The European School fosters a culture that places initiative, responsibility, and power to change in students’ hands. Today, the school celebrated Self Governance Day and provided students with opportunities to develop leadership skills, take on roles and responsibilities of whole staff for one day, and govern almost every aspect of life at the ES.

David Bezhuashvili Education Foundation and the European School have launched a nationwide scholarship program that opens doors of international education to talented and motivated students from all regions of Georgia. The foundation creates change in the lives of academically brilliant students with high potential by helping them access and pursue the education they deserve.

On April 14th, the European School celebrated the Day of Mother Language (Deda Ena). For the Georgian nation, there is a fundamental bond between the mother language, independence, a sense of identity, and ethnic consciousness.

The European School Student Parliament, in moments of danger and grief for the Ukrainian people, plays an active role in expressing solidarity. To provide help and support to Ukrainians, students collected humanitarian aid: food, hygiene items, medical kits, and supplies that are most needed in Ukraine. Thanks to the Georgia Red Cross Society and Meama company, these supplies will be delivered to Ukraine.

April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. For the ES, it is vital to create an inclusive and caring environment for all. We support children with autism to lead full and meaningful lives. The MYP students once again proved to be responsible and caring citizens on Friday, April 1st when beneficiaries of Children of the Sun visited the European School. Guests and hosts spent lunchtime together and had a lot of fun. Not only did MYP students engage in the campaign, but students and staff from other programs also. They bought different souvenirs and symbols associated with this day to raise awareness about autism in the school community. In the end, the ES administration presented gifts to visitors and planned to conduct joint activities regularly. 

On Thursday, March 31st, the American High School hosted an event marking 30 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Georgia with visiting honorable guests: U.S. Ambassador to Georgia Kelly Degnan and the Attaché for Culture and Education Mr. Christopher Anderson.

March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day. This year, the campaign #IWantSocks aims to support the Ukrainian people. In recognition of World Down Syndrome Day, the European School students raised 3000 GEL by purchasing colorful socks. 10% of the money raised from the campaign will be transferred to the Ukrainian Down Syndrome Association. Additionally, the students have the opportunity to send purchased socks to Ukrainian people. 

On January 26-28, National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement held its annual conference online, via the Zoom platform. Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, various educational institutions, local and international partner organizations participated at the conference.

On December 16th, the European School hosted Mr. Gábor Mikecz - Commercial Counsellor at the Embassy of Hungary to Georgia and Mr Dávid Sazbó - Member of the Hungarian Delegation.