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St. George's British-Georgian School

Georgia, Tbilisi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Georgian
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 5 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2003
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge A Levels, German Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages Russian, Spanish
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Preschool
Introduction

St. George's British-Georgian School in Tbilisi delivers a 12-year bilingual programme blending the Georgian National Curriculum with core English National Curriculum subjects. Instruction for British qualifications is in English, with Edexcel International GCSEs and Edexcel A Levels, while Georgian qualifications are offered in Georgian. The school begins intensive English from Year 1 and integrates Georgian subjects throughout primary. In the middle years (Grades 7–9) students study most English National Curriculum subjects alongside Georgian, with mixed-ability classes and a student-centred approach. In senior years (Grades 10–12) pupils pursue IGCSEs and may complete the Georgian National Certificate alongside Edexcel A Levels, enabling direct access to international universities. English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, and a Modern Language (Russian or Spanish) are central. Facilities include a science lab, a library, an art studio, a ceramics studio, and a universal stadium. The school offers internships and exchanges with Sidcot and Leighton Park, supporting progression globally.

M. Aleksidze II Lane №6, 3 Merab Aleksidze St, Tbilisi, Georgia

The Essentials

St. George's British-Georgian School has typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Georgian.

Location
The school is located at M. Aleksidze II Lane 6, Saburtalo, Tbilisi, Georgia. Saburtalo is a district of Tbilisi where the school operates as part of an international learning community. The school uses both the Georgian National Curriculum and the English National Curriculum to teach all students. All students are prepared for internationally recognised British qualifications.

Stages
Primary (Years 1–5); Junior High (Years 6–9); Senior (Years 10–12)

Type
International school

Country affiliation
British-Georgian affiliation
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a two-tier uniform: Grades 1–8 wear a white shirt with a blue pullover or jacket bearing the school logo and dark shoes; Grades 9–12 wear a dress code with girls in white shirts or T-shirts and black skirts, trousers or dresses with black blazers, and boys in white shirts or T-shirts with black trousers and black blazers. Defiant or vulgar clothing, dresses or shorts above knee length, and vibrant makeup or jewelry are not permitted.

Food Options
The school has a canteen on the ground floor.

House System
The school has four Houses: Iberians, Colchians, Brits and Celts. Each student receives a House shirt, and a Head Girl and Head Boy are appointed with captains elected from Primary and Secondary and a teacher as House Coordinator. Competitions are held between Houses with points awarded by teachers and updated weekly toward the end-of-year House Cup.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a non-profit organization. It was established in 2003 as the first British-oriented secondary school in Tbilisi and renamed St. George's British-Georgian School in 2013.
Fees
*Application / Registration Fee*
- No public application, registration, or admission fee amount is published on the school's publicly available admissions pages.

*Tuition fees by year group and per term*
- No per-year or per-term tuition figures for any year group (Preschool / iPrimary, Primary, IGCSE, A-Level) are published on the school's public pages or in the publicly available school materials reviewed. Specific tuition amounts by year group and by term are not available.

*Billing schedule and payment terms*
- The school's public pages do not publish a tuition billing schedule, term-by-term invoicing timetable, or detailed payment terms (due dates, late-payment penalties, or discount policies). These payment terms are not available in the materials reviewed.

*Boarding fees*
- St. George's British-Georgian School is listed as a day school; boarding services and boarding fees are not applicable.

*Other costs and fees (uniform, extracurriculars, exam fees, lunches, transport, materials)*
- Uniform: A school uniform policy is published (uniform required for grades 1–8; dress code for grades 9–12). No retail price or uniform cost schedule is published.
- Extracurricular / club fees: No published schedule of extracurricular, hobby-club, or activity fees was found.
- External examination fees (IGCSE / A-Level): No published breakdown of exam-entry fees or whether exam fees are billed through the school was found.
- Lunch / catering, transport, learning materials: No publicly listed charges or price lists were found for catering, school transport, textbooks, or stationery.

*Refund information*
- No published refund policy or published details about refunds for fees (for withdrawal, suspension, or termination) were found on the school's public pages.

*Fee payment options*
- The school's public materials reviewed do not list accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit/debit card, or other). No public list of payment channels or bank details was located.

*Brief summary of what was found and the limitation of available information*
- The school's public pages include admissions information, the application form, a uniform policy, and contact details, but do not publish numeric tuition or fee schedules, billing terms, payment-method details, refund policy, or boarding fees. The school is identified as a day school. Because no fee schedules or price lists are published in the public materials reviewed, specific amounts per term or per year group cannot be provided here.
Academics

St. George's British-Georgian School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge A Levels, German Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 5 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers a 12-year bilingual programme that blends the Georgian National Curriculum with core English National Curriculum subjects. The British qualifications available are Edexcel International GCSEs and Edexcel GCE A Levels, with English, Maths, Science, History, Geography and a Modern Language (Russian or Spanish) taught as core subjects. Primary (Grades 1–6) begins with intensified English from Year 1 and integrates Georgian subjects; Science starts in Year 3, Geography in Year 5 and History in Year 6. Middle years (Grades 7–9) cover most of the English National Curriculum alongside Georgian across twelve subjects, with mixed-ability classes and a focus on student-centred learning. Senior years (Grades 10–12) follow IGCSEs and may lead to both the Georgian National Certificate and British A Levels, with Edexcel qualifications providing direct access to international universities. At the end of Grade 6 students sit iPrimary exams in English, Maths and Science; at the end of Grade 9 they take IGCSEs in English and a Foreign Language, with options in remaining subjects; and Grades 11–12 may pursue A Levels or Georgian exams for local university entry.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates complete Edexcel International GCSEs in Grade 9 and may continue to Edexcel GCE A Levels in Grades 11–12. They can also obtain the Georgian National School-leaving Certificate for local university entry, with Edexcel A Levels providing direct access to international universities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school mission is to nurture thoughtful people who are active participants in the progressive society of the modern world. The values emphasize a healthy environment and atmosphere that fosters personal and moral development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a psychologist as part of its organizational structure.

Mental Wellbeing
The school creates a healthy environment and atmosphere that supports students' well-being and personal development.
Parent Experience

History
St. George's Georgian-British School (BGS) in Tbilisi was established in 2003 as the first British-oriented secondary school, under the name British Connection. In 2013 it was renamed St. George's British-Georgian School, an international institution consisting of Primary (Key stage 1 and 2), Basic School (Key stages 3 and 4) and Secondary school (6th form). The school employs highly qualified local and foreign teachers and staff and has consistently been ranked among the top 3 international schools for university qualifying programmes. It is a registered centre for Edexcel International and UCAS, enabling students to obtain international qualifications and to sit iPrimary, IGCSE and A-Level exams, with 40% of alumni studying at European or American universities and 60% at Georgian universities. The instruction for British qualification is in English; for Georgian qualifications, in Georgian.

Community
The school has an international character with highly qualified local and foreign teachers. The future is international, and English is the international language. The secondary stage uses a combined Georgian-British curriculum, with British qualifications taught in English and Georgian qualifications taught in Georgian. There is a maximum of 20 students in each class.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located in downtown Tbilisi, in The Academic Town, an area surrounded by educational and scientific organizations. The building is a two-storey redbrick structure with a loft and a front garden. It is a non-profit school with classes of about 20 students. The premises include a yard with a universal stadium for ball-games and other events, a summer pavilion, and a juniors' playground. The first floor houses Preschool and elementary, the administration office, security, a dance studio, the first aid room, and the canteen; the second floor houses basic and secondary spaces, the staff-room, the science lab, the computer room, and the conference room; the loft on the third floor contains the library, the assembly hall, and the art studio.

Sports Facilities
There is a universal stadium in the yard for ball-games and other events. The yard includes the universal stadium for ball-games and other events, and a summer pavilion is used for different activities. The juniors' playground is available for younger students.

Academic Facilities
The first floor houses Preschool and elementary, the administration office, security, a dance studio, the first aid room, and the canteen. The second floor houses the basic and secondary school stages, the staff-room, the science lab, the computer room, and the conference room. The loft on the third floor contains the library, the assembly hall, and the art studio. The Ceramic Studio is among the school's specialist facilities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities are planned according to the interests of the students. The school offers Drama Club, Parents Club, Vocal Club, Georgian and Modern Dance Clubs, Ballet Club, and Football Club. In addition to core subjects, students have music, drawing, singing, ceramics, chess, karate and dance. Students can participate in football, basketball, volleyball, and table tennis. The school provides internships and exchange programs with Sidcot and Leighton Park.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
St. George's Georgian-British School BGS offers a bilingual 12-year programme that combines the Georgian National Curriculum with core subjects from the English National Curriculum. The British examination subjects include English, Mathematics, Science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology), and Humanities (History, Geography), with Russian or Spanish offered as a Modern Language. At the end of Grade 6, students take English, Mathematics and Science exams to receive the iPrimary certificate. From Grades 10–12, students pursue Edexcel International GCSEs and may complete with both the Georgian National Certificate and Edexcel A Levels.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative activities are offered as part of the extracurricular program. Drama Club invites students from grades 3 to 11; Vocal Club and both Georgian and Modern Dance ensembles (including the BGS Gremi) provide performance opportunities. Ballet Club is also available, alongside a football club for sport-focused students. In addition to core subjects, students may explore music, drawing, singing, ceramics, chess, karate and dance, with activities aligned to student interests as they grow.

Cultural & Language
The curriculum includes a bilingual programme that combines Georgian and British elements, with English taught from Year 1 as part of the English National Curriculum. Russian or Spanish is offered as a Modern Language. Educational outings and two-week trips to England, Spain and Malta provide international and cultural experiences, and there are internships and exchange programs with UK schools Sidcot and Leighton Park.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular activities are planned according to student interests and grow each year. Clubs include Drama Club (grades 3–11), Vocal Club, Ballet Club and Georgian/Modern Dance, and a Football Club, with school-wide activity calendars monitored through the House System. In addition to performing and dance, students can pursue music, drawing, singing, ceramics, chess, karate and other physical activities such as football, basketball, volleyball and table tennis.

Leadership & Professional
St. George's Georgian-British School BGS uses a House System with four Houses named Iberians, Colchians, Brits and Celts. The system includes a Head Girl and Head Boy, House Coordinators and student captains; competitions run between Houses and points accumulate toward an end-of-year House Cup. This structure promotes teamwork, leadership, and school spirit across Primary and Secondary.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Students participate in a wide range of sports and physical activities, including a Football Club called Lions for students in Years 4–8, along with basketball, volleyball and table tennis. Dance and music clubs are offered as well, such as Georgian/Modern Dance and Ballet. The school also supports wellbeing through regular educational outings and a diverse extracurricular program designed to keep students engaged and active.
Languages

Language Provision
Georgian and English are the languages of instruction; the Georgian National Curriculum is taught alongside core English National Curriculum subjects. Georgian Curriculum is covered thoroughly and English is taught from Year 1. Russian or Spanish are offered as a Modern Language. In Year 9, students take IGCSE English Language and a Foreign Language (Russian or Spanish), with English-language support available for learners who require extra help.

Bilingual Teaching
The school has a bilingual Georgian-British programme that combines the Georgian National Curriculum with core subjects from the English National Curriculum. Georgian Curriculum is covered thoroughly. English is taught intensively from Year 1 in Primary, with English-language subjects supported by British materials. The programme leads to Edexcel International GCSE and A-Level qualifications.
Reputation

Awards
Annual British International Qualifications Certificate Award Ceremony hosted by the school; Outstanding Pearson Learner Awards were awarded to Giorgi Mgeladze – iPrimary Science (Best result in Europe) and Giorgi Mgeladze – iPrimary Maths (Best result in Georgia); Irakli Iordanishvili – GCSE Russian (Best result in Georgia); Elisabed Namgaladze – International GCSE English as a Second Language (Best result in Georgia). The ceremony was held at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel.
Admissions

Admissions
Admission: Students can be enrolled at any time of the school year. However, it is usually better for students to start at the beginning of a semester, either in September or January. The placement of a particular student depends on his or her age. The school will try to keep all children of the same ages studying together. A placement test may be required on admission. To enrol a student at the school, contact the Head of Administration, who will take the child's details and arrange for you to visit the school and meet some of the teachers. Alternatively, please complete the following application form and send it to the school.
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