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31/10/2013
Working meeting with non-governmental sector
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia is carrying out a project – Implementation of Inclusive Education in Vocational Education System, with the support of the Ministry of Education and Research of Norway.
30/10/2013
Lela Imedashvili was selected for the position of the Head of Ozurgeti Resource Center
Lela Imedashvili was selected for the position of the Head of Ozurgeti Resource Center.
30/10/2013
Equal access to education for all children
In 2013, inclusive education has been recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia as one of the main priorities. Consequently, the Ministry is carrying out a number of important projects for pupils with special educational needs, among them is “Inclusive Education Support Program”.
29/10/2013
Goneri Papava was selected for the position of the Head of Zugdidi Resource Center
Goneri Papava was selected for the position of the Head of Zugdidi Resource Center.
26/10/2013
Awarding successful pupils
Awarding of successful pupils continues. Successful 10th graders from Samegrelo, Zemo Svaneti, Ajara and Guria regions, who have completed basic level (7th, 8th and 9th grades) with high performance were awarded with personal computers from the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia.
25/10/2013
Work visits in the regions continue
Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Lia Gigauri and other officials from the Ministry of Education introduced ongoing and planned projects to representatives of the field of education from Kvemo Kartli. 
25/10/2013
Ketevan Alibegashvili was selected for the position of the Head of Kazbegi Resource Center
Ketevan Alibegashvili was selected for the position of the Head of Kazbegi Resource Center.
24/10/2013
Badri Vashakidze was selected for the position of the Head of Kutaisi Resource Center
Badri Vashakidze was selected for the position of the Head of Kutaisi Resource Center.
23/10/2013
Seminar for Supporting Vocational Education Development
Three-day seminar for supporting vocational education development organized by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) is currently under way and shall last till October 24.
23/10/2013
Julieta Kobalia was selected for the position of the Head of Khoni Resource Center
Julieta Kobalia was selected for the position of the Head of Khoni Resource Center.
22/10/2013
Second phase of School Principals’ Registration Begins
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia starts the second phase of school principals’ certification – interview. The process of interviewing shall begin with those candidates who successfully passed testing in 2012. Attached please find a schedule.
22/10/2013
Georgian Government for Open Governance
Within the framework of the project “Georgian Government for Open Governance”, Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia,” held a meeting with journalists.
22/10/2013
Kakhaber Kupatadze was selected for the position of the Head of Tkibuli Resource Center
Kakhaber Kupatadze was selected for the position of the Head of Tkibuli Resource Center.
21/10/2013
Registration for secondary enrollment started today
University entrants who were able to pass minimum competency level in National Unified Examinations 2013 but were not enrolled on any educational program in accordance with a ranking document, are able to register again from October 21 until November 3, 2013  on the following web-site  http://registration.emis.ge/index.php?module=naec.  
21/10/2013
Manana Nadibaidze was selected for the position of the Head of Akhmeta Resource Center
Manana Nadibaidze was selected for the position of the Head of Akhmeta Resource Center.
20/10/2013
Ongoing Projects in the field of Education are being introduced in the Regions of Georgia
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia has started a large scale project which envisages organization of visits in order to make presentations on current and planned projects.
19/10/2013
A Memorandum signed with State Oil Company of Azerbaijan
Today, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze and CEO of State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) Rovnag Abdullayev have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the aim of implementing joint projects.
18/10/2013
Merab Migineishvili was selected for the position of the Head of Abasha Resource Center
Merab Migineishvili was selected for the position of the Head of Abasha Resource Center.
18/10/2013
New projects in Inclusive Education
Many important projects have been implemented in terms of inclusive education since 2013, among them is access to quality education for blind and visually impaired children.
18/10/2013
Standard for a school librarian
School librarian standard for public as well as private school librarians was created by National Curriculum Department of the Ministry of Education and Science. Presentation on the topic was made by Natia Jokhadze, Head of National Curriculum Department.
18/10/2013
Seminar held in the framework of Millennium project
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze attended a seminar held in the framework of Millennium Challenge Account – Georgia” (MCA-Georgia).
17/10/2013
Zurab Kareli was selected for the position of the Head of Gori Resource Center
Zurab Kareli was selected for the position of the Head of Gori Resource Center.
17/10/2013
Testing for Vocational Programs
October 17, 2013 -Testing of approximately 15000 applicants registered on vocational programs is under way in all Examination Centers throughout Georgia. First Deputy Minister Ketevan Natriahsvili held a briefing and called on the applicants to come to the Examination Centers on time and pass the test.
16/10/2013
Tamar Sanikidze visited Dvani and Takhtidziri Public Schools
Today, Minister of Education and Science Tamar Sanikidze, Deputy Minister Lia Gigauri and other representatives of the Ministry visited public schools of the villages Dvani and Takhtidziri.
16/10/2013
Information regarding the results of open contest for the position of the Head of Educational Resource Center
Darejan Niguriani was selected for the position of the Head of Daba Mestia Educational Resource Center.
15/10/2013
Information regarding the results of open contest for the position of the Head of Educational Resource Center
Kakhaber Rekhviashvili was selected for the position of the Head of Ambrolauri Resource Center.
15/10/2013
9 new schools to be built throughout Georgia
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia is to implement unprecedented project- construction of nine new schools in different regions shall start from November 2013.
15/10/2013
“Autumn Lectures in Tbilisi”
Within the framework of the project “Autumn Lectures in Tbilisi”, professors of German Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine will deliver lectures at Georgian Technical University during the period of October 12-26.
08/10/2013
Georgian-Lithuanian Project starts at Technical University
First Deputy Minister of Education and Science Ketevan Natriashvili and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Lithuania in Georgia, H.E. Jonas Paslauskas visited Lithuanian Language Center at Georgian Technical University together with representatives of the Sejm.
07/10/2013
Training for inclusive education teachers
Inclusive education teachers’ training was held at National Center for Teacher Professional Development. Teachers from Tbilisi and the regions attended the training.
05/10/2013
October 5 - International Teachers’ Day
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia arranged a ceremony at National Center for Teacher Professional Development on October 5. The event was attended by up to 100 teachers from Tbilisi and the regions, their trainers and authors of magazine “Mastsavlebeli”.
04/10/2013
Inclusive Education in Georgia
Within the framework of “Inclusive Education Support Program”, integrated class will start at Tbilisi public schools 64 and 166 for elementary level pupils with sensory (hearing) and autism spectrum disorders.
04/10/2013
Lia Gigauri to present a report to the Governmental Commission
Today, Deputy Minister of Education and Science and a member of Interagency Commission, Lia Gigauri visited the villages located near demarcation line, namely villages Kveshi, Ditsi and Ergneti.
03/10/2013
Special Commission studies needs of population of the villages located near demarcation line
Governmental Commission was set up to respond to the needs of residents of the villages located near the demarcation line. The decision on setting up the Commission was made during the Government Session on October 1.
01/10/2013
American instructors train Georgian Resource Officers
Representatives of National Association of School Resource Officers are visiting Georgia. Georgian Resource Officers and psychologists are being trained by the Association instructors during five days.
30/09/2013
Participants of the Program “Georgian Language for Future Success” were awarded with Certificates
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze awarded with certificates 114 participants of the third stream of “Georgian Language for Future Success” program.
29/09/2013
European Day of Languages
An event dedicated to European Day of Languages was held for children aged 7-14 at Tbilisi Youth Palace with the patronage of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, the Ministry of  Education and Science of Georgia, the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs and with the support of the EU Delegation to Georgia.
28/09/2013
A Conference on Pre-School Education
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia organized the 1st International Conference “Pre-School Education in Georgia- Reality and Prospects” with the support of UNICEF. 
28/09/2013
A conference arranged for vocational education representatives
Another Conference for the teachers of vocational education institutions was held. The Conference was opened by the First Deputy Minister of Education and Science Ketevan Natriashvili.  
27/09/2013
Tamar Sanikidze awarded a teacher from Abkhazia Public School 2
September 27, 2013 – Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze handed pectoral award “Amagdari” to one more internally displaced teacher from Sokhumi Ms Sonia Songulia, a chemistry teacher from Abkhazia Public School 2.
27/09/2013
Teacher from Sokhumi awarded with pectoral award “Amagdari”
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze awarded Ms Manana Dolidze, a maths teacher of Public School 51 with “Amagdari”.
26/09/2013
Vocational Programs for Persons with Special Educational Needs
With the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, persons with special educational needs will be able to join vocational education institutions during the autumn admission.
25/09/2013
Pupils with high academic performance were awarded in Kakheti and Imereti Regions
First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Ketevan Natriashvili and Telavi Majoritarian MP Gela Samkharauli awarded 225 10th graders of Kakheti Region with personal computers. These were the pupils who have successfully completed the basic level (7th, 8th and 9th grades).
24/09/2013
New Teaching Center
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze and Minister of Energy Kakha Kaladze opened a new Teaching Center of “Georgian State Electric System” in Substation Navtlughi.
24/09/2013
Memorandum signed with London School of Business and Finance
A Memorandum of Understanding in the field of education was signed between the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and London School of Business and Finance.
23/09/2013
Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia announces an internship competition
Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia announces internship competition. The aim of the competition is to promote preparation of qualified personnel and develop their practical skills. Duration of internship is 4 months.
23/09/2013
Tamar Sanikidze congratulated Sokhumi State University and Technical University students with the beginning of new academic year
September 23, 2013 – New academic year started at Sokhumi State University and Georgian Technical University. Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze visited both Universities, congratulated the students and wished them all the success.
21/09/2013
Public School to be built in village Lambalo
Head of Educational and Scientific Infrastructure Development Agency of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia Giga Umikashvili introduced preparation works for building Lambalo Public School to the pupils and teachers.
18/09/2013
Little patients will study in suitable conditions
Educational services will be provided at M.Iashvili Children Central Hospital for the children suffering from leukemia within Inclusive Education Promotion Program.
17/09/2013
New school starts at Special Establishment for Juveniles
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze and Minister of Corrections and Legal Assistance of Georgia Sozar Subari visited №11 Special Establishment for Juveniles, met with teachers and congratulated inmates with the beginning of a new school year.
16/09/2013
School year 2013-2014 begins
September 16, 2013 - New school year started in public schools of Georgia. Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze congratulated pupils and students with the beginning of the school year 2013-2014 at one of the largest schools in Tbilisi – Public School 47.
16/09/2013
New academic year in TSU
New academic year began at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze and Rector, academician Vladimer Papava congratulated students with the beginning of a new academic year.
16/09/2013
Ketevan Natriashvili congratulated Tianeti pupils with the beginning of new school year
First Deputy Minister Ketevan Natriashvili and Tianeti Majoritarian MP Zakaria Kutsnashvili congratulated pupils and students with the beginning of new school and academic years from Tianeti.
16/09/2013
Lia Gigauri visited Rustavi Public School 12
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16/09/2013
Congratulation of the Minister of Education and Science to the Schools
I would like to congratulate every pupil, every teacher, school administrations and parents on the beginning of a new school year! My special congratulations to first graders, little pupils with the first day at school.  They will always remember this day.
16/09/2013
Congratulation of the Minister of Education and Science to the students
I would like to congratulate the students on the begining of a new academic year, espeacilly the first year students! My congratulations on the success they have achieved-they are students now!
13/09/2013
Festival – “Vocational Education for Employment”
Festival “Vocational Education for Employment” was organized by the Ministry of Educational and Science of Georgia with the support Liberty Bank.
12/09/2013
Wine Day at Public College “Aisi”
“Wine Day” was held at Public College “Aisi”. This was a professional orientation focused event and aimed at raising awareness of vocational education, popularization of wine making as one of the oldest trades, restoring and preserving traditional winemaking, encouraging employment possibilities for vocational students and developing “marani” (location for... Read More
11/09/2013
Construction of nine new schools to start in the regions
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia has determined the urgency of new public schools in different regions of Georgia.
10/09/2013
Contest “Leonardo Da Vinci 2013” begins
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation are announcing International Contest “Leonardo Da Vinci 2013” for young inventors.
09/09/2013
Pupils with high academic performance were awarded with computers
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze and Deputy Minister Tamaz Marsagishvili awarded 302 10th graders who have successfully accomplished basic level (7th, 8th and 9th grades) with personal computers.
09/09/2013
Winners of National Olympiad arrive back from the Great Britain
Eight best pupils, winners of National School Olympiad, arrived from the Great Britain. They attended two-week English language intensive course in Southampton, Louis English Language Summer School.
06/09/2013
Tamar Sanikidze introduced ongoing and future projects to the students
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze held a meeting with 200 students of State and private higher education institutions and introduced already accomplished and future innovations in the field of higher education.
04/09/2013
Ketevan Natriashvili to familiarize with the registration process for vocational programs
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia has started registration process for vocational education programs from August 25. Today, Ketevan Natriashvili, Deputy Minister of Education became acquainted with the process.
03/09/2013
Winners of International Olympiads were awarded
Deputy Minister of Education and Science Lia Gigauri and Director of Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation Sulkhan Sisauri awarded winners of International Olympiads in IT, biology, mathematics and physics with money prizes.
03/09/2013
Deadline for additional registration period for the position of school principal is September 5
To the attention of those applicants who have successfully passed testing phase of certification process in 2012 and wish to join the certification process of school principals in 2013 from the interview, but have not yet passed a registration, are able to register during the additional period from September 2, 12:00 p.m. till September 5, 20:00 p.m.
03/09/2013
Statement of the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia
Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia responded to the upcoming presidential election and emphasized necessity of abiding to certain requirements set forth in the Election Code by the Ministry staff.
03/09/2013
Georgian-German Project is to start
First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Ketevan Natriashvili held a meeting with Jeuns Lipsdorf, a German MP, Head of the Commission for Educational Research and Culture.
30/08/2013
All schools in Samtredia will be supplied with natural gas next year
Minister of Education and Science Tamar Sanikidze and Minister of Energy Kakha Kaladze familiarized themselves with the rehabilitation works conducted in Samtredia Public School  8 and village Dabla Gomi Public School.
29/08/2013
Changes in the schedule for interviews for the Position of the Head of Resource Center
Taking into consideration that the majority of Selection Board members will not be able to attend the Board meeting due to objective reasons, certain changes have been made to the schedule for interviews.
29/08/2013
Private Sector’s involvement in the development of vocational education
In order to develop vocational education, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, Liberty Bank and 12 education institutions carrying out vocational programs.
27/08/2013
Up to 700 entrants will be eligible for secondary enrollment
Following the decision of Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, those entrants who were able to pass minimum competency level in National Unified Examinations 2013 but were not enrolled in selected higher education institutions, will be eligible for secondary enrollments.
26/08/2013
Training on vocational pedagogy and didactics
August 26-31, 2013, GIZ is conducting training with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, Teachers Professional Development Center and Vocational College “Spektri”. The topic of the training is vocational pedagogy and didactics.
24/08/2013
Special Committee continues regional meetings
A work meeting of Special Committee reviewing cases of persons dismissed on political grounds was held in Batumi on August 24-25. The Committee members are planning to meet the authors of written applications submitted from Adjara and Guria and hold hearings of the witnesses.
23/08/2013
Registration for those who wish to get vocational education
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia begins a registration process for those who wish to get vocational education on August 25, 2013. Beginning from the new academic year, all interested applicants will be able to acquire desired vocation with State financing in the fields of tourism, construction, agriculture, IT, services etc. Students will be trained at 19 State vocational... Read More
22/08/2013
Training for first grade head teachers
Before the beginning of new school year, all first grade head teachers will pass training on the topic of a special net-book for first graders - “Buki”. Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze and Director of Teachers Professional Development Center Gia Mamulashvili familiarized themselves with the course of training. 
20/08/2013
Training conducted on the basis of Education Management Information System
New rule for enrollment of applicants on vocational education programs has been elaborated by Vocational Education Development Department of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. Training of personnel participating in registration process is under way starting from August 16 to August 23.
19/08/2013
Minister meets Summer School Students
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze held a meeting with participants of Bakuriani Summer School and attended a lecture-seminar of a foreign lecturer together with the students. Within the framework of the Project “Support of Philosophy and Sociology in Georgian State Universities (2013-2015)” a Summer School is being held in Bakuriani from August 15 to... Read More
15/08/2013
Seminar on Higher Education Reforms continues
Professor Niklaus Largier of University of California, Berkley is visiting Georgia with the invitation of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. Professor Largier has conducted a three-day seminar on the topic of University arrangement in order to share international experience in this regard.
14/08/2013
Testing of candidates for the positions of school principal
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia has started the process of certification of school principals. Testing shall be held on August 21-22. Please see the schedule for testing.
09/08/2013
President of SAMSUNG opens a smart school in Georgia
Boo-Keun Yoon, President of the company Samsung, Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Minister of Economy and Acting Rector of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Alexandre Kvitashvili opened a smart school class at Tbilisi State University.
07/08/2013
Minister becomes familiar with rehabilitation works
Today, Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia visited a public school in village Sasireti, Kaspi in order to get familiar with the rehabilitation works.
05/08/2013
Winners of National School Olympiad were awarded
Today, Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia awarded winners of School Subjects Olympiads with money prizes and diplomas. For the first time this year, up to 80 teachers of winning pupils were awarded with diplomas of appreciation. 
04/08/2013
Georgian pupils in CERN central laboratory
Ten best pupils from Georgian schools shall travel to Switzerland for 5 days to visit CERN Central Laboratory. They were selected from 70 pupils participating in “International Science Summer School”.
02/08/2013
Private sector in Vocational Education
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia organized a conference with the support of JSC “Liberty Bank” on involvement of private sector in vocational education. The conference was opened by Minister Tamar Sanikidze. 
01/08/2013
Special Committee reviewing cases of dismissal for political reasons continues its work in the regions
Another work meeting of Special Committee reviewing cases of dismissal for political reasons was held in Kutaisi. Imereti is one of the first regions where Committee members shall meet with the applicants, hear testimony of witnesses and hold substantial review of the cases.
01/08/2013
Project for pupils with special educational needs successfully ended
National Curriculum Department of the Ministry of Education and Science was implementing a project “Sport for pupils with special educational needs” with the financial support of UNICEF.
31/07/2013
Seminar on Higher Education Reforms
Professor Tassilo Schmitt from the University of Bremen visited Georgia with the invitation of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. Foreign expert conducted a seminar on the issues of University management in order to share international experience. 
25/07/2013
Work meeting with Minister of Education and Science
Today, Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia held a meeting with Daniel Yohannes, MCC CEO, Lea Henley, MCC Deputy Head of Administration and Richard Norland, US Ambassador to Georgia.
25/07/2013
New phase of cooperation with Peace Corps
Today, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze and Maura J. Foulton, Country Director of Peace Corps Georgia signed a renewed Memorandum of Cooperation.
24/07/2013
Certification of School Principals
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia is starting a certification process of public school principals. This is the first stage of school principals’ contest.
23/07/2013
Novelty in Scholarship Program “Door of Knowledge”
Today, Minister of Education and Science Tamar Sanikidze held a meeting with the students financed by the Ministry of Education in order to accomplish their studies in leading higher education institutions of the world.
19/07/2013
English expert assesses Georgian project
Founder and Director of Great Britain Buckswood School Giles Sutton familiarized with the course of the Program “Intensified Teaching of English Language” initiated by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia.   The aim of the expert’s visit is to observe and assess the Project which is carried out by Buckswood School Tbilisi in partnership with Great... Read More
17/07/2013
Examinations 2013 ended on July 17
Today a summarizing briefing was held in National Examination Center. It was emphasized that the examinations process has passed without complications. Only 2 entrants and 3 teachers were dismissed for procedural violations. 2% of entrants, 13% of teachers, 11% of Master course candidates and 8% of those who wished to improve grant conditions haven’t showed up on the... Read More
17/07/2013
Discussion on Vocational Education Development Concept
Today, the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and International Organization for Migration arranged a conference “Vocational Education Development – Vocational Education Strategy, Professional Orientation and Quality Improvement”.
16/07/2013
Giorgi Margvelashvili introduced new Minister
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili introduced new Minister Tamar Sanikidze to the public. Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili introduced new Minister Tamar Sanikidze to the public. 
16/07/2013
Memorandum with Georgian National Tourism Administration
Today, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Giorgi Margvealshvili and Giorgi Sigua, Head of Georgian National Tourism Administration signed a Memorandum of Cooperation.
15/07/2013
Leaders Forum of International Movement of Humane Pedagogy
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili opened the second meeting of Leaders Forum of International Movement of Humane Pedagogy. The meeting was arranged by Academician Shalva Amonashvili in village Busheti, Telavi.
15/07/2013
Ancient collection of ‘The Knight in the Panther’s Skin’ in the list of World Documentary Heritage
Press conference was held in Ilia Abuladze Exhibition Hall of National Center of Manuscripts. The Conference was dedicated to inclusion of 94 manuscripts preserved in the Center in UNESCO world international documentary register –“Memory of the World”.
12/07/2013
Oath Ceremony of Peace Corps Volunteers
Oath Ceremony of the 13th Peace Corps Volunteers group was held in Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. The group consists of 19 English language teachers and 11 volunteers of organizational development program.

             
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