The first foreign language, which is mandatory for all students, is English – the second foreign language is introduced from the 5th grade and can be any language chosen voluntarily by the student or parent, – this is stated in an announcement released by Georgia’s Ministry of Education, Science, and Youth.
According to the Ministry, at this stage, Chinese is taught as an additional service in 15 schools.
They note that due to the growing demand for learning Chinese, work will begin on developing an appropriate standard in cooperation with the Sinology Department of Tbilisi State University.
“For public awareness, we would like to clarify that according to the national curriculum, the first foreign language, which is mandatory for all students and is taught from grades 1 through 12, is English.
The second foreign language is introduced from the 5th grade and can be any language that the student/parent chooses voluntarily.
Schools are obligated to offer students at least two foreign language options.
Currently, students have the opportunity to choose from French, German, Italian, Turkish, and other languages. When any language is selected, the Ministry is responsible for ensuring proper preparation – approving programs, developing textbooks, training teachers, and conducting the educational process in accordance with set standards.
At this stage, Chinese is being taught in 15 schools as an additional service. Due to increasing demand, work will begin on creating a relevant standard in collaboration with the Sinology Department of Tbilisi State University.
Our goal is to offer students a diverse range of options and, alongside strengthening knowledge of the Georgian language, support the development of communication skills in at least two foreign languages,” – the statement reads.
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