Georgia, Tbilisi
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1. OpenApply is the online admissions and enrollment system used by European School. Applicants can apply from anywhere in the world using the OpenApply portal. The system supports uploading required documents and photos and handling payment transactions online. It includes an online payment gateway, automatic text messaging, and automatic email updates. 2. An application fee is required as part of the process and is nonrefundable. The fee amounts are: 100 EUR for European Kindergarten and Preschool; 150 EUR for the Georgian Program; 250 EUR for IB Programmes; 250 EUR for ASAS. 3. To apply online please click on es.openapply.com. Follow the online instructions to complete the application. You can upload required documents and photos and make payment transactions through the portal. Confirmation communications are sent by text and email as part of the process. The OpenApply system enables applicants to complete their submission from anywhere in the world.
Waiting lists exist after class size limits for Preschool–Grade 5 and Grades 6–10. Preschool–Grade 5 class sizes are up to 20 students; there are waiting lists after this. Grades 6–10 class sizes are up to 20–22 students in Georgian Program Primary year groups and up to 15 students in IB PYP groups; there are waiting lists after this.
The David Bezhuashvili Education Foundation established the 'Excellent Student of European School' scholarship program. The scholarship is merit-based and not based on financial need. The Foundation reviews grants at the end of every academic semester. Awards renew automatically from semester to semester as long as the recipient remains in good academic and social standing. The school establishes eligibility criteria and benchmarks for scholarship applicants. The Foundation is a non-profit charity organization that supports educational programs in Georgia.
European School in Tbilisi, Georgia, offers a continuum of International Baccalaureate programmes alongside national Georgian education elements. The school provides the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Grades 1–5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–9, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12, plus the Career-related Programme (CP) for Grades 11–12. The Georgian Programme follows the national curriculum with modern teaching methods. The European Kindergarten serves ages 3–5 in Georgian and English sections. The campus comprises Building A, B and C and the Kindergarten, with libraries, laboratories, dining, sports facilities, and a FabLab supporting STEAM and digital learning. The school educates more than 1,800 students from 36 nationalities. In 2022 it became the first CIS-accredited school in Georgia and is an IB World School authorized for CP, DP, MYP, and PYP. A broad extracurricular program includes student leadership, clubs in robotics, languages, arts, and community service, along with university and career counseling.