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Georgia, Tbilisi
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Student participation in extracurricular activities is essential. Activities are scheduled after the school day or on Saturdays and vary from year to year based on student demand. Clubs operate as independent student organizations or under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The school offers academically oriented clubs such as Drama, Debate, Intellectual, Chess, Computers, and Newspaper, and participates in competitions such as the FIRST Global Challenge, where the Georgian team placed third among 193 countries in 2018.
Drama, Music, and Studio Arts are active arts-focused clubs. Students collaborate on performances and visual projects as part of club activities. These clubs contribute to a vibrant creative culture within student life.
Archaeology is offered as a cultural club. The school hosts a range of cultural-focused student groups as part of Clubs/Activities. These activities expose students to historical and cultural topics beyond class.
Drama, Debate, Chess, Computers, Movie, Music, and Newspaper clubs are available as social and hobby groups. Clubs meet after school or on Saturdays, providing opportunities for teamwork and personal interests. Past successful clubs have included Drama, Debate, Intellectual, Chess, Computers, Movie, Music, Kendo Club, Archaeology, Studio Arts, Newspaper Club, and the Saturday Community Service program.
Saturday Community Service program is part of student life. Community Service Clubs provide opportunities to contribute to local communities. The programs emphasize service and social responsibility.
Clubs function as independent student organizations or under supervision of a faculty advisor. Participation provides leadership opportunities and project-management experience. The school also participates in competitions such as the FIRST Global Challenge, which fosters teamwork and leadership.
Field trips include grade-specific trips to various parts of Georgia and a ski trip to the local mountains. Kendo Club and other sports-oriented clubs promote physical activity. Clubs meet after school or on Saturdays, supporting a balanced, active student life.
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.
