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Georgia, Tbilisi
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The school supports social and emotional learning through a holistic student-support framework. Academic support for Junior High is integrated into the daily schedule on a need-based basis, and teachers in grades 9–12 publish weekly hours for extra help. Students on academic probation follow a mandatory schedule, and if progress remains insufficient, the school may ask the student to leave. The school encourages families to discuss tutoring with teachers and to coordinate interventions as needed. Extracurricular clubs and activities, school ceremonies, and field trips foster teamwork, leadership, and social engagement.
Parents must inform the school about any special needs their child may have. In such cases, additional assessments may be conducted to ensure the school can provide the needed support. The school provides academic support for students who struggle, including a need-based schedule and formal extra-help hours for grades 9–12.
English is the primary language of instruction in grades 9–11. Incoming students must demonstrate fluency and an academic record that prepares them for a rigorous course of study. Admissions testing for Grade 8 includes Georgian, English, and Math; Grades 9–11 take English and Math tests, with Grade 9 Math offered in Georgian or English as needed.
The school provides mental wellbeing support through Student Health Services. The school counsellor handles student counselling and the school doctor manages health matters. Counselling is available to students, and health services are provided on campus to support wellbeing.
The school maintains a Privacy Policy that outlines data-protection practices. Safety initiatives include first aid training delivered to staff and students. The health staff (school psychologist and doctor) contribute to safeguarding by addressing wellbeing and safety concerns.
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.
