Within the framework of the program “Access to Inclusive Education”, the Tbilisi City Hall continues to provide the children with special educational needs and disabilities with adapted transport. For this purpose, the City Hall purchased four new adapted mini-buses. Tbilisi City Hall, together with the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, has selected 11 public schools that... Read More
The Millennium Challenge Account has announced a winner team of the Millennium Innovation Competition, which will travel to NASA in the United States and take part in the Educational Program of the Cosmic Center University. Independent Experts Commission has announced three best teams of senior pupils, who have presented projects in innovations, new technologies and natural sciences. Second and... Read More
A new draft law on “Vocational Education “has been prepared by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia in consideration of a comprehensive analysis of the “Law of Georgia on Vocational Education”, Strategy for Reform of Vocational Education, Social-economic Development Strategy of Georgia (“Georgia 2020), EU-Georgia Association Agreement, local context, as... Read More
By initiative of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, every pupil will be given an opportunity to reveal his/her talent in different fields of art. Artistic circles will be established in schools and interesting lessons of art will be conducted, as it is important for the school pupils to get interested in art and to develop harmoniously.
Subsequent winter
school of “Civic Initiatives Platform” was held, during which Aleksandre
Jejelava met with the school pupils and delivered a lecture on topic “Education
and Leadership”.
The pupils participating in the Civic Education Program “Future Generation” presented the photo exhibition of the projects fulfilled by them. Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Lia Gigauri, the spouses of US Congressmen, director of the Civic Education Program “Future Generation”, Director of Georgian Office of “PH International” and the... Read More
Tbilisi Public School №51 joined the initiative of the Government to introduce healthy lifestyle in schools and started the school competitions in 12 kinds of sport. The tournaments will be held during one month and almost all pupils of school will be involved in it. The Olympiad was solemnly opened today. Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Aleksandre Jejelava, Minister of Sport and... Read More
On February 23-24, the IV Session of the International Supervisory Board was held at Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. The member of the Board, the Vice Prime Minister of Georgia, the Minister of Education and Science Aleksandre Jejelava opened the meeting.
On 23 February, on the Cadets Memorial Day, the representatives
of the legislative and executive authorities, the descendants of cadets, “Chokosnebi”
and other honorable guests laid a wreath on the memorial board of adets and
honored the memory of the cadets, died in the Kojori-Tabakhmela battle against
the Russian army in 1921.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia announces registration of applicants for general education program in the form of extern from February 22 to March 2, 2017.
The Millennium Challenge Account held the presentation of the activities implemented in 2016. As a result of the activities carried out within the Compact, 1.7 million lives of Georgian citizens will change for the better.
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia took part in working of the Fourth Forum of Association of Private Colleges of Georgia. The report of the work done by the Association in 2015-2016 and the results achieved during the two years were presented.
Within the framework of the professional development program of teachers and school directors of “Millennium Challenge Account – Georgia”, carried out by the National Center for Teacher Professional Development, which is being implemented by the Teacher Professional Development Center, trainings are conducting for all public school directors and facilitators for improvement of... Read More
A Memorandum of Cooperation was signed by and between the
Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and “Alexandre Ghurtskaia
Gymnasium – GG”. According to the Memorandum, joint educational projects will
be developed and implemented in order to conduct Olympiads in natural sciences,
to organize workshops and conferences for pupils and teachers and to identify
talented... Read More
Within the framework of the information days of “Horizon 2020”, the information day of the European Union Framework Program for Research and Innovation - “Horizon 2020” was held to the direction of safe, clean and efficient energy in the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia.
World Education Forum was held in London.
The ministers of education from 95 countries and up to 800 representatives of the
education sector took part in the forum. Many important issues were discussed
at the forum, including common problems in the field of education. The ways of
solving the problems, new approaches and strategies were discussed. Within the
framework of the forum,... Read More
Through joint organization of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and the Polish Embassy, a working meeting was held with the purpose of establishment of direct contacts between the universities of these two countries. Higher education system of Georgia and Poland was discussed at the event. The representatives of the University introduced their university programs and discussed... Read More
The international educational exhibition was opened, where Georgian universities, together with up to 100 educational institutions throughout the world, offer various educational programs, study funding opportunities, scholarships and grants to the students, entrants and graduate students.
The Office of Resource Officers of the Educational Institution fully shares the initiative of the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia to introduce the healthy lifestyle in schools. For this purpose, the Office of Resource Officers is planning to organize the sports events together with the public schools. The resource officers carried out the first sports event together with the sports... Read More
The Rectors Council was convened at Gori State University. The meeting was traditionally led by the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Aleksandre Jejelava and participated by the heads of state and private higher education institutions being the members of the Rectors’ Council.
Korneli Kekelidze
National Center of Manuscripts of the Ministry of Education and Science of
Georgia published eighteen scientific books. The scientific literature of
unique content will greatly assist the scientists in their future researches.
The National Center of Manuscripts has been working in different scientific
fields such as publication of the text of ancient manuscripts, as well... Read More
The meeting of the Tripartite Commission discussed realization of the right to increase vocational qualifications and the possibility of acquiring the desired profession at all ages, which is the central task of the Government to solve the problem of economic development and employment.
LEPL International Center for Education has announced two scholarship programs – “Master Degrees in France 2017-2018” and “Scholarship Programs in Hungary (Stipendium Hungaricum) 2017-2018”.
Pupils of the village Zerti Public School in Gori region continue their study at the school with modern standards. The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Aleksandre Jejelava, Executive Director of Millennium Challenge Account Magda Maghradze and Head of the Representative Office of Millennium Challenge Corporation in Georgia Gener Adelman visited the school, rehabilitation of which... Read More
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Aleksandre Jejelava introduced the main accents of the news of the system to journalists and answered their questions on topical issues.
The Minister of Education and
Science of Georgia Aleksandre Jejelava visited the Tbilisi Public School № 161 and private schools “Logos”
and “Hamilton”.
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Aleksandre Jejelava held the working meeting with new Ambassador of Azerbaijan - Dursun Hasanov on the issues of cooperation in the field of education and science.
The agreement of cooperation was signed by and between the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and the Ministry of Human Resources of Hungary in the field of education and science.
Minister of Education and Science
of Georgia visited the public schools of villages Vardisubani and Ikalto.
Aleksandre Jejelava got acquainted with the course of the educational process
and met with the school representatives.
Minister of Education and Science
of Georgia Aleksandre Jejelava visited the “Kvevri school-workshop” of Ikalto
and Ikalto Academy by invitation of Metropolite of Alaverdi Davit. “Kvevri
school-workshop” founded by the initiative of the Metropolite aims to restore
and retain traditional and ancient methods of production of pitcher (Kvevri),
as well as development of... Read More
Minister of Education and Science
of Georgia visited Iakob Gogebashvili Telavi State University. Aleksandre
Jejelava talked about the urgent issues of higher education and science at the
meeting with professors and teachers and answered the questions.
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Aleksandre Jejelava met with Director General of the European Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiation Directorate, Christian Danielson and other senior representatives of the European Commission.
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Aleksandre Jejelava held a working meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Finland Aria McConnen. The Minister introduced the current situation in Georgia and future plans in the field of education and science to the Ambassador.
Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Lia Gigauri met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkey to Georgia Mr. Zeki Levent Gümrükçü.
The students of village Dioknisi in Marneuli region will continue their studies at the new school equipped with modern standards from new semester. Today, the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Aleksandre Jejelava, together with the representatives of local self-government, visited the school.
At the initiative of Aleksandre Jejelava, the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia has begun to listen to the parents of the pupils and solve the problematic issues together with them for the first time. The first meeting was held in the working format with the parents, where they were able to talk about both positive and problematic issues of the school life, to express their opinions... Read More
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Aleksandre Jejelava
held a working meeting with the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic Rudolph
Michalka on the issues of cooperation in the field of education and science.
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Aleksandre Jejelava continues meetings with the representatives of the diplomatic corps. This time, the Minister hosted the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to Georgia Ianis Zlamet.
Extensive rehabilitation works were carried out at Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University – all five floors of the second building, the building of the technological faculty, training and research areas were completely renovated and equipped, new heating system was installed, the façade was completely rehabilitated (1st and 2nd buildings), technical-material base was... Read More
Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Lia Gigauri hosted the Greek delegation, headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece Terence Nicolaos Quick.
Minister of
Education and Science of Georgia Aleksandre Jejelava and Minister of Education,
Culture and Sport of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara Inga Shamilishvili
visited Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University. Aleksandre Jejelava talked
about the topical issues of higher education and science at the meeting held with
professors and teachers. The first official of the Ministry... Read More
Subsequent meeting with the members of the board of directors of public and private schools was held in Tbilisi Public School №175. The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Aleksandre Jejelava opened the meeting and introduced a new initiative of the Government to the members of the Board, which promotes and supports healthy lifestyle. Then the members of the Board presented the... Read More
For the first time in Georgia, British “Oxford Brooks University” launches the bachelor’s program - Business Administration and Finance, together with the University of Business and Technology (UBT).
Photo Exhibition “Future Generation” was held within the framework of the Civic Education Program. In the photographs, the students have brought forward the topics such as human rights protection, struggle against violence and oppression among peers, anti-tobacco activities, etc.
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia continues meetings with the school community. This time, Aleksandre Jejelava met with merited teachers of public schools in the Tbilisi Public School №62.
By organization of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement, third national competition of the Worldskills Georgia was held on January 18-20 in 6 professional skills: graphic design, web design, hairdressing, cooking, confectionery and restaurant service.
Through the efforts of the Georgian authority, scientists, researchers and innovators of our country have been involved in the European Union Framework Program for Research and Innovation – “Horizon 2020” and have already achieved great success.
Honorary doctorate degree awarding ceremony was held at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. According to the decree of the Academic Council, the title of honorary doctor was awarded to the professors of Athens, Cambridge, London and Berlin for promotion of popularization of Georgia and the exclusive contribution to introduce the Georgian culture to the international community.
Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Teimuraz Murghulia held a working meeting with the President of University College Dublin (UCD), Professor Andrew J. Deeks.
A modern public school designated for 1000 students in one of the most densely settled areas was built in Isani district. Such a large-scale construction has not been carried out in the capital for dozens of years.
16 graduates of the college “Spectrum” were employed in the organization “Artisans’ City” to the direction of furniture assembly / construction, with minimum wage - GEL 1.200.
Subsequent session of the Rectors Council was held at Ilia State University, which was opened by the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Aleksandre Jejelava. The session was attended by the heads of the state and private higher education institutions being the members of the Rectors Council.
Presentation of the program “Second Opportunity for Education” was held at the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. The aim of the program is to assist all citizens of Georgia, regardless of age, to acquire mandatory general education (9th grade certificate).
The Millennium Challenge Account and the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia have initiated development of the Operation and Management (O&M) project for public schools.
The Minister briefly informed the Ambassador about the current situation in the field of education and science in Georgia and provided with the information about current and planned reforms.
At the initiative of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, the cycle of extended meetings and workshops started at the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health for the doctors of public schools of Tbilisi and regions.
With the financial support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and assistance of the Innovations and Technology Agency of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, industrial innovations laboratory “Fablab” was organized on the basis of 14 state vocational education institutions available in Georgia.
Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Lia Gigauri visited the Tbilisi Boarding School №200, congratulated the children with the New Year and gave them the New Year gifts on behalf of the Minister. The Deputy Minister examined the handmade items of pupils and got acquainted with the process of their making.
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Aleksandre Jejelava met with the rectors of the universities of the regions, other officials and the representatives of “Startup Georgia” Ltd.
Organized by the Ministry of Education and
Science, the last vocational education meeting in 2016
held by the National
Professional Council was held with the new members, chaired by the Minister of Education
and Science of Georgia - Aleksandre Jejelava.
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia – Aleksandre
Jejelava, has presented his views this time to the international and
non-governmental organizations, and to the representatives of the Georgian
Teachers Association, as well as to the experts in Educational field.
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia – Aleksandre Jejelava, presented the primary directions towards the development of education and science to the Prime Minister, the government officials, diplomatic corps, as well as to the international and non-governmental organizations.
The Parliament of Georgia has ratified the Horizon 2020 program Association Agreement resulting in Georgia becoming a full-fledged Horizon 2020 Program associated country.
The
first deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia – Ketevan
Natriashvili, has summarized the results achieved in vocational education for
the year of 2016, in collaboration with the representatives of the European
Union, during the "Employment, Vocational Education and Training
Coordinating Council" session.
The Ministry of Education and Science commences the implementation of the “The support for the higher education quality development” project. The project aims at modernizing the management system at the active higher educational institutions, which are under the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia’s administration.
The Petroleum Company – Gulf finances the tuition
for the Internally Displaced students. The Minister of Education and Science of
Georgia – Aleksandre Jejelava, awarded the official scholarships to the
students together with the Gulf company representatives.
A new cable was unveiled by one of the leading manufacturer’s in the world - Doppelmayr”. The Prime Minister of Georgia attended the grand opening ceremony, with other members of Georgian government.
The National Center for the Educational Quality Enhancement held a meeting with the students regarding the summary of the vocational reforms, as well as the important issues and future reform plans and strategies, which is crucial for the modular educational programs at all stages.
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia – Aleksandre Jejelava held a meeting of the newly elected principals of public and private schools. The Standing board was elected for the first time, by the principals of the public and private schools, by taking into account the educational system of interest.
"Regarding the amount of students and the terms, to which they receive the state educational grants in the higher educational institutions, within the scope of the social program for students, who study in the accredited higher educational institution, based on their results of the national examinations”.
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia – Aleksandre Jejelava visited and inspected Telavi Flight-Training Base – “Mimino” of Georgian University of Aviation equipped with modern infrastructure and technical appliances. Additionally, the Minister also attended the students’ training session.
President of Georgia – Giorgi Margvelashvili hosted a reception at the presidential palace, on which the President presented the projects funded from the Reserve Fund to the Minister of Education and Science – Aleksandre Jejelava, as well as to the rectors of the higher educational institutions and representatives from the government entities.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, with the support of the Georgian Innovation and Technology Agency, held a competition – “Kreatoni”, which entailed participants competing with each other during a 12-hour duration to create the best concept.
The Minister of Education and Science, together with the Minister of Internal Affairs, attended the safety lessons. Aleksandre Jejelava and Giorgi Mghebrishvili, visited Tbilisi public school N176, and attended the lessons of safety – a joint project between the two Ministries.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia presented the results of the implemented reform in the field of vocational education during the years of 2014-2016.
Another Standing Commission was held, where the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia – Aleksandre Jejelava, together with the members of the committee discussed the changes in the teachers’ development and career advancement scheme.
Due to the government order, The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia will fund the tuition fund for the students residing in the divisor villages.
One of the top priorities for the Ministry of Education and Science is to enhance the entrepreneurial skills between the secondary school and vocational college students.
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia visited public school N1 and N4 in Telavi, and subsequently met with the school students. Aleksandre Jejelava got acquainted with the ongoing educational process and held a meeting with the school representatives.
Rectors Council session was held at the Iakob Gogebashvili Telavi State University, which was opened by the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia – Aleksandre Jejelava.
A conclusive conference for the “Social Inclusion Support Sub-program" was held at the Ilia State University conference hall, where the guests had the opportunity to view special presentations created by the program beneficiaries – individuals with special educational needs, as well as the students of Georgian public schools regarding the events conducted by the” Social... Read More
A new vocational educational institution – Ilia Tsinadzghvrishvili vocational college is opened in the village of Tsinamdzghvriantkari, Mtskheta Municipality, located in Mtskheta-Mtianeti region.
In 2016, 140 years have passed since the first printing of “Deda Ena” created by Iakob Gogebashvili in 1876. With the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, Korneli Kekelidze National Center of Manuscripts and Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, organized a youth conference “Gogebashvili Pedagogy – Current Challenges”.
The first deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia – Ketevan Natriashvili, has concluded the end of the European week of vocational skills with the discussion of the new initiatives in the vocational education.
Zhiuli Shartava Public school N4 in Rustavi, annually hosts an award ceremony for the successful teachers and students, were a number of honorary guests are invited.
The competition - “Me-Ombudsman 2016” was organized, with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, funded by the European Union - “Public Defender Support” Project.
A new school of modern standards is being built in Saburtalo district. The new building of the public school №61 will be put in operation from the next academic year. The deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia – Lia Gigauri, together with the majority MP – Levan Gogichaishvili inspected the construction process.
Within the Computer Sciences education week framework, the Minister of Education and Science visited the British-Georgian Academy. Aleksandre Jejelava met with the students and inspected the auditorium equipped with the latest technologies.
Owing to the initiative of the Ministry of Cultural and Monument Protection of Georgia, in cooperation with the European Union, a large-scale forum – “Culture and Creativity for Innovation and Development” was held.
Owing to the EU4Business initiative, strategic seminar was held on a subject: vocational qualifications for the development of small and medium-scale entrepreneurs.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia denies the information, which was spread regarding being one of the initiators for organizing the meeting on December 9 at the National Science Academy of Georgia, in collaboration with other government agencies.
An international conference “Inclusive Education in 2025 implies everyone” was held. The conference was dedicated to one of the most innovation approaches, which implies the integration of the SEN Students into the process.
Organized by the Millennium Challenge Account – Georgia, a presentation of the second round of competition for the vocational education promotion was held within the scope of “Vocational Education for the Economic Development” project.
Organized by the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement, and supported by the European Committee, a conference with the title “Changes in the higher education quality assurance system – the support of mechanisms oriented on the development and results”.
The students of the concluding year visited the College “Mermisi” for the open day, where they had the opportunity to inspect the college, receive the information regarding the vocational education and get personally involved in the program’s practical demonstration.
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