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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
27/03/2020
While engaged in distance learning, students with special educational needs are taught by teachers with recommendations specifically developed by the Ministry
27/03/2020
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia offers the opportunity to see a variety of interesting and diverse performances remotely.
26/03/2020
Factoring in the interest of candidates for the 2020 exams while assessing the current situation, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia together with the National Center for Assessment and Examinations, decided to extend the deadline for registration for the Unified National and Graduate exams, and Student Grant Competition to April 30, by 18:00.
26/03/2020
Factoring in the interest of candidates for the 2020 exams while assessing the current situation, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia together with the National Center for Assessment and Examinations, decided to extend the deadline for registration for the Unified National and Graduate exams, and Student Grant Competition to April 30, by 18:00.
26/03/2020
In order to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, during the period of national emergency, as dictated by the Prime Minister-led Interagency Coordination Council, and with the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, the personnel of National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation will actively participate in Citizen’s Housing Assistance Program.
25/03/2020
In order to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Prime Minister-led Interagency Coordination Council has decided to suspend the education process until April 21.
25/03/2020
Students and teachers are offered free access to approved electronic versions of school textbooks by the Publishing houses:
24/03/2020
Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, together with Georgian First Channel are launching an educational project – Teleskola, that envisages live transmission of lessons for school students through the Second Channel and various online platforms of Public Broadcaster starting March 30. The project envisages the execution of TV lessons provided by the national... Read More
24/03/2020
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, in cooperation with Georgian Public Broadcaster’s First Channel, and with an active involvement of the Chairman of the Committee on Education, Science and Culture of the Parliament of Georgia, are launching an educational project titled - Teleskola. Starting March 30, Georgian Public Broadcaster’s Second Channel will be... Read More
23/03/2020
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Ekaterine Dgebuadze held a meeting with the representatives of the Association of Private Schools.
23/03/2020
With regards to the prevention of Coronavirus (COVID-19), and due to the declared state of emergency in the country; the Presidential decree dictates, the teaching process to be continued uninterrupted, and the government be given the right to define necessary changes in terms and conditions for the previously established rules and regulations over the “Early and Preschool Education”,... Read More
21/03/2020
World Down Syndrome Day was officially recognized in 2011 under the auspices of the United Nations. Georgia for the ninth time joins the World Initiative with a worldwide message - "The decision is up to us".
19/03/2020
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 offer the public school administration, teachers and students a technical assistance.
17/03/2020
Due to Coronavirus-related preventive measures and due to the current suspension of the learning process, a decision has been made by the Inter-Agency Coordination Council headed by the Prime Minister, that the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia offer the public school administration, teachers and students more than 15 different Microsoft Office products, which will... Read More
17/03/2020
Per decision of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, in order to avoid the spread of the new Coronavirus epidemic, based on the recommendations of the Prime Minister’s Interagency Council and the Ministry of Health of Georgia, the terms for receiving applications for Culture Promotion Program competition are being changed.
17/03/2020
The deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia – Ekaterine Dgebuadze, together with the head of Educational Police Unit - Gela Geladze and other officials from Psycho-Social Services introduced UNICEF representative - Dr. Ghassan Khalil with the ongoing projects.
17/03/2020
Owing to the decision of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Georgia to prevent the spread of the new corona virus, the educational institutions, including vocational colleges, have prolonged holidays in line with the recommendations of the Prime Minister's Interagency Council and the Ministry of Health. 
15/03/2020
With the Prime Minister-led Interagency Coordination Council in place to prevent coronavirus, holidays at educational institutions were prolonged until April 1.
13/03/2020
Due to ongoing events related to the high risk of the Corona virus spreading, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports has decided to suspend all sports activities planned for March and April.
13/03/2020
With the initiative of the Prime Minister of Georgia - Giorgi Gakharia and the involvement of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, all Georgian citizens are given free access to online bookstore – lit.ge for the duration of one month for books published by Palitra L and Bakur Sulakauri Publishing House. 
12/03/2020
Due to the spread of the new Corona virus (COVID - 19) - officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday, many sporting events around the world have been postponed or cancelled indefinitely.
12/03/2020
In order to avoid the spread of the new Corona virus, which aims to minimize the intense concentration of people in closed indoor spaces, in conjunction with heeding the advice and recommendations issued by the Prime Minister’s Interagency Council and the Ministry of Health, The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports has made a solemn decision to temporarily cancel all culture... Read More
12/03/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Chkhenkeli held a meeting with rectors of higher education institutions authorized in Georgia and introduced them to the decisions of the Interagency Council on the new Coronavirus.
11/03/2020
According to the decision of the Interagency Council on Coronavirus, led by the Prime Minister, the holidays at the educational institutions were prolonged until April 1.
11/03/2020
The acting Interagency Council, led by the Prime Minister of Georgia, decided to extend holidays until April 1, in an effort to continue to battle the spread of New Coronavirus.
11/03/2020
In cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation has announced a competition named after the First President of the Republic of Georgia, Zviad Gamsakhurdia. The competition aims to popularize Kartvelology and encourage foreign scientists working abroad to make significant achievements in Kartvelology.
11/03/2020
The winners of the Translated Play 2020 competition, founded by Mikheil Tumanishvili Foundation were as follows:
10/03/2020
In line with the new Coronavirus prevention measures, intensive disinfection of cultural sites continues. Disinfection works were carried out in museums, theaters, rehearsal rooms, dressing rooms, wardrobes and inventory was processed with special antibacterial solutions.
10/03/2020
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Tamar Kitiashvili held a working meeting with the Director of the French Institute - Pierre Cluet and representatives of the Embassy of France to discuss new opportunities for partnership with France in the field of vocational education.
10/03/2020
Intensive disinfection works are continuing in public and private schools of Georgia for prevention of the new COVID-19 virus. At this point, total disinfection has already taken place in more than 1800 public and more than 150 private schools.
09/03/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Chkhenkeli hosted the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to Georgia - Kelly Degnan. The meeting was attended by the US Embassy Cultural Attaché - Julius Tsai.
08/03/2020
I would like to particularly congratulate the women working in the field of education, science, culture and sport in Georgia.
07/03/2020
Deputy Minister of Education, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Ekaterine Dgebuadze held an interagency working meeting on crime prevention in schools. The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Justice - Mikheil Sarjveladze,
06/03/2020
Deputy Ministers of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Tamar Kitiashvili and Ekaterine Dgebuadze held a meeting with representatives of resource centers.
06/03/2020
Due to the disinfection activities in place for general and higher education institutions for the prevention and spread of coronavirus, the first stage of certification testing of public school principals has been temporarily postponed and will not take place on 06 and 07 March 2020 (see Order # 334).
06/03/2020
Within the scope of the Higher Education Reform, the Deputy Minister of Education, Culture, and Sport of Georgia Nunu Mitskevichi, held a working meeting with the representatives of the creative and higher education institutions. 
06/03/2020
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia hosted an international seminar – “We Can Do It”, on the inclusion of individuals with disabilities.
06/03/2020
Intensive disinfection works are being carried out for prevention and spread of coronavirus in Georgian general and higher education institutions and vocational colleges.
14/02/2020
This spring, the vocational education system will receive students for the first time, who will be offered general education in addition to studying the vocation of their preference.
14/02/2020
On February 14, the final stage of the Judo and Greco-Roman Wrestling Tournament was held at Tsalka Sports Complex (7 Chabukiani Street). The two-day tournament was held in 13 weight categories. 80 young athletes  participated in the competition.
14/02/2020
The National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement has launched large-scale measures to support the introduction of new standards for the authorization of vocational education institutions, many of which will be implemented within the scope of the agreement between the Center and UNDP.
13/02/2020
Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli met with USAID Mission Director in Georgia - Peter Weibler to discuss the implementation of a $7 million educational program within the framework of the US-Georgia Strategic Partnership.
13/02/2020
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Nunu Mitskevich held a working meeting with the local representatives of the EU Research and Innovation Framework Program "Horizon 2020", which is coordinated by the Ministry.
12/02/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, held an introductory meeting with the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Italy to Georgia, Enrico Valvo, where the sides discussed the prospects of cooperation between Georgia and Italy.
12/02/2020
As part of a comprehensive education reform, new standards for authorization in the vocational education system have been adopted, bringing the vocational education system closer to the European standard.
12/02/2020
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Tamar Kitiashvili attended a summary event of the regional tour guide short-term training course, where 63 graduates of four regions of Georgia were awarded with relevant certificates.
12/02/2020
Ekaterine Dgebuadze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia held a presentation on system development vision of general education for media representatives.
12/02/2020
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Tamar Kitiashvili hosted the Ambassador of Norway to Georgia - Helen Sandersen and introduced the current developments in vocational education.
11/02/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Chkhenkeli held a working meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Estonia to Georgia - Kai Kaarelson.
11/02/2020
Created for firefighters by the students of Tbilisi Public School No. 175, the "Smart Helmet" won the nomination for the Most Innovative Invention for the International Exhibition-Sale in Estonia.
11/02/2020
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Tamar Kitiashvili discussed the prospects of development of vocational education in the field of mountain tourism and joint future projects with Gerhard Schaumberger, head of the Tbilisi office of the Austrian Development Agency.
10/02/2020
Within the scope of the Jubilee week, dedicated to the anniversary of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University a presentation of "Vakhtang Gambashidze's Album" was held. 
10/02/2020
Within the scope of her visit to Adjara, Tamar Kitiashvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia visited the Khulo branch of the New Wave College, where she met with representatives of the local government, private sector and the college officials, as well as students of the branch.
10/02/2020
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Ekaterine Dgebuadze opened the Summit Forum on Public Schools Activities Involved in the “New School Model” Project in Zestafoni and addressed the audience. Additionally, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Education, Science and Culture - Genadi Margvelashvili and the Mayor of Zestaponi - Giorgi... Read More
10/02/2020
Tamar Kitiashvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia visited Ozurgeti College "Horizon", where she got acquainted with study laboratories, met with students and received information about the programs and current needs.
08/02/2020
A Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between Batumi State Maritime Academy and British Royal Naval College in Portsmouth. Within the scope of the understanding, parties will work on joint projects and implement various exchange programs. The agreement was signed in Batumi.
08/02/2020
In light of its 102nd anniversary, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, hosted the presentation of the fifth completed edition of the book "University". The album uses unique photo and documentary collection. is Zurab Gaiparashvili, is the author and compiler of the book.
08/02/2020
Tamar Kitiashvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia together with Maia Khajishvili, Minister of Education, Culture and Sport of Ajara Autonomous Republic, visited Shuakhevi, where they visited the construction process of the Black Sea Vocational college.
07/02/2020
The Executive Committee meeting of the National Olympic Committee of Georgia was attended by the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport - Mikheil Chkhenkeli. The Minister spoke about the recent achievements of the Georgian athletes and pledged full support to the Olympic Committee and the Sport Federations in the preparation for the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
07/02/2020
The EU report on the implementation of the Association Agreement by Georgia in 2019 positively assessed the complex education reform ongoing in the country.
07/02/2020
Deputy Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Tamar Kitiashvili, together with the Head of development of cooperation at the Embassy of Germany - Daniel Haas, and the Minister of Education, Culture and Sports of Adjara Autonomous Republic, Maia Khajishvili, awarded the dual hospotality diplomas to the graduates for the first time. 
05/02/2020
Tamar Kitiashvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, introduced the members of the Global Education Campaign (GCE) and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) representing European and North American countries, current the situation, challenges and achievements in Georgia's vocational education system.
05/02/2020
Tamar Kitiashvili, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, together with the President of the Georgian Employers' Association, Elguja Meladze and the Representative of the German Embassy, Daniel Haia, opened an international conference on vocational education. The event was attended by business associations of Georgia, Germany, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Armenia, as well as the... Read More
05/02/2020
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Nunu Mitskevichi held a working meeting with the representatives of the British Council in Georgia. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss current and future cooperation with the British Council. The parties discussed the strengthening of entrepreneurial skills and improving the quality of English-language educational... Read More
04/02/2020
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia has started receiving the projects / applications within the framework of the International Student Training Olympiads under the Successful Student Encouragement Program.
03/02/2020
A joint reporting event by college "Spectri" and the boarding school “Aibi Mtiebi” was held.
03/02/2020
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, announes the registration for those who wish to overcome I-XII grades in the form of an external training program. The from registration will run from February 3 to February 10, 2020.
01/02/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, together with Nikoloz Chkhetiani - Chairman of the Board of the Cartu Foundation, Tamar Gabunia - First Deputy Minister of IDPs from the Occupied Territories, Labor, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia, Alexander Tevzadze - Rector of Kutaisi International University, and representatives of Cartu Foundation -... Read More
01/02/2020
First Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Irine Abuladze held a working meeting with the Regional Representation of the European Investment Bank (EIB) in the South Caucasus, which aimed to discuss the future involvement of the European Investment Bank in the complex education reform.
31/01/2020
As part of the complex education reform, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports is launching a certification process for the individuals who wish to become public-school principals in order to effectively manage schools and provide a student-centered learning environment. As a result of the certification, in the conditions of healthy competition, it is planned to attract highly... Read More
31/01/2020
The General Civic Movement "Multinational Georgia" is implementing a program aimed at sharing Georgia's experience in carrying out reforms in Armenia.
31/01/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, together with Nikoloz Chkhetiani - Chairman of the Board of the Cartu Foundation, Tamar Gabunia - First Deputy Minister of IDPs from the Occupied Territories, Labor, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia, Alexander Tevzadze - Rector of Kutaisi International University, and representatives of Cartu Foundation -... Read More
30/01/2020
Ekaterine Dgebuadze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia handed over new approved textbooks to the VII grade students of Tbilisi №202 Blind Children's Public School, assembled in Braille and printed with terrain drawings.
30/01/2020
Eka Dgebuadze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia has introduced the news about the authorization of public schools. According to the draft law initiated by the Government of Georgia on Amendments to the Law on General Education, the process of authorization of schools will be completed by 2026-2027 instead of 2020-2021 according to the new standard.
30/01/2020
The next meeting of the Georgia-US Strategic Partnership Charter Commission on Public Relations and Cultural Exchange Working Group (P2P) was held at the US State Department in Washington.
30/01/2020
Within the framework of the Sports Marketing Certification Course of the leading organization of sports management and marketing, La Liga Business School, the participants of the course were read by the director of the Business School, Jose Moia Gomez and the Director of Marketing, Eduardo Legendre. They talked about the importance of sports marketing and its growing role in today’s world.... Read More
28/01/2020
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University held a presentation of small films created for the promotion of agrarian vocations at the College of Media and Television Arts.
28/01/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, within the framework of his visit to Strasbourg, held a working meeting with the leadership of the University of Strasbourg and introduced them to the concept of Kutaisi International University and the Center for Hadron Therapy. During the meeting, the parties discussed the future cooperation plans in the... Read More
28/01/2020
Mikheil Chkhenkeli, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia, together with the President of Georgia Salome Zurabishvili, presented a unique English-language scientific work “Georgia/ Georgia. History. Culture. Ethnography”  in Strasbourg. During the event, Mikheil Chkhenkeli addressed the representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of... Read More
28/01/2020
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, together with the United Kingdom Good Governance Fund (GGF), has developed effective mechanisms for funding vocational education and relevant trainings.
28/01/2020
Ekaterine Dgebuadze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia held an introductory meeting with the representatives of the museums of Georgia about the non-formal art support project "School Museum" in the current "New School Model" within the scope of the education reform.
27/01/2020
The development program for the school students vocational skills of one of the most large-scale initiative of the Ministr, the goal of which is (1) providing assistance in the process of choosing vocation for high school students
27/01/2020
The next meeting of the Georgia-US Strategic Partnership Charter Commission on Public Relations and Cultural Exchange Working Group (P2P) was held at the US State Department in Washington.
27/01/2020
Within the framework of the Sports Marketing Certification Course of the leading organization of sports management and marketing, La Liga Business School, the participants of the course were read by the director of the Business School, Jose Moia Gomez and the Director of Marketing, Eduardo Legendre. They talked about the importance of sports marketing and its growing role in today’s world.... Read More
26/01/2020
Ekaterine Dgebuadze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia attended the presentation of the bilingual music collection "Georgian Song-Games", which was published with the support of the Ministry and the Children's Ability / Rehabilitation and Development Charitable Foundation – “Ai Ia”.
25/01/2020
The Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Ekaterine Dgebuadze, held a presentation of the framework document for the systemic vision of general education development and the implementation of the next stage of the "New School Model". The meeting was attended by education specialists, representatives of non-governmental and international organizations, vocational... Read More
25/01/2020
Under the US-Georgia Strategic Partnership Charter framework, the US State Department hosted a People and Cultural Exchanges Working Group meeting. The meeting was co-chaired by the Deputy Minister of  Education, Science, Culture and Sport – Irina Abuladze and Deputy Foreign Minister Vaktang Makharoblishvili. 
24/01/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia Mikheil Chkhenkeli, who is on an official visit to London, met with Joan Burke, Regional Director of the British Council, and Emma Harriet Nicholson, co-chair of the British Prime Minister's Chamber of Commerce.
24/01/2020
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Levan Kharatishvili hosted the President of the European Wine Association ITER VITIS - Emanuela Panke. At the meeting, the sides discussed Georgia's membership in the European Wine Route. Levan Kharatishvili also thanked Ms. Panke for giving the Georgian students the opportunity to undergo various internships at Italian... Read More
23/01/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli participates in the World Education Forum, held in London.