Purpose and legal basis of the lawThe field of special professional education in Georgia is governed by a dedicated law whose purpose is to regulate the process of delivering special professional educ
Higher EducationGovernance Principles — the Obligation of PublicityThe core of university compliance is the governance principles of Article 16 of the Law on Higher Education. The institution ensures the publicity an
Higher EducationVocational School Licensing under Georgian LawOpening a vocational school is often described as a licensing matter, yet Georgian law regulates this field differently. The legislation governing vocatio
Higher EducationThe Scope of the Law — the Boundaries of Higher Education LawHigher education law in Georgia is defined by the Law on Higher Education. The first article of the law explains its scope: it regulates th
Higher EducationWhat University Licensing and Authorization Mean University licensing is one of the principal legal instruments of the educational space in Georgia: obtaining the status of a higher education institut
International EducationInternational accreditation in the Georgian educational space is a real legal mechanism, and its key is written in one formula: foreign accreditation works when it is carried through the channel of Ge
International EducationAdvisory on foreign schools and foreign educational services in Georgia rests on two real legal questions: the recognition of education received abroad and the operation in Georgia of a branch of a fo
School LicensingOpening a language school or certificate courses in Georgia generally requires no special licence or authorization in the education sector. The Law on General Education demands authorization only for
School LicensingThe Authorization Procedure for Preschool InstitutionsIn order to provide early and preschool upbringing and education services, an institution is obliged to undergo authorization — this requirement i
School LicensingThe Statutory Term — Authorization, Not LicensingIn Georgian law, opening a primary school does not proceed through „licensing“ — the authorization procedure applies. Under the definition of Article 2
School LicensingPrimary School Licensing (Authorization) Note: In Georgia, the term "licensing" regarding general education institutions is legally replaced by "authorization." However, users often use this term. Thi
School LicensingOpening a private school unfolds in two layers: founding as a private-law legal person (Article 31 of the Law on General Education) and the mandatory authorization for general educational activity (Ar
School LicensingThe legal basis of an international school in Georgia is defined by Article 34-1 of the Law on General Education: the implementation of a foreign-recognized general educational programme is admissible
School LicensingOpening a secondary school in Georgia is done not through a "licence" but through authorization — a procedure established by Article 32 of the Law on General Education. The secondary level is its own
School LicensingThe American "school district" — zoning and assignment by residence — does not exist in the Georgian system. Access to school in Georgia is arranged differently: the Law on General Education defines t
School LicensingBefore opening a private tutoring centre, the decisive legal fact must be stated plainly: Georgia has no special licence or permit regulation for tutoring centres. The commercial provision of educatio
School LicensingOpening a basic school in the Georgian system is not subject to "licensing" — the procedure used is authorization under Article 32 of the Law on General Education. The basic level is an independent au
Student and SchoolDistance Learning — Essence and Forms Distance learning means conducting the educational process in a distance/electronic form or using other means of communication. It is carried out in two forms: sy
