YCCAF Tashkent
From 3 to 5 February 2025 the opening stage of YCCAF 2025 took place in Tashkent: an 18-strong Compass College delegation visited the Republican College of Design and Arts.
Mission, vision, values and accreditation of Compas College.
We guide a generation of conscious creators towards the design of the future.
We are shaping a new generation of creators and innovators able to transform the world through sustainable and socially meaningful solutions — connecting the cultural roots of the region with contemporary design thinking.
An open atmosphere where every student can discover and develop their own unique style without limits.
A respectful environment where everyone feels valued and inspired to grow.
A culture of exploring the new, asking questions and finding unconventional solutions.
The college operates under a state licence and is confirmed by independent institutional and programme accreditation.
The document confirms the college’s right to deliver education under secondary vocational education programmes.
Licence“Compas College” (a secondary vocational education institution) holds valid institutional accreditation from the independent accreditation agency EdNet.
Accreditation certificateThe educational programme was successfully accredited by the EdNet agency in 2023, confirming compliance with quality standards and training requirements.
Programme accreditationGraduates receive a state diploma of secondary vocational education of the Kyrgyz Republic (recognised across the CIS) and an internal Compas College diploma with a GPA transcript.
Andrew Wachtel
Director of Compas College
Dear applicants, parents and partners!
Among its native mountains and boundless steppes, Kyrgyzstan holds a rich cultural tradition little known to the world. For centuries Central Asia stood at the crossroads of ideas, arts and innovation. Today Kyrgyzstan is on the verge of a creative revival, ready to declare its unique voice on the world stage.
Compas College leads this transformation as the first educational institution in Central Asia dedicated to preparing a new generation of designers and creative professionals. We inspire students to shape the future by connecting cultural roots with modernity.
Join us — and become part of an intercultural community shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
Together, let’s create the future!
For the first time my daughter goes to class with joy. Every student here is treated as an individual, and it paid off from the very first year.
What I value most is the real practice and the strong portfolio. My son learns from working professionals and is not afraid of real-world briefs.
A safe and engaging atmosphere was the main thing I was looking for. Curiosity is encouraged here and unconventional solutions are welcomed.
From 3 to 5 February 2025 the opening stage of YCCAF 2025 took place in Tashkent: an 18-strong Compass College delegation visited the Republican College of Design and Arts.
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