Education Ministry prolongs 2018-2019 winter holidays through January 18

The Ministry of Education has announced on January 9 that the 2018-2019 winter holidays will be prolonged through January 18.

“The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, in consultations with the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from Occupied Territories, Labor, Health and Social Affairs, has made the decision to postpone the start of studies at schools due to the health and safety of schoolchildren and teachers.

Despite the fact that the present data on flu virus does not indicate epidemic, the Ministry considers it appropriate to prolong 2018-2019 winter holidays through January 18 to prevent spreading of the flu virus. During this period we will continue to monitor current situation and taking into consideration the recommendation of the healthcare ministry, we will inform the public about the next joint decision, "the Ministry said.