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Georgia, Tbilisi
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The school enrolls 372 students in grades 8–12 and admits 72 new students each year, primarily into Grade 8. Spaces may be available in Grades 9–11 depending on capacity. Upper-grade admissions are conducted exclusively on a reserve list. English is the language of instruction in upper grades, and 8th-grade applicants must demonstrate knowledge of Georgian to be considered.
The school requires an online application; applicants upload a current photo (3x4), a birth certificate, a current transcript, and a handwritten statement in English describing why the student wishes to attend. A non-refundable 200 GEL application fee must be transferred to the school's bank account. The Admissions Calendar lists important dates, including Open House and the application deadlines.
The school administers admissions tests; Grade 8 entrants take three tests (Georgian, English, Math), while Grades 9–11 take two tests (English, Math). A personal interview follows, and the results from tests and interviews determine the final selection. Parents must disclose any special needs, and additional assessments may be conducted if needed.
The List of Accepted/Waitlisted Students is published on defined dates, with waitlisted candidates identified. Open House events and key deadlines are published in the Admissions Calendar, and families receive guidance on tuition-related steps, including Tuition Abatement information and language proficiency requirements via email as part of the enrollment process.
The admissions process uses a reserve list for upper grades, and the school publishes lists of accepted and waitlisted students on defined dates. Waitlisted candidates are identified and notified as part of the published admissions timeline. The process includes a published waitlist date in the Admissions Calendar.
Tuition Abatement is offered to students with strong academic abilities and demonstrated financial need; abatement requires maintaining at least a C average and no disciplinary incidents, and the school may rescind the abatement for academic or disciplinary reasons. Parents must reapply for tuition abatement each year. A 15% elder-sibling discount applies to high school tuition. Annual tuition is 19,500 GEL for Grade 8 and 31,000 GEL for Grades 9–12, with a 600 GEL security deposit; a sibling discount is available for the elder sibling.
The Guivy Zaldastanishvili American Academy is a high school in Tbilisi with 372 students in grades 8–12. The five-year bespoke curriculum prepares students to study at Georgian universities and universities abroad. English is the language of instruction, with Georgian and Russian used exclusively in their language classes. The school emphasizes daily preparation, homework, active participation, and frequent writing and assessment, with technology integrated in instruction. The academic year runs two semesters; classes meet four times per week (50 minutes) and one double period (80 minutes). Courses are typically more intensive than the Georgian program, with small class sizes and hands-on activities and current textbooks. Founded in 2001 by Guivy Zaldastanishvili and Donald Thomas, the academy carries US-supported aims to foster critical thinking and writing. Facilities include three science laboratories and modern library. Extracurriculars include Drama, Debate, Chess, Kendo, and a Saturday Community Service program; it competes in FIRST Global Challenge.
