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TSU Opens Chinese Language and Culture Room
At Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Vladimer Papava, Rector of TSU and Academician, and Yue Bin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Georgia, opened the Chinese Language and Culture Office. The office is equipped with computer technology and necessary furniture with the support of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Georgia and the representative office of HUAWEI.
Tamar Sanikidze - None of the statements made by the National Movement are close to the truth
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Tamar Sanikidze, responded to the statement made by the United National Movement regarding the Teacher Professional Development Scheme. The Minister believes that their statements concerning the said scheme are far from the truth, do not serve as a substantive critique of the scheme, but rather are aimed at discriminating against and misleading teachers; therefore, she considered it her duty to provide clarifications to the public.
Private School Directors Familiarized Themselves with the New Scheme
The Teacher Activities Initiation, Professional Development and Career Advancement Scheme was presented today to private school directors by Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia. Considering the high level of interest, directors of all operating private schools in Georgia were invited to the meeting, giving them the opportunity to receive comprehensive information regarding the new scheme directly from the head of the ministry.
Tamar Sanikidze responded to the Day of Remembrance of the Junkers
Today, on the Commemoration Day of the Junckers, the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia pays tribute to the Georgian Junckers who sacrificed their lives in defense of Georgia's independence. The struggle of the Junckers is a vital heroic episode, rich documentary material of which has been abundantly preserved in the history of Georgia.
Cooperation for the Development of Construction Vocational Education
A working meeting on the topic of cooperation between the construction sector and vocational institutions was held at the public college "Spektri". The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, colleges, international and local organizations, NCTD, construction organizations, private colleges, employers and business associations, as well as entrepreneurs and experts.
Teaching Legal Issues in Schools
With the aim of increasing the level of awareness on legal issues among public school students, raising legal consciousness, developing civic education, and promoting crime prevention, the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Lia Gigauri, and the Director of the Legal Aid Service, Meliton Benidze, signed a memorandum of cooperation.
A Memorandum of Cooperation was signed with the City Hall of Tbilisi
A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and the City Hall of Tbilisi. The memorandum was signed at the City Hall by Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, and David Narmania, Mayor of Tbilisi.
New Scheme for Professional Development of Teachers
The Scheme for Teacher Initiation, Professional Development and Career Advancement, the regulatory documents of which were developed by a special state commission, was approved by the Government of Georgia on February 19. Following the government session, Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, held a press conference at the Ministry and presented the new scheme to journalists.
Open Door Day at Public College "Mermisi"
Today, Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, learned about the recent updates and new projects implemented at the public college "Mermisi". The Minister also took interest in the student registration process and spoke with prospective vocational students. Registration for those wishing to acquire vocational education and open doors days have been underway at the college for several days.
Registration for the Spring Admission at "Ikaros" is underway
Registration for those wishing to receive vocational education is ongoing. Registration can be completed at information centers, educational resource centers, and institutions implementing vocational programs across Georgia.
Registration for those wishing to receive vocational education continues
Registration for those wishing to receive vocational education is underway throughout Georgia. Today, Ketevan Natriashvili, First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, inspected the registration process at the Gldani Vocational Training Center. The center trains highly qualified, competitive specialists in various fields in line with the demands of the modern labor market.
Competition for public school directors announced
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia announces a competition for the selection of public school principals. In this regard, Lia Gigauri, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, held a briefing today. Only persons holding a principal's certificate have the right to participate in the competition. In order to participate in the competition, persons holding a principal's certificate must fill out the application form on the website www.directors.mes.gov.ge.
Promotion of Civic and Legal Education
The Legal Education Promotion Foundation of the Georgian Young Lawyers' Association held a presentation of the project "Promotion of Civil and Legal Education" at the National Parliamentary Library of Georgia. Davit Usupashvili, Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, Lia Gigauri, Deputy Minister of Education and Science, and representatives of the implementing organization addressed the invited teachers at the event.
Unprecedented cooperation with Turkey's largest company
Based on the cooperation between College "Spectri" and the company "Geotouran", the college was visited by the executives of international technology companies: "Turan-Borfit", the largest holding in Turkey; "Asia Energy", the exclusive representative of the global brand "Rothenberger" in Georgia; and the company "Peri". The guests were hosted by Ketevan Natriashvili, First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia.
Vocational students learned about the European experience of safe migration
An informational meeting regarding studying abroad and legal employment was held with the students of the Gldani Vocational Training Center. The meeting took place within the framework of an EU-funded project and was organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
The rehabilitation and equipping of the school in the village of Khaisi has been completed
The process of construction and rehabilitation of public schools is ongoing. Today, the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Tamar Sanikidze, together with representatives of the Educational Infrastructure Development Agency of the Ministry and local self-government, inspected the rehabilitation works carried out at the public school of the village of Khaishi in the Tetritskaro Municipality and handed over 25 computers to the school in connection with its 25th anniversary.
Registration for those wishing to receive vocational education begins
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia is launching the registration of applicants for vocational education on February 10, 2015, which will last until March 5 inclusively. In connection with this issue, First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Ketevan Natriashvili held a briefing today.
Open Door Day at Public College "Aisi"
In order to introduce vocational educational programs and learning opportunities, an open doors day was held at the public college “Aisi” for students of public schools in the Kakheti region. On this day, up to 200 high school students from schools in the Kakheti region visited the college. The purpose of the event was to interest more people in vocational education.
Parental Involvement in School Life
Parental involvement in school life is of particular importance for student success. According to research, the more involved a parent is in their child's learning and educational process, the higher the student's level of achievement; student motivation increases; the child develops a more positive attitude toward school; the quality of learning improves; discipline is enhanced; the authority of the school and the teacher grows; and one of the essential components of a successful educational process is established goodwill between the parent and the school.
Registration announced for those wishing to pass exams in external studies form
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia announces registration for individuals wishing to complete the general education program through externship, from February 10 to February 17, 2015. The exams will be held from March 4 to March 20, 2015. Persons whose age corresponds to or exceeds the age group of students in the grade to be completed through externship are eligible to register.
“Old Georgian-Old Armenian Documented Dictionary”
The presentation of the book "Old Georgian-Old Armenian Documented Dictionary", published by the National Centre of Manuscripts and the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, and an exhibition of Ilia Abuladze's archival materials were held at the Tbilisi City Assembly Gallery.No news found.