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The dates for the end of the school year will not change
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, while presenting the anti-crisis plan in the field of education amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, also discussed the dates for the end of 2019-2020 academic year, which will remain the same.
Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "The idea of the “TV School” was born amidst the crisis and the resources were mobilized in the shortest time"
In accordance with the instructions of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli presented an anti-crisis plan regarding all areas of education.
Assessment of International Partners: Georgia has successfully overcome the challenges facing the education system during the pandemic
Microsoft Corporation and the International Organization for Economic Development and Cooperation (OECD) praised the measures taken by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia to promote distance learning amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "Academic year will not be announced considering the results of distance learning introduced in the general education system"
In accordance with the instructions of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli presented an anti-crisis plan regarding all areas of education.
Georgia will be involved in Microsoft's global initiatives
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli held a video conference with the Vice President of Microsoft on Education, Anthony Salcito, where the parties discussed plans for future cooperation.
Mikheil Chkhenkeli: We successfully overcame the challenges facing the education system during the pandemic and this semester has been completed
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli participated in an online International Discussion Panel on International Policy, organized by TSU International School of Economics (ISET) and ISET Research Institute and addressed the participants.
Andreas Schleicher, Head of OECD Education Directorate, named Georgia and Finland leaders in successful implementation of distance learning
For the very first time, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli took part in Summit on the Transformation of Virtual Education, organized by Microsoft Corporation. The minister addressed the public and introduced them to the challenges facing the Georgian education system and various mechanisms to solve the obstacles amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vice President of Education at Microsoft Corporation: "We are inspired by the tremendous effort and resilience of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia in responding to the COVID-19 crisis in adapting the system
Anthony Salsito, Vice President of Education at Microsoft Corporation, praised the measures taken by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia to promote distance learning in during the COVID-19 crisis:
Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "Our youth was the main source of motivation for our team - despite the crisis, we should create equal opportunities to receive quality education"
For the first time, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli participated at the summit on the transformation of virtual education, organized by Microsoft Corporation. The minister addressed the public and introduced them to the challenges facing the Georgian education system and various mechanisms to solve the obstacles amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new educational project starts in Georgia
A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the Education Coalition and the LEPL-Education Management Information System.
WebSchool - a new project for the entrants
Georgia is launching a new project for the entrants - WebSchool, a tool to further strengthen their knowledge and to help gain new expertise.
The 2020 Action Plan for Vocational Education Development was reviewed by donor organizations
Tamar Kitiashvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia held the next coordination meeting of donors online. The meeting was attended by all international organizations working in the field of vocational education in Georgia, who support the development of the ongoing complex reform.
Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia expands cooperation with Julich Research Center (FZJ)
A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia and Julich Research Center (FZJ), envisaging the development of long-term cooperation between Georgia and Germany within the Georgian-German Scientific Bridge (GGSB). The memorandum was signed by Minister Mikheil Chkhenkeli, the Center’s Chairman of Board of Directors - Wolfgang Marquardt and the Director - Hans Ströer.
Registration for the 2020 exams is finalized
The registration of those who wish to take the Unified National Examinations and the Common Master's Examination, as well as the competence exam designated for the teachers and the student grant competition, has now been completed.The application deadline for the “Culture Promotion Program “ has been extended
By the decision of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, for the purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus, taking into account the situation created in the country and proceeding from the interests of the beneficiaries, the deadline for submitting applications for the competitions announced within the framework of the "Culture Promotion Program" has been set as June 1, 2020, at 18:00; and the start date for the winning projects within the framework of the competitions - as July 15, 2020.CAPTAIN: Science is the Captain - Project submitted by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia to the European Commission has won the Horizon 2020 science Grant
The CAPTAIN: Science is the Captain project, submitted by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, won the grant amounted to EUR 197 500, as established by the European Scholarship and Innovation Framework Program – Horizon 2020, to support the development of science and research.
Webinar: "Strategies for Restoration of Tourism Sector in the Post-Covid 19 Era"
With the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia and organized by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism, the webinar "Strategies for Restoring the Tourism Sector in the Post-Covid 19 Era" was held.
Tengiz Gachechiladze was awarded the title of Knight of Sports
Owing to the decision of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Tengiz Gachechiladze – an honored sports journalist of Georgia, was awarded with the highest award in the field of sports - the Knight of Sports.
UNESCO ‘Participation Program’ 2020-2021
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, in cooperation with the National Commission of UNESCO, offers individuals to submit their project applications for funding under the UNESCO 2020-2021 Participation Program.“Compendium of Cultural Policies & Trends” positively evaluates online cultural projects implemented in Georgia
Founded by the Council of Europe, the Association - Compendium of Cultural Policies & Trends has published a report on the cultural events offered online by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia.
Today is the birthday of the great Georgian scientist and public figure, Ivane Javakhishvili
The establishment of the first European high school and university in the Caucasus, was the key achievement and an invaluable contribution to the advancement of our country. Along with the great scientific and educational significance, this event has become a crucial step towards Georgia's independence and it still largely determines our aspiration for further development.No news found.