Georgia, Tbilisi
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Johannes Hahn Residence provides on-site boarding with the Head of Boarding, mentors and a doctor living on site to support boarders. Boarders have cosy bedrooms with easy access to the gym, swimming pool, gardens and play areas. The living, entertaining and work spaces support Diploma Programme boarders in developing independence.
The dress code requires students to follow school-appropriate clothing during school hours and at school events. Wearing of summer uniforms is optional. Clothing must be clearly labeled with the student's name. Jewellery is not permitted; pierced ears may wear studs only.
Healthy eating is promoted through Healthy Planet café and Mark Twain's Café, with meals designed to be nutritious and varied. Processed foods and hydrogenated fats are avoided; nuts or nut products are not used; pork or lamb are not on menus; vegetarian options are available; there is a morning break with fruit and water; allergies should be reported to the school office.
The school has four houses: Lions, Tigers, Panthers and Leopards.
New School, International School of Georgia has been authorised by the Georgian Ministry of Education since 1999 and operates as an IB World School, following the International Baccalaureate framework and assessment standards.
New School, International School of Georgia offers the IB continuum for ages 3 to 18, with PYP, MYP and DP. The school teaches in Georgian and English, with language options including English A and B, Georgian A and B, Russian, French and Spanish, plus a Mother Tongue programme. It is the first IB World School in Georgia to offer all three IB programmes. Located at 35 Tskneti Highway in Bagebi, Tbilisi, the campus features an on-site gym, a recently added basketball court, and Johannes Hahn Residence with on-site boarding, staff support, a gym, a swimming pool, gardens and play areas. The library supports learning with resources and an online Libguide, and Moodle enables blended learning. With around 850 students from 40 nationalities, the school emphasizes inquiry-led learning, research skills and student agency. Extraordinary extracurriculars include Model United Nations, TOK/EE-related activities, and a robust athletics program with over fourteen teams globally.