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Concluding review of the new legislation
A concluding review regarding the new vocational education legislation was held at the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia.
Meeting with scientists
Mikheil Chkhenkeli – the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, held a meeting with the winners of the 2017 Shota Rustaveli Georgian National Science Foundation competition.
The Minister met with the students of Kaspi
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia - Mikheil Chkhenkeli continues to conduct the cycle of meetings - "Listen to the students". This time, the Minister met with senior students of Kaspi public schools..JPG)
New school in village Tvaladi
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia - Mikheil Chkhenkeli visited the newly built public school in village Tvaladi, situated in Kaspi municipality. The entire construction process was carried out by the Education and Scientific Infrastructure Development Agency. As a result, 120 Tvaladi students are now equipped with the latest technology, high-standard gym, an outdoor playground, infirmary, and a library. The new building complies with the latest standards of a modern European school.
A journal is issued regarding the school management
The National Center for Teacher Professional Development, in cooperation with the “Association of School Administrators” have issued a joint journal – “School Management”, which was presented today. The journal was created within the scope of “Teachers and School Principal’s Professional Development Project”, funded by the Millennium Challenge Account, in close cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science. The Deputy Minister of Education and Science – Lia Gigauri attended the presentation.
The very first higher vocational college will be opened in Kakheti region
On the base of Telavi State University, the very first higher vocational college of agriculture and tourism management will be launched. The minister of Education and Science of Georgia, The minister of Agriculture, the governor of Kakheti region and members of the Georgian parliament, visited Telavi State University in order to discuss the possibility of introducing renewed vocational programs, in conjunction with arranging relevant modern infrastructure. The guests visited all the renovated sites, including, academic study rooms, laboratories and practical workshops.
Four European Union projects summarized
The First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia - Ketevan Natriashvili and the Ambassador of the European Union to Georgia - Janos Herman, opened a concluding event regarding the results of the grant projects, implemented in the fields of employment and vocational education development.
Meeting with the Ambassador of Estonia to Georgia
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Mikheil Chkhenkeli held a meeting with the Ambassador of Estonia to Georgia - Kai Kaarelson.
Principals and teachers of Estonian schools in Georgia
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia closely cooperates with the Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia and the INNOVE Foundation on the basis of the Memorandum of Cooperation signed between the two Governments.
An International Conference dedicated to the issues in Vocational education
First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia - Ketevan Natriashvili together with Elguja Meladze, - the President of the Association of Employers opened an international conference - "Experience in Vocational Education".
An updated basic level hourly grid project
In accordance with the national curriculum alteration, changes were made to the hourly grid at the basic level of the Georgian and non-Georgian schools. Namely, a new subject was added, an independent block of elective subjects, teaching of civil education and mathematics has been enhanced, in conjunction with changing the overall format for the teaching of natural sciences.
Mikheil Chkhenkeli held a meeting with the Tbilisi State University participants of "Javakheti Student expedition"
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia – Mikheil Chkhenkeli, met with the participants of "Javakheti Student Expedition" at Tbilisi State University. During the meeting, the students talked about their expedition experience and the importance of such projects, and they emphasized the special role Mikheil Chkhenkeli had in organizing the event.
Student Competition held at the vocational college - "Icarus"
In order to develop student labor skills, the vocational college - "Icarus", held a competition in various fields, including, cooking, baking and service needs. There were 32 students from 11 schools participating in the competition.
Mechanisms supporting the full integration of students with special educational needs are being developed
The Inclusive Education Development Division of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, in collaboration with the "Georgian Association of Social Workers” (GASW), supported by the Czech Non-governmental Organization -PIN, has implemented a project - "Supporting Psycho-Social Support System at Schools" and held a report presentation.
Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulated fellow female colleagues on Women’s day, March 8th
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia - Mikheil Chkhenkeli held a meeting with the female colleagues and congratulated them on Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8. The Minister express his gratitude, thanked them for their contribution to the development of Georgian education, and wished them success in future. Additionally, The Minister awarded some of the female employees who have worked in the Ministry for more than 30 years.The submission of applications under the “International Educational Olympiad Subprogram” has started
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, has initiated the submission of applications/projects within the scope of “International Educational Olympiad Subprogram”, under the “Successful Students Promotional Program”.Contest for conducting the Information Technology Olympiad
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, under the “Successful Students Promotional Program” and within the “National Educational Olympiad subprogram” framework, is pleased to announce a contest for the organization in charge of conducting the Information Technology Olympiad.Eastern Partnership European School Scholarship Programme
A scholarship program was announced with the aim to finance the tuition fees for academic year of 2018-2019, at the Eastern Partnership European School. Scholarship includes the funding of the two year International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma Program), in conjunction with covering the accommodation costs. There are 30 scholarships available for the citizens of the Eastern Partnership countries (Azerbaijan, Belarus, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, and Ukraine).
Mikheil Chkhenkeli hosted the European Union delegation
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia - Mikheil Chkhenkeli has met with the delegation of the European Union, comprising of Directorate-General for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, the director of the European Union Eastern Partnership Cooperation – Lawrence Meredith, and the European Union Ambassador to Georgia – Janos Herman.
The Ministry initiates public school textbook discussion
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia has implemented the selection process for the innovative, modern textbooks of modern standards for the students of I-VI grade throughout Georgia. There are a number of subject specialists, together with psychologists, philologists and even legal representatives involved in the development process.
Vocational courses at the public school of Agara
Within the scope of the United Nations Development (UNDP) program and the financial support of the European Union, the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, together with Kareli Municipality and “Agaris Shaqari” private company, since September 2016, have jointly implemented various Vocational Education courses at public schools of small town Agara.No news found.