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Buckswood International School Tbilisi

Georgia, Tbilisi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Russian
Fees GEL 11,900
Ages 5 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages English, German, French, Russian
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Buckswood International School Tbilisi is a day school serving ages 5–18 across two campuses, Gelovani and Tsqneti, with a Georgian National Curriculum foundation enhanced by British traditions and European innovations. The program blends Georgian language and literature, Mathematics, sciences, Art and music, and languages (English, German, French, Russian) with an Innovation and Modern Professions strand (programming, robotics, 3D modeling and printing, industrial design basics). It uses VR/AR, flipped classrooms, project-based learning, debates, and role-play, and replaces traditional classes with 'subject classes' grouped by track, house membership, age and gender balance to ease socialization and rapid adaptation. The school offers Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and, from 2026 on-site, A Levels at Tsqneti with examinations on campus. Daily life runs 9:30–17:00 with meals, extended day, and excursions; a dormitory is available at Gelovani. The Buckswood House System and international study tours broaden leadership, culture and global awareness.

156 რუსთაველის ქუჩა, T'bilisi, Georgia

The Essentials

Buckswood International School Tbilisi has typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Russian.

Location
Buckswood International School – Tbilisi is located in Tskneti, Georgia, at 156 Rustaveli Street. The address is listed with a maps link. There are two Georgian branches listed: Tskneti Branch and Gelovani Branch, with the contact numbers 577 992 993 and 577 992 997. Email: info@buckswood.ge.

Stages
Preschool Center for early years; the upper school runs Grades VII-XII and offers an A Level Programme for Grade 11+ (16+ years). A Levels are delivered on-campus with exams conducted at the school.

Type
Day school.

Country affiliation
Georgia.

School day structure
The school day runs from 9:30 am to 4:45 pm, with lessons ending at 3:00 pm and a 1 hour 45 minute Prep Time afterward. Twice a week, students may leave at 3:00 pm.

Bus service
Transportation from home to home is provided.
Diving Deeper

House System
There are eight houses: Austen, Kipling, Bronte, Doyle, Milne, Rowling, School House, Wells. Houses compete in school rankings across sports, intellectual championships, social projects, and events; representatives of all classes are united in each house and share responsibilities for the team outcomes. Each house is led by prefects; Prefects are selected at the beginning of each academic year; The Head of Prefect Body is the Head of School; by the end of the year, winning House members receive gifts and diplomas.

Governance and Ownership
Georgia Capital PLC acquired an 80% equity stake in Buckswood International School - Tbilisi LLC in July 2019; the existing owners continue to lead the business.
Fees

Annual tuition at Buckswood International School Tbilisi ranges from GEL 11,900 for 2026/27.

Tuition fees (annual)
- Preschool / Early Years: GEL 8,000 per year (this amount is reported to include meals, learning materials and excursions).
- Primary/Secondary (day school): GEL 11,900 per year.

Tuition fees by year group and per term
- No publicly published, grade-by-grade fee schedule or explicit termly breakdown for Buckswood International School Tbilisi was found in available public sources. The only specific published figures located are the single annual amounts above; per-term or per-year-group rates are not publicly listed.

Application / registration fees
- There is no publicly available statement of a one-off application, registration or enrolment fee (amount or whether it is refundable) for new students. Public sources do not list an admissions deposit or registration charge for the Tbilisi campus.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- A specific billing schedule (for example: invoicing dates, termly deadlines, discounts for full-year prepayment, or penalties for late payment) is not published in the publicly available material reviewed. No official term-by-term invoicing timetable or stated payment terms for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year could be located.

Boarding fees
- Buckswood International School Tbilisi is described in public listings as a day school; there is no published boarding provision or boarding-fee schedule for the Tbilisi campus. (Boarding exists at other Buckswood-branded schools internationally, but the Tbilisi campus is listed as a day school.)

Other costs and fees
- Preschool annual fee is reported to include meals, materials and excursions.
- No published amounts were found for other likely additional costs such as school uniform, transport (school bus), optional extracurricular activities, examination fees (national or international exam boards), textbooks, or device/technology charges. These items are commonly charged separately by schools but no specific fee amounts were publicly listed for the Tbilisi campus.

Refund information
- There is no publicly available policy text specifying refund conditions (for example: refunds for withdrawal before term start, partial-term refunds, or refund of deposits) for Buckswood International School Tbilisi in the sources reviewed.

Fee payment options
- Publicly available information does not list the school's accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, local currency requirements, or online payment portal) for tuition and other charges. No definitive public statement of accepted payment channels was found.

Summary of findings and limitations
- The specific, load-bearing figures publicly available for Buckswood International School Tbilisi are the annual amounts: Preschool GEL 8,000 per year (reported to include meals, materials and excursions) and School education GEL 11,900 per year.
- Detailed items requested in your brief — per-grade fees, per-term billing amounts and schedule, application/registration fees, detailed lists of additional charges (uniform, transport, exam fees), refund policy text, and the list of accepted payment methods — are not published in the publicly accessible sources reviewed. This means the document above contains the specific fee numbers that are publicly reported and otherwise indicates which fee items and terms were not available in public fee schedules.

(If you require the specific missing line items — for example per-term invoices, grade-specific fees, registration deposit amounts, or payment-method details — those items are not present in the publicly available fee information reviewed.)
Academics

Buckswood International School Tbilisi teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 5 to 18.

Curriculum
The curriculum is based on the Georgian National Curriculum, complemented by British school traditions and European educational innovations. The teaching approach uses VR and AR technologies, the flipped classroom, project-based learning, debates, and role-playing. Under the academic program, subjects include Georgian language and literature; Mathematics, logic and chess; the Innovation and modern professions program (programming, robotics, 3D modeling and printing, basics of industrial design); foreign languages - English, German, French, Russian; and Social Sciences (Civic Education, History, Our Georgia, Geography, Civil Defense and Security); Natural Sciences (Nature / Natural Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Biology); Art and music; and Elective Module: World Literature and Introduction to Economics. A key innovation is the replacement of the traditional class concept with the principle of "subject classes", grouping students by track, house membership, age, and gender balance to support socialization and rapid adaptation.

Higher Education Progression
The Pre-Baccalaureate Program prepares 10th–12th grade students for university and professional life in Georgia and abroad. It includes practical training for CVs, resumes, cover letters, interview simulations, leadership and entrepreneurial skills. It provides personal college counseling, guidance on universities and undergraduate programs, and assistance with the university application process.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school centers the student as a person, a citizen and a potential leader, with a clear emphasis on psychosocial development. The school's processes are student-centered and the staff support students' personal and psychosocial growth as a priority. The vision highlights the student as happy and realized, as a dignified and educated citizen, and as a leader who seeks and creates. The values emphasize fairness, tolerance, respect, discipline and teamwork, with support for new members as they adapt to the community. This combination underpins a learning environment focused on social and emotional development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has an Inclusive Education program with a Head of Inclusive Education to support students with diverse learning needs.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the focus on psycho-emotional development and by welcoming new members into the Buckswood community, which fosters a sense of security and belonging.
Parent Experience

Community
Community at Buckswood International School Tbilisi is organized around an eight-house system: Austen, Kipling, Bronte, Doyle, Milne, Rowling, School House, and Wells. Houses rotate weekly and host themed weeks, inter-house competitions, and house-related activities, while prefects and a house-steward system support order and communication through online channels. New-student induction, house assemblies, and year-end ceremonies structure social life and reward participation with symbolic gifts to the top house. The house system fosters cross-age socialization, leadership, teamwork, and informal skills in addition to formal academics.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Two campuses: Gelovani campus at Marshal Gelovani #1 (M3 dormitory complex) and Tsqneti campus at Rustaveli Street #156. The Gelovani campus includes a dormitory complex for boarding. The Gelovani campus offers Primary (I–VI), Basic (VII–IX), and Middle (X) programs for the 2024–2025 academic year. The school day runs 9:30–17:00 and includes meals, an extended-day program, and thematic excursions. The A Level Programme is available on the Tskneti campus on-site starting from the 2026–2025 academic year, delivered with Pearson Edexcel; examinations are conducted on-site.

Academic Facilities
The Gelovani campus runs Primary (I–VI), Basic (VII–IX), and Middle (X) programs for the 2024–2025 academic year. The school day runs 9:30–17:00 and includes meals, an extended-day program, and thematic excursions. Meals are provided (two meals for primary pupils; one meal for older pupils). The extended-day program includes study time with access to subject teachers, and thematic excursions are included. From the 2026–2025 academic year, the A Level Programme is delivered on-campus at the Tskneti campus in partnership with Pearson Edexcel, with examinations conducted on-site; subjects include English Language, Mathematics, Business Studies, Physics, History, ICT, and Economics.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Buckswood House System comprises eight houses: Austen, Kipling, Bronte, Doyle, Milne, Rowling, School House, and Wells. Houses compete in academic, cultural and sport activities to earn house points and win prizes. International Study Tours are part of the extracurricular offerings. The school organizes thematic excursions. Twice a year, up to 30 students may attend a two-week academic course at Buckswood School in the UK.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Buckswood School curriculum is based on the Georgian National Curriculum, with the traditions of the British school system and European educational innovations. The teaching approach combines age-appropriate modern methods, including VR and AR technologies, the flipped classroom, project-based learning, debates, and role-playing. Under the academic program, Buckswoodians study Georgian language and literature; Mathematics, logic and chess; Innovation and modern professions (programming, robotics, 3D modeling and printing, basics of industrial design); Foreign languages (English, German, French, Russian); An enhanced sports module (general health program, football, volleyball, artistic gymnastics, basketball and rugby); Natural Sciences (Nature/Natural Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Biology); Social Sciences (Civic Education, History, Our Georgia, Geography, Civil Defense and Security); Art and music; Elective Module: World Literature and Introduction to Economics. A main innovation is replacing traditional class concepts with 'subject classes' that mix students by ability, sport preference, and house membership to foster socialization and rapid adaptation.

Arts & Creative
Art and music are part of the Buckswood curriculum. The house system supports creative expression by organizing performances and cultural events as part of house activities. These events provide opportunities for students to showcase creativity and collaborate on productions.

Cultural & Language
Foreign languages taught include English, German, French, and Russian. The school offers international study tours and a British exchange program. Model United Nations simulations are offered for student participation.

Social & Hobbies
The Buckswood House System unites students from different grades into eight houses: Austen, Kipling, Bronte, Doyle, Milne, Rowling, School House and Wells. Houses compete in sports, academic competitions, social projects, and thematic events, and provide academic support to juniors. Prefects lead each house, and are selected annually by school staff as part of student leadership opportunities.

Community & Service
House activities include implementing social projects as part of inter-house competition. Houses organize and participate in community-focused initiatives. Senior students, including prefects, lead these initiatives as part of the school's community life.

Leadership & Professional
Houses are led by prefects, who are senior students. Prefects are selected by school staff at the start of each academic year and are monitored and evaluated by school administration, teachers and the headmaster. The house system provides leadership opportunities and a platform for student leadership development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
An enhanced sports module emphasizes general health and fitness through football, volleyball, artistic gymnastics, basketball and rugby. The curriculum includes a general health program as part of the well-being focus. Sports and physical education support students' overall health and balance with academic life.
Languages

Language Provision
The Buckswood School curriculum is based on the Georgian National Curriculum, together with British school traditions and European educational innovations. Georgian language and literature is taught. Foreign languages taught include English, German, French, and Russian.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit the online registration form for Buckswood International School – Tbilisi. The Mobility form is for students transferring from another school, and the First Class Registration form is for new entrants. This form is the first step of registration; after submission, the school administration will contact you to discuss next steps and placement. Preschool is for ages 3–5, and Buckswood School serves Year 1 to Year 12.

2. The admissions team will follow up to discuss placement and confirm which campus you will attend (Tskneti or Gelovani) and any transportation needs. The two campus communications managers are Nino Siradze at 577 992 993 (Tskneti) and Lika Apakidze at 577 992 997 (Gelovani).

3. Fees and costs: The Preschool Development Center charges 8,000 GEL per year and includes meals, materials, and thematic excursions; Buckswood School (I–XII) charges 11,900 GEL per year and includes meals, excursions, and an extended program. Uniforms and textbooks cost about 700–900 GEL per year. The transport service is available for an additional fee.

4. Campus and hours: Buckswood operates across two campuses—Tskneti (156 Rustaveli Street) and Gelovani Campus. The Preschool day runs from 09:30 to 17:00. This information helps you plan visits and enrolment.
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