Education: kindergartens, schools, universities
How to enroll a child in kindergarten or school, whether there are Russian- and English-language schools, when the school year starts and how to apply to university.
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What is vocational education (colleges) in Georgia?
Vocational education in Georgia trains people for a specific profession in colleges and runs on programmes at levels 3, 4 and 5 of the national qualifications framework.
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Where can you learn Georgian for free in Georgia?
Free Georgian lessons are offered by the Training Center of Justice as a 20-lesson online course and by the Zhvania School as a state programme in regional centres.
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How do you get a residence permit for study in Georgia?
The Public Service Development Agency issues the study residence permit to an adult studying a higher or vocational programme at an authorised Georgian university or college.
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How do you get a foreign diploma recognised in Georgia?
The National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement recognises foreign education: you apply with a notarised Georgian translation and pay a fee from 40 GEL.
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What is a state study grant in Georgia?
A state grant pays university tuition in Georgia in full or in part based on the Unified National Exams and remains in place for students enrolled before 17 December 2025.
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How much does it cost foreigners to study at universities in Georgia?
Foreign students pay the tariffs that each Georgian university publishes itself: at Ilia State University English-language bachelor programmes cost 4,000–5,000 USD per academic year.
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What is the grading system in Georgian schools?
Pupils' achievement in Georgian schools is graded on a ten-point system, where 10 is the highest level.
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How do you register a child in a kindergarten in Tbilisi, and how much does it cost?
A child is registered for a Tbilisi municipal kindergarten online in three stages, provided the child turns 2 by the start of the school year.
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Can a foreign child study in a Georgian public school for free?
The Law of Georgia on General Education explicitly includes foreign citizens among those whose school education the state funds through a voucher for each pupil.
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How many grades do Georgian schools have, and at what age do children start?
Under the Law of Georgia on General Education as amended in 2026, full school education lasts 11 or 12 years: primary level grades I to VI, basic VII to IX, secondary X and XI plus a voluntary grade XII.
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How do you get into a university or college in Georgia?
Graduates of Georgian schools enter university based on the Unified National Exams run by the National Assessment and Examinations Center.
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When does the school and university year start in Georgia?
In Georgian schools the year usually starts in mid-September, most often on 15 September, with the exact date approved each year by the Ministry of Education.