EDUCATION
In Georgia
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Education in Georgia is free and compulsory from the age of 6 until 14 years old. At age15 students may sit for their Arasruli Sashulo Ganaltebis Motsmoba Certificate.
The final 3 years of secondary school are spent at either academic secondary schools, or technical special secondary schools. Examinations taken around age 18 are for Sashualo Ganatlebis Atestasi, or Sashualo Profesiuli Sastsavleblis Diplomi Certificates.
However, expenses such as books and supplies can be difficult for some students to afford.
Literacy is still high at about 99.7%
Georgia is acceded to the Bologna Process and is a signatory to the Lisbon Convention, which means that the Georgian educational system (general, vocational and higher) is fully compatible with the European standards of education.
Diplomas issued by high school, vocational colleges and institutes of higher educational are recognized by European countries and the US.
Public schools are decentralized in Georgia. They are governed by school boards composed of parents, teachers and schoolchildren. The board approves the school budget and internal regulation of the school.
The Minister of Education presents a certified candidate for the position of school principal and if the school board approves, then they appoint the principal and can ultimately fire him/her as well.
Native and Fluent English Speaking Teachers continue to arrive in Georgia as a part of the educational program “Teach and Learn with Georgia”.
These teachers are placed in public schools throughout Georgia and are involved in the educational process together with the local teachers……………………………………. See more: (Click Here)
EDUCATION FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS IN GEORGIA
Education in Georgia is fast becoming one of the best in the world.
Here are good reasons why you need to consider studying in Georgia;
Economical Cost of living.
Low tuition fee.
Low cost of Accommodation.
There are more than 50,000 international students studying in Georgia.
Admission Letter in just few days.
No IELTS/TOEFL.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES
Although English is now a compulsory subject in all Georgian schools, English as a medium for tuition is only used in private schools.
For a full list of English medium private schools… (click here)
UNIVERSITY STUDIES IN ENGLISH
Living in Tbilisi is very safe- the streets are well lighted and there is police presence everywhere. The city has installed cameras in most areas and it is very safe to walk in most places at night.
There are many career and academic opportunities in Georgia for International students.
Currently, there are Over 110 Bachelor degree programs, Master's degree programs and
Doctorate degree programs in Georgia that are taught In English language for International students.
For a full list of English Medium undergraduate study programmes (click here)
Tuition fees vary from institution to institution. It is approximately $2,500-$3000 for undergraduate programs and for postgraduate programs it is $4,500 per year.
Accommodation costs range from $300-$800 per year. Nov 5, 2021
Georgia has 2 universities in the overall Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Foreign students can seek employment and work part-time alongside their studies.
For a full list of English Medium universities (click Here)
PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN GEORGIA
While private schools may offer advanced learning opportunities, they come at a cost that not all families can bear. To cope with this, special vouchers exist to allow parents to choose a private institution for their child.
This and other initiatives are rooted in the idea of decentralization and allowing a pseudo-privatization of existing public schools.
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