For kids hiking is a way to discover something new and the best opportunity to reconnect with nature. The European School students from Georgian Program, together with Weaskigeorgia went on hiking to Algeti and returned after experiencing unforgettable adventures. They played a lot, hopped and enjoyed fun-filled activities and the fresh air.

Julie Loveless (Worcester Polytechnic Institute) and Carly Mankus (Franklin & Marshall College) visited the European School on September 25. The university representatives met students from Georgian Program, American High School, and IB Programmes. They discussed admission requirements and study programs, shared their tips on how to craft a standout college essay, and answered students’ questions.

The Environmental Information and Education Centre held an informational meeting with the European School students dedicated to the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. The director of the Environmental Information and Education Centre Tamar Aladashvili, the head of the Service of Ambient Air Protection of the Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture Noe Megrelishvili and the representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) met the students, congratulated them on the new school year and spoke to them about the importance and history of the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. The students also heard a presentation concerning the ozone layer, the current situation and achieved results of Georgia in this direction.

On September 11, Head of the European Parliament's Department for Intercultural Relations, Roman Strasser, visited the European School. Mr. Strasser, along with European School students and Young Diplomats of Georgia, discussed the goals and future plans of his visit in Georgia. The Secretary General of the EU-Georgia Friendship Group has announced new international programs to be held in Brussels for young diplomats under the auspices of the European Parliament. At the end of the meeting, the students of the "European School" conducted a tour of the building for Roman Strasser and explained their teaching methods in detail. Roman Strasser's visit to the European School was planned in the frames of four-party Memorandum of Understanding signed in the European Parliament on April 2019.

Academy of Physical Education “1-2-3” congratulated the European School students on the beginning of the new academic year. Coaches and physical therapists conducted fun activities for kids. Georgian Olympic team doctor Zurab Kakhabrishvili also attended the event. He talked to students about the importance of physical activities and healthy eating. Therapists of Olympic team care about the health of “1-2-3“ Academy members and monitor their physical development systematically.

Teachers at the European School publish students’ grades in the electronic diary which is easily accessible for parents. For elementary level teachers from Georgian Program, a training session was conducted on updated tools and applications of the electronic diary. Teachers learned specifics of the new diary and improved technology skills necessary for their professional daily lives.

On September 9, the European School greeted the students, the teachers, and the parents and welcomed all of them to the beginning of a new academic year. We are proud to announce, that the school gained an additional international recognition and started the new academic year with an important achievement-it became the first CIS accredited school in Georgia.

On September 6, a very important whole staff meeting was held at the European School. This year, ES became the first CIS accredited school in Georgia and during the meeting commendations and recommendations given by the CIS were discussed. Sophio Bazadze-the School Director identified new strategic goals and presented an action plan. Brice Bomo-the Head of IB Programmes and Riz Khan –IB MYP Head introduced their visions and shared their plans with the audience. Action plans of the new academic year were presented by the PYP Program Coordinator Dinara Rysmagambetova, the Director of the American High School Irma Barbakadze and the Heads of Departments.

Great news in the Georgian education field-We are proud to announce, that the European School became the first school in Georgia accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS). CIS is a leader in the field of school evaluation. Its worldwide recognized accreditation is a demonstration of high-quality international education offered by the school, facilitating the acceptance of students’ transcripts with colleges and universities.