“The language strengthens the state, and the state strengthens the language” – it’s a well-known phrase, which is a proof of Georgia’s care for its primary force - the development of the its state language. The functioning of the Georgian language in various aspects of social life is regulated by the Georgian legislation (constitution, Parliament regulations, codes, laws, resolutions, decrees, and orders).

Today, Mr. Alejandro Ome, a research scientist and an expert at National Opinion Research Center of University of Chicago presented the assessment results for the Primary Education Project (USAID/G-PriED). The presentation was attended by the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia – Ms. Tamar Sanikidze, Deputy Minister – Ms. Lia Gigauri, as well as the representatives of International Development Agency of the United States and the Ministry itself.

The Minister of Science and Education of Georgia – Ms. Tamar Sanikidze, together with USAID Assistant Administrator of Europe and Eurasia – Mr. Thomas Melia and USAID Mission Director Douglas Ball got acquainted with the ongoing primary educational project (G-PriEd) at Pubic school №64.

The Minister of Science and Education of Georgia – Ms. Tamar Sanikidze, accompanied by the Deputy Minister – Mr. Giorgi Sharvashidze, held a meeting with the Science and Technology Adviser to the Secretary of State – Professor Vaughan Turekian, as well as other members of the delegation. The aim of the meeting was the support of the ongoing reforms conducted by the Ministry of Education and Science, as well as sharing news and experience.

The registration for the 2016 spring admission is currently open for the public school – “Mermisi”. The active participation of the private sector had a significant impact for the development of the insisted programs and helped to introduce modern methodologies to the teaching process. Any person who is interested, regardless the age, has the opportunity to master any profession of their preference in conjunction with getting employed, with full government funding for the following courses: arts, business administration, and engineering.

With the support of Millenium Challenge Account (MCA) Georgia, Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia presented its newest vocational education reform “Public-Private partnership in vocational education”. 

The registration is currently open for the vocational study programs at Gori State Teaching University. There are presently 12 State-funded authorized vocational programs introduced at Gori State Teaching University: librarian, hospitality (Hotelier) specialist, nursery school teacher, web-developer, advertising agent, event manager, nurse practitioner, and etc. 

From March 28 up to April 10, 2016, the registration for the vocational programs is ongoing at the multi-profile public college “Spektri”. At this stage, business administration, engineering, and food safety courses hold the biggest demand. There are 260 applicants already registered for the program, including people with special educational needs. Today, the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia – Ms. Tamar Sanikidze was introduced to the registration process. 

The refurbishment and renovation process is slowly concluding to the only vocational institution is Tsinamdzghvriantkari village belonging to the Mktseta Municipality. Today, the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia –Ms. Tamar Sanikidze, together with the Minister of Agriculture – Mr. Otar Danelia and Regional Development and Infrastructure Minister – Mr. Nodar Javakhishvili, inspected the area.