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Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia joined “Red Poppy” campaign
Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia joined the campaign organized by the newspaper “Prime Time” in commemoration of the soldiers who died in the War of 2008. First Deputy Minister Koka Sepherteladze and Resource Officers placed flowers at the Cemetery of Fallen Soldiers of the War 2008.
From Boarding School to Private School – Project Continues
The project that gives the opportunity to the talented schoolchildren from vulnerable families to study at private schools continues. The project s initiated by the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia. Eter Gogia inhabitant of “Children Village” will continue her 12th year of school at private school-lyceum “Mtsignobartukhutsesi”.
Resource Officers and MPs visited Children’s House
Resource Officers and members of Parliament of Georgia visited “Tbilisi Children Village”. Up to 70 children between the ages of 5-14 live there. The guests presented the children with sweets, toys and other presents.
Georgian Language for Future Success Program will start from September
Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia completed selection of the candidates for the state program “Georgian Language for Future Success” on August 1st. Selected candidates will teach Georgian language to the students of non-Georgian schools in Kvemo Kartli, Samtskhe-Javakheti and Kakheti regions. Minister Dimitri Shashkini met future teachers.
Teachers take trainings in Nottingham
Teacher Professional Development Center under Ministry organized two-week training for the teachers of various schools of Georgia in Nottingham, UK. From July 23 to August 7, teachers took an intensive training in English Language and Teaching Methodology at New College Nottingham.
Teaching English Language at Higher Education Institutions Becomes Mandatory
By the Decree of Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Dimitri Shashkini from 2011-2012 academic year, teaching of English language becomes mandatory at all accredited and authorized higher education institutions of Georgia.
All Schoolchildren from Socially Vulnerable Families will receive Textbooks free of Charge
In the frame of program “Unified Georgia without Poverty”, Georgian government will provide all schoolchildren from socially vulnerable families with school textbooks free of charge. This year, Georgian Post will also get involved in a process of distribution the textbooks among schoolchildren.
Charity Concert to be held with support of the Ministry
National Center of Manuscripts with support of Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, organizes a charity concert of the famous Pianist Eliso Bolkvadze on August 6 in the city of Batumi. Minister Dimitri Shashkini personally met Ms. Eliso Bolkvadze on this occasion before the concert.
Young Scientists will take Research Internship Abroad
Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation under Ministry of Education and Science will fund internships for young scientists. A grant competition on scientific research Internships abroad was announced by First Deputy Minister of Education and Science, Koka Sepherteladze and General Director of Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation, Sulkhan Sisauri.
Volunteer Teachers arrived in Georgia from the US, Canada, Great Britain and Australia
Native English Speaker Teachers continue to arrive within the frame of the educational program “Teach and Learn with Georgia”. Before the beginning of a new academic year, several groups of volunteer teachers are expected to come to Georgia, in total, up to 1500 teachers will begin their assignments.
Successful Teachers were awarded
“Georgia Educational Alliance” awarded successful teachers including those head teachers of public and private schools whose students got high scores in 2011 school graduation exams.
150 Resource Officers Are Taking Training Courses for Rescuers
150 Resource Officers of Educational Institutions from Tbilisi and other regions are taking 2 weeks training course for rescuers at Tbilisi Sea. Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Dimitri Shashkini and Rector of Police Academy under the Ministry of Internal Affairs Khatia Dekanoidze observed the training process at Tbilisi Sea.
Briefing on Mobility of Students Was Held
Mobility of students is announced from August 1 to August 31. First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Koka Sepherteladze held the briefing for the press on this matter.
Resource Officers’ Surprise for children of Samtredia Boarding-school
Resource Officers took the children of Samtredia boarding-school №15 for the Children with Special Needs to “Aqua Park” in Kutaisi. The kids enjoyed their day there.
Graduation Ceremony was held at Tbilisi State University
Up to 3 000 students earned their BA degrees in 2011 at Iv.Javakhsihvili Tbilisi State University. Prime Minister of Georgia, Nika Gilauri, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Dimitri Shashkini, Rector of TSU, Aleksandre Kvitashvili, as well as representatives of the academic sphere attended the celebration event.
Statement of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia
Please be informed that on July 29, 2011, Order No. 126/n of the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia dated July 22, 2011, “On the Approval of the Forms of State Documents Certifying Higher and Vocational Education - Diploma and Vocational Diploma,” entered into force, and please take this into account.Statement of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia
Please be informed that on May 4, 2011, Order No. 62/n of the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia “On Introducing Amendments to Order No. 269 of the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia of June 2, 2005 ‘On the Approval of Forms of Unified State Educational Documents and Certificates’” entered into force.
Teachers’ Conference was held on New Selective Subject “World Culture”
According to the new national curriculum of 2011-2016, new selective subject “World Culture” will be introduced in Xth, XIth and XII th grades of secondary school in Georgia. Teachers’ conference was held on this issue, organized by the National Curriculum and Assessment Center of the Ministry.
Agreement on Social Partnership in the Field of Professional Education
Document on defining a policy of social partnership in the field of professional education has been developed. Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Dimitri Shashkini, Chairman of the Trade Unions of Georgia Irakli Petriashvili and President of Georgian Employer’s Association Elguja Meladze signed the document.
Koka Sepherteladze awarded Successful Schoolchildren of Kakheti Region with Golden Medals
In the frame of “Supporting Gifted and Talented Youth Programme” initiated by the President of Georgia, successful schoolchildren in Kakheti region were awarded with golden and silver medals.The results of the master's exams will be announced today
The results of two parts of the Master's examinations will be published on the websites of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia (www.mes.gov.ge; www.facebook.com/mes.gov.ge) and the National Assessment and Examinations Center of the Ministry (www.naec.ge). Master's candidates will be able to check their results in logical and quantitative reasoning today at 17:00.No news found.