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Taught languages Georgian, English, Russian, German
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Sport
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
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.
Georgian-American High School has 1,500 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
Georgian-American High School is located in Tbilisi, Georgia. It operates from two campuses: 18 Chkondideli Street (0180, Tbilisi) and 44 Chavchavadze Street. Contact details include info@gahs.edu.ge and the telephone numbers listed on the site.
Stages
Nursery School and Kindergarten; Elementary and Primary School; Junior and Senior High School.
Type
Independent school
Additional learning support
The school has a Student Wellbeing and Support Center.
Country affiliation
United States and United Kingdom (Cognia and Cambridge accreditation)
Bus service
Transportation services are provided.
Fees
Annual tuition at Georgian-American High School ranges from GEL 12,000 for 2026/27.
Application fees - No separate application fee amount is listed in the school's public enrollment materials for primary or secondary intake; registration materials for first-grade enrollment present package prices that combine tuition and other items rather than showing a standalone application charge.
Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts and term note) - I–IV (primary): GEL 6,000 per year (published figure for 2021–2022). Term breakdown is not specified in the public materials. - V–IX (lower secondary): GEL 6,700 per year (published figure for 2021–2022). Term breakdown is not specified in the public materials. - X–XII (upper secondary): GEL 7,500 per year (published figure for 2021–2022). Term breakdown is not specified in the public materials.
First-grade package detail (2025–2026 registration materials) - Standard package (first grade): GEL 9,500 per year. Items explicitly included in this package: daily programme from 09:00–16:30, full set of school uniform and Georgian/American textbooks, intensive foreign-language instruction, authentic lessons by an American teacher, extended study sessions for Georgian subjects, and an annual two-meal catering fee of GEL 2,000 (the meal charge is called out separately in the form but presented as part of the package detail). - Premium package (first grade): GEL 12,000 per year. Items explicitly included in this package: daily programme from 09:00–18:00, full set of school uniform and Georgian/American textbooks, intensive foreign-language instruction, authentic lessons by an American teacher, extended study sessions, sport and creative clubs, and four-times-daily catering (meal provision included).
Billing schedule and payment terms - Public enrollment materials specify a 10% discount for payment of the full annual fee in one advance (one-time) payment. A family discount is offered where two pupils from the same family receive a GEL 700 / GEL 700 reduction (wording in the registration material indicates a dual-student family concession). The school's standard enrollment contract referenced in the materials is stated to be for a two-year term. Specific per-term invoicing dates, the number of instalments, or late‑payment penalties are not set out in the available public enrolment documents.
Boarding fees - No boarding or residential programme or corresponding boarding fees are listed in the school's publicly available description of programmes and facilities; GAHS references campus facilities and day‑school services but does not publish boarding charges or residential options in the materials reviewed.
Other costs and recurring charges - Meals: for first-grade standard package materials the stated annual two‑meal charge is GEL 2,000; premium package includes more frequent meals as part of the package price. - Uniform and textbooks: first‑grade packages explicitly include the full school uniform and Georgian and American textbooks in the package prices shown. For other year groups, uniform and textbook requirements are referenced in school materials but separate published unit prices are not provided in the documents reviewed. - Extra-curricular clubs, extended‑day care and transport: extended‑day provision and clubs are listed as included in the premium package; transport is offered as an optional additional service but a specific fee for transport is not provided in the public registration materials. - One-off or assessment fees (e.g., entrance test, placement assessment): no explicit one-off entrance or assessment fee amount is published in the materials reviewed.
Refund information - No published, itemised refund policy or refund amounts for withdrawal, termination, or non‑attendance was found in the public enrollment and school materials reviewed. The registration materials note a multi‑year contract arrangement for enrolment but do not include a detailed refund schedule or conditions in the documents available.
Fee payment options - The school's public materials describe discounts for full prepayment but do not publish a definitive list of accepted payment channels (for example: bank transfer, credit card, local POS, or online payment processor). Contact telephone numbers and an administrative email address are provided for billing and enrolment queries. Parents should use the published administrative contacts to confirm accepted payment channels and request billing details.
Summary of coverage and next-step note - The materials reviewed provide: (a) detailed first‑grade package prices and included items for the 2025–2026 registration form (standard and premium packages, meal charge, family and prepayment discounts, and two‑year contract condition); and (b) previously published annual tuition figures by broad year groups from an education news item (I–IV, V–IX, X–XII for 2021–2022). The public materials do not publish a full current per‑term invoicing schedule, explicit per‑term fee splits, a standalone application fee, a boarding programme or boarding fee schedule, a detailed refund policy, or a definitive list of accepted payment channels. For billing details that require exact per‑term amounts, refund terms, or payment channel confirmation, the school's administrative contacts are listed for direct billing inquiries.
Academics
Georgian-American High School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum for students aged 6 to 18.
Curriculum
The school has Cambridge Pathway accreditation and Cognia accreditation. The school is a College Board member since November 1, 2022 and administers College Board exams, including PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT and SAT. The school hosts an SAT & AP Test Center and a TOEFL Test Center. Credits earned at GAHS are easily transferable to American and European high schools.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides psycho-emotional support through the Student Wellbeing and Support Center. The Center protects the rights of students, cares for their psycho-emotional state, and helps them adapt to environmental conditions so they can realize their full potential. The Center's services include a team of Psychologists, a University Counsellor, and an American Cultural Attaché. The main task of the Center is to create an equal environment for all students to show their abilities and achieve success.
Mental Wellbeing
The school offers mental wellbeing support via the Student Wellbeing and Support Center, which protects students' rights, supports their psycho-emotional state, and helps them adapt to their environment so they can realize their full potential. The Center provides access to a team of Psychologists, a University Counsellor, and an American Cultural Attaché.
Safeguarding
The Center's purpose includes protecting the rights of students and creating an equal environment for all to demonstrate their abilities and achieve success.
Admissions
Admissions
First-grade registration is open for the 2025-2026 academic year. There are two options for first-graders: Standard Package: 9500 GEL and Premium Package: 12000 GEL. The Standard Package includes teaching from 9:00 to 16:30; a full set of school uniforms and Georgian and American textbooks; intensive foreign language instruction (English language per week - hours; Russian language - hours; third foreign language from grade five - German (optional) - hours); authentic lessons from American teachers; extended learning to reinforce material taught in Georgian subjects; two meals per day with an annual fee of 2000 GEL. The Premium Package includes teaching from 9:00 to 18:00; a full set of school uniforms and Georgian and American textbooks; intensive foreign language instruction (English language per week - hours; Russian language - hours; third foreign language from grade five - German (optional) - hours); authentic lessons from American teachers; two meals; extended learning; sports and creative clubs. A family discount applies if two students attend from the same family (700 GEL); a 10% discount for upfront payment; a two-year contract; maximum class size of 18; security, pediatricians and psychologists are provided; transportation is available on request (not included).
FAQs
What curriculum does GAHS follow?
GAHS combines Cambridge Primary and Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, AP courses, and an American High School Diploma, with Cognia and Cambridge accreditation.
How many students attend?
The school has approximately 1,500 students across its two Tbilisi campuses.
What age range does GAHS serve?
GAHS serves students aged 6 to 18.
Is GAHS an SAT test centre?
Yes. GAHS is a College Board member, SAT and AP Test Center, and TOEFL Test Center.
Does the school offer wellbeing support?
Yes. The Student Wellbeing and Support Center includes psychologists, a University Counsellor, and an American Cultural Attache.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Students participate in INTEL ISEF, MILSET, ICYS conferences, IMUNA Model UN, international Olympiads, and a summer programme in Malta.
What facilities does the school have?
Facilities include modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards, chemistry and physics labs, a library, two indoor gyms, and two outdoor playgrounds.
Where is the school located?
GAHS has two campuses in Tbilisi: 18 Chkondideli Street and 44 Chavchavadze Street.
Is transport provided?
Yes. Transportation services are provided for students.
What are the tuition fees?
First-grade packages cost GEL 9,500 (Standard) or GEL 12,000 (Premium) per year. Upper school fees are approximately GEL 12,000 per year.
When was GAHS founded?
GAHS was founded in 2003 and is the only independent Cognia-accredited school in Tbilisi.
