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15/05/2020
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia continues to work on several important projects to improve the quality of distance learning. Minister Mikheil Chkhenkeli spoke about the ongoing projects in this direction during the presentation of the anti-crisis plan.
15/05/2020
In accordance with the instructions of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli presented an anti-crisis plan regarding all areas of education. 
15/05/2020
Microsoft Corporation and the International Organization for Economic Development and Cooperation (OECD) praised the measures taken by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia to promote distance learning amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
15/05/2020
In accordance with the instructions of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli presented an anti-crisis plan regarding all areas of education.
15/05/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli held a video conference with the Vice President of Microsoft on Education, Anthony Salcito, where the parties discussed plans for future cooperation.
11/05/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli participated in an online International Discussion Panel on International Policy, organized by TSU International School of Economics (ISET) and ISET Research Institute and addressed the participants.
07/05/2020
For the very first time, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli took part in Summit on the Transformation of Virtual Education, organized by Microsoft Corporation. The minister addressed the public and introduced them to the challenges facing the Georgian education system and various mechanisms to solve the obstacles amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
06/05/2020
Anthony Salsito, Vice President of Education at Microsoft Corporation, praised the measures taken by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia to promote distance learning in during the COVID-19 crisis:
06/05/2020
For the first time, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli participated at the summit on the transformation of virtual education, organized by Microsoft Corporation. The minister addressed the public and introduced them to the challenges facing the Georgian education system and various mechanisms to solve the obstacles amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
05/05/2020
A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the Education Coalition and the LEPL-Education Management Information System. 
02/05/2020
Georgia is launching a new project for the entrants - WebSchool, a tool to further strengthen their knowledge and to help gain new expertise.
02/05/2020
Tamar Kitiashvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia held the next coordination meeting of donors online. The meeting was attended by all international organizations working in the field of vocational education in Georgia, who support the development of the ongoing complex reform. 
01/05/2020
A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia and Julich Research Center (FZJ), envisaging the development of long-term cooperation between Georgia and Germany within the Georgian-German Scientific Bridge (GGSB). The memorandum was signed by Minister Mikheil Chkhenkeli, the Center’s Chairman of Board of Directors -... Read More
01/05/2020
The registration of those who wish to take the Unified National Examinations and the Common Master's Examination, as well as the competence exam designated for the teachers and the student grant competition, has now been completed.
30/04/2020
The CAPTAIN: Science is the Captain project, submitted by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, won the grant amounted to EUR 197 500, as established by the European Scholarship and Innovation Framework Program – Horizon 2020, to support the development of science and research.
30/04/2020
საქართველოს განათლების, მეცნიერების, კულტურისა და სპორტის სამინისტროს გადაწყვეტილებით, კორონავირუსის გავრცელების პრევენციის მიზნით, ქვეყანაში... Read More
29/04/2020
With the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia and organized by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism, the webinar "Strategies for Restoring the Tourism Sector in the Post-Covid 19 Era" was held.
28/04/2020
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, in cooperation with the National Commission of UNESCO, offers individuals to submit their project applications for funding under the UNESCO 2020-2021 Participation Program.
28/04/2020
Owing to the decision of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Tengiz Gachechiladze – an honored sports journalist of Georgia, was awarded with the highest award in the field of sports - the Knight of Sports.
27/04/2020
Founded by the Council of Europe, the Association - Compendium of Cultural Policies & Trends has published a report on the cultural events offered online by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia.
23/04/2020
The establishment of the first European high school and university in the Caucasus, was the key achievement and an invaluable contribution to the advancement of our country. Along with the great scientific and educational significance, this event has become a crucial step towards Georgia's independence and it still largely determines our aspiration for further development.
23/04/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli participated in an online ministerial organized by UNESCO, that addressed 206 representatives from 132 countries and introduced them to the steps taken by the Georgian government to provide access to cultural services for those left at home.
22/04/2020
Due to the state of emergency declared across the country to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, new deadlines for the registration of first-graders for the 2020-2021 academic year have been set, taking into account the interests of first graders and their parents.
22/04/2020
GLOBE – an international environmental scientific-educational program will be introduced in Georgia. In order to officially open the program, a memorandum of understanding was signed online on April 22, on the International Earth Day, between the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia and CENN - Caucasus Environmental Non-Governmental Network. The memorandum was... Read More
22/04/2020
The European Mathematical Olympiad for Girls (EGMO 2020), which was held in an online mode this year due to the global pandemic, has officially ended. In addition to the EU countries, other countries participate in the Olympiad every year. This year, 204 top students from 52 countries were involved in the competition. Georgian team was amongst the participating squad, consisting of four girls,... Read More
18/04/2020
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia expresses condolences over the death of Rezo Esadze, a great Georgian film director, screenwriter, actor and artist. A special  sympathy extends to the friends and family of Mr. Esadze.
18/04/2020
Dear countrymen, I heartily congratulate you on the upcoming Easter holidays, the biggest among the Christian holidays! This glorious day represents the most essential component in our faith - that life always wins over death, good always wins over evil.
17/04/2020
April 18 marks the International Day of Monuments and Sites. This day was established in 1984 by the decision of UNESCO and ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) and is celebrated all over the world. The goal of this day is to raise public awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage.
16/04/2020
UNESCO Director-General, Audrey Azoulay sent an official letter to the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia Mikheil Chkhenkeli, thanking him for his participation and speech at the UNESCO online ministerial on March 30.
15/04/2020
Publishers offer non-Georgian language school students and teachers free access to the electronic versions of the graded textbooks:
15/04/2020
April 15 marks World Art Day initiated by UNESCO and the International Association of the Arts. The purpose of this day is to deepen the dialogue between nations through art, to promote culture and its development, and to bring peace to the world. Notably, World Art Day is celebrated on April 15, which falls on the birthday of Leonardo da Vinci.
14/04/2020
Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli on Mother Language Day:
13/04/2020
The joint project of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia and the First Channel of Georgia – Teleskola, was launched on March 30 and continues successfully.
13/04/2020
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the country, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia continues to work actively in accordance with the recommendations of the Intergovernmental Council under the leadership of the Prime Minister.
11/04/2020
Within the scope of the ‘New School Model’ project, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia is strengthening the creation of auxiliary Georgian-language based electronic resources and their development.
10/04/2020
Today, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) celebrates “Play Safe on Play True Day 2020” with the international sports community. Since April 2014, WADA and the anti-doping community worldwide have celebrated ‘Play True Day’ -- a day that is dedicated to Clean Sport and is intended to raise awareness among athletes, the sporting public and others about the... Read More
10/04/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli held a video conference with the representative of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Georgia - Ghasan Khalil. The main purpose of the video conference was to discuss the already implemented measures in conjunction with discussing the forthcoming plans to overcome the challenges created by the... Read More
09/04/2020
Thirty-one years have passed since the tragic events of April 9. On April 9, 1989, the struggle for Georgia's independence claimed the lives of 21 people and injured thousands more.
06/04/2020
April 6 marks the International Sports Day. For the first time in the history, owing to the decision of Peace and Sport organisation, the events and activities dedicated to the Sports Day will be transferred to the online platform. "I stay at home and exercise" is the key motto the world unites under on this day.
06/04/2020
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), has released a report on tackling the educational challenges in 2020 caused by COVID-19 pandemic. Study examined practices from 98 countries. 
03/04/2020
April 6 marks the World Sports Day. For the first time in the history, according to the decision of the international organization - "Peace and Sport", the events and activities dedicated to the Sports Day will be transferred to the online platform. The main message of this year’s event is "I stay at home and exercise" around the world.
02/04/2020
Under the initiative of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, a variety of interesting cultural activities are carried out online. Cultural organizations within the ministry offer general public a variety of activities: online performances, film screenings, online concerts and much more.
02/04/2020
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, with the support of the Government of Estonia and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), is pursuing a project aimed at revising national curriculum for the upper secondary – 11-12 grades, in line with international experience and best practices. As a result, students will acquire the knowledge, skills, approaches,... Read More
02/04/2020
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, and based on the instructions and recommendations issued by the Prime Minister-led Interagency Coordination Council, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, gives its citizens the opportunity to send their official correspondence, and any relevant applications to the Ministry’s official email address: doc.info@mes.gov.ge.
01/04/2020
To prevent the spread of Coronavirus, the Prime Minister-led Interagency Coordination Council has determined to extend the delay of the educational process. To this end, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia is strengthening the means of distance learning. Notably, skills, abilities and technical competencies acquired by the New School Model support groups are vital... Read More
31/03/2020
Following the conclusion of the next Interagency Coordination Council headed by the Prime Minister, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli made a remark, emphasizing various interesting means of distance education, that the Ministry has to offer in light of the current situation. Amongst them, the Minister focused on the new Georgian communication... Read More
31/03/2020
The first laureate of the award was revealed on March 31, commemorating the birthday of the first President of the Republic of Georgia, Zviad Gamsakhurdia,
31/03/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Chkhenkeli participated in the UNESCO-organized online ministerial "COVID-19 and Open Science". The main goal of the conference was to discuss effective ways to prevent the spread of the new Coronavirus, declared pandemic, in conjunction with sharing experience of different countries in this regard.
31/03/2020
Due to Coronavirus-related preventive measures and due to the current suspension of the learning process, a decision has been made by the Interagency Coordination Council headed by the Prime Minister, that the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia strengthens the methods of distance learning.
30/03/2020
Today, on March 30, Teleskola was officially launched. The project was implemented in collaboration with First Channel of Georgia. Teleskola enables all students to find interesting and cognitive lessons across all subjects regardless of the Internet access.
29/03/2020
“Stay Home” - In light of this key message, we face a significant challenge in how to make our home time more structured and as productive and effective as possible.
28/03/2020
The Prime Minister-led Interagency Coordination Council has decided to currently suspend the learning  process in order to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. 
28/03/2020
Owing to the decision of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, in light of recent measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus and in the interest of beneficiaries, the deadline for submitting applications is extended to April 30, 2020 by 18:00.
28/03/2020
Starting Monday, March 30, the Public Broadcaster's First Channel - Education (formerly Second Channel, launches the project – Teleskola.
27/03/2020
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia is initiating the process of registration for all teachers and interested individuals. Those wishing to take the subject examination, as well as the professional competence test, will need to register electronically starting from March 30th at 10:00 am on the following web site: online.naec.ge. Please note the registration... Read More
27/03/2020
While engaged in distance learning, students with special educational needs are taught by teachers with recommendations specifically developed by the Ministry
27/03/2020
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia offers the opportunity to see a variety of interesting and diverse performances remotely.
26/03/2020
Factoring in the interest of candidates for the 2020 exams while assessing the current situation, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia together with the National Center for Assessment and Examinations, decided to extend the deadline for registration for the Unified National and Graduate exams, and Student Grant Competition to April 30, by 18:00.
26/03/2020
Factoring in the interest of candidates for the 2020 exams while assessing the current situation, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia together with the National Center for Assessment and Examinations, decided to extend the deadline for registration for the Unified National and Graduate exams, and Student Grant Competition to April 30, by 18:00.
26/03/2020
In order to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, during the period of national emergency, as dictated by the Prime Minister-led Interagency Coordination Council, and with the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, the personnel of National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation will actively participate in Citizen’s Housing Assistance Program.
25/03/2020
In order to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Prime Minister-led Interagency Coordination Council has decided to suspend the education process until April 21.
25/03/2020
Students and teachers are offered free access to approved electronic versions of school textbooks by the Publishing houses:
24/03/2020
Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, together with Georgian First Channel are launching an educational project – Teleskola, that envisages live transmission of lessons for school students through the Second Channel and various online platforms of Public Broadcaster starting March 30. The project envisages the execution of TV lessons provided by the national... Read More
24/03/2020
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, in cooperation with Georgian Public Broadcaster’s First Channel, and with an active involvement of the Chairman of the Committee on Education, Science and Culture of the Parliament of Georgia, are launching an educational project titled - Teleskola. Starting March 30, Georgian Public Broadcaster’s Second Channel will be... Read More
23/03/2020
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Ekaterine Dgebuadze held a meeting with the representatives of the Association of Private Schools.
23/03/2020
With regards to the prevention of Coronavirus (COVID-19), and due to the declared state of emergency in the country; the Presidential decree dictates, the teaching process to be continued uninterrupted, and the government be given the right to define necessary changes in terms and conditions for the previously established rules and regulations over the “Early and Preschool Education”,... Read More
21/03/2020
World Down Syndrome Day was officially recognized in 2011 under the auspices of the United Nations. Georgia for the ninth time joins the World Initiative with a worldwide message - "The decision is up to us".
19/03/2020
Due to Coronavirus-related preventive measures and due to the current suspension of the learning process, a decision has been made by the Interagency Coordination Council headed by the Prime Minister, that the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia offer the public school administration, teachers and students a technical assistance.
17/03/2020
Due to Coronavirus-related preventive measures and due to the current suspension of the learning process, a decision has been made by the Inter-Agency Coordination Council headed by the Prime Minister, that the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia offer the public school administration, teachers and students more than 15 different Microsoft Office products, which will... Read More
17/03/2020
Per decision of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, in order to avoid the spread of the new Coronavirus epidemic, based on the recommendations of the Prime Minister’s Interagency Council and the Ministry of Health of Georgia, the terms for receiving applications for Culture Promotion Program competition are being changed.
17/03/2020
The deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia – Ekaterine Dgebuadze, together with the head of Educational Police Unit - Gela Geladze and other officials from Psycho-Social Services introduced UNICEF representative - Dr. Ghassan Khalil with the ongoing projects.
17/03/2020
Owing to the decision of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Georgia to prevent the spread of the new corona virus, the educational institutions, including vocational colleges, have prolonged holidays in line with the recommendations of the Prime Minister's Interagency Council and the Ministry of Health. 
15/03/2020
With the Prime Minister-led Interagency Coordination Council in place to prevent coronavirus, holidays at educational institutions were prolonged until April 1.
13/03/2020
Due to ongoing events related to the high risk of the Corona virus spreading, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports has decided to suspend all sports activities planned for March and April.
13/03/2020
With the initiative of the Prime Minister of Georgia - Giorgi Gakharia and the involvement of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, all Georgian citizens are given free access to online bookstore – lit.ge for the duration of one month for books published by Palitra L and Bakur Sulakauri Publishing House. 
12/03/2020
Due to the spread of the new Corona virus (COVID - 19) - officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday, many sporting events around the world have been postponed or cancelled indefinitely.
12/03/2020
In order to avoid the spread of the new Corona virus, which aims to minimize the intense concentration of people in closed indoor spaces, in conjunction with heeding the advice and recommendations issued by the Prime Minister’s Interagency Council and the Ministry of Health, The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports has made a solemn decision to temporarily cancel all culture... Read More
12/03/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Chkhenkeli held a meeting with rectors of higher education institutions authorized in Georgia and introduced them to the decisions of the Interagency Council on the new Coronavirus.
11/03/2020
According to the decision of the Interagency Council on Coronavirus, led by the Prime Minister, the holidays at the educational institutions were prolonged until April 1.
11/03/2020
The acting Interagency Council, led by the Prime Minister of Georgia, decided to extend holidays until April 1, in an effort to continue to battle the spread of New Coronavirus.
11/03/2020
In cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation has announced a competition named after the First President of the Republic of Georgia, Zviad Gamsakhurdia. The competition aims to popularize Kartvelology and encourage foreign scientists working abroad to make significant achievements in Kartvelology.
11/03/2020
The winners of the Translated Play 2020 competition, founded by Mikheil Tumanishvili Foundation were as follows:
10/03/2020
In line with the new Coronavirus prevention measures, intensive disinfection of cultural sites continues. Disinfection works were carried out in museums, theaters, rehearsal rooms, dressing rooms, wardrobes and inventory was processed with special antibacterial solutions.
10/03/2020
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Tamar Kitiashvili held a working meeting with the Director of the French Institute - Pierre Cluet and representatives of the Embassy of France to discuss new opportunities for partnership with France in the field of vocational education.
10/03/2020
Intensive disinfection works are continuing in public and private schools of Georgia for prevention of the new COVID-19 virus. At this point, total disinfection has already taken place in more than 1800 public and more than 150 private schools.
09/03/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Chkhenkeli hosted the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to Georgia - Kelly Degnan. The meeting was attended by the US Embassy Cultural Attaché - Julius Tsai.
08/03/2020
I would like to particularly congratulate the women working in the field of education, science, culture and sport in Georgia.
07/03/2020
Deputy Minister of Education, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Ekaterine Dgebuadze held an interagency working meeting on crime prevention in schools. The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Justice - Mikheil Sarjveladze,
06/03/2020
Deputy Ministers of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Tamar Kitiashvili and Ekaterine Dgebuadze held a meeting with representatives of resource centers.
06/03/2020
Due to the disinfection activities in place for general and higher education institutions for the prevention and spread of coronavirus, the first stage of certification testing of public school principals has been temporarily postponed and will not take place on 06 and 07 March 2020 (see Order # 334).
06/03/2020
Within the scope of the Higher Education Reform, the Deputy Minister of Education, Culture, and Sport of Georgia Nunu Mitskevichi, held a working meeting with the representatives of the creative and higher education institutions. 
06/03/2020
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia hosted an international seminar – “We Can Do It”, on the inclusion of individuals with disabilities.
06/03/2020
Intensive disinfection works are being carried out for prevention and spread of coronavirus in Georgian general and higher education institutions and vocational colleges.
14/02/2020
This spring, the vocational education system will receive students for the first time, who will be offered general education in addition to studying the vocation of their preference.
14/02/2020
On February 14, the final stage of the Judo and Greco-Roman Wrestling Tournament was held at Tsalka Sports Complex (7 Chabukiani Street). The two-day tournament was held in 13 weight categories. 80 young athletes  participated in the competition.
14/02/2020
The National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement has launched large-scale measures to support the introduction of new standards for the authorization of vocational education institutions, many of which will be implemented within the scope of the agreement between the Center and UNDP.
13/02/2020
Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli met with USAID Mission Director in Georgia - Peter Weibler to discuss the implementation of a $7 million educational program within the framework of the US-Georgia Strategic Partnership.
13/02/2020
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Nunu Mitskevich held a working meeting with the local representatives of the EU Research and Innovation Framework Program "Horizon 2020", which is coordinated by the Ministry.
12/02/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, held an introductory meeting with the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Italy to Georgia, Enrico Valvo, where the sides discussed the prospects of cooperation between Georgia and Italy.
12/02/2020
As part of a comprehensive education reform, new standards for authorization in the vocational education system have been adopted, bringing the vocational education system closer to the European standard.