Where can you learn Georgian for free in Georgia?
An online course and a state in-person programme.
Short answer
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. The online course is open to anyone from any place, while the Zhvania School programme runs in person in groups of 8 to 15 learners. Ask the school about the conditions for foreigners in the in-person programme.
Why
- The online course is offered by the Training Center of Justice of Georgia: it is free and has 20 lessons, three on the alphabet and the other 17 on basic vocabulary and grammar.
- The State Language Teaching and Integration Program is fully financed by the state and run by the Zurab Zhvania School of Public Administration.
- Classes follow the CEFR levels, and learners receive a certificate on completion, or a certificate of attendance if they do not finish.
Details
The Zhvania School programme: in-person groups of 8 to 15 learners in ten regional centres (Marneuli, Bolnisi, Dmanisi, Gardabani, Tsalka, Akhalkalaki, Ninotsminda, Lambalo, Lagodekhi, Akhmeta) and in mobile groups in villages. It covers three regions: Kvemo Kartli, Samtskhe-Javakheti and Kakheti. Anyone interested can take part; ask the school about citizenship or status requirements. Tbilisi and Batumi are not among the programme's centres.
The Justice online course has no participation conditions, and you can start by logging in to the platform. If you are just starting, see how to learn Georgian on your own and what language is spoken in Georgia and whether Russian is understood.
Tip
Start with the Justice online course: it is free and not tied to a city. For in-person classes, write to the Zhvania School at [email protected] and ask about the location, group and conditions for foreigners.
What may differ
Group intake, cities and participation conditions are set by the organisers. Information about the Zhvania School programme may be incomplete, and the school lists different phone numbers.
Common misconception
The free state Georgian courses are held in Tbilisi and Batumi.
What actually happens
The Zhvania School state programme runs in ten regional centres in Kvemo Kartli, Samtskhe-Javakheti and Kakheti. In Tbilisi and Batumi the free Justice online course is available.
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Sources
Programme terms and intake change, so confirm with the organisers before you sign up.
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