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British Georgian Academy

Georgia, Tbilisi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Georgian, English
Fees GEL 7,900 - 11,900
Ages 4 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 497
Type Co-educational
Opened 2006
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages Georgian, English, French
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The British-Georgian Academy sits on a 15,000-square-metre campus above Tbilisi near Lake Lisi. Founded in 2006, it is a private school offering an International Program (grades 1–12) and a Georgian Program (grades 11–12). The International Program uses the Cambridge Curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Instruction in the International Program is bilingual, with some subjects taught in Georgian and others in English. The Georgian Program provides national studies for the upper grades. The school follows the national framework while autonomously determining curricula and teaching methods to meet modern standards. Facilities include modern classrooms, laboratories, a library and sports spaces. With more than 12 sports facilities, it supports a wide range of PE and extracurricular activities. The academy emphasizes events and performances, science and technology clubs, arts and culture, and public-speaking programs such as Model UK Parliament and TEDx Lisi Lake. Students can study abroad or in Georgia after graduation.

Leo Kvachadze 17 (Lisi Lake Area), Tbilisi, 0186, Georgia

The Essentials

British Georgian Academy has 497 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in Georgian, English.

Location
Located in the Lisi Lake area above the city of Tbilisi, Georgia. The campus spans 15,000 sq m near Lake Lisi, at Leo Kvachadze 17, Tbilisi 0186, Georgia.

Stages
Preschool education; Primary School; Secondary School; High school

Country affiliation
Georgia

Bus service
Transportation services are provided by school buses. Buses are 10–30 seat and meet safety standards. Service covers students in grades 1–12 who live in central Tbilisi (with an additional transportation fee) and preschool students with an older sibling. Boarding begins at 7:45; buses depart the school at 16:30; early or late transport can be arranged as needed.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school provides transportation by 10- to 30-seat buses designed for students. Boarding from the destination begins at 7:45 and buses leave the school at 16:30 after activities; an early transport option at 3:30 pm is available in some districts. The fare includes travel to and from the school; buses are equipped with safety features such as seat belts, rigid backs, emergency exits, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and a 360° driver mirror, with a camera monitoring boarding; drivers have undergone emergency training.

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is mandatory for all students. The uniform consists of navy blue classic trousers or shorts, a white polo shirt or white shirt with the academy logo, and a navy jumper/jacket with the academy logo; girls may wear a logo dress or navy skirt of appropriate length, and denim, striped shirts, or non-logo items are not allowed. For PE, students may wear the sports uniform (white polo or shirt with logo, navy shorts/skirts/tracksuits, and a navy/white hoodie); house PE shirts are required for PE lessons and can be purchased in the school sport cafe.

Food Options
The cafeteria offers healthy and varied foods, including soups, hot dishes, salads, fresh vegetables, and fruit. The meals are prepared from local healthy products in full compliance with safety standards.

House System
The school uses a house system; students wear house PE shirts for PE lessons, available from the school office.

Governance and Ownership
The British-Georgian Academy is a private secondary school established in 2006 and authorized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia.
Fees

Annual tuition at British Georgian Academy ranges from GEL 7,900 to GEL 11,900 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- An application review fee is charged at the time the application is submitted; payment of this fee and submission of required documentation are part of the admissions steps.

Tuition fees (annual and per term) — 2025/26 academic-year figures

- Grade 1–5 (annual): USD 7,900. Per-term (school year divided into three academic semesters): USD 2,633.33 per term.

- Grade 6–8 (annual): USD 8,900. Per-term (three semesters): USD 2,966.67 per term.

- Grade 9–10 (annual): USD 10,900. Per-term (three semesters): USD 3,633.33 per term.

- Grade 11–12 (annual): USD 11,900. Per-term (three semesters): USD 3,966.67 per term.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school year is divided into three academic semesters with defined semester start and end dates; parents sign an agreement on educational services and final student registration is completed after tuition payment within the deadlines established in that agreement. Payment deadlines are determined in the contract signed with the school at enrolment.

Boarding fees

- The Academy does not operate a published boarding provision; boarding fees are not applicable. The school describes programmes and student services as day-school provision with transport options for day students.

Other costs and fees (items parents should budget for)

- Uniform: School uniform is required; official uniform items (polo shirts, sweater/hoodie, trousers/skirts, sports kit and logoed items) must be provided by parents and can be purchased through the school's uniform supplier. A Uniform Handbook describes the required items and standards.

- Meals: The tuition fee for Preschool and for Grades I–IV includes meals. For other year groups, meal costs may be charged separately when not included in that year group's tuition.

- Transportation: A school bus service is available for students in Grades 1–12 for an additional transportation fee; parents choose transport options (including early/late service where offered) and pay the separate transport charge.

- Extracurricular activities and trips: Most extracurricular activities are included in the annual tuition, with the explicit exception that swimming extracurricular activity is charged separately. Field trips and optional events normally incur additional charges. School-provided textbook/workbook sets and stationery are available for purchase from the school administration.

- Summer programmes: The Academy runs seasonal programmes (e.g., summer camp) with separate fees (example: summer camp fees stated in school communications).

Refunds and cancellation

- Tuition payment and enrolment are governed by the signed agreement on educational services. The student's registration is confirmed after signing that agreement and paying tuition within the agreed deadlines; specific terms for refunds, cancellations or fee adjustments are set out in that enrolment agreement and related school policies. Parents should refer to the contractual agreement signed at enrolment for precise refund / cancellation wording.

Fee payment options

- Payment timing and acceptable methods are set by the enrolment agreement between parents and the Academy. The admissions process and agreement require parents to pay fees within established deadlines as part of registration; details of accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, card payment or other channels) are specified in the school's administrative procedures and the enrolment contract.

Notes for budgeting

- Major items to include when budgeting: annual tuition by grade (listed above), uniform purchase, transport if required, separate charges for swimming activities, field trips and optional events, and any school-provided textbook/workbook packs or stationery purchased through the school. Meals are included for Preschool and Grades I–IV; otherwise confirm meal arrangements when completing enrollment paperwork.
Academics

British Georgian Academy teaches Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 17.

Curriculum
The British-Georgian Academy offers an International Program (grades 1-12) and a Georgian Program (grades 11-12). The International Program uses the Cambridge Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. The language of instruction in the International Program is bilingual Georgian and English; some subjects are taught in Georgian and some in English.

Higher Education Progression
Alumni have progressed to universities including Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper School of Business). A British-Georgian Academy IB Diploma Programme graduate received six university offers and a scholarship to UMass Amherst.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The British-Georgian Academy supports social and emotional development through a wellbeing-focused curriculum and pastoral support. A friendly, secure environment encourages students to talk and to socialise. The curriculum includes wellbeing activities, which, together with a wide range of extracurricular clubs (sports, science, programming, art, debate, etc.), help students develop self-esteem, confidence and resilience. The school promotes civic awareness and values to help students contribute to society.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school uses a bilingual teaching method with two languages, allowing students to learn about the world from more than one linguistic perspective and promoting flexibility and creativity in thinking.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental health is addressed as part of the safeguarding wellbeing curriculum; wellbeing content is included to develop healthy attitudes towards mental health and to help students know where to turn for support.

Safeguarding
The school has a safeguarding policy with a designated safeguarding lead and deputy DSLs; staff receive safeguarding training annually and follow safer recruitment procedures; the policy covers identification and reporting of abuse, support for at-risk students, anti-bullying provisions, confidentiality, and collaboration with external agencies; the school aims to provide a safe, secure environment where every child is protected from harm.
Parent Experience

History
The British-Georgian Academy was established in 2006. It is a private secondary school authorized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. The goal is to provide students with high-quality education and prepare them for the challenges of the 21st century. The Academy follows the national curriculum while autonomously determining curricula and teaching methodologies. The campus sits above the city of Tbilisi near Lake Lisi, on a 15,000-square-meter site with modern facilities for classrooms, laboratories, a library and extensive sports spaces.

Community
The school fosters civic awareness and values in students, enabling them to contribute to society. International academic programs allow students to actively engage in learning and share their experiences with each other. Beyond the classroom, the Academy offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities and thematic clubs in sports, science, programming and art, with events and performances that showcase student abilities. Georgia's first Model UK Parliament was hosted by the Academy, a three-day event, and the school has organized TEDx Lisi Lake Youth 2025 and a 2026 Grant Competition.
Facilities

Sports Facilities
The school has more than 12 sports facilities supporting a range of physical education activities. These facilities accommodate spaces for both team and individual sports, aligning with the school's extracurricular offerings.

Academic Facilities
The school offers a curriculum designed to meet age-appropriate academic challenges and aligned with modern international standards. It focuses on developing essential skills to enable students to continue studying at Georgia-based institutions or abroad.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school provides a diverse range of extracurricular activities with thematic clubs in sports, science, programming, art, and more. There is a strong emphasis on events and performances that allow students to test and showcase their abilities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Science Club, Debates, Lego Robotics and Computer Science Club are among the after‑school extracurricular activities. Activities run on weekdays after school and change from year to year based on student involvement; students register at the beginning of each semester. Programming and engineering clubs develop students' creative thinking and give them the opportunity to understand how many things in our world function through technology. Educational Olympiads and subject‑themed weeks are part of the academy's events.

Arts & Creative
Ballet, Artistic gymnastics, Georgian dance, Music, Art and Photography are offered as extracurricular activities, with Cooking also available. Arts and crafts activities help students discover creative skills and provide outlets for creative expression. Significant performances and exhibitions occur during events and festivals.

Cultural & Language
Georgian dance is part of cultural activities. Cultural Diversity Week is held as an academy event. The International program is bilingual, with Georgian and English used in instruction; some subjects are taught in Georgian and some in English. The academy hosted Model UK Parliament and TEDx Lisi Lake to foster international awareness and public speaking.

Social & Hobbies
Team sports include football, rugby, basketball and tennis. Students can participate in Chess, Rollers, Skating, Table Tennis and Rugby as part of after‑school activities. Debates is also offered as an extracurricular activity. These activities promote teamwork, discipline and peer interaction.

Community & Service
Raising environmental awareness is an extracurricular activity. Charity and civic activities are part of academy events. Outdoor lessons and field trips are used to connect learning with real environments in Georgia and abroad.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership camps are planned as outdoor activities and are part of the academy's program. Model UK Parliament and TEDx Lisi Lake Youth events provide opportunities for public speaking and civic engagement. Week‑long subject focus events (e.g., Computer Science Week, Mathematics Week, Natural Sciences Week) foster collaboration and leadership among students.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Outdoor lessons and activities help teenagers develop self‑confidence and leadership skills, with Lake Lisi used for science, sport and outdoor learning. Mountain biking, marathons and hiking are part of the outdoor activities offered. Sports such as football, rugby, basketball and tennis support physical wellbeing through organized competitions.
Languages

Language Provision
Georgian and English are used for instruction in the international program.

Bilingual Teaching
Georgian and English are languages of instruction in the international program.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Application form and application review fee. Those wishing to register submit a completed application to the Academy administration along with the required documentation and pay the application review fee. The Academy accepts students on a space-available basis. This initial step establishes eligibility for testing and interviews.

2. Testing and interviewing the student. After submitting the application, an interview with the student is scheduled for admission to the preschool education center and Grade 1. For students in Grades 2-11, a test and interview are scheduled. The purpose of the interviews and testing is to determine the level of school readiness and academic performance, which informs the learning/teaching planning.

3. Interview with parents/legal representatives. After the student passes the interview and testing stages, a meeting with parents/legal representatives will be scheduled. The meeting covers placement, expectations, and relevant considerations for educational services. This step ensures mutual understanding of the student's placement within the Academy.

4. Agreement. An agreement on educational services will be signed with the parents/legal representatives of the enrolled student. The agreement outlines the program, responsibilities, and terms of educational services. Both sides commit to fulfilling the terms of the arrangement.

5. Financial obligation. After signing the agreement and payment of tuition fees within the established deadlines, the student will be finally registered at the Academy. Tuition fees are due within the timelines set in the agreement and completion of payment finalizes enrollment.
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