Statement of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia
In order to reduce mobility and manage the epidemiological situation in the country, by the decision of the Interagency Coordination Council, the educational process in vocational schools and higher education institutions operating in the cities of Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Rustavi, Telavi, Gori, Zugdidi, Poti, and the Autonomous Republic of Adjara will be conducted remotely until January 31, 2021.
It should be noted that universities implementing educational programs in medicine are authorized to conduct practical/laboratory/clinical components in a non-remote (in-person) format, in accordance with the recommendations of the Ministry of Health.
The decision of the Interagency Coordination Council regarding the completion of the first semester of the 2020-2021 academic year in a remote format in general education schools of the major cities: Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi, Gori, Poti, Zugdidi, Telavi, Gardabani, and Marneuli remains in force.
Furthermore, general education institutions operating within the territory of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara will continue their educational process in a remote format.
Mikheil Chkhenkeli, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia: „Let me brief you on our decisions regarding the education sector. Based on the epidemiological situation, the Interagency Coordination Council has made the following decisions:
As you are already aware, kindergartens nationwide have suspended their operations. This applies to both public and private kindergartens. This decision remains in force.
As for schools, general education institutions in major cities have already transitioned to a remote format; consequently, this decision remains in force as well.
Regarding vocational schools and higher education institutions in major cities, they will fully transition to a remote format, with the exception of academic medical programs. As you know, given the current situation, the field of medicine is a strategic priority for the country. Universities will be authorized to conduct practical and laboratory classes for academic medical programs in a non-remote format.“
