The new project of mutual co-operation between Georgia and Estonia has been launched
The project “Facilitate
Vocational Education Development in Georgia” commenced in October
2011 between the Ministries of Education and Science of Georgia and Estonia. A presentation
of the project was held at Tbilisi's “Courtyard Marriott”. The Deputy
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Irine Kurdadze, the Estonian Ambassador
to Georgia, Tomas Luke, representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science
of Georgia and Estonia, and the heads of Vocational Education Institutions of
Estonia and Georgia participated in the seminar.
An “Agreement of mutual cooperation” was signed between eight Georgian and eight Estonian Vocational Education Institutions during the seminar, according to which an exchange programs of students, teachers and experts will be launched between the abovementioned institutions. Experience sharing, curriculum development, adjustment to EU standards, joint seminars and conferences, and training courses in both countries are also described in the agreement. The project is fully financed by the Estonian participants.
The following Georgian Vocational Education Schools are involved in the project: "New Wave" - Kobuleti, "IC" - Katchreti, IT-Tbilisi, "Iberia" - Kutaisi, "Mermisi" - Tbilisi, "Professional" - Tbilisi, "Ikaros" - Tbilisi and Batumi Maritime Academy.
The cooperation between Georgia and Estonia started several years ago and the development of the Vocational Education strategic plans represents a basis for the continuation of such joint endeavors.
