Education in public schools, particularly in the Ukrainian sector, is fully financed by the state, and school textbooks are provided free of charge to all classes.
State system of school education
In Georgia, school education begins at the age of six. It has three levels:
primary school (6 years);
elementary school (3 years);
secondary school (3 years).
After completing primary school, students receive a certificate of basic education, and after completing the twelfth grade, a certificate of complete secondary education. After the 9th grade of school, you can get secondary professional education. A certificate of complete secondary education of a vocational/technical secondary school or a specialized secondary school is issued in addition to the diploma of secondary vocational education.
Information for Ukrainians 2022
Blog for citizens of Ukraine who want to bring their child to school: https://dopomoga.ge/Home/PostInternalPage/431
How to choose a school?
Parents can choose a school for their child's education if there is an available place. Although most schools can admit all children who apply, there is no automatic guarantee of a place at the school you choose. Your chosen school may put your child on a waiting list or you may need to contact other schools to find a place. Website to find schools: https://www.education.ie/en/Find-a-School/.
List of documents
To enter the school, you must have the following documents:
birth certificate or passport;
health certificate;
parents' passports and their copies;
photo of the child;
when entering a class after the first, you must have a student's personal file from the previous school.
To clarify the list of documents and the requirements for them, please contact the school administration directly.
Features of private schools
Schools in Georgia are both public and private. Education in public schools, particularly in the Ukrainian sector, is fully financed by the state, and school textbooks are provided free of charge to all classes. Private schools are for-profit and tuition is associated with a certain amount of money. See the list of public and private schools in Georgia at https://bit.ly/3xduTaY. See the list of international schools operating in Tbilisi at https://bit.ly/3t7Wp7y.
Language of instruction, availability of integration classes
According to Georgian legislation, the language of instruction in general educational institutions is Georgian. Citizens of Georgia, for whom the Georgian language is not their native language, have the right to receive education in their native language in accordance with the curriculum.
Visa, visa issues
Ukrainians do not need a visa to enter Georgia. Ukrainians can stay in Georgia for up to one full year (365 days) without visas. More details:
Important links
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