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Registration begins for those wishing to receive vocational education
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia starts the registration of applicants for vocational education on September 6 of the current year, which will last until September 20 inclusive.
University Clinic to be Established
The rehabilitation of educational and scientific infrastructure is one of the key priorities of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. In this direction, the Ministry is implementing numerous large-scale projects. These include the equipping and development of the Multidisciplinary University Clinic of Tbilisi State Medical University (formerly the 8th Hospital).
Training Course for First-Grade Homeroom Teachers
For the 2014-2015 academic year, the state will present netbooks with improved technical characteristics as a gift to all first-graders. High-quality computers will also be received by primary grade homeroom teachers.
Presentation of the Inclusive Education Development Report Held
The organization Save the Children presented reports on the work carried out in the direction of inclusive education development in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. Lia Gigauri, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, attended the event.
Directorate candidates have been submitted to school board of trustees for election
By Order No. 977 of the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia dated August 29, 2014, the list of director candidates to be submitted to the board of trustees of Tbilisi public schools for election was determined.
Students in the Scientific Summer School
With the funding of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and organized by Tbilisi State Medical University, a summer school program was implemented for medical students of Tbilisi and regional universities, entitled "Modern Trends in Medical Imaging and Patient and Staff Safety".
First-grade registration additional deadlines are announced
Attention parents who, for various reasons, were unable to register their children in school within the timeframe established for first-grade registration: the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia announces that September 1 and 2 have been designated as additional dates for first-grade registration..jpg)
The second stage of the director selection competition for Tbilisi public schools has been completed
In order to nominate candidates for the selection of directors for the boards of trustees of Tbilisi public schools, five commissions operated within the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. Interviews with candidates wishing to become directors have been completed. Please see the list of candidates recommended by the commission.
Another International Success of Students
Members of the Georgian National schoolchildren's team won gold medals at the 2nd International Young Naturalists' Tournament. The tournament was held in the city of Kyustendil, Bulgaria.
Attention Participants of the Director Selection Competition (Persons with Director's Rights)
We present the interview schedule for the second stage of the principals' selection competition (submission of director candidates to the public school board of trustees for election), which will be held on September 1, 2, and 3, 2014. Please see the attached file.
Rehabilitation of public schools is underway
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia is continuing the construction and rehabilitation works of public schools in a continuous mode — the construction of schools started across Georgia in 2013 is being completed in stages, and the construction of eight new schools is beginning. In addition, more than 400 public schools are undergoing rehabilitation, among them 64 public schools in Tbilisi.
Employers Participate in the Development of Vocational Programs
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Tamar Sanikidze, met with representatives of the private sector. The working meeting focused on the importance of employer involvement in the process of developing and implementing modular vocational programs.
Vocational teachers' training is underway
In accordance with the European Union's €27 million assistance program and the State Strategy for Vocational Education Development, training sessions are underway for vocational teachers on the methodology of developing modular curricula and modern approaches to teaching and assessment.Attention Participants of the Principal Selection Contest (Persons with the Right to Hold the Position of Principal)
We present the interview schedule for the second stage of the principal selection competition (nomination of principal candidates to the public school board of trustees for election), which will be held on August 27, 2014. Please see the attached file.
A new school has been built in Zestaponi district
The construction of a new school is coming to an end in the village of Sadgur Sviri, Zestaponi District, with roofing, interior, and exterior renovation works currently underway. Today, Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, and Zaza Meparishvili, Governor of Imereti, visited Sviri, inspected the construction works, and met with teachers and local residents.
The Minister presented certificates to the graduates of the Public Governance and Administration Program
On August 25, 2014, Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science, presented certificates to the first cohort of trainees enrolled in the sectoral courses of the Public Management and Administration Program at LEPL - Zurab Zhvania School of Public Administration of the Ministry of Education and Science.Attention Participants of the Director Selection Competition (Persons with Director's Rights)
We present the interview schedule for the second stage of the principals' selection competition (nomination of principal candidates to public school boards of trustees for selection), which will be held on August 26, 2014. Please see the attached file. The interview schedule for the remaining contestants will be published gradually.Attention Participants of the Director Selection Contest (Persons with Director's Rights)
We present the interview schedule for the second stage of the principals' selection competition (submission of director candidates to public school boards of trustees for election), which will be held on August 25, 2014. Please see the attached file. The interview schedule for the remaining contestants will be published gradually.Within the framework of the social program, the Ministry will finance bachelor's and master's students
In the 2014-2015 academic year, within the framework of the social program, the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia will fund Bachelor's and Master's students enrolled in accredited educational programs, for which GEL 2,520,000 has been allocated for Bachelor's students and GEL 205,000 for Master's students.Attention Participants of the Director Selection Contest (Persons with Director's Rights)
We present the schedule of interviews for the second stage of the principals' selection competition (submission of director candidates to public school boards of trustees for selection), which will be held on August 24, 2014. Please see the attached file. The interview schedule for the remaining contestants will be published gradually.
Parental Involvement and Education in School Life
Regarding the involvement of parents in school life, the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia is launching new programs. A presentation on this topic was held at the Ministry today. Minister Tamar Sanikidze provided comprehensive information to journalists regarding the new initiatives.No news found.