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Georgian boxers have won 15 medals at the European School Championship
On August 4-11, the European Boxing Championship among the school students was held at the Volleyball Arena in Digomi. 316 athletes from 30 countries participated in the European Championship. The Georgian team successfully competed in European Championship and won 15 medals – out which 7 are gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze.
Georgian students won the International Informatics Olympiad
A team of four students from Komarov's Physics and Mathematics Public School # 199 in Tbilisi won three medals at the 31st International Informatics Olympiad: Nikoloz Birkadze - gold, and Teimuraz Toloraia and Bakar Gamesardashvili won bronze medals. Fourth member of the team Davit Khvedelidze missed the chance to acquire a medal this time.
Government officials met with the population of Tsageri municipality
Representatives of the executive and legislative branches continue meetings with the population of the regions across Georgia.
Tbilisi hosts European U-17 Championship in Waterpolo
On August 9, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport - Mikheil Batiashvili and President of Water Sports Federation - David Rurua held a press conference and spoke about the European Under-17 Water Polo Championship on August 11-18 in Tbilisi. Members of Georgian U-17 team and head coach of the team - Soso Maisuradze attended the press conference. Representatives of the European Water Polo Federation - Gianni Lonzi, Chairman of the Technical Committee - Marco Byrie, Executive Director of the Executive Committee, spoke about the importance of the European Championship with the Minister.
Partskhanakanevi Public School N2 to be named after the Fallen Hero during the August war 2008
The School located in Partskhanakanevi, was named after Mamia Pantsulaia, who died in the August 2008 war. Mamia Pantsulaia was an outstanding student of the public school N2 in the village of Partskhanakanevi. After graduating from high school, he served in the Georgian Armed Forces. He was also on a peacekeeping mission in Iraq. And in August 2008 Mamia Pantsulaia participated in the Georgia-Russia war, where he died heroically.
A new agreement on cooperation in vocational education has been signed with the World Bank
A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia and the World Bank (WB) to enhance the quality of professional education teachers. The agreement was signed by Deputy Minister - Irina Abuladze and World Bank Georgia Representative, Education Coordinator - Nino Kutateladze.
Within the Erasmus + program, the opportunities for 17 Georgian universities will be further enhanced
Within the framework of the Erasmus + program, the European Commission's Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency for Higher Education Capacity Building announced the results of the 2019 competition.
In 2020, unified national exams will be conducted with the new model
Within the framework of the complex education reform, in 2020, the entrants will pass the Unified National Exams with a brand new model. The new model implies, on the one hand, reducing the number of exams from 4 compulsory exams to 3 exams, and on the other hand, better assessing students' readiness for a particular program. The subject exam will test not only the knowledge of the actual material, but also important skills such as critical thinking, information processing, assessment, logical and argumentative reasoning.
Complex reform of the cultural sphere - the National Cultural Foundation is established
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia initiates a large-scale complex reforms and systemic changes in the field of culture, based on EU recommendations and tailored to Georgia's needs.
Meetings of government officials and open dialogue with the local population of different regions of the country continue
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Shalva Gogoladze, State Representative in Imereti - Zviad Shalamberidze and representatives of local authorities met with villagers of Skhvitori, Dunta, Bajiti and Sarki and provided information on issues of interest to them.
Batumi-Tbilisi XI International Festival Night Serenades 2019
On August 6, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia held a press conference dedicated to the Night Serenades Festival. The event was chaired by Deputy Minister - Levan Kharatishvili, Deputy Head of Tbilisi City Hall - Maka Nasrashvili, Festival Director - Nina Tsagareli and mezzo-soprano - Nino Surguladze.
Tbilisi hosts European Championship for the first time in Georgian boxing history.
Tbilisi hosts European Championship for the first time in Georgian boxing history. A team of boys and girls from 30 countries visit Georgia. More than 300 athletes compete in 26 weight categories.
Adjara hosts students’ Eco Camp
Within the scope of “summer camps for students” project, implemented by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, an EcoCamp is functioning on the premises of Khelvachauri municipality, Salibauri public school N2. The purpose of the summer camp is to raise students' awareness of the environment, popularize the natural disciplines, and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Ministry and “Setanta Georgia”
Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport and Media Holding "Setanta Georgia". The memorandum was signed by Shalva Gogoladze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport and Lasha Machavariani, Director of Setanta Georgia. Levan Machavariani, founder of Setanta Georgia, representatives of various sports federations and journalists attended the event held at 'Rooms Hotel Tbilisi'.
As part of the education reform, the rule of granting a monetary reward to teachers of retirement age has been approved
Teachers who have reached retirement as part of education reform, who have decided to leave the profession on a voluntary basis, will receive a one-time monetary reward from the state in 2019 - a two-year total salary.
Georgia will present Oscar-winning director Dito Tsintsadze's film "Shindisi"
The 12-member jury, composed of directors, production artists, actors, producers and film critics, made the decision on a secret ballot.
Tourism school to open in Sairme
A tourism school will be opened in Sairme in cooperation with the UN World Tourism Organization and the Swiss Host School SHL to develop tourism and hospitality industries in Georgia.
Georgia will apply for the 17th European Youth Olympic Winter Festival 2025
On July 30, a special session of the Executive Committee of the Georgian National Olympic Committee was held. The main item on the agenda was submitting applications to the European Olympic Committees for the right to host the 17th Winter Youth Olympic Festival 2025 in Borjomi-Bakuriani.
Summer schools continue
Irina Abuladze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia visited summer schools of science and English, in conjunction with meeting with students and getting acquainted with works of the young inventors.Report on National Wrestling Federation of Georgia, as released by IDFI
The relevant departments of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia have reviewed IDFI's report on the National Wrestling Federation of Georgia. In this regard we explain and present our own position regarding the matter:
The Director General of the Rustaveli Foundation hosted Kaian Belkania, a young scientist interested in astronomy
On July 26, Zviad Gabisonia, Director General of the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia, presented a telescope and books on astronomy as a gift to Kaian Belkania, a student at Tsalenjikha Public School No. 2, who exhibits exceptional talent and a keen interest in natural sciences and astronomy.No news found.