In this article, the meaning of the concept of national characteristics is scientifically justified and the definition of the meaning of the concept of national characteristics is clarified. The concepts of national peculiarities in the works of foreign and domestic researchers were analyzed, and conclusions were given. The role of national features of training in the section «algorithmization and programming» in the course of computer science is revealed. The characteristic of national characteristics was considered. Taking into account national characteristics in the educational process on the one hand acts as a result, on the other-as a tool to achieve the goal. The national peculiarity is that the school has a connection with life, concretizes the content of the theory through the connection with practice. And also at the organization of activity of pupils by means of realization of substantial aspects of training on differentiation and individualization of all components of pedagogical system. The issue of taking into account the national needs and characteristics of peoples is reflected as an important aspect of improving the education system in schools.