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Compare 11 Affordable international schools in Tbilisi, Georgia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average GEL 7,673), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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.
École Française du Caucase in Tbilisi, Georgia, is a French international school serving ages 3 to 18 and teaching the French curriculum within the AEFE network. The school provides preschool through high school education to over 501 pupils, with 48 teachers from 27 nationalities, and offers instruction in six languages across the campus. The campus has an in-house canteen serving meals from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; catering is HACCP-certified and meals are served in a spacious dining environment. A distinctive feature is the school's engagement with Francophone culture and language, including Francophonie celebrations, film screenings, language and literary festivals, and language competitions, plus regular meetings with writers such as Dato Turashvili. Upper-year students participate in mathematics Olympiads (Grades 8 and 11) and a DELF/DNB diploma ceremony. Service, community, and leadership are encouraged through initiatives like the French Book Drive, Galette des Rois events, and the Pupils' Parents' Association.
Buckswood International School Tbilisi is a day school serving ages 5–18 across two campuses, Gelovani and Tsqneti, with a Georgian National Curriculum foundation enhanced by British traditions and European innovations. The program blends Georgian language and literature, Mathematics, sciences, Art and music, and languages (English, German, French, Russian) with an Innovation and Modern Professions strand (programming, robotics, 3D modeling and printing, industrial design basics). It uses VR/AR, flipped classrooms, project-based learning, debates, and role-play, and replaces traditional classes with 'subject classes' grouped by track, house membership, age and gender balance to ease socialization and rapid adaptation. The school offers Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and, from 2026 on-site, A Levels at Tsqneti with examinations on campus. Daily life runs 9:30–17:00 with meals, extended day, and excursions; a dormitory is available at Gelovani. The Buckswood House System and international study tours broaden leadership, culture and global awareness.
Projector School offers the Cambridge curriculum for primary and secondary years, serving ages 3 to 18 as a non-selective international educational center. The school operates a bilingual framework in English and Russian with in-depth study of Georgian, and uses all three languages across activities to support multilingual learning. Classes are small, with no more than 12 students per group, and teachers from around the world continually develop their professional skills. The learning program places Georgia's history, culture and traditions at the center of inquiry. Beyond academics, the school runs a rich extracurricular program including an International Conference, Chess, Mosaic and Visual Arts. Cambridge FCE exam preparation supports English at the B2 level, while programming through Python introduces basic and object-oriented concepts. Arts offerings include Drawing, Mosaic, Theatre and Animation. Clubs span Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, and Social and Hobbies, along with inclusive Community and Service and Leadership activities.
QSI International School of Tbilisi offers English-language education from Pre-K (age 2) through Grade 12 (age 18) in Georgia. The school emphasizes mastery learning with a personalized approach to instruction. The curriculum blends a bespoke program with an American framework and the AP Capstone Diploma (AP Seminar and AP Research plus four additional AP courses). Preschool uses a play-based approach to literacy, mathematics and science, with integrated music, technology, art and social development. Elementary emphasizes core subjects with technology integration; Languages Other Than English include Russian, Spanish, French and Georgian. Middle School focuses on active group learning to develop 21st‑century skills; LOEs include multiple languages. Secondary offers Mathematics, Science, Cultural Studies and History, World Literature, English, Fine Arts, Music, Physical Education and Technology, plus AP courses. Facilities include science laboratories, a computer lab, two libraries, art, music and fitness spaces, a full indoor gym, stage, dining, nurse and on-site playgrounds.
Georgian-American School Progress delivers an International K-12 program across Tbilisi, Kutaisi, and Batumi. The school teaches an American curriculum with Advanced Placement courses alongside Georgian National Curriculum, enabling students to earn both Georgian high school certificate and an American high school diploma. Ages 3 to 18 follow individualized learning plans with differentiated instruction, supported by experienced educators who apply modern teaching methods. The Progress program prepares students for university admissions tests such as the SAT, IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge exams and provides college counseling with university orientation and support. The school is licensed by Georgia's National Center for Educational Quality Development and accredited for the American program by Cognia, ensuring international recognition of the dual diploma. Facilities include study rooms, a library, conference space, and STEM laboratory. Graduates gain entry to universities worldwide, including University of San Diego, Stanford, University of Chicago, The Hague Academy, and Constructor University Germany today.
Newton Free School offers the International Baccalaureate continuum: Preschool and Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3 to 11, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11 to 16, and Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16 to 18. It is an authorized IB World School with two campuses: Newton Free School in Tbilisi and Saguramo. The Georgian IB Diploma is recognized as equivalent to full general education, enabling progression to higher education. The school provides IB facilities for science labs, an indoor gym, an open sports field, a swimming pool, and other spaces to support learning. Students participate in broad extracurriculars through clubs in Natural Sciences, Electronics, Model UN, Drama, and language and culture activities. Sports clubs include football, basketball, volleyball, and swimming. The school partners with academies such as Locomotive Football Academy, Dinamo Swimming and Water Polo Academy, and Orbi Basketball Academy to enhance sport opportunities.
Georgian-American School in Tbilisi operates on two campuses, one for elementary and one for secondary levels. It offers the Georgian Integrated Program (I–XII) aligned with national and international accreditation and follows Common Core standards, alongside an American Diploma Program (IX–XII) taught in English with American textbooks and 18 AP subjects. From Grade 2, students may study a second foreign language (Russian, French, Spanish, or German). The school is Cognia-accredited and a College Board member; PSATs and SAT are administered on site. LEGO Education and robotics are integrated into the curriculum, and students may participate in international Olympiads and conferences (IJSO, Regeneron ISEF, MILSET) with IMUNA as a partner. An AI Powered Chat Teacher supports the American program. The 2023-built campus has educational buildings, dormitories, auditoriums, STEM labs, a library, and sports facilities, including an Olympic basketball court. The school offers a range of clubs and activities across arts, science, and leadership opportunities.
Deutsche Internationale Schule Tbilissi is a German-Georgian encounter school for students aged 3 to 18. It belongs to Germany's network of over 140 Auslandsschulen and uses a bespoke curriculum. In the Sekundarstufe, the education plan follows the German state of Thuringia, with the school's curricula building on it. Since 2021/2022 the school offers 12 classes (grades 1–12) and graduates with the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIAP). Quereinsteiger can obtain the Hauptschulabschluss after grade 9 and the Realschulabschluss after grade 10. Grade 5 is an orientation stage with an individual pathway recommendation, and the school maintains close contact with students and parents. English is taught from grade 3 and French from grade 6; Georgian is taught as a mother tongue for Georgian-language students and as a foreign language for others. The Bagebi campus opened in 2017 and comprises two wings of classrooms, specialist rooms and a multipurpose hall, with spaces until 17:00.
Georgian-American High School is an independent school for students aged 6 to 18 that offers a blended international curriculum. The school holds Cambridge Pathway accreditation and Cognia accreditation and is a College Board member since November 1, 2022, administering PSATs and the SAT on campus. It also hosts an SAT and AP Test Center and a TOEFL Test Center, supporting college admissions worldwide. The curriculum combines Cambridge Primary and Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, AP, and an American program, with credits easily transferable to American and European high schools. Facilities include age-appropriate classrooms, a rich Georgian and English library with OpenBiblio access, and STEM laboratories for Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics and IT. The campus provides two indoor gyms, two outdoor playgrounds, a medical unit, and security services. GAHS participates in international exhibitions and Olympiads (ISEF, MILSET, ICYS, IMUNA, Mu Alpha Theta, IJSO) and has a track record of contest success and recognitions.
Newton Free School offers the International Baccalaureate continuum: Preschool and Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3 to 11, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11 to 16, and Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16 to 18. It is an authorized IB World School with two campuses: Newton Free School in Tbilisi and Saguramo. The Georgian IB Diploma is recognized as equivalent to full general education, enabling progression to higher education. The school provides IB facilities for science labs, an indoor gym, an open sports field, a swimming pool, and other spaces to support learning. Students participate in broad extracurriculars through clubs in Natural Sciences, Electronics, Model UN, Drama, and language and culture activities. Sports clubs include football, basketball, volleyball, and swimming. The school partners with academies such as Locomotive Football Academy, Dinamo Swimming and Water Polo Academy, and Orbi Basketball Academy to enhance sport opportunities.
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