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11/06/2020
Tamar Kitiashvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, together with a representative of the Ministry of Health held an online meeting with the directors of vocational colleges regarding the plan to launch a post-pandemic activities of vocational education institutions.
09/06/2020
Amiran Gamkrelidze, Director General of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health, explained several points of the protocol regarding the 2020 Unified National Examinations at a press conference.
09/06/2020
"As you all know, the situation created by the COVID-19 crisis has posed a number of challenges to the education system. The entire world is observing with great interest all the processes that were carried out to overcome the challenges facing education.
09/06/2020
To prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, and to ensure the maximum protection of  participants during the examination, while conducting the process in a full, coordinated manner, exam dates and rules have been set for Unified National Examinations, Magistrate Exams and Student Grant Competition by the Intergovernmental Council led by the Prime Minister.
08/06/2020
The full restoration-renovation of the State Silk State Museum will begin in 2020. The project is implemented under the framework memorandum signed between the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sportof Georgia, Tbilisi Municipality City Hall, Tbilisi Development Fund, International Association of Mayors of Partially or Entirely Francophone Cities, and LEPL Silk State Museum.
06/06/2020
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia and the Sairme Academy of Tourism and Gastronomy are announcing the registration for the short-term vocational training program - "Hotel Room Management".
05/06/2020
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, with the support of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Government of Switzerland, conducted a survey in Georgia to study the socio-economic status of vocational education students and analyze the relationship between vocational education and the employment.
05/06/2020
Meetings continue with the representatives of the private sector to discuss the Vocational Education for business after Covid-19 crisis.
02/06/2020
On June 2, Shalva Gogoladze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, addressed the Parliamentary Committee on Sports and Youth Affairs. Shalva Gogoladze spoke about the activities carried out by the Ministry under the conditions of the New Coronavirus pandemic in the field of sports. As it is known, last year, Georgian sports achieved distinguished results on the international... Read More
02/06/2020
With the initiative and support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Microsoft, in collaboration with the Education Management Information System (EMIS), managed to translate Microsoft Teams into Georgian, enabling teachers to use the native language while providing lessons online.
02/06/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli took part in the "Virtual International Summit on Learning (ISTP)" organized by the International Organization for Economic Development and Cooperation (OECD) and the International Education Association (EI). To overcome the COVID-19 crisis in the field of education, representatives of different countries... Read More
02/06/2020
Nunu Mitskevichi, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia held an online news conference with scientists and representatives of the medical field regarding COVID-19 and informed them about the 2nd special competition announced within the framework of Horizon 2020 program. The issue of creating a national scientific platform on COVID-19 was also discussed at the... Read More
01/06/2020
Ekaterine Dgebuadze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia held a working meeting with the Representative of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF Georgia) Ghassan Khalil and the Ambassadors of Bulgaria, Norway and Estonia on June 1, International Children's Day.
01/06/2020
During the general isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a special emphasis was put on conducting engaging, cognitive, and fun activities at home, which promote the development of various skills and creative thinking amongst children.
01/06/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulates the next generation on behalf of the Ministry on the International Children's Day.
30/05/2020
To support the development of professional sports, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport and the Ministry of IDPs from the Occupied Territories, Labor, Health and Social Affairs developed a temporary protocol for the athletes.
30/05/2020
Tamar Kitiashvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, held an online meeting with representatives of the private sector in the format of open dialogue - "Vocational Education for Business after Covid-19" organized by the European Business Association. The meeting was dedicated to discussing the needs of businesses in terms of human resources and the steps to be... Read More
30/05/2020
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia will start the third stage of registration of first graders from June 2 to June 25.
29/05/2020
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia has set deadlines for those wishing to overcome the 12th grade in the form of an external exam. Applicants will be able to register for the exam from June 1 to June 5, 2020, and the exams will be held from June 15 to June 24. 
29/05/2020
Shalva Gogoladze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, together with Paata Guraspauli, President of the Basketball Federation, visited the construction of a new, multifunctional sports palace near the Maghlivi university building in Tbilisi.
27/05/2020
Nunu Mitskevichi, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia participated in the online award ceremony of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) scholarship programs, addressed the attendees, and congratulated 28 new scholars with their victory.
27/05/2020
To increase access to vocational education, the construction of a vocational college building in Kaspi Municipality has been completed, and the construction project has recently shifted to equip the building with necessary gear and technical resources. 
27/05/2020
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Nunu Mitskevich participated in a video conference on research and innovation organized by the European Commission.
26/05/2020
The Metropolitan of Senaki and Chkhorotsku, the Co-Patriarch Shio, held a prayer service dedicated to the country's Independence Day at St. George's Church Kashveti.
26/05/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulates every citizen of Georgia, living abroad and living in the occupied territories on the Independence Day of Georgia.
25/05/2020
New Technologies Impex, a high-quality specialty prescription facemask medical enterprise in Georgia, is launching the Faceguard product.
25/05/2020
To commemorate the Independence Day, the deputy minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Eka Dgebuadze, together with the director of "GlobalCell", George Khetsuriani, and local representatives, visited the villages of Tsitelubani and Khurvaleti and gifted tablets to the local school students.
25/05/2020
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia expresses its condolences over the passing of Maia Tsitsishvili, a Georgian scientist and Doctor of Arts, Professor of TSU.
23/05/2020
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia is launching a new training project to restore the mountain-rescue training program. The project sets out to provide a safe working environment for individuals working in mines and quarries and will be implemented on the premises of the Georgian Technical University.
21/05/2020
  UNICEF Georgia Representative, Ghassan Khalil sent an open letter to the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, in which she praised reforms enforced by the minister.   
20/05/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulated the graduating students on their completion of school, wished them success and expressed hope that the generation with new experiences, new development perspectives and responsibilities will create a special future.
20/05/2020
For the first time this year, the registration period for vocational education programs has been extended and you can now register for the desired program from May 20 until August 10 with the remote support of colleges or online on: www.vet.emis.ge. For admission in 2020, students will be admitted to public and private vocational schools for up to 120 courses.
19/05/2020
An online working meeting of Council of Rectors of Higher Education Institutions Authorized in Georgia was held under the leadership of the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli.
19/05/2020
As part of the United States-Georgia Strategic Partnership, Fulbright expands its English Language Teaching Assistant (ETA) program, which mainly aims to promote high-quality English language teaching at Georgian universities. The ability to teach English plays an important role in the internationalization of regional higher education institutions.
18/05/2020
May 18 marks International Museum Day. Owing to the initiative and support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, a variety of interesting activities are planned online by Georgian museums.
18/05/2020
Due to the unforeseen circumstances in the country, LEPL Zakaria Paliashvili Central Music School – “Decade of Talents”, announces an electronic intake of entrance exam applications for the 2020-2021 academic year.
16/05/2020
Ekaterine Dgebuadze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, introduced the activities carried out for the students with special educational needs to the representatives of non-governmental organizations operating in Georgia and discussed future projects with the delegates.
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, while presenting the anti-crisis plan in the field of education amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, also discussed the dates for the end of 2019-2020 academic year, which will remain the same.
15/05/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, while presenting concrete plans for solving general education challenges, focused on student evaluation at the end of the year. According to the Minister, the new model of student evaluation, in conjunction with the process of determining the annual score implies an individual approach to each student, while... Read More
15/05/2020
During the presentation, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli emphasized the innovations developed by the Ministry, with regards to successful students in Georgia.
15/05/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli spoke about the national exams.
15/05/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli presented an anti-crisis plan, aimed at discussing all levels of education, to better confront the COVID-19 pandemic. 
15/05/2020
Within the scope of the anti-crisis plan in the field of education, the Minister of Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, also spoke about the importance of Georgian science in the fight against the pandemic.
15/05/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli presented an anti-crisis plan, aimed at discussing all levels of education, to better confront the COVID-19 pandemic.
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