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21/11/2019
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Chkhenkeli held an introductory meeting with the World Bank Regional Director - Sebastian Molineu, and introduced the ongoing and planned changes in various fields of education.
19/11/2019
Within the framework of the initiative of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia short-term vocational training-retraining programs continue.
19/11/2019
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Georgia and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, have evaluated the general education system in Georgia and produced a report.
19/11/2019
On November 18-19, 2019, for the first time in Georgia, 21 professional students of Dual Vocational Education Program - Culinary Arts took the qualification exam. The aforementioned dual vocational education program has been implemented in the fall of 2017 with the support of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) at three state colleges: Blacksea, New Wave and Mermisi. The... Read More
19/11/2019
Honorary Jury of Zurab Zhvania's Tsinandali Prize has identified 24 nominees for the 2019 Tsinandali Prize in 8 fields of science and art.
16/11/2019
An exhibition and the awarding ceremony of the Leonardo da Vinci Competition for Inventors and Researchers organized by Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation was held at the Writers House in Tbilisi.
15/11/2019
As part of the Oscars and Golden Globe campaigns, the World Festival of Asian Films was held in Hollywood, where Dimitri Tsintsadze was awarded the Best Director Award for his film - Shindisi.
14/11/2019
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Chkhenkeli met with the employees of the Ministry on his first working day and introduced them with the future plans and overall goals of the Ministry.
20/10/2019
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Irine Abuladze held a meeting with Director of the European School – Mr. Fran van de Kerkhoff and other representatives of the school in Hague.
18/10/2019
On October 17, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Irine Abuladze met with representatives of International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) in Hague.
18/10/2019
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Batiashvili and the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Armenia - Arayik Arutunyan discussed the issues of cooperation between the two countries and touched upon the ongoing reforms.
18/10/2019
On October 18, the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation and the largest business association of Georgia held signing ceremony. The memorandum was signed by General Director of Rustaveli Foundation - Zviad Gabisonia and the Executive Director of Business Association - Levan Vepkhvadze.
17/10/2019
Deputy Minister Levan Kharatishvili briefed the head of the National Tourism Administration - Mariam Kvrivishvili on the principles and future plans of the Council of Europe Cultural Routes Program. It was decided to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions in order to further coordinate the related topics in a more coordinated and effective manner.
17/10/2019
The annual General Assembly of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Education (ENQA) is held in Yerevan on October 17-18 this year, where Georgia is officially nominated as a member of the Association.
16/10/2019
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport - Levan Kharatishvili held a meeting with UNESCO representatives and experts: Reiko Yoshida, Lydia Varbanova, Nikoloz Nadirashvili, as well as with the creators of the project  “Creative Georgia “officials - Vato Urushadze and Elene Toidze.
16/10/2019
On October 16-20, Georgia presented the program "Follow the Journey of Georgian Characters” at the 2019 Frankfurt Book Fair.
15/10/2019
Supported by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, the British Season 2019 will be held for the first time in Georgia on October 15 and 16.
13/10/2019
Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Batiashvili, together with the Director of Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation  -  Zviad Gabisonia held a meeting with the members of scientific Academia at Telavi State University, where the sides discussed real prospects of further development and reviewed the challenges for the coming years.
12/10/2019
The opening ceremony of the world's first sand games was held in Doha, the capital of Qatar. The event was hosted by the Doha Cultural Center Amphitheater. The organizers introduced the viewers to the culture of Qatar and revived the history of the country.
11/10/2019
Awarding outstanding students, lies within the scope of "My First Computer" program. A personal computer was given to the student of 10th grade of Gldani-Nadzaladevi School N201, for the excellent academic performance.
10/10/2019
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport has introduced a new, special program - the National Teacher School, which aims to support and further assist teachers and practicing teachers alike.
10/10/2019
მიმდინარე წლის 9-10 ოქტომბერს, DVV International-ის საქართველოს ოფისის ორგანიზებით, გაიმართა საკონსულტაციო სემინარი „ზრდასრულთა განათლების პოლიტიკა და... Read More
10/10/2019
 The Georgian National Olympic Committee held a ceremony of sending the Georgian delegation to the World's First Sand Games. The Committee wished the athletes a successful performance, President of the Georgian Sand Sports Federation Lasha Lomidze, representatives of the Ministry and the Olympic Committee and members of the delegation attended the event held at GNOC. Georgian delegation will... Read More
10/10/2019
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Batiashvili met with the winners of the International Subject Olympiads and with their respsective teachers. The Minister extended his immense gratitude for their achievements and wished them success in the future.
09/10/2019
The Council of Europe is conducting a pilot study to assess the risks of manipulation of sports events. The organization selected four countries for the study. Georgia was included in the list along with Norway, Belgium and Portugal.
09/10/2019
Improving the quality of school textbooks is one of the key significant aspects within a comprehensive education reform. To this end, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport will carry out the process of grading with an updated concept.
09/10/2019
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Giorgi Vashakidze held a meeting with the US State Department representative, exchange program specialist - Melissa Sokol. The meeting was also attended by representatives of the US Embassy in Georgia, Catherine Schweitzer, Public Affairs Advisor, Tea Kuchukhidze and Irakli Malania, the Exchange Program Coordinator.
08/10/2019
Presentation on the topic "New Stage of Integration of Georgian Science into the European Space - New Opportunities for Scientists" was held at the Georgian Technical University.   
07/10/2019
  Presentation on the topic "New Stage of Integration of Georgian Science into the European Space - New Opportunities for Scientists" was held at the Georgian Technical University.   
07/10/2019
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, together with the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health organized open sport lessons at Tbilisi public schools N16 and N131 for the promotion of healthy lifestyle.
07/10/2019
Irine Abuladze - Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia together with Eka Dgebuadze, Head of Inclusive Development Division introduced the school principals and resource centers official the projects that are currently being implemented and planned for schools. The meeting also discussed the challenges that impede the effective integration of students with special... Read More
04/10/2019
Zurab Zhvania Foundation announces competition for the 2019 Tsinandali Prize. Young scientists and artists between the ages of 18 to 30 are eligible participate in the contest. Applicants are welcome to submit their work for one of the following disciplines:
04/09/2019
On August 28, in Brussels, Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation's Director General - Zviad Gabisonia, Euraxess-Georgia, coordinator - Ketevan Gabitashvili, held a meeting with the European Commission on the premised of European Commission's Directorate General for Research and Innovation.
04/09/2019
Georgia is moving to a new stage of cooperation with the world-renowned European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN)
02/09/2019
On August 30, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia Giorgi Vashakidze met with the members of the delegation of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the meeting the parties discussed the relations between the two countries in the fields of education, science, culture and sport, prospects for deepening cooperation, including the prospect of promoting direct links between... Read More
30/08/2019
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Batiashvili met with the staff of the National Assessment and Examinations Center, and congratulated them on the successful completion of the 2019 exams.
30/08/2019
Badri Maisuradze has held the position of the Artistic Director of Tbilisi Zakaria Paliashvili Opera and Ballet Theater since November 2016. In 2019, under his leadership, the Verdi Festival was launched in Georgia.
29/08/2019
On August 28, in Brussels, Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation's Director General - Zviad Gabisonia, Euraxess-Georgia, coordinator - Ketevan Gabitashvili, held a meeting with the European Commission on the premised of European Commission's Directorate General for Research and Innovation.
29/08/2019
The third European Youth Olympiad in Informatics ended in Maribor, Slovenia, where Georgian students won 4 medals, 1 silver (George Nadareishvili) and 3 bronze (Iakob Rigvava, Giorgi Chkhaidze, Erekle Khomasuridze). All four students are from the Komarov School.
27/08/2019
On October 1, 2019, as part of a comprehensive education reform, along with the increase in teacher salaries, public school administration, faculty members and educational resource officers will receive a 20% pay rise.
27/08/2019
Mikheil Batiashvili: "Teacher vocation will become one of the most prestigious and appreciated in the country". Within the complex transformation of the education system, one of the important directions is the general education reform, amongst otheri important topics, which are being implemented.
27/08/2019
Giorgi Vashakidze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, together with the government representatives have met with the local population of Zvare, Vardzia, Kharagauli municipality.  
23/08/2019
A program has been launched for non-statutory teachers and applicants - whose main advantage is to obtain the right to teach alongside being employeed at school. The program also provides for the professional development of a jobseeker, equipping the teacher with skills and thus facilitating the adaptation process to the school environment. The program is implemented remotely, whilst working... Read More
23/08/2019
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact between the Third Reich and the Soviet Union. Georgia joined the European Network of Remembrance and Solidarity on August 1 as an observer. Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports joins Remember Campaign for Victims of Totalitarian Regimes. Please refer to below video clips of victims' stories.... Read More
22/08/2019
The list of educational programs sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia for the 2019-2020 academic year is already unveiled.
22/08/2019
The First Stage of Registering Practitioner Teachers Reaching Retirement is Over!
22/08/2019
Government officials continue meetings with residents of different regions of Georgia. This time, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport - Shalva Gogoladze and Governor of Kvemo Kartli Region Shota Rekhviashvili, together with MPs of Georgia, held a meeting with the residents of Dmanisi Municipalities - Small Dmanisi, Didi Dmanisi, Vardisubani and Bozlebi Dmanisi and Tsalikhis... Read More
20/08/2019
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the governments of Georgia and the United States with a view of enacting future cooperation mechanisms in the field of protection and preservation of cultural belongings and heritage. The document was signed today by the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Batiashvili and the Chairman of the US Commission on... Read More
19/08/2019
Working meetings of the executive and legislative authorities with the population of the regions are ongoing. This time, Irina Abuladze - Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, and Archil Japaridze, Governor of Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti Region, together with members of parliament, representatives of the Lentekhi Municipality villages - Khopuri, Lesema and Khediko, held... Read More
16/08/2019
On August 16, Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia and Association for Scientific-Educational Computer Networks Association - GRENA signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
16/08/2019
The US Peace Corps in Georgia invites motivated public schools to collaborate with the Peace Corps Education Program.
14/08/2019
The directors of the vocational schools involved in the vocational training and retraining system informed Irine Abuladze and Giorgi Vashakidze, the Deputy Ministers of Education, Science, Culture and Sport on the primary outcomes, challenges and ways of solving them, during a special workshop.  During the meeting, information was presented about the prospects for employment of retrained... Read More
14/08/2019
As part of a comprehensive education reform, with the involvement of American experts in the field of technology, modern technologies are being incorporated into the Georgian education system.
14/08/2019
Construction of multifunctional educational complex "Education and Science City" in Tbilisi has been completed.
13/08/2019
An official meeting of the Director General of the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia - Zviad Gabisonia and the President of the Steinbeise Foundation – Dr. Michael Auer was held at the Steinbass Foundation in Stuttgart, Germany.
13/08/2019
The International Archaeological Expedition of the National Museum of Georgia conducts archeological research in Zveli village, Aspindza region, on the site of Rabati. 
12/08/2019
On August 4-11, the European Boxing Championship among the school students was held at the Volleyball Arena in Digomi. 316 athletes from 30 countries participated in the European Championship. The Georgian team successfully competed in European Championship and won 15 medals – out which 7 are gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze.
12/08/2019
August 12 marks World Youth Day. On this day, the UN Assembly adopted a resolution of 17 December 1999, and on 12 August 2000 the civilized world marked the first International Youth Day. In doing so, the UN has called on the international community to recognize the interconnectedness of generations and to jointly solve the problems of peoples of different ages, to raise the awareness of young... Read More
12/08/2019
A team of four students from Komarov's Physics and Mathematics Public School # 199 in Tbilisi won three medals at the 31st International Informatics Olympiad: Nikoloz Birkadze - gold, and Teimuraz Toloraia and Bakar Gamesardashvili won bronze medals. Fourth member of the team Davit Khvedelidze missed the chance to acquire a medal this time.
12/08/2019
On August 11, Prime Minister of Georgia - Mamuka Bakhtadze and Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport - Mikheil Batiashvili attended the match of Georgia-Romania , a U-17 Water Polo Championship held in Tbilisi, and later attended the official opening ceremony of the European Championship. Say you applied.
12/08/2019
Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia announces a competition for the position of Youth Representative of Georgia in the UN.
12/08/2019
Georgia joined the European Network of Memory and Solidarity as an observer and became the fourth observer country along with Albania, Austria and the Czech Republic. The decision was made on August 1 by the Network Board.
12/08/2019
Deputy Prime Minister of Georgia - Giorgi Vashakidze has been appointed Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport on August 9, 2019 by the order N 267 of the Prime Minister of Georgia.
10/08/2019
Representatives of the executive and legislative branches continue meetings with the population of the regions across Georgia.
09/08/2019
On August 9, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport - Mikheil Batiashvili and President of Water Sports Federation - David Rurua held a press conference and spoke about the European Under-17 Water Polo Championship on August 11-18 in Tbilisi. Members of Georgian U-17 team and head coach of the team - Soso Maisuradze attended the press conference. Representatives of the European Water... Read More
08/08/2019
Within the framework of the Erasmus + program, the European Commission's Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency for Higher Education Capacity Building announced the results of the 2019 competition.
08/08/2019
A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia and the World Bank (WB) to enhance the quality of professional education teachers. The agreement was signed by Deputy Minister - Irina Abuladze and World Bank Georgia Representative, Education Coordinator - Nino Kutateladze.
08/08/2019
The School located in Partskhanakanevi, was named after Mamia Pantsulaia, who died in the August 2008 war. Mamia Pantsulaia was an outstanding student of the public school N2 in the village of Partskhanakanevi. After graduating from high school, he served in the Georgian Armed Forces. He was also on a peacekeeping mission in Iraq. And in August 2008 Mamia Pantsulaia participated in the... Read More
07/08/2019
Within the framework of the complex education reform, in 2020, the entrants will pass the Unified National Exams with a brand new model. The new model implies, on the one hand, reducing the number of exams from 4 compulsory exams to 3 exams, and on the other hand, better assessing students' readiness for a particular program. The subject exam will test not only the knowledge of the actual... Read More
06/08/2019
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Shalva Gogoladze, State Representative in Imereti - Zviad Shalamberidze and representatives of local authorities met with villagers of Skhvitori, Dunta, Bajiti and Sarki and provided information on issues of interest to them.
06/08/2019
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia initiates a large-scale complex reforms and systemic changes in the field of culture, based on EU recommendations and tailored to Georgia's needs.
06/08/2019
On August 6, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia held a press conference dedicated to the Night Serenades Festival. The event was chaired by Deputy Minister - Levan Kharatishvili, Deputy Head of Tbilisi City Hall - Maka Nasrashvili, Festival Director - Nina Tsagareli and mezzo-soprano - Nino Surguladze.
05/08/2019
Tbilisi hosts European Championship for the first time in Georgian boxing history. A team of boys and girls from 30 countries visit Georgia. More than 300 athletes compete in 26 weight categories.
05/08/2019
Within the scope of “summer camps for students” project, implemented by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, an EcoCamp is functioning on the premises of Khelvachauri municipality, Salibauri public school N2. The purpose of the summer camp is to raise students' awareness of the environment, popularize the natural disciplines, and promote a healthy lifestyle.
02/08/2019
Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport and Media Holding "Setanta Georgia". The memorandum was signed by Shalva Gogoladze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport and Lasha Machavariani, Director of Setanta Georgia. Levan Machavariani, founder of Setanta Georgia, representatives of various sports federations and... Read More
02/08/2019
Teachers who have reached retirement as part of education reform, who have decided to leave the profession on a voluntary basis, will receive a one-time monetary reward from the state in 2019 - a two-year total salary.
31/07/2019
The 12-member jury, composed of directors, production artists, actors, producers and film critics, made the decision on a secret ballot.
30/07/2019
A tourism school will be opened in Sairme in cooperation with the UN World Tourism Organization and the Swiss Host School SHL to develop tourism and hospitality industries in Georgia.
30/07/2019
Irina Abuladze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia visited summer schools of science and English, in conjunction with meeting with students and getting acquainted with works of the young inventors.
30/07/2019
On July 30, a special session of the Executive Committee of the Georgian National Olympic Committee was held. The main item on the agenda was submitting applications to the European Olympic Committees for the right to host the 17th Winter Youth Olympic Festival 2025 in Borjomi-Bakuriani. 
30/07/2019
The relevant departments of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia have reviewed IDFI's report on the National Wrestling Federation of Georgia. In this regard we explain and present our own position regarding the matter:
18/07/2019
The Big Idea Challenge enables contestants from Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to share their innovative ideas with the general public around the world. The contest is of video nature and based on it more than 300 projects have been created specifically for the competition, including 53 from Georgia.
17/07/2019
On July 17, the National Museum of Georgia launched a three-day training seminar on "Protection of Cultural Heritage in times of crisis." Levan Kharatishvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, welcomed the participants, organizers and speakers. He emphasized the need for such trainings, as both Georgia and the whole world are constantly facing new challenges in... Read More
16/07/2019
According to data from Web of Science, one of the largest scientific databases in the world, Georgian scientists and research publications have the highest citation index among post-Soviet countries, which is a major international success of Georgian scientists and confirms the high level of their research, the validity and high competitiveness of scientific papers.
16/07/2019
On July 16, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport - Levan Kharatishvili held a working meeting with members of the official delegation of the Council of Europe's prehistoric rock art route. Among the delegation, prominent scientists such as- Ramon Monte Barquin, Hippolytus Colado Giraldo, Jose Manuel Rey, Antonio Batarda and Rayman Abdullayev were present. During the meeting,... Read More
16/07/2019
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Batiashvili and the Director General of Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia - Zviad Gabisonia held a presentation - "New step towards integration in European scientific space" by joining EURAXESS.
15/07/2019
The EIC Roadshow pilot event was held in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development and the Georgian Innovation and Technology Agency. Supported by the European Union, The event, hosted by the Georgian Agency for Innovation and Technology, featured research projects from universities and research... Read More
15/07/2019
"Today we have witnessed the most important announcement for the development of Georgian sport, today the International Basketball Association board of directors, have announced that Georgia will indeed host the group matches for the European 2021 Basketball Championship.” – Stated Mikheil Batiashvili today, at the special briefing.
15/07/2019
From the 2019-2020 academic year, Iakob Gogebashvili's "Deda Ena" will return to the schools with an adapted version and will become an important teaching resource along with the existing textbooks.
15/07/2019
In his speech, during the presentation of the adapted “Deda Ena” by I. Gogebashvili in Variani, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Minister - Mikheil Batiashvili emphasized the importance of the book to the nation and to its ultimate vitality to the survival of the Georgian language.
12/07/2019
On the second day of the Eastern Partnership Conference, Irina Abuladze - Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, chaired the 7th Session on Empowering the Young Generation and Building Intercultural Connections.
12/07/2019
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Irina Abuladze held an official meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Italy - Antonio Enrico Bartoli in Batumi within the framework of Batumi International Conference.
11/07/2019
On July 11, Jason Lee - the Director of Samsung Electronics signed a 3-year memorandum of cooperation at the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport (in D. Uznadze N52. The Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Levan Kharatishvili attended the ceremonial event.
11/07/2019
On July 10, during the meeting held at Sokhumi State University, Prof. Zviad Gabisonia, General Director of Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation, was elected as a member of the Georgian Academy of Education Sciences. The rector of the university, Zurab Khonelidze, the president of the Georgian Academy of Education Sciences, spoke about Zviad Gabisonia's multi-faceted successful career in... Read More
10/07/2019
Freedom of Information Development Institute (IDFI) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in the course of drafting one of the reforms has named the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia one of the best institutions to work with and has awarded it with the special honorary certificate.
10/07/2019
Giorgi Chakvetadze, a current player at the Georgian national football team and Belgian "Genk", became the best player of the 2018/2019 season. Chakvetadze was named best out of 79 sports journalists participating in the survey. Head of Sport Development Department Irakli Dolaberidze also congratulated Chakvetadze and awarded him with the memorable gift.
10/07/2019
With the support of the local government in Batumi, the foundation of a  new campus and school building of the University of Caucasus was laid down. The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Culture - Irina Abuladze.
10/07/2019
On July 10 Korneli Kekelidze National Center of Manuscripts opened a scientific forum - Kartvelology International Summer School and a special Conference - "Georgian Manuscript", implemented in cooperation with Louvain University with the support of Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation.
09/07/2019
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport - Irina Abuladze held a meeting with Peter Wibler - USAID Mission Director, and Adam Schmidt – the Head of Democracy and Social Development department. During the meeting, the parties touched upon the US Government Support Program in the Education Sector, specifically the USAID's successful cooperation in promoting elementary and... Read More
04/07/2019
ICT - 3000 specialists will be trained in the field of information and communication technologies. The program is supported by the World Bank and its total budget is 7 million Lari (USD 2.5 million).