Georgian Education Minister Mikheil Chkhenkeli is presenting a report to the Parliament in the format of the Ministerial Hour. He covered a number of topics, as well as new projects that could advance the general education standard and bring it even closer to European benchmarks.

Below are the main takeaways from his presentation:

By the end of 2026, all schools will require authorization. By taking into account the best foreign practices, this change aims to bring national standards closer to international standards.

Chkhenkeli stressed the importance of improving the education quality for students with special educational needs. “The Ministry’s top priority is to expand special education students’ access to continuous education and to foster their civic integration.” As part of the current general education reform, he also stressed the significance of backing national minorities’ integration.

In his address, the Minister mentioned First Channel – Education project by the Education Ministry and GPB First Channel, noting that the channel’s programming will be updated in 2023 to include even more educational content.

As to Ukrainian school children living in Georgia, Georgia offered them simplified school enrolment procedures. According to the Minister, a study programme fulfils the requirements of the educational systems of Georgia and Ukraine, giving them the chance to continue their education once they return to their homeland.

Chkhenkeli also reviewed the government’s initiative to construct and renovate 800 schools in Georgia, costing GEL 1 billion ($354 mln).