will be many breakout workshops and plenty of opportunities to interact with consultants and other families with years of experience in educating children of all ages in a cross-cultural context.
Teen Program (13-18)
Our theme this year is mysteries! We look forward to exploring the mysteries of God and of ourselves, as well as having some crazy mystery fun. Come learn more about yourself and life as a TCK. We will make some lifelong memories during our time together, so join us for laughter, learning, and plenty of hanging out.
Be sure to register early as the teen program fills up fast. Once classes are full, we will maintain a waiting list in case of cancellations.
Children's Program (0-12)
Be sure to register early as the children program fills up fast. Once classes are full, we will maintain a waiting list in case of cancellations.
Calling SHARE children aged 0-12! Join Miss Wendy and her friends as we learn about Weather. We will have three days of activities which will promote group skills in addition to academic knowledge. Music and physical activities will round out a fun-filled week!
Developmental and Academic Assessment Program
If you desire a developmental or academic assessment for your child, we will send you a questionnaire to provide our staff with essential information for understanding your child’s needs. We then will recommend assessments/testing appropriate for addressing these concerns. Individual assessments and testing slots are limited and are on a first come first serve basis. Please contact testing@shareeducation.org with any questions about the tests.
Group Achievement Testing (Iowa Assessments) is scheduled to begin at 9:00 on 17, March. Additional tests may also start on Sunday afternoon. If you are required to attend testing on Sunday afternoon, you will receive a notification.
Early Reading Assessment
(Grades K-2)
(Grades K-2)
Sponsoring Agency: $45; Non-sponsoring agency: $65; Others $100
This test provides information on the development of the concepts and skills your child needs to become a successful reader. Phonemic and phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension are all part of the Reading Assessment.
Group Achievement Testing
(Grades 3-12)
(Grades 3-12)
Sponsoring Agency: $45; Non-sponsoring agency: $65; Others: $100
SHARE offers group achievement testing for students ages 8-18 (grades 3-12) to assess whether the student is “on track” with his or her age mates. This test offers assessments in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. Group Achievement Testing is done in two sessions, Sunday afternoon and Tuesday afternoon. Students must attend both sessions to complete the test.
Group Achievement Testing (Iowa Assessments) will begin at 9:00 on Monday, 17 March.
Note: SHARE recommends testing every other year, but this test is appropriate for families requiring or desiring annual testing.
Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3)
Ages 2 months - 66 months
Ages 2 months - 66 months
Each ASQ contains 30-items in five developmental domains:
Communication – How a child expresses himself to others and understands what others communicate to him/her.
Gross Motor – How a child uses large muscles for activities, e.g. walking, crawling, and climbing.
Fine Motor – How a child uses small muscles to coordinate use of hands and fingers, like cutting with a scissors or using a pencil.
Problem Solving – How a child organizes their thinking patterns and can solve age-appropriate problems.
Personal Social – How a child interacts with others and takes care of their own needs.
Please email sfyc@shareeducation.org for more information.
Career Direct
(Ages 16 and young adults)
(Ages 16 and young adults)
Sponsoring Agencies: $100; Non-Sponsoring Agencies: $150; Others: $200
Career Direct is for anyone 16 years old and older. Unlike other career guidance assessments that explore one or two facets of a person’s identity, Career Direct examines four essential components of career selection: personality, interests, skills, and values. As a result, Career Direct is one of the most comprehensive guidance systems on the market today. With more than 20 years of development, Career Direct has undergone rigorous testing and validation. The Career Direct assessment and subsequent 36-page report are available in 22 different languages. Currently, all follow-up consultations are done in English.
This comprehensive assessment is completed online in approximately one hour and submitted to Career Direct. One of our SHARE certified consultants will receive the results and set up a consultation time to meet in-person or virtually with the teen and parents to review the
Career Direct report. Our consultant will spend extensive time going through the report, which also includes examining possible career opportunities and initiating an action plan for pursuing those opportunities.
The Career Direct Assessment is administered prior to the conference and consultations may occur at the conference or on-line.
Career Direct Consultations may be scheduled for 17 March if arranged before the conference.
Please write to careerdirect@shareeducation.org to receive more information.
Looking Forward to seeing you all in Bishkek!
Registration is Open
Conference Scholarship Sponsors
All conference sponsor donations are used to support travel and housing for those who serve at SHARE conferences. If you or someone you know would like to be a sponsor, you can learn more here: SHARE Education Services Conference Scholarship Sponsor
