Ministry of Education, Science And Youth of Georgia

30/01/2021

Mikheil Chkhenkeli held an introductory meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania and discussed important projects in the education system

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia Mikheil Chkhenkeli hosted the Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania to Georgia - Andrius Kalindra and discussed plans for future cooperation in all fields of education.

28/01/2021

Mikheil Chkhenkeli opened the online international conference of the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli opened the online conference of the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement - "Development of Education Quality Assurance System: Achievements and Challenges".

26/01/2021

Mikheil Chkhenkeli held a meeting with the World Bank Regional Director

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli held a meeting with the World Bank Regional Director for the South Caucasus, Sebastian Molineus, and discussed the ongoing joint project: "Innovation, Inclusive Education and Quality" and prospects in all areas of education.

26/01/2021

Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "The education system is fully prepared to resume the teaching process in schools"

"I would like to remind the public once again that on February 1, schools throughout the country, except Tbilisi, Rustavi and Kutaisi, will continue in-person" - said the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli after the Coordination Council meeting

22/01/2021

Mikheil Chkhenkeli discussed the development opportunities of Kutaisi International University with the French Ambassador

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli hosted the Ambassador of France to Georgia, Diego Colas. During the, the parties discussed the possibilities of cooperation in the field of education, development of Kutaisi International University and the French-Georgian University.

22/01/2021

Schools to resume teaching in classrooms at general education schools throughout the country from February 1, except, the capital, Kutaisi, and Rustavi.

Owing to the decision of the Coordinating Council, and taking into account the current epidemiological situation, from February 1, the teaching process will continue in classrooms at schools throughout the country, except Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Rustavi.

21/01/2021

Mikheil Chkhenkeli discusses future plans for cooperation with representatives of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli held a meeting with the Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, Ruslan Abashidze and the Minister of Education and Culture, Eka Khoperia and discussed current and future joint projects with them.

20/01/2021

Mikheil Chkhenkeli discussed the development of Kutaisi International University with the German Ambassador

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli hosted the Ambassador of Germany, Hubert Knirsch and discussed prospects for the development of a world-class mega-project - Kutaisi International University.

14/01/2021

Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulates prominent figures of the Georgian theater on their vocational day

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulates prominent figures of the Georgian Theater on their vocational day:

29/12/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulates the winners of the Millennium Innovation Competition 2020

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli participated in the online award ceremony of the winners of the Millennium Innovation Competition 2020. The competition was organized in partnership with the Ministry, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the financial support of the US Embassy. The winners were addressed by US Ambassador to Georgia, Kelly... Read More

22/12/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "Our government will continue to support the hosting of international championships and tournaments in various sports and disciplines"

Mikheil Chkhenkeli, a candidate for the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, addressed the joint parliamentary committees and spoke about the prestigious international tournaments that Georgia has won the right to host.

22/12/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "Despite the pandemic, infrastructure projects in the field of education, science, culture and sports were implemented unhindered"

Mikheil Chkhenkeli, a candidate for the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, addressed the Parliamentary Committees on Education, Science, Culture, Sport and Youth Affairs and spoke about the large-scale infrastructural projects in Georgia.

22/12/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "Our goal is to increase universal access to sports"

Mikheil Chkhenkeli, a candidate for the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, spoke before the Joint Committees of the Parliament of Georgia about the results, news and future plans achieved in the field of sports. Mikheil Chkhenkeli noted that despite the reality caused by the pandemic, in 2020, Georgian athletes won 145 medals on the international arena.

22/12/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "Funding for grant competitions will be increased in engineering, science and technology, as well as in the humanities and Kartvelology"

Mikheil Chkhenkeli, a candidate for the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, addressed the joint committees of the Parliament and spoke about the projects that have been implemented in science despite the pandemic.

22/12/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "It is planned to finance new experimental and innovative projects within the framework of the Culture Promotion Program, preparations for Georgia's participation in important international festivals are also in-progress."

Mikheil Chkhenkeli, a candidate for the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, addressed the joint committees of the Parliament. He noted, that during the pandemic, the need to maintain and ensure active cultural life was on the main agenda. According to him, a number of important measures were taken in this regard.

22/12/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "Work is in progress to create a new model to finance higher education”

While addressing the deputies, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, the candidate running for the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, spoke about the important steps taken towards the internationalization of higher education and the innovations that are planned in terms of financing this significant field.

22/12/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "Student Support Programs Are Actively Implemented to Increase Access to Higher Education"

Mikheil Chkhenkeli, the candidate running for the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, addressed the deputies and spoke about the measures taken in the higher education in response to the challenges as caused by the pandemic.

22/12/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "The establishment of Kutaisi International University is an event of paramount importance in terms of internationalization of higher education and science"

Mikheil Chkhenkeli, the candidate running for the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, addressed the joint committees of the Parliament and spoke about the most vital mega-projects that have been implemented in the field of higher education despite the pandemic.

22/12/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli spoke about the novelties planned in the field of vocational education in parliament

Mikheil Chkhenkeli, a candidate for the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, spoke before the Joint Committees of the Parliament of Georgia about the projects implemented in vocational education in 2020 and future plans for the development of the field.

22/12/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "I would like to thank the teachers and professors for their dedicate work, together with our famous doctors, they stand on the front lines and are the heroes of modernity."

Mikheil Chkhenkeli, the candidate running for the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, addressed the joint committees of the Parliament and introduced important projects implemented in the field of general education to the public.

22/12/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "Despite the difficulties caused by the pandemic, through joint efforts, it was possible to maintain the continuity and quality of education"

Mikheil Chkhenkeli, a candidate for the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, addressed the Parliamentary Committee on Education, Science and Culture, Sport and Youth Affairs and spoke about the measures taken to sustain distance learning during the pandemic.

22/12/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli spoke about the promotion of early and pre-school education in his speech in the Parliament

Mikheil Chkhenkeli, a candidate running for the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, addressed the joint committees of the Parliament of Georgia and introduced important projects to the public.

07/12/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli opened Vocational Education Week 2020

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli opened the National Vocational Education Week (Skills Week Georgia) in an online format. The week, which aims to analyze the current challenges in vocational education due to Covid-19 pandemic, evaluate the steps taken in this regard and discuss potential prospects, started today, and will continue until December... Read More

04/12/2020

Georgia and Romania to host the European Under-21 Football Championship in 2023

Georgia will host the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship in 2023, together with Romania. The final decision was made by the UEFA governing body at an Executive Committee meeting on December 3, 2020.

03/12/2020

"Georgian Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport makes Digital Education a Reality" – an article by Microsoft published on Georgia's Education System

Microsoft published an article along with a short video on its official website regarding the transformation of the Georgian education system – “Georgian Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport makes Digital Education a Reality”.

30/11/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli addressed the Advisory Board of Kutaisi International University (KIU)

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, participated in the meeting of the Advisory Board of Kutaisi International University (KIU), addressed its members, and talked about the further development plans of the University.

28/11/2020

საქართველო ევროპელ მკვლევართა ღამეს წელს პირველად შეუერთდა

With the project – Science is Captain, Georgia joined the European Researcher’s Night for the first time this year and appeared on the map of current events simultaneously across EU member states and Horizon 2020 associate countries.

27/11/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli discusses issues of strengthening cooperation with the Ambassador of Azerbaijan

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia Mikheil, Chkhenkeli held an introductory meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Georgia, Faig Guliyev and discussed issues of deepening cooperation in the fields of education, science, culture, and sports.

25/11/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkel addressed the San Diego State University Board of Trustees

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli participated in an online meeting of the Advisory Board of San Diego State University and addressed the attending audience.

19/11/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli participated in the online ministerial of European Higher Education Area - Rome 2020

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli attended the online Ministerial of European Higher Education Area – Rome 2020, organized by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research and the Bologna Follow-Up Group (BFUG) with delegations participating from 48 member countries.

17/11/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulates students on the International Students' Day

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulates students on the International Students' Day.

17/11/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli reacts to Michael Pompeo's visit to Georgia

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli reacts ti the visit of the US Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo to Georgia.

03/11/2020

Between November 4-25, distance learning will strictly remain in place for the following cities: Tbilisi, Rustavi, Kutaisi, Zugdidi, Telavi, Zestaponi, Gori, Gardabani, Poti and Marneuli

To prevent the further dissemination of the novel COVID-19 virus, owing to the decision of the Interagency Council, Between November 4-25, distance learning will strictly remain in place for the following cities: Tbilisi, Rustavi, Kutaisi, Zugdidi, Telavi, Zestaponi, Gori, Gardabani, Poti and Marneuli. The learning process is also carried out remotely in the region of Adjara.

03/11/2020

"Diverse Georgia" in the village of Algeti

Within the scope of the project "Diverse Georgia", cultural and educational events were held in the village of Algeti, Marneuli Municipality. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the activities were carried out in the open space in accordance with the health recommendations and guidelines.

02/11/2020

To effectively manage Covid-19 pandemic, 1844 medical students underwent a rapid training course

To effectively manage the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, 1,844 senior students of medical education programs have already been trained. Owing to the decision of the Interagency Coordinating Council headed by the Prime Minister, to effectively manage the COVID-19 situation in the country, the process of retraining senior medical students has commenced.

02/11/2020

Theatre and cinema full opening dates will be determined considering the epidemiological situation in the country

Owing to the decision of the Interagency Coordination Council and the epidemiological situation in the country, the deadline for opening theaters and cinemas in Georgia, which was set for November 1, has been postponed for some time.

30/10/2020

A vocational college and an innovation centers opened in Kaspi

Another vocational college has been added to the list of vocational education institutions in Georgia. Tamar Kitiashvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, together with Irakli Nadareishvili, Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia and Irakli Mezurnishvili, Majoritarian MP of Kaspi Municipality opened the vocational college.

30/10/2020

The building of the Georgian Folk Song and Dance State Academic Ensemble "Rustavi" has been completely rehabilitated

With the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, the building of the ensemble "Rustavi" and its structural unit - the Academy of Arts "Martve" was completely renovated.

29/10/2020

A new vocational college will be launched in Borjomi

To increase access to vocational education, the construction of a vocational college has started in Borjomi Municipality. The project is implemented with the financial support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport and the active involvement of the local self-government.

29/10/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli delivered a speech at the online conference organized by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli participated in the online Ministerial of Education organized by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe as one of the keynote speakers.

29/10/2020

The educational process at Akhaltsikhe College is conducted in a safe environment

Practical-laboratory works are being carried out in full compliance with the recommendations of the Ministry of Health and sanitary-hygienic norms at Akhaltsikhe Vocational College "Opizari".

29/10/2020

Video conference on "Digital Citizenship Education Days"

The Council of Europe is planning a video conference on "Digital Citizenship Education Days" on 3-4 November this year. The video conference will be attended by education policy makers, teachers, and school administration representatives from across Europe.

29/10/2020

Medical senior students undergo rapid training courses to effectively manage Covid-19

Owing to the decision of the Interagency Coordinating Council headed by the Prime Minister, to effectively manage the COVID-19 situation in the country, the process of retraining senior medical students has commenced.

28/10/2020

International Print Festival LIFE N STYLE, Tbilisi, 2020, Surreal Reality

Today, at 18:00, Zurab Tsereteli Museum of Contemporary Art, hosts the International Festival of Print LIFE N STYLE, Tbilisi, 2020 – Surreal Reality.

28/10/2020

Vocational students of Samtskhe-Javakheti State University will study at a building in line to international standards

Tamar Kitiashvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia visited Samtskhe-Javakheti region to get acquainted with the ongoing infrastructure projects and educational process in the field of vocational education.

28/10/2020

The project "Georgian Art Figures for Georgian Students" will be implemented in a remote format

From October 29, owing to the initiative of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, the project "Georgian Art Figures for Georgian Students" will be held in a remote format.

28/10/2020

Elementary teachers and school administrators will improve their distance learning skills

Within the framework of a joint project of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, the Government of Estonia and the United Nations Children's Fund, primary school teachers, administration representatives and education system staff will be trained in the methods of distance learning.

28/10/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli: “from today onwards, for the duration of one week, schools where polling stations are located have switched to distance learning

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, informed the public about the educational situation at those schools where the polling stations are located.

26/10/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "I congratulate our chess players on a successful match at the World School Online Championship"

Between October 3-25, the Georgian national team won two medals at the World Online School Chess Championship. Ekaterine Pipia scored 8 points in the competition for girls under 17 and took the first place among 40 participants and won a gold medal.

26/10/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli held a meeting with the heads of medical universities of Georgia

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli held a working meeting with the rectors of medical universities and heads of medical faculties and introduced them with the decision and action plan of the Interagency Council.

26/10/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "If necessary, senior students at medical universities will be involved in the management of COVID-19"

"If necessary, senior students at medical universities will be involved in the management of the virus" - said the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli after the meeting of the Interagency Coordination Council.

26/10/2020

A tennis tournament was held as part of the European Week of Sport

The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, within the scope of European Week of Sport, organized a tennis tournament – ProAm – Domus #Be Active Cup 2020 in Mziuri. The competition was held in the mixed doubles category. Each team was staffed with professional and amateur tennis players.

26/10/2020

The winning schools of the youth environmental competition have been revealed

Ekaterine Dgebuadze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia attended the final event of the youth environmental competition "Niko Ketskhoveli School Award".

25/10/2020

International Vocational Tourism College will be launched in Mtskheta-Mtianeti region

The development of the International Tourism College will start in Dusheti from the beginning of next year. Tamar Kitiashvili, the Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia visited the site where the college will be built together with the representatives of the local self-government and adventure tourism school.

25/10/2020

The historic building of the first vocational school in Georgia will regain its original design

The first vocational school in the field of agriculture was established 137 years ago in the village of Tsinamdzgvriantkari in Mtskheta district, by a well-known teacher and publicist Ilia Tsinamdzgvrishvili.

25/10/2020

Vani Archaeological Museum given a new life

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, of Georgia Mikheil Chkhenkeli together with the Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia, Maia Tskitishvili inspected the building of the newly renovated Archaeological Museum of Vani and the exhibition hall located on the museum premises.

24/10/2020

Practical-laboratory work at higher education institutions is carried out in full compliance with health recommendations and guidelines

Nunu Mitskevichi, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, together with Beka Peradze, Head of the Labor Inspection Department of the Ministry of Health, attended the Tbilisi State Medical University and the State Conservatory.

23/10/2020

The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia will implement joint projects with the Charity Foundatino - Atinati to promote Georgian culture

To further promote and expand Georgian culture, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia is launching a joint project with the Atinati Charitable Foundation. The relevant memorandum was signed by Deputy Minister, Levan Kharatishvili and Director of the Foundation, Ana Alaverdashvili.

23/10/2020

Ekaterine Dgebuadze on the ongoing processes at public schools

According to the Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Ekaterine Dgebuadze, the learning process still remains hybrid, which means some schools conduct educational process remotely.

23/10/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli visited the newly built school in the village of Siktarva

A school in full compliance with the modern standards was built in the village of Siktarva, Terjola Municipality. The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli visited the newly built public school designated for 120 students together with Elguja Gotsiridze, Majoritarian MP from Tkibuli and Terjola.

22/10/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli got acquainted with the educational process of Kutaisi International University (KIU)

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia Mikheil Chkhenkeli visited Kutaisi International University and got acquainted with the educational process, which is currently conducted in a hybrid format.

22/10/2020

The learning process is carried out in full compliance with the safety norms in Tbilisi public schools

Ekaterine Dgebuadze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia together with Beka Peradze, Head of the Labor Inspection Department visited Tbilisi Public Schools №175 and №45 and got acquainted with the epidomological situation at general educational institutions.

21/10/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "Students at Kutaisi International University will study with the exact same programs as their peers at the world's leading university"

Today Kutaisi International University was solemnly opened. The event was attended by the President of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili, the Prime Minister, Giorgi Gakharia, the Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, Archil Talakvadze, and the Honorary President of KIU, Professor Wolfgang A. Herman.

21/10/2020

Kutaisi International University was festively opened

Today Kutaisi International University was solemnly opened. The event was attended by the President of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili, the Prime Minister, Giorgi Gakharia, the Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, Archil Talakvadze, and the Honorary President of KIU, Professor Wolfgang A. Herman.

21/10/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "You, the first stream of Kutaisi International University, are part of the academic history of Georgia!"

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli visited Kutaisi International University and attended the oath taking ceremony of freshmen students. The event was opened by the Rector of the newly opened University – Aleksandre Tevzadze.

09/10/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli participated in the presentation of TSU internationally accredited programs

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli participated in the presentation of internationally accredited programs at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University.

06/10/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli participated in the presentation of the Georgian-French bachelor's degree program at the Georgian Technical University

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli attended the presentation of a joint Georgian-French two-degree program at the Georgian Technical University.

05/10/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "Everyone who chooses to teach is already a winner"

Sophio Gogokhia became the winner of the 2020 National Teacher Award. The award was presented by the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli and personally congratulated the winner.

05/10/2020

Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia to Cooperate with International Particle Physics Information Group (IPPOG)

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia and the International Particle Physics Information Group (IPPOG). The document was signed by Minister Mikheil Chkhenkeli and IPPOG Chairmen, Dr. Stephen Goldfarb and Prof. Pedro Abreu.

05/10/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "Each of you, with selfless work, dedication and utter expertise, make a great contribution to the formation of a better society"

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulates the teachers on the International Teachers Day.

03/10/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli participated in the celebratory event of the Center for Law and Economics

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli took part in the jubilee event of Center for Law and Economics. At the event, a report on the activities of the first interdisciplinary centre in the field of law and economics, established in partnership with public-private universities, was presented. Also, a presentation was made by the Corporate Law... Read More

03/10/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "COVID-19 pandemic clearly demonstrates the vital importance of science and technology for society"

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli participated in the 17th Annual Round Table of Ministers of Science and Technology within the STS Forum (Science and Technology in Society Forum), where representatives of 35 countries discussed the importance of science and technology in the post-pandemic period.

02/10/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulates the winners of the World Olympiads in Informatics and Mathematics

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli hosted the winners of the International Olympiad in Informatics and Mathematics at the Ministry and congratulated them on their successful run in the competition.

01/10/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulated students of I-VI grade on the restoration of the educational process in classrooms

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli visited the First Gymnasium of Tbilisi and the newly built Public School №220 and personally congratulated the students on the renewal of the educational process in classrooms.

24/09/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "Starting from October 1, I-VI grade students will return to classrooms in Tbilisi, Rustavi, Kutaisi and Zugdidi, whereas students of all grades will return to their classrooms in Gori and Poti”

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to the decision of the Interagency Council, starting from October 1, I-VI grade students in Tbilisi, Rustavi, Kutaisi, and Zugdidi will resume their studies in classrooms, while the learning process for VII-XII graders will continue remotely.

23/09/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "European Research and Innovation Days” really define the future of research and innovation not only in Europe but also beyond its borders"

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli participated in the panel session of the European Commission Virtual Conference "European Research and Innovation Days", where participants discussed the future prospects for the development of science.

22/09/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "Being a student at Kutaisi International University is a great honor and responsibility"

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli participated in the online welcome event for the freshmen of Kutaisi International University and congratulated the first stream of students on the beginning of the academic year. The event was attended by: Honorary President of KIU, Wolfgang Herman, Rector of the University, Alexander Tevzadze, the academic... Read More

21/09/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli participated in the joint online conference of the Ministry and the World Economic Forum

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia Mikheil Chkhenkeli participated in a joint online conference of the Ministry and the World Economic Forum (WEF), where the importance of vocational education and international cooperation were discussed in depth.

18/09/2020

A new school for 150 students was built in the village of Khoveli

Students of Khoveli Public School in Kaspi Municipality have renewed the 2020-2021 school year in a newly built school, which is in full compliance with modern standards.

15/09/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "Thank you for your perseverance, professionalism, responsibility and dedication"

To celebrate the beginning of the new academic year, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli addressed the teachers, students, parents, professors:

15/09/2020

The beginning of the new academic year at public and private schools of Georgia

September 15, marks the beginning of the new academic year of 2020-2021 at public and private schools of Georgia. To prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, owing to the decision of the Interagency Coordination Council, headed by the Prime Minister, the remote educational process at schools and higher educational institutions in some cities and villages of Georgia already resumed on... Read More

13/09/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulates the winners of the 4th European Junior Olympiad in Informatics

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli hosted the winners of the 4th European Junior Olympiad in Informatics(EJOI) at the Ministry and congratulated them on their successful competition.

13/09/2020

Competition to win the 2020 "Tsinandali Award"

Zurab Zhvania Foundation announces a competition for the 2020 Tsinandali Award. Young scientists and artists between the ages of 18 and 30 can participate in the competition. Applicants for the prize must submit their projects implemented during 2020 in the following nominations:

12/09/2020

Information for applicants registered for professional programs!

Information on vocational testing / internal selection results and programs selected by the applicant during the registration is available on the website https://vet.emis.ge/#/

11/09/2020

Distance learning will resume at schools and colleges from September 15 and will continue in classrooms from October 1.

In order to prevent the spread of coronavirus, according to the decision of the Interagency Coordination Council headed by the Prime Minister, the remote educational process will resume from September 15 in the following cities: Tbilisi, Gori, Rustavi, Kutaisi, Zugdidi and Poti. This regulation is already in force in Kobuleti and Batumi.

11/09/2020

Leri Khabelov was elected President of the Olympic Committee

Leri Khabelov will head the Georgian National Olympic Committee for the next 4 years. Leri Khabelov, who has headed the Olympic Committee since 2012, was elected president for a third term at a specially organized session today. The composition of the executive committee was also approved at the executive committee.

11/09/2020

Work on the concept of the National Agency for Vocational Skills continues

An active work continues on the concept of the National Agency for Vocational Skills to strengthen public-private partnerships in vocational education in Georgia. Tamar Kitiashvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia together with Giorgi Pertaia, President of the Chamber of Commerce held a workshop with the heads of business support organizations.

10/09/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "This fact is the greatest international recognition of our rugby and Georgian sport in its entirety"

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulated Georgian rugby and its fans on the official admission of our national team in the prestigious international tournament – “Autumn Nations Cup”.

10/09/2020

Wardrop Dialogue 2020

Levan Kharatishvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia participated in a session within the scope of the Wardrop Strategic Dialogue, commissioned between Georgia and the United Kingdom and addressed its participants.

10/09/2020

Georgian rugby team will play in Eight Nations

Georgian rugby team will play in Eight Nations rugby tournament (Autumn Cup) scheduled from November 13 to December 6. Today, this information was officially confirmed by the organizers of the Six Nations and the relevant news was published on the official website of the tournament (https://www.sixnationsrugby.com).

09/09/2020

Donor organizations positively evaluate the concept of the National Agency for Vocational Skills

The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia continues to work on a new model of vocational education management - the concept of the National Agency for Vocational Skills (SKILLS GEORGIA).

08/09/2020

Shalva Gogoladze - "We hope the world rugby will make a historic decision for our sake”

Shalva Gogoladze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia believes that the participation of the national rugby team in the prestigious international tournament - "8 Nations" will be a historic decision, as for the first time Georgia will be given the opportunity to compete in such a high-ranking tournament.

07/09/2020

Application for undergraduate students starts electronically within the social program of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia

Applications for accredited undergraduate, integrated bachelor's, teacher training, integrated veterinary, certified medical / dental education programs have been launched to fund students through state education grants. Nunu Mitskevichi, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia held a briefing on the topic and introduced the conditions of the program to the general... Read More

07/09/2020

Tuition funding for socially vulnerable students with a score of 150,000 or less was defined

Under the new initiative of the Prime Minister, the rules for financing tuition fees for socially vulnerable students of higher education institutions have been defined (see Resolution 536).

06/09/2020

Testing for vocational programs is now complete

Unified vocational testing is now complete. Tamar Kitiashvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, together with Sopho Gorgodze, Director of the National Assessment and Examination Center attended the testing at the examination center location on the premises of College Information Technology Academy.

06/09/2020

Translation Contest Announced - "Litera for Translators"

The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, together with the Writers' House, announces a literary competition - "Litera for Translators".

05/09/2020

Testing starts for vocational programs

Vocational testing started today at 59 examination centers of Georgia.

05/09/2020

An online workshop for the Board of Rectors chaired by Mikheil Chkhenkeli was held regarding the new academic year

An online workshop for the Board of Rectors of Higher Education Institutions authorized in Georgia was held under the chairmanship of the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli. The start of the new academic year was discussed at the meeting, followed by discussing the recommendations developed and approved by the Ministry of Labor, Health and Social... Read More

04/09/2020

Vocational Testing 2020 - List of Examination Centers

59 examination centers have been prepared for vocational testing on September 5 and 6 in 31 cities and towns of all regions of Georgia.

04/09/2020

Mikheil Chkhenkeli visited the newly rehabilitated school in Zestaponi

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli together with the representatives of the local authorities visited the newly rehabilitated public school in Zestaponi. The Minister got acquainted with the school teachers, congratulated them on the renovated school building, wished them professional advancement and fruitful pedagogical activities.

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