Last year, teachers of music, applied and fine arts could only take certification exam in professional skills. In the future they will be able to take subject tests as well. After passing both exams, they will receive the status of a certified teacher.

The examination program of the teachers of esthetics will be elaborated upon by the representatives of the respective fields and experts of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia.

The National Center for Teacher Professional Development under the Ministry will organize trainings of the teachers of esthetics and provide them with necessary assistance in regard to certification exams.

Upon a successful performance in the certification exams, the teachers of music, fine and applied arts will get higher salaries.