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07/10/2019
Irine Abuladze - Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia together with Eka Dgebuadze, Head of Inclusive Development Division introduced the school principals and resource centers official the projects that are currently being implemented and planned for schools. The meeting also discussed the challenges that impede the effective integration of students with special... Read More
04/10/2019
Zurab Zhvania Foundation announces competition for the 2019 Tsinandali Prize. Young scientists and artists between the ages of 18 to 30 are eligible participate in the contest. Applicants are welcome to submit their work for one of the following disciplines:
04/09/2019
On August 28, in Brussels, Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation's Director General - Zviad Gabisonia, Euraxess-Georgia, coordinator - Ketevan Gabitashvili, held a meeting with the European Commission on the premised of European Commission's Directorate General for Research and Innovation.
04/09/2019
Georgia is moving to a new stage of cooperation with the world-renowned European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN)
02/09/2019
On August 30, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia Giorgi Vashakidze met with the members of the delegation of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the meeting the parties discussed the relations between the two countries in the fields of education, science, culture and sport, prospects for deepening cooperation, including the prospect of promoting direct links between... Read More
30/08/2019
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Batiashvili met with the staff of the National Assessment and Examinations Center, and congratulated them on the successful completion of the 2019 exams.
30/08/2019
Badri Maisuradze has held the position of the Artistic Director of Tbilisi Zakaria Paliashvili Opera and Ballet Theater since November 2016. In 2019, under his leadership, the Verdi Festival was launched in Georgia.
29/08/2019
On August 28, in Brussels, Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation's Director General - Zviad Gabisonia, Euraxess-Georgia, coordinator - Ketevan Gabitashvili, held a meeting with the European Commission on the premised of European Commission's Directorate General for Research and Innovation.
29/08/2019
The third European Youth Olympiad in Informatics ended in Maribor, Slovenia, where Georgian students won 4 medals, 1 silver (George Nadareishvili) and 3 bronze (Iakob Rigvava, Giorgi Chkhaidze, Erekle Khomasuridze). All four students are from the Komarov School.
27/08/2019
On October 1, 2019, as part of a comprehensive education reform, along with the increase in teacher salaries, public school administration, faculty members and educational resource officers will receive a 20% pay rise.
27/08/2019
Mikheil Batiashvili: "Teacher vocation will become one of the most prestigious and appreciated in the country". Within the complex transformation of the education system, one of the important directions is the general education reform, amongst otheri important topics, which are being implemented.
27/08/2019
Giorgi Vashakidze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, together with the government representatives have met with the local population of Zvare, Vardzia, Kharagauli municipality.  
23/08/2019
A program has been launched for non-statutory teachers and applicants - whose main advantage is to obtain the right to teach alongside being employeed at school. The program also provides for the professional development of a jobseeker, equipping the teacher with skills and thus facilitating the adaptation process to the school environment. The program is implemented remotely, whilst working... Read More
23/08/2019
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact between the Third Reich and the Soviet Union. Georgia joined the European Network of Remembrance and Solidarity on August 1 as an observer. Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports joins Remember Campaign for Victims of Totalitarian Regimes. Please refer to below video clips of victims' stories.... Read More
22/08/2019
The list of educational programs sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia for the 2019-2020 academic year is already unveiled.
22/08/2019
The First Stage of Registering Practitioner Teachers Reaching Retirement is Over!
22/08/2019
Government officials continue meetings with residents of different regions of Georgia. This time, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport - Shalva Gogoladze and Governor of Kvemo Kartli Region Shota Rekhviashvili, together with MPs of Georgia, held a meeting with the residents of Dmanisi Municipalities - Small Dmanisi, Didi Dmanisi, Vardisubani and Bozlebi Dmanisi and Tsalikhis... Read More
20/08/2019
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the governments of Georgia and the United States with a view of enacting future cooperation mechanisms in the field of protection and preservation of cultural belongings and heritage. The document was signed today by the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Batiashvili and the Chairman of the US Commission on... Read More
19/08/2019
Working meetings of the executive and legislative authorities with the population of the regions are ongoing. This time, Irina Abuladze - Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, and Archil Japaridze, Governor of Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti Region, together with members of parliament, representatives of the Lentekhi Municipality villages - Khopuri, Lesema and Khediko, held... Read More
16/08/2019
On August 16, Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia and Association for Scientific-Educational Computer Networks Association - GRENA signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
16/08/2019
The US Peace Corps in Georgia invites motivated public schools to collaborate with the Peace Corps Education Program.
14/08/2019
The directors of the vocational schools involved in the vocational training and retraining system informed Irine Abuladze and Giorgi Vashakidze, the Deputy Ministers of Education, Science, Culture and Sport on the primary outcomes, challenges and ways of solving them, during a special workshop.  During the meeting, information was presented about the prospects for employment of retrained... Read More
14/08/2019
As part of a comprehensive education reform, with the involvement of American experts in the field of technology, modern technologies are being incorporated into the Georgian education system.
14/08/2019
Construction of multifunctional educational complex "Education and Science City" in Tbilisi has been completed.
13/08/2019
An official meeting of the Director General of the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia - Zviad Gabisonia and the President of the Steinbeise Foundation – Dr. Michael Auer was held at the Steinbass Foundation in Stuttgart, Germany.
13/08/2019
The International Archaeological Expedition of the National Museum of Georgia conducts archeological research in Zveli village, Aspindza region, on the site of Rabati. 
12/08/2019
On August 4-11, the European Boxing Championship among the school students was held at the Volleyball Arena in Digomi. 316 athletes from 30 countries participated in the European Championship. The Georgian team successfully competed in European Championship and won 15 medals – out which 7 are gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze.
12/08/2019
August 12 marks World Youth Day. On this day, the UN Assembly adopted a resolution of 17 December 1999, and on 12 August 2000 the civilized world marked the first International Youth Day. In doing so, the UN has called on the international community to recognize the interconnectedness of generations and to jointly solve the problems of peoples of different ages, to raise the awareness of young... Read More
12/08/2019
A team of four students from Komarov's Physics and Mathematics Public School # 199 in Tbilisi won three medals at the 31st International Informatics Olympiad: Nikoloz Birkadze - gold, and Teimuraz Toloraia and Bakar Gamesardashvili won bronze medals. Fourth member of the team Davit Khvedelidze missed the chance to acquire a medal this time.
12/08/2019
On August 11, Prime Minister of Georgia - Mamuka Bakhtadze and Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport - Mikheil Batiashvili attended the match of Georgia-Romania , a U-17 Water Polo Championship held in Tbilisi, and later attended the official opening ceremony of the European Championship. Say you applied.
12/08/2019
Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia announces a competition for the position of Youth Representative of Georgia in the UN.
12/08/2019
Georgia joined the European Network of Memory and Solidarity as an observer and became the fourth observer country along with Albania, Austria and the Czech Republic. The decision was made on August 1 by the Network Board.
12/08/2019
Deputy Prime Minister of Georgia - Giorgi Vashakidze has been appointed Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport on August 9, 2019 by the order N 267 of the Prime Minister of Georgia.
10/08/2019
Representatives of the executive and legislative branches continue meetings with the population of the regions across Georgia.
09/08/2019
On August 9, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport - Mikheil Batiashvili and President of Water Sports Federation - David Rurua held a press conference and spoke about the European Under-17 Water Polo Championship on August 11-18 in Tbilisi. Members of Georgian U-17 team and head coach of the team - Soso Maisuradze attended the press conference. Representatives of the European Water... Read More
08/08/2019
Within the framework of the Erasmus + program, the European Commission's Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency for Higher Education Capacity Building announced the results of the 2019 competition.
08/08/2019
A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia and the World Bank (WB) to enhance the quality of professional education teachers. The agreement was signed by Deputy Minister - Irina Abuladze and World Bank Georgia Representative, Education Coordinator - Nino Kutateladze.
08/08/2019
The School located in Partskhanakanevi, was named after Mamia Pantsulaia, who died in the August 2008 war. Mamia Pantsulaia was an outstanding student of the public school N2 in the village of Partskhanakanevi. After graduating from high school, he served in the Georgian Armed Forces. He was also on a peacekeeping mission in Iraq. And in August 2008 Mamia Pantsulaia participated in the... Read More
07/08/2019
Within the framework of the complex education reform, in 2020, the entrants will pass the Unified National Exams with a brand new model. The new model implies, on the one hand, reducing the number of exams from 4 compulsory exams to 3 exams, and on the other hand, better assessing students' readiness for a particular program. The subject exam will test not only the knowledge of the actual... Read More
06/08/2019
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Shalva Gogoladze, State Representative in Imereti - Zviad Shalamberidze and representatives of local authorities met with villagers of Skhvitori, Dunta, Bajiti and Sarki and provided information on issues of interest to them.
06/08/2019
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia initiates a large-scale complex reforms and systemic changes in the field of culture, based on EU recommendations and tailored to Georgia's needs.
06/08/2019
On August 6, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia held a press conference dedicated to the Night Serenades Festival. The event was chaired by Deputy Minister - Levan Kharatishvili, Deputy Head of Tbilisi City Hall - Maka Nasrashvili, Festival Director - Nina Tsagareli and mezzo-soprano - Nino Surguladze.
05/08/2019
Tbilisi hosts European Championship for the first time in Georgian boxing history. A team of boys and girls from 30 countries visit Georgia. More than 300 athletes compete in 26 weight categories.
05/08/2019
Within the scope of “summer camps for students” project, implemented by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, an EcoCamp is functioning on the premises of Khelvachauri municipality, Salibauri public school N2. The purpose of the summer camp is to raise students' awareness of the environment, popularize the natural disciplines, and promote a healthy lifestyle.
02/08/2019
Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport and Media Holding "Setanta Georgia". The memorandum was signed by Shalva Gogoladze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport and Lasha Machavariani, Director of Setanta Georgia. Levan Machavariani, founder of Setanta Georgia, representatives of various sports federations and... Read More
02/08/2019
Teachers who have reached retirement as part of education reform, who have decided to leave the profession on a voluntary basis, will receive a one-time monetary reward from the state in 2019 - a two-year total salary.
31/07/2019
The 12-member jury, composed of directors, production artists, actors, producers and film critics, made the decision on a secret ballot.
30/07/2019
A tourism school will be opened in Sairme in cooperation with the UN World Tourism Organization and the Swiss Host School SHL to develop tourism and hospitality industries in Georgia.
30/07/2019
Irina Abuladze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia visited summer schools of science and English, in conjunction with meeting with students and getting acquainted with works of the young inventors.
30/07/2019
On July 30, a special session of the Executive Committee of the Georgian National Olympic Committee was held. The main item on the agenda was submitting applications to the European Olympic Committees for the right to host the 17th Winter Youth Olympic Festival 2025 in Borjomi-Bakuriani. 
30/07/2019
The relevant departments of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia have reviewed IDFI's report on the National Wrestling Federation of Georgia. In this regard we explain and present our own position regarding the matter:
18/07/2019
The Big Idea Challenge enables contestants from Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to share their innovative ideas with the general public around the world. The contest is of video nature and based on it more than 300 projects have been created specifically for the competition, including 53 from Georgia.
17/07/2019
On July 17, the National Museum of Georgia launched a three-day training seminar on "Protection of Cultural Heritage in times of crisis." Levan Kharatishvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, welcomed the participants, organizers and speakers. He emphasized the need for such trainings, as both Georgia and the whole world are constantly facing new challenges in... Read More
16/07/2019
According to data from Web of Science, one of the largest scientific databases in the world, Georgian scientists and research publications have the highest citation index among post-Soviet countries, which is a major international success of Georgian scientists and confirms the high level of their research, the validity and high competitiveness of scientific papers.
16/07/2019
On July 16, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport - Levan Kharatishvili held a working meeting with members of the official delegation of the Council of Europe's prehistoric rock art route. Among the delegation, prominent scientists such as- Ramon Monte Barquin, Hippolytus Colado Giraldo, Jose Manuel Rey, Antonio Batarda and Rayman Abdullayev were present. During the meeting,... Read More
16/07/2019
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Batiashvili and the Director General of Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia - Zviad Gabisonia held a presentation - "New step towards integration in European scientific space" by joining EURAXESS.
15/07/2019
The EIC Roadshow pilot event was held in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development and the Georgian Innovation and Technology Agency. Supported by the European Union, The event, hosted by the Georgian Agency for Innovation and Technology, featured research projects from universities and research... Read More
15/07/2019
"Today we have witnessed the most important announcement for the development of Georgian sport, today the International Basketball Association board of directors, have announced that Georgia will indeed host the group matches for the European 2021 Basketball Championship.” – Stated Mikheil Batiashvili today, at the special briefing.
15/07/2019
From the 2019-2020 academic year, Iakob Gogebashvili's "Deda Ena" will return to the schools with an adapted version and will become an important teaching resource along with the existing textbooks.
15/07/2019
In his speech, during the presentation of the adapted “Deda Ena” by I. Gogebashvili in Variani, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Minister - Mikheil Batiashvili emphasized the importance of the book to the nation and to its ultimate vitality to the survival of the Georgian language.
12/07/2019
On the second day of the Eastern Partnership Conference, Irina Abuladze - Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, chaired the 7th Session on Empowering the Young Generation and Building Intercultural Connections.
12/07/2019
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Irina Abuladze held an official meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Italy - Antonio Enrico Bartoli in Batumi within the framework of Batumi International Conference.
11/07/2019
On July 11, Jason Lee - the Director of Samsung Electronics signed a 3-year memorandum of cooperation at the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport (in D. Uznadze N52. The Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Levan Kharatishvili attended the ceremonial event.
11/07/2019
On July 10, during the meeting held at Sokhumi State University, Prof. Zviad Gabisonia, General Director of Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation, was elected as a member of the Georgian Academy of Education Sciences. The rector of the university, Zurab Khonelidze, the president of the Georgian Academy of Education Sciences, spoke about Zviad Gabisonia's multi-faceted successful career in... Read More
10/07/2019
Freedom of Information Development Institute (IDFI) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in the course of drafting one of the reforms has named the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia one of the best institutions to work with and has awarded it with the special honorary certificate.
10/07/2019
Giorgi Chakvetadze, a current player at the Georgian national football team and Belgian "Genk", became the best player of the 2018/2019 season. Chakvetadze was named best out of 79 sports journalists participating in the survey. Head of Sport Development Department Irakli Dolaberidze also congratulated Chakvetadze and awarded him with the memorable gift.
10/07/2019
With the support of the local government in Batumi, the foundation of a  new campus and school building of the University of Caucasus was laid down. The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Culture - Irina Abuladze.
10/07/2019
On July 10 Korneli Kekelidze National Center of Manuscripts opened a scientific forum - Kartvelology International Summer School and a special Conference - "Georgian Manuscript", implemented in cooperation with Louvain University with the support of Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation.
09/07/2019
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport - Irina Abuladze held a meeting with Peter Wibler - USAID Mission Director, and Adam Schmidt – the Head of Democracy and Social Development department. During the meeting, the parties touched upon the US Government Support Program in the Education Sector, specifically the USAID's successful cooperation in promoting elementary and... Read More
04/07/2019
ICT - 3000 specialists will be trained in the field of information and communication technologies. The program is supported by the World Bank and its total budget is 7 million Lari (USD 2.5 million).
04/07/2019
To celebrate the International Day for Sports Journalists, on July 2, "Tbilisi Bacho Cup 2019" was held at "Tbilisi Hills" Golf Course Resort. The tournament was held with the participation of sports journalists in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the Georgian Golf Federation. Winners and prizes were revealed in accordance with individual indicators between men and women.
03/07/2019
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia completed the process of approving the VII grade school textbooks of several subjects and basic level of secondary education.
02/07/2019
Second European games - "Minsk 2019" was closed solemnly. The ceremony was hosted at "Dinamo Stadium". The Olympic team of 50 countries ran through state flags to 22,000 spectators. Iakob Kajaia, a Greek-Roman-style wrestler, became the vice champion at the European Championship.
01/07/2019
Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport - Mikheil Batiashvili and Head of the National Examination Center - Sophio Gorgodze got acquainted with the process of exams in the examination center of Public School # 147.
01/07/2019
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport - Irina Abuladze and Director of the National Examination Center - Sophie Gorgodze got acquainted with examination center, which opened at Tbilisi Public School № 103.
01/07/2019
Mikheil Batiashvili - Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport congratulated the entrants on the first day of the national exams, wished them success in achieving their goals and expressed hope that the exams for each of them will be completed with the highest result.
28/06/2019
The official visit of the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia Mikheil Batiashvili continues in the Republic of Belarus.
28/06/2019
Competition was completed on five scholarship programs announced by the International Center for Education. The International Center for Education congratulates the winners and wishes them success after their studies has been completed!
28/06/2019
On June 26, Zviad Gabisonia – General Director of Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation hosted Giorgi Eliava Institute of Bacteriophage, Microbiology and Virus Institute, Bakhutashvili Institute of Medical Biotechnology, LEPL Eliava Institute of Bacteriophage, Microbiology and Virusology Institute of Molecular Genetics, Kutateladze Institute of Pharmacochemistry, Durmishidze... Read More
28/06/2019
On June 21, Zviad Gabisonia, Director General of Shota Rustaveli Georgian National Science Foundation and Deputy Director - Jaba Samushia at Shota Meskhia university held a meeting with professors and teachers of higher education institutions of the region at Zugdidi State University. The meeting was opened by Professor Teona Khupunia, rector of Shota Meskhia Zugdidi Teaching University. 
28/06/2019
Mikheil Batiashvili, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia and Minister of Sport and Tourism of the Republic of Belarus - Sergey Kovalchuk signed a program of physical education and sports in Minsk, Belarus.
25/06/2019
The award ceremony of the VIII regional competition participants of the music schools of Georgia was held at the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia in conjunction with performing the last concert.
25/06/2019
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia completed the process of approving the VII grade school textbooks of several subjects and basic level of secondary education.
24/06/2019
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia expresses sorrow over the death of the  Honorary artist of Georgia – Aleksandre (Sandro) Mrevlishvili.
21/06/2019
The two-day summarizing conference of the project "Digital School - Georgia" was held in Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University. On the first day of the conference the representatives of various participating schools talked about what digital school represent in reality and how they implemented this idea from the initial stage. On the same day, the poster exhibition was held at the university's... Read More
20/06/2019
A special workshop was held at the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, where the representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia and rectors of higher education institutions of Georgia had the chance to discuss the preparatory issues of the Second Forum of Employment of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the graduate students.
20/06/2019
According to the order of Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Irma Ratiani, the literary critic, was appointed as director of the "National Foundation for Literature".
28/05/2019
On May 28, a special event was organized at the Georgian Art Palace, by the President of Georgia - Salome Zurabishvili and Director of Georgian Art Palace - Giorgi Kalandia to sign a memorandum of cooperation.
26/05/2019
On May 26, the events dedicated to the Independence Day of Georgia, will be held throughout the whole Georgia, through the unified concept - "Knowledge leads to freedom", the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia is actively represented throughout the country.
08/05/2019
Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia Mikheil Batiashvili met with Vatican Ambassador to Georgia – the Archbishop Jose Avelino Bettencourt and introduced him with the wide-scale ongoing reforms in the field of education.
08/05/2019
Representatives of diplomatic corps continue working meetings. Mikheil Batiashvili, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, met with the Ambassador of Latvia to Georgia - Ingrid Leveren, and gave a detailed information on the systematic reforms in the education system and the main directions of the system development.
06/05/2019
The 6th Wings for Life World Run, the largest charity event in sporting history, is to kick off on May 5, at 15:00, at the turn to Lopota Lake on the Telavi-Kvareli Highway.
03/05/2019
On 18-19 May, Georgian National Golf Federation will host the first national championship. The Tournament Complex - "Tbilisi Hills Golf & Residences" will host the entire event. More than 30 individuals will participate in the championship, including the Vice Presidents of the Federation - Mikheil Dzadzamia and Andro Shilakadze.
03/05/2019
A press conference was held regarding the Batumi Seventh International Music Festival at the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia.
02/05/2019
The press conference was held in the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia regarding the launch of the XIV International Festival "From Easter to Ascension".
02/05/2019
A press conference was held at the International Documentary Film Festival - CinéDOC-Tbilisi at the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia.
01/05/2019
Georgian film ‘The White Caravan’ (Tetri Karavani) is to return to the French Rivera and be displayed to the wide audiences at the Cannes Film Festival, 55 years after its first screening to the attendees of Festival.
25/04/2019
With the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, a group of modern Georgian writers visited Istanbul on April 19-24 within the framework of the project -"Live Books".
25/04/2019
Deputy Minister of Education, Science Culture and Sport - Irina Abuladze, along with various representatives of vocational college – Spektri, held a meeting with the several graduates of the college "Pearson International Certificate”.
24/04/2019
Owing to the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University opened the Tbilisi Regional Center of European Academy. The Center will assist Georgia's scientific community to bridge the gap towards the European science, innovation and technology, in conjunction with promoting the country in the direction of European... Read More