Compare International Schools in Batumi, Georgia

Instructs in English, Georgian

Ages 5 - 18 years

Fees GEL 8,000 - 10,000

Pupils 400

Type Co-educational

American International School Progress Batumi is a campus in Batumi, Georgia offering two curricula: the National Curriculum and the Progress American Curriculum. It serves students aged 5 to 18 and is affiliated with the Georgian-American framework. The Progress American Curriculum provides a pathway for international higher education, with AP, PSAT, SAT, and ACT preparation, and the secondary diploma recognized nationally and internationally. The National Curriculum is delivered across Progress campuses in Tbilisi, Kutaisi, and Batumi. Progress Batumi is licensed by the National Center for Education Quality Development of Georgia and accredited by Cognia. Facilities include study rooms, a library, a gym, a conference area, a cafeteria, and a yard; a 3D tour is available. Extracurriculars include STEM Academy, Model UN, Debate Club, and Media Club. Exchange programs and cultural tours are offered, along with student government and leadership opportunities. Graduates enter universities worldwide, including Stanford University and University of Chicago.

Location

Batumi, Georgia. Batumi campus located at Vakhtang Shamiladze Street 30. The Batumi branch opened in 2016; a new campus began operating in 2022 and the campus is designed to accommodate up to 800 students.

Stages

K-12 (Preschool through Grade 12) within a Georgian-American program.

Country affiliation

Georgian-American

Annual tuition (published amounts)
- I–IV (Grades 1–4): GEL 8,000 per year.
- V–IX (Grades 5–9): GEL 9,000 per year.
- X–XII (Grades 10–12): GEL 10,000 per year.

Application / registration fee
- No separate application or registration fee is published in the school's public admission/enrolment documentation.

Per-term breakdown and billing schedule / payment terms
- The school's publicly available documents provide annual tuition figures but do not publish a per-term tuition breakdown or a standard public billing schedule for the regular K–12 programme. Payment timing, instalment options and any late‑payment terms are set out in the enrolment/education contract between the school and the student's parent or legal representative.

Boarding fees
- The school does not currently operate a boarding programme for the Batumi campus; a University College and Boarding School are planned for a future phase (2026–2028). No boarding fees are published for current intake.

Other costs and compulsory items
- Uniform: a branded uniform (orange and dark blue) is required for Grades 1–9; Grades 10–12 have more freedom of dress within the school's rules. Specific prices for uniform items are not published.
- Additional programme fees: some short courses, summer schools, camps and professional programmes list separate fees (examples include summer-school and short-course fees shown in programme notices). Those programme fees are billed separately from regular tuition and may include accommodation and meals where offered.

Refunds and credits
- When a student transfers out of the school, any prepaid tuition is returned to the student's legal representative within five (5) working days (where a prepaid amount exists), in accordance with the school's enrolment/mobility procedures. Other refund rules (for short courses or professional programmes) are governed by the specific programme terms.

Fee payment methods and practical payment details
- Bank transfer: the school uses bank transfers for payment of programmes and events (programme pages publish the school's Georgian bank IBAN and recipient name for transfers).
- Instalments: some programmes (for example staff training or short courses) are explicitly offered with staged payment arrangements; instalment schedules for a student's regular tuition are determined by the enrolment contract.

Limitations of the published information (important)
- The only explicit, published K–12 tuition figures located in the school's public documents appear as annual amounts in the school's financial forecast for the 2024–2025 period (see figures above). A formal fee schedule showing per-term amounts, exact billing dates, standard instalment plans, any application/registration fee, detailed lists of optional extra costs (transport, meals, clubs) or an official 2026/27 (or 2025/26) academic‑year fee table is not published in the school's publicly available documents. The school's enrolment contract and programme notices are the documents that specify payment timing, instalments and certain programme fees.

Boarding Arrangements

Plans exist to open a University College and Boarding School in Batumi during 2026-2028.

Uniform Requirement

Orange and deep navy uniforms with the school emblem. Uniforms are mandatory from first through ninth grade. In tenth through twelfth grade, students may wear smart, polished attire that adheres to ethical guidelines and the school's internal policies. The uniform collection includes shirts, skirts, vests, pants, jackets, hats, and accessories.

Food Options

A cafeteria is available on campus.

Governance and Ownership

The school is governed by a Managing Board. The leadership includes a General Director and an Executive Director, along with heads of key services. The entity is a Limited Liability Company: LTD American International School Progress - Batumi.

Curriculum

The Progress Batumi has two curricula: the National Curriculum and the Progress American Curriculum. The National Curriculum is implemented across Progress campuses in Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi with experienced educators delivering national and international programs. The Progress American Curriculum provides a pathway for high school students to pursue higher education internationally, and the secondary diploma awarded under this program is recognized nationally and internationally. The preschool program prepares children for school life, and non-formal education and vocational education are offered through the Progress Center. The International Education and Professional Training Center offers preparatory courses for national examinations and other qualifications to strengthen students' foundations for national and international assessments. The school also runs clubs and activities such as the STEM Academy and Model UN to support advanced learners.

Higher Education Progression

The Progress American Curriculum provides a pathway for high school students to study university-level subjects and pursue higher education internationally; the diploma is recognized nationally and internationally.

Gifted and Talented

The Progress Batumi offers a STEM Academy for advanced learners and a range of clubs including Model UN, Debate Club, Intellectual Club and Media Club to provide extended opportunities for talented students.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Preschool Program fosters socio-emotional development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school provides Student Support Services, including adaptation rules and regulations for the Student Support Group.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school operates an English-language division.

Mental Wellbeing

The Preschool Program fosters socio-emotional development, supporting mental wellbeing.

History

Progress began in the early 2000s as a startup focused on sustainable development and innovation. It is licensed by the National Center for Education Quality Development of Georgia and accredited by Cognia, offering an American program with AP, PSAT, SAT, and ACT preparation; the secondary diploma awarded under this program is recognized nationally and internationally. Over 22 years, Progress has expanded to Batumi, Kutaisi, and Tbilisi and has educated more than 3,000 graduates who enter universities worldwide, including University of San Diego, Stanford University, University of Chicago, The Hague Academy of International Law, and Constructor University Germany, among others. Infrastructure expansion has included the Batumi branch (opened 2015), the Kutaisi international-standard campus (2016), the Tbilisi branch (2017), and a Batumi campus rebuilt (2020–2022), with future plans for a large Tbilisi campus (2025–2027) and a university college with boarding facilities (2026–2028).

Community

Progress operates across Batumi, Kutaisi, and Tbilisi campuses with a shared American curriculum and cross-campus activities. The school offers a range of clubs, including STEM Academy, Media Club (The Progress Reporter), Debate Club, Intellectual Club: What? Where? When?, and Model UN; Model UN is active across all three Progress schools with weekly meetings for grades 7–12. Conferences and events, exchange programs, and cultural and educational tours are organized across campuses, including trips to China, Paris, Finland and Estonia, Strasbourg, Stockholm, Prague, and London. Student self-government is elected at the start of each school year to organize activities and foster student involvement in governance.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

Progress Batumi has a Parent Association with bylaws. The Parent Association page includes governance information and provides contact details (infobatumi@schoolprogress.ge). The page also lists a contact address and hours (Vakhtang Shamiladze St. 30, Batumi; Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00). The school documents section includes strategic and action plans, regulatory documents for the educational program, a personal data processing policy, the academic year calendar, an electronic journal, student support services, a library, professional education programs, and related materials. There are opportunities to join Progress as staff, including a ‘Become a Progress teacher' link and quick contact options. For more information, contact infobatumi@schoolprogress.ge.

Facilities Overview

Progress American School operates across Tbilisi, Kutaisi, and Batumi. The Batumi campus features dedicated learning spaces and student facilities. The facilities include study rooms, club rooms, a gym, a library, a conference space, a cafeteria, a yard, and interior spaces. A 3D tour is available to explore the campus. The school delivers the National Curriculum and the American Curriculum across its three locations.

Sports Facilities

The gym is a designated sports facility on the Batumi campus. It supports physical education classes and student athletic activities. The gym is listed among the infrastructure components.

Academic Facilities

Study Rooms are provided for academic work and collaboration. The Library is available for reading and research. Interior spaces and other academic facilities are included in the campus design. A 3D Tour is available to preview interior academic spaces.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Progress Batumi offers clubs including STEM Academy, Media Club, Debate Club, Intellectual Club: What? Where? When?, and Model UN Club. There is an application form for joining clubs. These clubs focus on science, journalism, debate, knowledge, and international affairs.

Academic & Intellectual

STEM Academy transforms innovative ideas into real-world solutions through science, mathematics, engineering, and technology, with award-winning projects in prestigious competitions. The Media Club, The Progress Reporter, offers journalism and digital media experiences for the English-language division, with 7th graders covering school events and learning interview techniques. The Debate Club fosters argumentative reasoning and critical thinking. The Intellectual Club What? Where? When? provides knowledge-testing opportunities, and Model UN Club operates across all Progress schools with weekly meetings on international affairs.

Cultural & Language

Model UN Club operates across all Progress schools (Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Batumi) with weekly meetings for 7th–12th grade students to discuss international affairs. Exchange Programs offer opportunities through Conferences and Events, School Camps, and Cultural and Educational Tours. 2026 programs include a Cultural and Educational Tour to China, a Paris Summer Camp, an Educational Tour to Finland and Estonia, a Study Visit to Strasbourg, a Leadership School in Stockholm, a Summer School in Prague, and a London Summer Experience.

Leadership & Professional

At the start of every school year, Student Self-Government elects new members; positions include president, vice-president, and secretary for a one-year term. Members develop strategic plans, organize events, and actively shape formal and informal learning environments. The primary goal is to promote maximum student involvement in school governance.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The campus includes a Gym and an outdoor Yard for physical activity and outdoor recreation. Club Rooms and a Library are available to support clubs and study. A Cafeteria and common spaces provide social spaces and dining.

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