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01/06/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulates all children on the International Children's Day.
30/05/2021
Natia Sherbakova has been working with students with special educational needs since 2015, when inclusive education faced a great challenge - quality education for students with special educational needs required not only raising public awareness, but also changing attitudes, school administration, and teacher’s and parent’s mindset.
29/05/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, opened the online event of Horizon Europe Information Day, where experts from the European Commission and representatives of the Ministry discussed the general structure of the program, funding schemes and opportunities for participation.
29/05/2021
Two weeks before the end of the educational process, the rate of virus spread at schools has decreased significantly.
28/05/2021
The President of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili awarded the French Kartvelologist - Bernard Utier, the Head of the Scientific Department of the Georgian National Archives - Ketevan Asatiani, the Director of the Museum of Georgian Emigration - Rusudan Kobakhidze and the Director of the Polish Institute in Tbilisi - Lech Konchak. The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli... Read More
28/05/2021
Within the framework of the USAID Growth in Georgia project, Akhaltsikhe, Gori, Kachreti and Zugdidi vocational education institutions were provided with relevant equipment for the implementation of the tour guide program. 
27/05/2021
With the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, the 11th International Education Exhibition - 2021 was opened, which will be held online on May 27-28.
26/05/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulates every citizen of Georgia on Independence Day.
23/05/2021
A meeting was held between the representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science and the founders of the Georgian Furniture Cluster, where the possibilities of enhancing and expanding the existing cooperation were discussed.
23/05/2021
Special teacher Nino Khimshiashvili has been the senior special teacher at Tbilisi Public School N55 since 2021. The opportunity to succeed in this vocation was given to her with the relevant master's education.
22/05/2021
Representatives of the public and private sector at Zestaponi Vocational College "Construct2" will summarize the results achieved by the college and discuss different ways to enhance it.
22/05/2021
Since the resumption of the curriculum on May 13 through May 21, the virus has been detected at a steady rate of 0.3% of teachers and school administrators and at 0.05% of students nationwide as a result of monitoring and mandatory testing.
21/05/2021
With the support of the Government of Georgia, a regional investment forum was held in Ozurgeti, where the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC), local entrepreneurs, potential investors and public and private sectors discussed the development of the local economy.
21/05/2021
Ekaterine Dgebuadze, First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, hosted Vagif Seidbayil, Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Work with the Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
21/05/2021
In 2020, Georgia joined the Night of European Researchers for the first time with the project "Science is Captain". To commemorate this event, owing to the initiative of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, the Georgian Post issued a postage stamp, which is a visible attribute of the recent history of the country.
20/05/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulated the seniors on graduation and wished them success:
20/05/2021
We would like to respond to the alleged incident occurring around one of the schools in Tbilisi. Some media outlets have been spreading distorted information about the existence of criminal ideology among young people, thus discrediting students and popularizing the criminal world.
19/05/2021
To ensure a safe learning environment and prevent the spread of the infection, testing of teachers and faculty members at public and private schools is actively pursued.
18/05/2021
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, with the support of the EU project "Support to Public Administration Reform in Georgia (PAR)", is actively working on the strategy and action plan for education and science for 2022-2032. The document will be in line with the priorities of the Government of Georgia, the best international experience and EU standards.
18/05/2021
Another new project for the rehabilitation and resocialization of convicts was introduced - prisoners at №5, №14 and №16 penitentiaries will be trained with the support of state vocational colleges.
18/05/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli participated in the World Online Conference "Education for Sustainable Development" organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
18/05/2021
Given the epidemiological situation in the country, the "Last bell" will be conducted in accordance with the recommendations of the Ministry of Health.
16/05/2021
A memorial plaque to the renowned composer Anzor Erkomaishvili was unveiled at the State Folklore Centre in Ozurgeti in honour of his work and distinctions. The memorial plaque was unveiled by the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Gharibashvili and Anzor Erkomaishvili's wife, Lali Seturidze. 
15/05/2021
The newly renovated Alexander Tsutsunava Professional State Drama Theater has opened in Ozurgeti. After a 4-year pause, the 153rd season opened with the premiere of the play based on Nodar Dumbadze's stories - "Yearning - Do not wake up" (directed by Vasil Chigogidze). The event was attended by the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Gharibashvili, the Speaker of the Parliament, Kakha... Read More
15/05/2021
The Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Gharibashvili, together with the Minister of Education and Science, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, visited the newly renovated public school in the village of Zeda Bakhvi, Ozurgeti Municipality, in conjunction with congratulating the students on the renewal of the educational process.
12/05/2021
Owing to the decision of the Coordination Council, the educational process will be resumed on May 13 in all educational institutions of Georgia.
12/05/2021
COVID-19 Compulsory testing of teachers and school personnel continues on May 13 throughout Georgia due to the resumption of the educational process.
11/05/2021
Owing to the decision made by the Coordinating Council, the educational process in the general education institutions will be resumed on May 13.
10/05/2021
The process of voluntary immunization of teachers and school staff continues actively throughout the country. This time the teachers of Zugdidi and Chkhorotsku were admitted to the Zugdidi Evex Hospital.
10/05/2021
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia will start the third stage of registration of first graders on May 13, at 09:00, which will end on June 5, at 18:00.
07/05/2021
The gradual voluntary vaccination of schoolteachers continues in the regions of Georgia.
04/05/2021
"You strive to put all your heart, energy and effort into your favourite work. It is very important to constantly work on myself, and it has not stopped me so far.” - said Kristine Gelbakhidze, a special teacher at Tbilisi Public School No. 60, who became a senior special teacher in 2021 based on her qualification and master's degree.
30/04/2021
Prior to the start of the holidays, the educational process at general education institutions was conducted safely, taking into account the rate of virus spread in Georgia.
29/04/2021
Amid the increased covid statistics in the country, intensive testing of teachers and school personnel is underway to prevent the further spread of infection. Within the framework of the extended testing program, the sixth compulsory testing was conducted for the employees of Tbilisi Public School N137 - teachers, resource officers, principals, technical and administrative staff. The testing... Read More
29/04/2021
In order to ensure a safe environment in schools, the process of immunizing teachers and school personnel across the country is actively ongoing in local clinics.
28/04/2021
A meeting was held within the framework of the joint project of the UN Development Program and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation - "Modernization of Vocational Education Training and Extension Systems in Agriculture in Georgia". 
27/04/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli expresses his condolences over the passing of the great Georgian actor - Kakhi Kavsadze and extends his condolences to the society, Mr. Kavsadze’s family and relatives:
27/04/2021
The Industry Advisory Board has been established at Kutaisi International University, which includes representatives of the world's leading companies and members of business associations. The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli opened the first meeting of the Council in an online format.
27/04/2021
The National Award for Vocational Education, initiated by the Millennium Foundation and supported by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, is being held for the fourth time this year and is traditionally supported by the Gudavadze-Patarkatsishvili Foundation.
27/04/2021
Shota Rustaveli Georgian National Science Foundation organized an online posting conference, in which the winners of the 2019 Scholarship Competition for Young Scientists participated and presented their scientific-research achievements.
26/04/2021
The National Centre for Teacher Professional Development is announcing the following competitions to identify the best teacher of 2021:
25/04/2021
The rate of Covid-19 related infection is growing at Georgian public schools. At the same time, the control over the observance of hygiene norms at the general education institutions has been tightened in order to prevent the spread of the virus as much as possible before the beginning of the Easter holidays.
25/04/2021
"There is no skill that is impossible to develop if you work correctly" stated Ketevan Gogoladze, a special teacher at Tbilisi №31 and №114 public schools.
24/04/2021
Systematic mandatory testing of teachers to prevent the spread of coronavirus continues uninterrupted in Tbilisi and the regions. Representatives of the Infectious Diseases Hospital conducted the test this time in Tbilisi Public School N32.
24/04/2021
The personal libraries of scientists, public figures and Georgian emigrants and other memorial items preserved at Korneli Kekelidze Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts were under one roof. 
24/04/2021
As it is known, according to the resolution of the Government of Georgia, May 4-11 of the current year has been declared a holiday.
23/04/2021
Tbilisi has officially received the status of World Book Capital within the framework of the UNESCO project - "World Book Capital". Owing to the decision of UNESCO, the city will hold this status for one year from April 23, 2021, onwards. Numerous educational, cognitive, infrastructural, mass and children's projects will be implemented within the scope of this project.
23/04/2021
The Ministry of Education and Science responds to the information spread through various media outlets regarding violence against adolescents and the disclosure of student personal information and condemns any kind of violence at school.
23/04/2021
On World Book and Copyright Day, the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, presented books as gifts to children in need of special care as part of the #GiftBook campaign.
23/04/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulates the public on the World Book Day and calls on the special hashtag: #Giftbook to be involved in the campaign:
20/04/2021
Taking into account the best interest of first graders and their parents, an important amendment was made in the terms of the first and second stages of first-grader registration for the 2021-2022 school year.
20/04/2021
Teachers were actively involved in the vaccination process. Voluntary vaccination of teachers over the age of 55 was held at the Republic Hospital today, which was attended by the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli together with the Minister of Health, Ekaterine Tikaradze.
19/04/2021
A survey was conducted within the framework of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Economic Security Program to identify challenges and prospects in Georgia's light industry sector.
18/04/2021
"I love the profession I serve. Even the slightest success of my student brings me the greatest happiness. I'm proud when I witness my student’s eventual success on daily basis. 
18/04/2021
The increased number of infected people in the country was also reflected on the epidemiological situation in schools, however, due to the maximum hygienic norms, the situation at general education institutions is under full control.
16/04/2021
For the first time, a mechanism to monitor the involvement of students in the learning process has been put in place to prevent students from falling behind. The Ministry of Education and Science has enacted regulations requiring schools to respond in the event of a student not attending classes. 
15/04/2021
Georgia hosted the 10th European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO 2021). Ana Onoprishvili, a 12th grade student of Tbilisi Public School N199, won a gold medal at the virtually held Olympiad, organized at Akaki Tsereteli State University. The remote Olympiad comprised of 213 representatives from 54 countries.
15/04/2021
The final event of the information campaign - "Access to Vocational and Higher Education for Ethnic Minorities" was held.
15/04/2021
The National Award for Vocational Education, initiated by the Millennium Foundation and supported by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, is being held for the fourth time this year and is traditionally supported by the Gudavadze-Patarkatsishvili Foundation.
14/04/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli visited the famous linguist and philologist, Damana Melikishvili and congratulated her on the Mother Language Day.
14/04/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulates the public  on the Mother Language Day:
14/04/2021
To commemorate the Georgian Language Day, the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, held an online meeting with the trainers of the State Language Teaching and Integration Program and presented certificates of appreciation for the fruitful work completed during the pandemic.
13/04/2021
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia actively works to improve the success rate of Georgian universities and research institutions to be admitted in the new EU framework program - Horizon Europe.
12/04/2021
For the first time in the Georgian education system, social workers will help students overcome various social barriers by providing a healthy, positive educational environment at schools while supporting parental involvement in their school life.
12/04/2021
Shota Rustaveli Georgian National Science Foundation of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia announced a competition for state scientific grants designated for fundamental research.
11/04/2021
Due to the increase in the number of infections across the country, the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia once again appeals to the public to strictly follow the recommendations developed by the Ministry of Health, so that students can complete the semester in a natural learning environment.
11/04/2021
"The secret of a special teacher's success is motivation, interest and love of the profession. This is an area where theoretical knowledge is of great importance along with practical activities. 
10/04/2021
Renovation efforts of Evgeni Kharadze Abastumani Astrophysical Observatory Tbilisi office are finally completed. Renovation worth up to GEL 750 thousand were carried out by the LEPL Educational and Scientific Infrastructure Development Agency. At this stage, the process of equipping the office with inventory is underway.
10/04/2021
Teachers, administrative and technical staff of Tbilisi Public School No.144 have already passed the mandatory testing for Covid infection for the fifth consecutive time.
10/04/2021
The new training centre will be developed in cooperation with the Ministry, the business sector and the local municipality. Construction and renovation efforts are fully funded by the Employers' Association, while the Ministry allocates resources to create a modern learning environment. 
10/04/2021
In order to popularize and promote vocational education, the Ministry of Education and Science continues to study the needs of vocational colleges in the regions of Georgia.
09/04/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, together with members of the government, paid tribute to the memory of those killed during a peaceful rally on April 9, 1989. The minister decorated the memorial with tulips.
09/04/2021
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Georgian private sector have joined forces with the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia to overcome the challenges posed by work-based learning in the global pandemic. 
07/04/2021
The historical vocational school founded by Niko Nikoladze in the village of Didi Jikhaishi in Samtredia Municipality is being completely renovated. Construction and renovation efforts are carried out in accordance with international educational standards and will be completed in the coming months.
06/04/2021
A college of modern standards is being built in Tskaltubo to increase access to vocational education and promote employment for the local population in the Imereti region. The project is implemented with the financial support of the Ministry of Education and Science and the active involvement of the local self-government and its cost is estimated at GEL 6 million.
05/04/2021
The construction of three training workshops on the premises of Lakada College in Daba Jvari, a small town in Tsalenjikha Municipality, is nearing completion.
04/04/2021
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia is enhancing the monitoring process of schools in connection with the increase in co-infection across the country. Control over strict observance of hygiene rules in general education institutions will be tightened.
04/04/2021
The Ministry of Education and Science, with the support of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, in cooperation with the private sector, builds a carpentry and woodworking training workshop in the village of Potskho-Etseri, Tsalenjikha Municipality.
04/04/2021
Tamar Kitiashvili, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia together with the representatives of the local self-government visited the Zugdidi Botanical Garden, where she met with the students of the dual program and their vocational teachers and heard their assessment of the vocational program.
03/04/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli opened the student educational exhibition - "Choose France", which aims to popularize French higher education and research in Georgia.
03/04/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli mourns the passing of Guram Dochanashvili, a classic writer of modern Georgia, one of the greatest Georgian prosaists of our times.
02/04/2021
Within the framework of the joint project of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and the World Bank "Innovation, Inclusive Education and Quality", a donor coordination meeting was held online. The event was attended by the First Deputy Minister of Education and Science, Ekaterine Dgebuadze and representatives of the World Bank and other partner organizations.
02/04/2021
Iberia College was fully renovated in Kutaisi. Vocational students will continue their studies in renovated classrooms, laboratories equipped with modern equipment and training workshops. 
02/04/2021
Ekaterine Dgebuadze, First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, considers the increase in the number of infected people across the country and urges every citizen to strictly follow the protocol established by the Ministry of Health so that students can complete the second semester of 2020-2021 in a natural learning environment.
01/04/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli held an introductory meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to Georgia, Thomas Mühlmann and discussed ways to expand cooperation in the field of higher education and science.
01/04/2021
The construction of a new educational building on the premises of Shota Meskhia Zugdidi State Teaching University is in an active phase. The building of modern standards for 250 vocational students will accept first-year students in vocational programs in the fields of information technology, healthcare, education and business administration.
01/04/2021
With the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, Georgian Post will hold the eighth international competition for the Universal Postal Union to write a letter to adults under the age of 15.
31/03/2021
In order to promote the development of higher legal education, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and the Ministry of Justice. The document was signed by the Ministers Mikheil Chkhenkeli and Gocha Lortkipanidze.
31/03/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Mikheil Chkhenkeli hosted the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Greece to Georgia, Dimitrios Karabalis and discussed plans to enhance the existing cooperation between the two countries.
31/03/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli expresses his condolences over the passing of Anzor Erkomaishvili.
30/03/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli participated in the one-year anniversary event, dedicated to the creation of TV School, a joint-project created with the First Channel of Georgia.
29/03/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli participated in an online ministerial organized by UNESCO. At its core, the Ministerial aimed to share various steps taken by the countries to ensure education continuity and its digital transformation.
29/03/2021
Mobility conditions for enrolled students were determined based on the 2020 National Examinations.
29/03/2021
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia continues to monitor schools throughout the country. This time, the First Deputy Minister, Ekaterine Dgebuadze visited Batumi and Kobuleti public schools and together with the Minister of Education, Culture and Sport of Adjara, Maia Khajishvili, personally assessed the measures taken to prevent the spread of the virus.
28/03/2021
Nino Dojurishvili - “When I was choosing my profession, inclusive education in our country was facing major challenges, qualified personnel was in dire need. I decided to pursue a master's degree in this field, to become an inclusive education specialist and to have a positive impact on the lives of the children who need it the most."
27/03/2021
The testing of teachers in schools continues on regular basis within the timeframes specified in the protocol.
27/03/2021
In order to increase access to vocational education and employment in the Shida Kartli region, a college of modern standards was built in the city of Kaspi. From the new academic year, the college will offer vocational programs in engineering, construction, agriculture and other required fields. 
26/03/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulates the Georgian writer Guram Dochanashvili on his 82nd anniversary:
26/03/2021
During her visit to Adjara region, Ekaterine Dgebuadze, First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, together with Maia Khajishvili, Minister of Education, Culture and Sport of Adjara together with Ghasan Khalil, UNICEF Representative in Georgia, participated in the opening ceremony of the Children's Rights Centre at Batumi State University. The event was also attended by the... Read More