Question 1

Are there English-language international schools in Tbilisi?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the International School of Georgia (ISG) is the flagship, offering an IB curriculum in English for all grades. European School of Tbilisi is a more affordable bilingual option. Fees are significantly lower than international schools in Western Europe or Southeast Asian hubs — ISG runs $8,000–$15,000/year compared to $25,000+ in Singapore or London.

Question 2

What international schools are available in Tbilisi?

Accepted Answer

Leading schools: British International School of Tbilisi (BIST, Cambridge curriculum through A-levels), QSI International School of Tbilisi (US curriculum, popular with American families), Green School (Georgian-English bilingual, competitive fees). Fees: $8,000–$18,000/year. Both BIST and QSI have waiting lists — apply 6–12 months ahead. Most expat families concentrate in the Vake and Saburtalo districts near these schools.

Question 3

Are there universities in Georgia that teach in English?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Free University of Tbilisi, Ilia State University, and Caucasus University offer English-medium programs. Georgia is increasingly popular for medical education — affordable MBBS programs ($4,000–$8,000/year) attract students from 60+ countries. Tbilisi State University (the oldest, founded 1918) has select English-language programs. Tuition is 2,000–$6,000/year for most programs.

Question 4

What is the quality of public education in Georgia?

Accepted Answer

Georgia's public school system has improved significantly since 2010 reforms. Instruction is in Georgian, with English taught from Grade 1 at most schools. Quality varies significantly between Tbilisi (better) and rural areas. Most expat families in Tbilisi use international or private bilingual schools due to language barriers. The Free Public School system has full-day programs from age 6 through high school graduation.

Question 5

Are there homeschooling or online schooling options for expat families in Georgia?

Accepted Answer

Georgia has a relatively flexible regulatory environment for education. Many expat families use accredited online international programs (Cambridge, Khan Academy, Connections Academy) without issues. Georgia does not have a robust formal homeschooling framework, but enforcement is minimal for short-to-medium term stays. Families staying longer than 1 year typically enroll in one of Tbilisi's international schools.

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