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14/04/2014
Presentation of the project "My Mother Language" and animated 3D program
On the occasion of the 'Mother Tongue ", presentation of the educational-exhibition project “My mother language” was held at the National Center for Manuscripts of the Ministry. The presentation was attended by Deputy Minister Lia Gigauri and other guests.
14/04/2014
Ethnic minority training center launched
Zurab Zhvania School of Public Administration opens new regional training centers in new and renews official language teaching programs for civil servants working in the areas settled with ethnic minorities.
13/04/2014
Students’ NATO modeling project
11/04/2014
Scientific research presentation held in Komarov School
A presentation of the project “Numerical modeling of River Mtkvari Pollution” was held in 199 Komarov Public School of Tbilisi within the program “Researches with students’ participation” financed by the Ministry. 
08/04/2014
Festival – Vocational Education for Employment
Festival - "Vocational Education for Employment" is underway. The festival is organized by the Ministry of Education and Science with the support of JSC «Liberty Bank«.
08/04/2014
Tamar Sanikidze met with the delegation from the University of Jena
Delegation of Friedrich Schiller University of Jena (Germany) is visiting Georgia. The delegation is headed by Professor Klaus Dikke, Rector of Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, honorary Dr. of Tbilisi State University. 
04/04/2014
Ketevan Natriashvili elected a member of CoE Education Committee Bureau
First Deputy Minister of Education and Science Ketevan Natriashvili was elected a member of CoE Education Committee Bureau. Bureau elections are held once in every two years and representatives of all member countries are eligible for participation.
02/04/2014
Tamar Sanikidze presented gifts to pupils with autism spectrum disorders
World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated on the 2nd of April. Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze visited pupils with autism spectrum disorders in Public School 166 and presented gifts to them.
02/04/2014
Statement of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia
Information has been spreading in Media regarding decrease of financing by 3 million GEL for the students enrolled based on the results of Unified National Examinations 2014-2015. 
01/04/2014
First University of Applied Science in the Caucuses
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze and Minister of Research and Science of Upper-Austria Doris Hammer signed a memorandum and expressed their readiness to deepen partnership in science and higher education.
31/03/2014
122 public school principals will be trained
122 pilot public school principals’ training is under way on the topic “innovative methods of teaching and class monitoring” within the Primary Education Project (G-priEd). This project has been implemented from March 24, 2014 with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and the US International Development Agency (USAID).
30/03/2014
Working meetings in the US Senate and USAID
Within the framework of International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) working meetings were held in the US Senate and USAID.
29/03/2014
Meeting at the US Millennium Challenge Corporation
A meeting was held at MCC, the members of the Georgian delegation Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Deputy Minister Giorgi Sharvashidze, Giorgi Tabuahsvili, First Deputy Minister of Finance and Magda Maghradze, Executive Director of MCA-Georgia were hosted by Daniel Johannes, Executive Director of MCC and Vice President Cameron Cann.
28/03/2014
Georgian delegation continues working meetings in the United States
Visit of the Georgian delegation to the United State continues. Members of the Delegation – Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Deputy Minister Giorgi Sharvashidze, Giorgi Tabuashvili, First Deputy Minister of Finance and other members of the delegation held a working meeting with John Harley, Vice President of CDRF Global, directors and managers of the programs.
28/03/2014
Presentation of the book “Open the Door”
Presentation of a book collection “Open the Door” was held at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University under the initiative of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and within the project “Writers for Human Rights”.  
27/03/2014
Working meeting at the State Department of the USA
Georgian delegation held a working meeting at the US State Department within the framework of the visit to the United States of America.
26/03/2014
Anti-drug campaign in Public School N 14
Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia Alexander Chikaidze and Deputy Minister of Education Lia Gigauri  visited Public School 14 as a part of an anti-drug campaign. Alexander Chikaidze used to go to this school.
25/03/2014
Winners of Microsoft World Education Forum awarded
Deputy Minister of Education and Science Lia Gigauri awarded the winner teachers of Microsoft World Education Forum with WindowsRT tablets.  
24/03/2014
Georgian Delegation visit to the United States of America
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze and Deputy Minister Giorgi Sharvashidze flew to the United States of America for the visit. Tamar Sanikidze and Giorgi Sharvashidze shall participate in International Visitor Leadership Program.
22/03/2014
Rectors’ Council meeting
Meeting of Rectors’ Council was held at the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. Minister Tamar Sanikidze, Deputy Ministers and Rectors of Higher education institutions attended the meeting.
22/03/2014
New scheme for teachers’ professional development introduced to the teachers form Telavi
Deputy Minister of Education and Science Lia Gigauri and representatives of National Center for Teachers’ Professional Development introduced new scheme for teachers’ professional development to the teachers.
22/03/2014
A conference on English language teachers’ professional development
A joint conference of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, British Council and the US Embassy to Georgia was held on the topic of Continuous Professional Development and Possibilities for English Language Teachers.
21/03/2014
An agreement on cooperation in Education and Science signed with Latvia
Minister of Education and Science Tamar Sanikidze and Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Ina Druviete. The Parties expressed readiness to cooperate in the fields of general, vocational and higher education.
21/03/2014
Giorgi Sharvashidze meets German colleagues
Deputy Minister of Education Giorgi Sharvashidze and Deputy Minister of Federal State of Brandenburg for Economics and European Affairs Aksel von Chorschelmann held a working meeting. 
21/03/2014
Registration for vocational educational programs begins
Registration for vocational educational programs starts on March 21, 2014 and ends on April 11, 2104. First Deputy Minister of Education Ketevan Natriashvili held a briefing on the topic.
20/03/2014
International Francophonie Day celebrated at Teacher House
International Francophonie Day was celebrated at Teacher House. The event organized by French Institute in Georgia was opened by Ambassador of the French Republic to Georgia Renaud Salins, Deputy Minister of Education and Science Lia Gigauri and Director of Teachers’ Professional Development Center Gia Mamulashvili. 
19/03/2014
A memorandum of Cooperation for Crime Prevention
A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and The Ministry of Corrections of Georgia. The Memorandum was signed by Ministers Tamar Sanikidze and Sozar Subari.
19/03/2014
American Professors share experience with Georgian educators
Under the initiative of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, Ms. Jill Williams, inclusive education specialist and professor at the University of Kennesaw, USA is visiting Georgia. Ms. Jill Williams is conducting trainings for inclusive education coordinators, special teachers and psychologists working in public schools.
18/03/2014
Competition in Calligraphy
A competition “Georgian Calligraphy” was organized by National Centre of Manuscripts with financial support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. The winners were awarded and an exhibition of works was held.
18/03/2014
Foreign experience shared with representatives of Vocational College “Spektri”
March 18-21, 2014-a training course is being conducted on pipeline construction and welding methodic organized by Vocational College “Spektri”, Istanbul Energy Educational Center „UGETAM“ in Georgia, Company “Asia Energy” and Gas educational-research Center.
14/03/2014
First working meeting was held in the framework of General Education Project
MCA - Georgia is implementing three projects in general, professional and higher education. First meeting within the General Education Project was held at the Ministry of Education and Science.
14/03/2014
Working meeting was held a part of the partnership with the private sector
Vocational Education Development Department staff held a meeting with the representatives of the private sector.
13/03/2014
Training of special teachers continues
From the beginning of the current year, under the initiative of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, one or more specialists (special teacher; coordinator; psychologist) of inclusive education are employed in the schools having pupils with special educational needs.
12/03/2014
Estonia shall provide assistance in vocational education quality enhancement
A working meeting was organized at the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia with the representatives of Estonian Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia. 
11/03/2014
Inclusive education for employment
Today, representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia introduced the initiatives for the employment of people with disabilities during 2014 to the social partners. 
08/03/2014
Respected Teachers were congratulated on Women’s Day –March 8
Deputy Minister of Education and Science Lia Gigauri and Gia Mamulashvili, Head of National Center for Teacher Professional Development congratulated a respected teacher of Public School 54 on March 8 and presented her gifts.    
07/03/2014
Minister introduces projects to students from the regions
Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia met up to 500 students of Akaki Tsereteli State University in Kutaisi. The meeting was conducted in the form of a lecture and dialogue. 
06/03/2014
Meeting with the representatives of UNICEF
A work meeting was held between the Ministry Administration and UNICEF representatives.
05/03/2014
A conference dedicated to the jubilee of Zhiuli Shartava
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze attended a scientific conference arranged at Georgian technical University and dedicated to the 70th jubilee of  Zhiuli Shartava.
05/03/2014
Physics lab opened in Komarov School
Deputy Minister of Education and Science Lia Gigauri opened a modern teaching physics laboratory in Tbilisi Komarov Physics-mathematical  Public School #199.
04/03/2014
Working meeting with the representatives of the World Bank
First deputy Minister of Education and Science Ketevan Natriashvil and the Ministry staff held a meeting with the representatives of the World Bank.
04/03/2014
Discussion of a joint action program of the UNICEF and the Government of Georgia
A meeting was held by Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Gharibashvili and Marie-Pierre Poirier, the UNICEF Regional Director for Central and Eastern Europe and the CIS in order to discuss the progress achieved in the implementation process of a joint action program.
03/03/2014
Minister at Iashvili Children’s Hospital
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze visited children suffering from leukemia at Iashvili Central Hospital. Minister Sanikidze congratulated their mothers with the Mother’s Day, expressed her support and wished them a prompt recovery.
03/03/2014
Mother’s Day for teachers – mothers of many children
Deputy Minister of Education Lia Gigauri and Director of Teachers Professional Development Center Gia Mamulashvili wished a happy Mother’s day to a teacher form Public School 180 who is a mother of a large family and presented gifts to her.
22/02/2014
A Book Presentation at Teacher House
A presentation of “Teacher’s Book”, an auxiliary textbook was held for teachers at Teacher House. Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science and Gia Mamulashvili, Head of National Center for Teacher Professional Development introduced the textbook to the guests.
21/02/2014
Minister visited the school under construction in village Abano
A new school is being built in village Abano, Kareli Municipality. Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education, Davit Narmania, Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure and Paata Zakareishvili, Head of  the Office of   the State Minister of Georgia for Reconciliation and Civic Equality visited the site and met with the school representatives and the builders.
20/02/2014
Registration deadline for Extern examinations closes soon
Registration deadline for those who wish to pass examinations in the form of externat, was approved with the Order of Minister N170 of February 10, 2014. The period for registration starts on February 14, 2014 and ends on February 21, 2014. Period for examinations shall start on March 6, 2014 and last till March 21. 2014. 
19/02/2014
American Bachelor educational programs at Georgian Universities
For the first time in Georgia, American universities together with Georgian state universities will carry out educational programs in engineering and natural sciences. Alumni shall receive diploma of an American university.
18/02/2014
Blood Donation at the Ministry of Education
A Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between LLC “Blood Bank” at Iashvili Children’s Central Hospital and the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. Within the framework of the abovementioned Minister of Education Tamar Sanikidze and the Ministry staff  donated blood for the children (age: 0-8)suffering from leukemia and other severe pathologies.
17/02/2014
A new project for general education quality improvement is to start
MCA-Georgia held a presentation of the project “Professional development of teachers and school principals and elaboration of class evaluation system” with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, The goal was to inform public, stakeholders, educational institutions, international, non-governmental  and donor organizations on MCA-Georgia general... Read More
17/02/2014
Statement of the Ministry of Education and Science
In response to the controversial statements spread in the Media, the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia would like to clarify that the Compact worth of 140 million USD was signed between the Government of Georgia and the USA MCC on the 26th of July.
11/02/2014
Good Governance in Georgia
Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia held a working meeting with the journalists within the framework of the project “Good Governance in Georgia”. The Minister spoke about the plans and strategic directions for 2014 and ongoing projects.
10/02/2014
Winners of the Competition “I am the Ombudsman” were awarded
Competition “I am the Ombudsman” 2013 ended. Today, participants of the competition were awarded at Tbilisi Marriott. Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Ucha Nanuashvili, Ombudsman of Georgia and Thomas Hemmerberg, Special Representative of the EU in Georgia congratulated the finalists and awarded them.
08/02/2014
Conference for journalists
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Deputy Ministers, representatives of the Ministry and the UNICEF held a meeting with the journalists. The conference was arranged as a part of the UNICEF- funded project “New Challenges and Plans in Education System”.
06/02/2014
Working meeting to determine school starting age
Concluding meeting on the changes in schooling age was held at the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia.
05/02/2014
First donors coordination meeting of 2014
The first donors coordination meeting of 2014was organized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and  MCA-Georgia. The meeting was leaded by Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia.
04/02/2014
Presentation on the study results
MCC Georgia made a presentation of the study findings on “Obstacles for participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics educational programs and study of employment market demands” in cooperation with IPM-Research. 
03/02/2014
Stakeholders discuss development of vocational education
Debates were held on “Vocational Education and Trainings in Georgia” with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science. The event was organized by International School of Economics at Tbilisi State University (ISET) in cooperation with Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.
03/02/2014
Students’ mobility for Spring Semester of the academic year 2013-2014 has started
An electronic portal www.students.eqe.ge for students’ mobility for spring semester of the academic year 2013-2014 was opened today, at 11 a.m. Students will be able to make their choice till February 13, 18:30 p.m. 
02/02/2014
Agrarian educational programs to be developed in vocational colleges
A working meeting was organized by Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the UNDP. A dialogue on the implementation and development of agrarian educational and consultation services was conducted between the stakeholders.
31/01/2014
Tamar Sanikidze meets Minister of Education and Science of Armenia
Delegation of the Ministry of Education and Science of Armenia, headed by Minister Armen Ashotyan is visiting Georgia at the invitation of Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia.
30/01/2014
Innovative educational approaches to be implemented for primary level grades
Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia and Stephen Haykin, USAID Mission Director in Georgia signed a Memorandum of Cooperation. Innovative approaches to reading and Maths teaching for primary level grades shall be implemented within the framework of the Memorandum.
29/01/2014
Textbooks for sewing sector of vocational education institutions
Textbooks have been written for the sewing sector of vocational education institutions within the Economic Prosperity Initiative (EPI) program of the USAID.
28/01/2014
Registration deadline for financing for the students who live in the villages near the demarcation line is prolonged
Special Governmental Commission at the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure, working on the needs of affected population living in nearby villages of a demarcation line held a session.
26/01/2014
World Education Forum has ended
World Education Forum taking place since January 20 in London is over. Education leaders of the world and among them, the delegation of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, had an opportunity to visit BETT Show at ExCel Centre.
26/01/2014
Inclusive Education in Vocational Education Institutions
A working meeting on the topic of inclusive vocational education was organized at vocational college “Spectri”. First Deputy Minister of Education and Science Ketevan Natriashvili, directors of vocational colleges, field experts, stakeholders and the organizations participated in the meeting.
26/01/2014
Strengthening social partnership in vocational education sector
A two-day Conference was held on the topic of strengthening social partnership in Georgia. The Conference was opened by First Deputy Minister Ketevan Natriashvili.
25/01/2014
Several important meetings of Tamar Sanikidze in London
The delegation of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia held a number of meetings in London as part  of the World Education Forum. Tamar Sanikidze held individual meetings with Education Ministers of different countries, experts of science management and professors in the field of pedagogical education. 
24/01/2014
World Education Forum
World Education Forum 2014 is taking place in London from January 20. The Forum is attended by 133 delegations among them, 101 ministers of education. Minister of Education and Science of Georgia and Deputy Minister Lia Gigauri are attending the Forum. The visit was arranged by  the British Council.
23/01/2014
Information on the results of a competition for the position of Head of Educational Resource Center
Irakli Silagadze was selected for the position of Head of Tsageri Educational Resource Center. Ketevan Shekiladze was selected for the position of Head of Terjola Educational Resource Center.
20/01/2014
Civil Edcation Support Project is to start
Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) is starting the implementation of Civil Education Support Project with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. 
17/01/2014
Construction of two new schools are under way in Mtskheta District
New schools are being constructed in villages Mukhrani and Tsilkani of Mtskheta District. Today, Minister of Education and Science Tamar Sanikidze visited the site. 
14/01/2014
Tamar Sanikidze wished a Happy New Year to the teachers having many children
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze wished a Happy New Year to teachers and this time, from a family of many children. Today, Minister of Education visited Lia Lomsadze, an English language teacher of Tbilisi Public School №47 and Ketevan Kupreishvili, a Maths teacher of Tbilisi Public School №195. They are mothers of many children. Tamar Sanikidze wished them... Read More
31/12/2013
Minister presented gifts to №202 Public School
Minister of Education and Science Tamar Sanikidze wished merry Christmas and a happy New Year to come to the pupils, their parents and teachers from №202 Public School, especially to the pupils with special educational needs and noted that the Ministry shall continue implementing important projects in future.
29/12/2013
New Year wishes for the Children at Iashvili Clinic
Within “Inclusive Education Promotion Program” children suffering from leukemia are provided with educational services at Iashvili Children’s Central Hospital.
26/12/2013
Tamar Sanikidze sums up activities of 2013
A meeting was held at the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. Minister of Education Tamar Sanikidze talked about accomplished projects and future plans and summarized the activities carried out by the Ministry during 2013.
24/12/2013
Tamar Sanikidze presented №200 Public School with gifts
Inclusive education is declared as one of the major priorities by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. The Ministry has implemented a number of important projects.
23/12/2013
Analysis and prospects – 1st National Conference
Today Minister of Education and Science Tamar Sanikidze opened 1st National Conference General Education in Georgia – Analysis and Prospects.
20/12/2013
Teachers shall receive ID cards for free
With the initiative of the Minister of Justice, Public Service Hall shall start issuing ID cards free of charge.  Minister Tea Tsulukiani announced the initiative during the briefing at the Ministry of Justice.
20/12/2013
Tamar Sanikidze held a meeting with the students of Grigol Robakidze University
Today, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze held a meeting with the students of Grigol Robakidze University. The meeting was conducted in the form of a lecture and dialogue with the initiative of the students from the Department of Journalism. 
20/12/2013
Conference “European vision of education quality assurance”
A conference “European vision of education quality assurance”was organized by National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement. The conference was opened by Deputy Minister Giorgi Sharvashidze.
19/12/2013
Report of Education Management Information System (EMIS)
Education Management Information System of the Minister of Education and Science summed up the activities completed in 2013. First Deputy Minister of Education Ketevan Natriashvili attended the presentation.   
19/12/2013
Role of Private Sector in Vocational Education
A conference “Role of Private Sector in Vocational Education” was organized under the initiative of the Ministry of Education and Science and Vocational College “Spektri”.
18/12/2013
New Master Program starts
Organization of a common two-year master programme in three Georgian universities on European Integration and Employment Relations, EIGER shall start within Tempus/TASIS program. Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgian-American University and Caucasus University are target universities from Georgia.
17/12/2013
Successful school graduates awarded with Gold Medals
Today, Minister of Education and Science Tamar Sanikidze and Deputy Minister Lia Gigauri awarded successful graduates with Gold Medals within “Supporting Gifted and Talented Youth Program.” 780 Gold Medals and 1041 Silver Medals will be awarded in 2013 throughout Georgia.
16/12/2013
School resource officer saved pupils’ lives
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze visited a resource officer injured in the fire which occurred in Public School #158.
14/12/2013
“Leonardo Da Vinci 2013” winners announced
Sulkhan Sisauri, Head of Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation awarded authors of innovative projects within the competition “Leonardo Da Vinci 2013”.
13/12/2013
Heating system has been installed in 57 schools throughout Georgia
Heating system has been installed in 57 schools in 2013. New heating system has been installed in 37 schools. The project is carried out in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy.
12/12/2013
Exhibition of works by the students of College “Aisi”
Agricultural products, wine, wood and thick felt works made in the process of practical work by the students of vocational college “Aisi” were exhibited in the college.
12/12/2013
Winners of a Festival “The EU Reporter for a Day” were awarded
Three-minute films festival “The EU Reporter for a Day” award ceremony was organized with the initiative of the EU Delegation to Georgia and the support of the Ministry of Education and Science.
11/12/2013
Consultants will help pupils to choose a profession
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia is starting “Professional Orientation and Career-planning Program”. The Program intended for senior pupils of basic and secondary levels shall start from 2014.
10/12/2013
A performance starring adults with special educational needs
A play was performed by children with special educational needs and their peers at Nodar Dumbadze State Central Children’s Theatre. Little actors performed “Little Prince” and “Christmas Carol.” 
08/12/2013
French sommelier’s master class for vocational students
A well-known French sommelier Marie Bordie is teaching aspects of wine service to the student of Kachreti Vocational College “Aisi” with the support of the French Embassy, French Institute in Georgia and the company GVS.
07/12/2013
Modern-standard school to be built in village Abano
Giga Umekashvili, Head of Educational and Scientific Infrastructure Development Agency made a presentation in village Abano, Kareli Municipality on the construction of a new school.
06/12/2013
The Ministry shall finance studies of aggrieved students
The Ministry of Education and Science shall finance studies of the aggrieved students who live in nearby villages of the borderline. For this reason, Minister of Education and Science Tamar Sanikidze raised a question on the Government Session to pass amendments bill to the Law on Higher Education as soon as possible.
04/12/2013
Comparative analysis of Georgian National Curriculum and Curricula of other Countries
Presentation was held on the Project “Comparative analysis of Georgian National Curriculum and Curricula of other Countries” implemented by National Curriculum Department of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia.
04/12/2013
Second stage of certification of public school principals
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia continues the second phase of school principals’ certification – the interview.
04/12/2013
Digital media and media literacy in school
კონკურსში „ციფრული და მედია წიგნიერება სკოლაში“ მონაწილეობის მსურველთათვის პარასკევს 6 დეკემბერს 14:00 საათზე გაიმართება ონლაინ საკონსულტაციო... Read More
03/12/2013
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 3, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Ketevan Natriashvili visited vocational college “Spektri” and met students with special educational needs .
03/12/2013
Program for research projects of Master students
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia is announcing a competition to get funding for research projects.

             
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