Georgia
Address
Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia
52, Dimitri Uznadze Street,
0102, Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel: +995 032 2 200 220
E-mail: abaramia@mes.gov.ge
Website: https://mes.gov.ge/
No specific organisational variations or alternative structures are formally envisioned within the official structure of post-secondary non-tertiary education in Georgia. However, vocational training and retraining programs are implemented by a wide range of providers, including state, public-private, and private VET colleges, as well as general and higher education institutions.
Address
Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia
52, Dimitri Uznadze Street,
0102, Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel: +995 032 2 200 220
E-mail: abaramia@mes.gov.ge
Website: https://mes.gov.ge/
The organisation of the academic year
Beginning of the academic year | Between September and October |
Period(s) when there are teaching activities | From March to June-July |
Period(s) of examination | First Semester: Between January to February |
Address
Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia
52, Dimitri Uznadze Street,
0102, Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel: +995 032 2 200 220
E-mail: abaramia@mes.gov.ge
Website: https://mes.gov.ge/
This chapter presents the main public institutions involved in the education system in Georgia. It includes the principal authorities responsible for education policy, quality assurance, examinations, research, information services and administrative support.
Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia
52 Dimitri Uznadze Street ,0102 Tbilisi, Georgia Tel.: +995 32 2 200220
Website: https://mes.gov.ge
Address
Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia
52, Dimitri Uznadze Street,
0102, Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel: +995 032 2 200 220
E-mail: abaramia@mes.gov.ge
Website: https://mes.gov.ge/
Accreditation
(აკრედიტაცია)
A formal external quality assurance process conducted by the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (NCEQE) to determine whether an educational programme meets national standards. Accreditation evaluates programme design, learning outcomes, assessment methods, human and material resources, and alignment with labour-market or academic requirements.
See also: Programme Accreditation; External Quality Assurance.
Address
Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia
52, Dimitri Uznadze Street,
0102, Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel: +995 032 2 200 220
E-mail: abaramia@mes.gov.ge
Website: https://mes.gov.ge/
Early Childhood Education
- Law of Georgia on Early and Preschool Education(საქართველოს სკოლამდელი და სკოლამდელი განათლების შესახებ კანონი) (2016).
Governs the legal grounds for ensuring universal accessibility to, and the development and quality assurance of, early and preschool education in Georgia.
Address
Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia
52, Dimitri Uznadze Street,
0102, Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel: +995 032 2 200 220
E-mail: abaramia@mes.gov.ge
Website: https://mes.gov.ge/
2026
There have been no reforms in this area between 15 September 2025 and 31 March 2026.
2025
In 2025, government reforms focused on reinforcing the employability agenda. Mid-year reports highlighted the integration of employability and entrepreneurship into curricula, along with closer links between education providers and the labour market.
Status: ongoing implementation.
Address
Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia
52, Dimitri Uznadze Street,
0102, Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel: +995 032 2 200 220
E-mail: abaramia@mes.gov.ge
Website: https://mes.gov.ge/
2026
Between February and March 2026, the Parliament of Georgia considered, in first reading, a legislative package introducing amendments to the Law of Georgia on Higher Education, the Law of Georgia on Education Quality Enhancement, and the Law on Science, Technology and their Development—status: under parliamentary consideration (first reading).
Address
Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia
52, Dimitri Uznadze Street,
0102, Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel: +995 032 2 200 220
E-mail: abaramia@mes.gov.ge
Website: https://mes.gov.ge/
Address
Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia
52, Dimitri Uznadze Street,
0102, Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel: +995 032 2 200 220
E-mail: abaramia@mes.gov.ge
Website: https://mes.gov.ge/
2026
By Government Decree No. 174 of 26 January 2026, the National Concept of the General Education System Reform was approved. The Concept establishes the strategic framework for restructuring the organisation and duration of general education and defines phased implementation measures beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. Status: adopted.
Address
Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia
52, Dimitri Uznadze Street,
0102, Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel: +995 032 2 200 220
E-mail: abaramia@mes.gov.ge
Website: https://mes.gov.ge/
2026
There have been no reforms in this area between 15 September 2025 and 31 March.
2025
In November 2025, amendments to the Law of Georgia on Early and Preschool Education were adopted, modifying the authorization period for early and preschool education institutions. The authorisation period was extended from 4 years to 6 years. The amendments apply both to newly authorized institutions and to institutions previously authorized under earlier legislation—status: adopted.