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16/06/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli held a meeting with the Director of the Georgia Office of the United States Peace Corps, Jeffrey Goveia, where the sides discussed issues of strengthening cooperation.
16/06/2021
Work is underway on the Education and Science Strategy of Georgia for 2022-2032 and the 2022-2023 Action Plan. The main policy document of the Ministry covers all directions of the education system.
15/06/2021
"Dear students, I would like to congratulate you on the successful completion of the 2020-2021 academic year! Since the pandemic has dramatically changed our lives and posed great challenges, each of us has had to deal with the consequences of the virus.
15/06/2021
The 2021 examination process will be conducted in full compliance with the recommendations set by the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia.
15/06/2021
On the day of the end of the 2020-2021 academic year, the First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Ekaterine Dgebuadze together with the Governor of Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Davit Nozadze visited Shatili School and congratulated the teachers, students, their parents and the whole society on the completion of the educational process.
14/06/2021
Minister of Education and Science, Mikheil Chkhenkeli visited the 200th school and personally congratulated the school community on the successful completion of the 2020-2021 academic year. The Minister thanked the students, teachers, school administration and parents for the efforts they have made throughout the year.
14/06/2021
Before the start of the Unified National, General Master and Teacher Examinations in the country, the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Nunu Mitskevichi discussed with the members of the Examination Organizing Committee all the organizational details that will ensure the safe and complete observance of the examination process.
14/06/2021
The process of introducing a new standard for the authorization of vocational education institutions is underway successfully. 
14/06/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli addresses the following regarding the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities:
14/06/2021
A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and the Gudavadze-Patarkatsishvili Foundation to promote the development of general education.
13/06/2021
"Special teacher is a profession where impressions, work style and tactics change every day" - said Lela Paikidze, a teacher at Public School No. 61, who has been awarded the status of Senior Special Teacher since 2021.
13/06/2021
From the new academic year, the population of Kvemo Kartli region will be able to receive vocational education in Marneuli, in the modern educational space of Modus College.
12/06/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli hosted the delegation of San Diego State University at Kutaisi International University, led by the President of the University, Adela della Torre.
12/06/2021
Tbilisi Public School No. 31 has a newly renovated sports field. The artificial turf pitch of modern standards was organized with the initiative and financial support of Nodar Giorgadze, the director of Gino Capital, who is a graduate of the same school.
12/06/2021
A meeting was held at the residence of the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Hubert Knirsch regarding the involvement of Germany in the field of vocational education in Georgia. 
12/06/2021
At the end of the 2020-2021 school year, the prevalence of Covid-19 in schools declined again. Last week, the virus was confirmed in 0.2% of teachers and school staff, and 0.04% of students.
11/06/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli held an online meeting with the Head of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Georgia, Kemlin Furle, where they summarized the results of the cooperation and discussed the challenges of teaching Georgian to Georgian refugees.
11/06/2021
A gastronomic school will be established in Georgia with the support of the Basque Culinary Centre. The School of Gastronomy will be launched in cooperation with Caucasus University and the programs will be available to both Georgian and international students.
10/06/2021
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulates Tbilisi State Medical University on its 91st anniversary.
10/06/2021
With the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and the Israeli International Cooperation Program "Mashavi", an innovative project was implemented at the Vocational College "Information Technology Academy". 
10/06/2021
A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Education Coalition to strengthen children's rights, teachers and access to education.
10/06/2021
Ekaterine Dgebuadze, First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, remotely participated in the conference dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Hague Recommendations on the Rights of Education of National Minorities. 
09/06/2021
Kutaisi International University hosted the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Gharibashvili. The Prime Minister together with the Minister of Education and Science, Mikheil Chkhenkeli inspected the infrastructure of the university, which includes state-of-the-art academic buildings, libraries, cafeterias, well-equipped sports and road infrastructure, common workspaces, student dormitories, as... Read More
09/06/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulates the prominent Georgian scientist, Professor - Rismag Gordeziani on his birthday.
08/06/2021
The graduation ceremony of San Diego State University was held in Georgia. The guests were present. Specially for this ceremony, the academic delegation of San Diego State University of Georgia, Adela de la Torre visited the country.
08/06/2021
"Adventure Tourism School" is a college jointly established by the Ministry of Education and Science, the Mountain Resorts Development Agency and the Association of Mountain Guides. 
06/06/2021
The presentation of the joint study of the European Training Foundation (ETF) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) "Inclusive Skills for Development of Innovative Enterprises in the Agricultural Sector after COVID-19" was attended by the Deputy Minister of Education and Science.
06/06/2021
According to the decision of UNESCO, Tbilisi has been declared the World Book Capital for one year. In this regard, the intellectual club "What? Where? When? held an event on the topic: “Book, us and the environment”.
06/06/2021
"Every child is very precious to me. I still remember the interest, favourite thing or desires of all the students I worked with.” - said Tamar Kavelidze, a successful special teacher at Tbilisi Schools 143 and 22, who is convinced that without active communication with parents and teachers, it will be extremely difficult to see positive results.
05/06/2021
Fun and informative online events were held at schools to inform the students about the opportunities of vocational education and different professions.
05/06/2021
The prevalence of the virus in public schools in Georgia remains low. Existing statistics already provide an opportunity to say that the 2020-2021 school year will end inside the school buildings.
04/06/2021
Two weeks before the end of the 2020-2021 school year, schools are still being actively monitored for the safe environment, in conjunction with testing teachers on Covid-19 to prevent the spread of the virus.
04/06/2021
The ceremony of awarding German language diplomas - DSD was held at Tbilisi Public School No. 21, which was attended by the Minister of Education and Science, Mikheil Chkhenkeli and the German Ambassador to Georgia Hubert Knirsch. This year, 39 DSD-diplomas were issued, which means that 90% of the students passed the exam successfully.
04/06/2021
According to the decree of the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, those students who could not enter Georgia during the spring semester of the 2020-2021 academic year due to the epidemiological situation in India, their status will not be suspended, and they will complete their studies remotely.
03/06/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli took part in the 2021 Summit of the World Economic Forum, where the issues of overcoming the economic crisis caused by the pandemic and strengthening the labour market were discussed.
02/06/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli held an online meeting with international donor organizations. Together with the Ministry, these organizations are implementing several important projects for the development of education.
02/06/2021
Registration of first graders for places added by public schools for the 2021-2022 school year will begin at 2:00 p.m. on June 3.
02/06/2021
Deadlines for registration and exams have been set for those wishing to tackle the I-XII grade program externship.
01/06/2021
The ninth extended test was held today at Tbilisi Public School No. 100, where the laboratory technicians of the Family Medicine Centre of Isani district examined 50 representatives of the school for covid-infection.
01/06/2021
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia launched a new information campaign against child marriage titled - "Do not take away your childhood."
01/06/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulates all children on the International Children's Day.
30/05/2021
Natia Sherbakova has been working with students with special educational needs since 2015, when inclusive education faced a great challenge - quality education for students with special educational needs required not only raising public awareness, but also changing attitudes, school administration, and teacher’s and parent’s mindset.
29/05/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, opened the online event of Horizon Europe Information Day, where experts from the European Commission and representatives of the Ministry discussed the general structure of the program, funding schemes and opportunities for participation.
29/05/2021
Two weeks before the end of the educational process, the rate of virus spread at schools has decreased significantly.
28/05/2021
The President of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili awarded the French Kartvelologist - Bernard Utier, the Head of the Scientific Department of the Georgian National Archives - Ketevan Asatiani, the Director of the Museum of Georgian Emigration - Rusudan Kobakhidze and the Director of the Polish Institute in Tbilisi - Lech Konchak. The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli... Read More
28/05/2021
Within the framework of the USAID Growth in Georgia project, Akhaltsikhe, Gori, Kachreti and Zugdidi vocational education institutions were provided with relevant equipment for the implementation of the tour guide program. 
27/05/2021
With the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, the 11th International Education Exhibition - 2021 was opened, which will be held online on May 27-28.
26/05/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulates every citizen of Georgia on Independence Day.
23/05/2021
A meeting was held between the representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science and the founders of the Georgian Furniture Cluster, where the possibilities of enhancing and expanding the existing cooperation were discussed.
23/05/2021
Special teacher Nino Khimshiashvili has been the senior special teacher at Tbilisi Public School N55 since 2021. The opportunity to succeed in this vocation was given to her with the relevant master's education.
22/05/2021
Representatives of the public and private sector at Zestaponi Vocational College "Construct2" will summarize the results achieved by the college and discuss different ways to enhance it.
22/05/2021
Since the resumption of the curriculum on May 13 through May 21, the virus has been detected at a steady rate of 0.3% of teachers and school administrators and at 0.05% of students nationwide as a result of monitoring and mandatory testing.
21/05/2021
With the support of the Government of Georgia, a regional investment forum was held in Ozurgeti, where the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC), local entrepreneurs, potential investors and public and private sectors discussed the development of the local economy.
21/05/2021
Ekaterine Dgebuadze, First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, hosted Vagif Seidbayil, Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Work with the Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
21/05/2021
In 2020, Georgia joined the Night of European Researchers for the first time with the project "Science is Captain". To commemorate this event, owing to the initiative of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, the Georgian Post issued a postage stamp, which is a visible attribute of the recent history of the country.
20/05/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulated the seniors on graduation and wished them success:
20/05/2021
We would like to respond to the alleged incident occurring around one of the schools in Tbilisi. Some media outlets have been spreading distorted information about the existence of criminal ideology among young people, thus discrediting students and popularizing the criminal world.
19/05/2021
To ensure a safe learning environment and prevent the spread of the infection, testing of teachers and faculty members at public and private schools is actively pursued.
18/05/2021
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, with the support of the EU project "Support to Public Administration Reform in Georgia (PAR)", is actively working on the strategy and action plan for education and science for 2022-2032. The document will be in line with the priorities of the Government of Georgia, the best international experience and EU standards.
18/05/2021
Another new project for the rehabilitation and resocialization of convicts was introduced - prisoners at №5, №14 and №16 penitentiaries will be trained with the support of state vocational colleges.
18/05/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli participated in the World Online Conference "Education for Sustainable Development" organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
18/05/2021
Given the epidemiological situation in the country, the "Last bell" will be conducted in accordance with the recommendations of the Ministry of Health.
16/05/2021
A memorial plaque to the renowned composer Anzor Erkomaishvili was unveiled at the State Folklore Centre in Ozurgeti in honour of his work and distinctions. The memorial plaque was unveiled by the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Gharibashvili and Anzor Erkomaishvili's wife, Lali Seturidze. 
15/05/2021
The newly renovated Alexander Tsutsunava Professional State Drama Theater has opened in Ozurgeti. After a 4-year pause, the 153rd season opened with the premiere of the play based on Nodar Dumbadze's stories - "Yearning - Do not wake up" (directed by Vasil Chigogidze). The event was attended by the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Gharibashvili, the Speaker of the Parliament, Kakha... Read More
15/05/2021
The Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Gharibashvili, together with the Minister of Education and Science, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, visited the newly renovated public school in the village of Zeda Bakhvi, Ozurgeti Municipality, in conjunction with congratulating the students on the renewal of the educational process.
12/05/2021
Owing to the decision of the Coordination Council, the educational process will be resumed on May 13 in all educational institutions of Georgia.
12/05/2021
COVID-19 Compulsory testing of teachers and school personnel continues on May 13 throughout Georgia due to the resumption of the educational process.
11/05/2021
Owing to the decision made by the Coordinating Council, the educational process in the general education institutions will be resumed on May 13.
10/05/2021
The process of voluntary immunization of teachers and school staff continues actively throughout the country. This time the teachers of Zugdidi and Chkhorotsku were admitted to the Zugdidi Evex Hospital.
10/05/2021
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia will start the third stage of registration of first graders on May 13, at 09:00, which will end on June 5, at 18:00.
07/05/2021
The gradual voluntary vaccination of schoolteachers continues in the regions of Georgia.
04/05/2021
"You strive to put all your heart, energy and effort into your favourite work. It is very important to constantly work on myself, and it has not stopped me so far.” - said Kristine Gelbakhidze, a special teacher at Tbilisi Public School No. 60, who became a senior special teacher in 2021 based on her qualification and master's degree.
30/04/2021
Prior to the start of the holidays, the educational process at general education institutions was conducted safely, taking into account the rate of virus spread in Georgia.
29/04/2021
Amid the increased covid statistics in the country, intensive testing of teachers and school personnel is underway to prevent the further spread of infection. Within the framework of the extended testing program, the sixth compulsory testing was conducted for the employees of Tbilisi Public School N137 - teachers, resource officers, principals, technical and administrative staff. The testing... Read More
29/04/2021
In order to ensure a safe environment in schools, the process of immunizing teachers and school personnel across the country is actively ongoing in local clinics.
28/04/2021
A meeting was held within the framework of the joint project of the UN Development Program and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation - "Modernization of Vocational Education Training and Extension Systems in Agriculture in Georgia". 
27/04/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli expresses his condolences over the passing of the great Georgian actor - Kakhi Kavsadze and extends his condolences to the society, Mr. Kavsadze’s family and relatives:
27/04/2021
The Industry Advisory Board has been established at Kutaisi International University, which includes representatives of the world's leading companies and members of business associations. The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli opened the first meeting of the Council in an online format.
27/04/2021
The National Award for Vocational Education, initiated by the Millennium Foundation and supported by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, is being held for the fourth time this year and is traditionally supported by the Gudavadze-Patarkatsishvili Foundation.
27/04/2021
Shota Rustaveli Georgian National Science Foundation organized an online posting conference, in which the winners of the 2019 Scholarship Competition for Young Scientists participated and presented their scientific-research achievements.
26/04/2021
The National Centre for Teacher Professional Development is announcing the following competitions to identify the best teacher of 2021:
25/04/2021
The rate of Covid-19 related infection is growing at Georgian public schools. At the same time, the control over the observance of hygiene norms at the general education institutions has been tightened in order to prevent the spread of the virus as much as possible before the beginning of the Easter holidays.
25/04/2021
"There is no skill that is impossible to develop if you work correctly" stated Ketevan Gogoladze, a special teacher at Tbilisi №31 and №114 public schools.
24/04/2021
Systematic mandatory testing of teachers to prevent the spread of coronavirus continues uninterrupted in Tbilisi and the regions. Representatives of the Infectious Diseases Hospital conducted the test this time in Tbilisi Public School N32.
24/04/2021
The personal libraries of scientists, public figures and Georgian emigrants and other memorial items preserved at Korneli Kekelidze Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts were under one roof. 
24/04/2021
As it is known, according to the resolution of the Government of Georgia, May 4-11 of the current year has been declared a holiday.
23/04/2021
Tbilisi has officially received the status of World Book Capital within the framework of the UNESCO project - "World Book Capital". Owing to the decision of UNESCO, the city will hold this status for one year from April 23, 2021, onwards. Numerous educational, cognitive, infrastructural, mass and children's projects will be implemented within the scope of this project.
23/04/2021
The Ministry of Education and Science responds to the information spread through various media outlets regarding violence against adolescents and the disclosure of student personal information and condemns any kind of violence at school.
23/04/2021
On World Book and Copyright Day, the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, presented books as gifts to children in need of special care as part of the #GiftBook campaign.
23/04/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulates the public on the World Book Day and calls on the special hashtag: #Giftbook to be involved in the campaign:
20/04/2021
Taking into account the best interest of first graders and their parents, an important amendment was made in the terms of the first and second stages of first-grader registration for the 2021-2022 school year.
20/04/2021
Teachers were actively involved in the vaccination process. Voluntary vaccination of teachers over the age of 55 was held at the Republic Hospital today, which was attended by the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli together with the Minister of Health, Ekaterine Tikaradze.
19/04/2021
A survey was conducted within the framework of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Economic Security Program to identify challenges and prospects in Georgia's light industry sector.
18/04/2021
"I love the profession I serve. Even the slightest success of my student brings me the greatest happiness. I'm proud when I witness my student’s eventual success on daily basis. 
18/04/2021
The increased number of infected people in the country was also reflected on the epidemiological situation in schools, however, due to the maximum hygienic norms, the situation at general education institutions is under full control.
16/04/2021
For the first time, a mechanism to monitor the involvement of students in the learning process has been put in place to prevent students from falling behind. The Ministry of Education and Science has enacted regulations requiring schools to respond in the event of a student not attending classes. 
15/04/2021
Georgia hosted the 10th European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO 2021). Ana Onoprishvili, a 12th grade student of Tbilisi Public School N199, won a gold medal at the virtually held Olympiad, organized at Akaki Tsereteli State University. The remote Olympiad comprised of 213 representatives from 54 countries.
15/04/2021
The final event of the information campaign - "Access to Vocational and Higher Education for Ethnic Minorities" was held.
15/04/2021
The National Award for Vocational Education, initiated by the Millennium Foundation and supported by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, is being held for the fourth time this year and is traditionally supported by the Gudavadze-Patarkatsishvili Foundation.
14/04/2021
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli visited the famous linguist and philologist, Damana Melikishvili and congratulated her on the Mother Language Day.

       
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